Ringsend Technical Institute is a college run by the City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee CDVEC. The college operates under a local VEC

Vocational Education Committee

A Vocational Education Committee is a statutory local education body in the Republic of Ireland that administers some secondary education, most adult education and a very small amount of primary education in the state...

 Sub Committee which is representative of parents, staff, community, local primary schools and industry. It is chaired by Cllr. Kevin Humphreys .

The college offers a range of courses including Junior Cert, Leaving Cert, Repeat Leaving Cert, Post leaving Cert and Adult programmes.

Location

Ringsend

Ringsend

Ringsend is a southside inner suburb of Dublin, the capital of Ireland. It is located on the south bank of the River Liffey, about two kilometres east of the city centre, and is the southern terminus of the East Link Toll Bridge....

 Technical Institute is on Cambridge Road, Ringsend.

It overlooks the Liffey, near the East Link Toll Bridge

East-Link (Dublin)

The East-Link is a toll bridge in Dublin, Ireland, on the River Liffey, owned by Dublin City Council and operated by NTR plc. The lifting bridge, which links North Wall to Ringsend, is the last bridge on the Liffey, which opens out into Dublin Port and then Dublin Bay just beyond...

, the college is near bus routes nos. 3 and 18 and is also accessible by DART

Dublin Area Rapid Transit

The Dublin Area Rapid Transit is part of the suburban railway network in Ireland, running mainly along the coastline of Dublin Bay on the Trans-Dublin route, from Greystones in County Wicklow, through Dublin to Howth and Malahide in County Dublin.Trains are powered via a 1500V DC overhead catenary...

 from Lansdowne Road

Lansdowne Road railway station

Lansdowne Road railway station serves Lansdowne Road in Dublin, Ireland. There is a level crossing because the railway line is almost level to the surrounding land. The station serves the 'white collar' businesses of the Ballsbridge and Upper Baggot Street areas of Dublin 4...

 and Barrow Street

Grand Canal Dock railway station

Grand Canal Dock railway station serves the Grand Canal Dock area in Dublin, Ireland. Like several stations in central Dublin, it is elevated above street level, with steps leading down to Barrow Street in South Lotts , near Google's European headquarters. The station has three platforms....

.

Junior Certificate

There is a 3-year programme for the Junior Certificate

Junior Certificate

The Junior Certificate is an educational qualification awarded in Ireland by the Department of Education to students who have successfully completed the junior cycle of secondary education, and achieved a minimum standard in their Junior Cert. examinations...

 covering core subjects English, Irish, Maths, Religious Education, Science and Physical Education.

Optional subjects are French or E.S.S., Woodwork M.T.W. or Art, Metalwork or Home Economics, Technical Graphics or Business Studies and Music.

Leaving Certificate

This is a 2-year programme covering 5th & 6th Years. The core subjects are: English, Irish, Maths, Religious Education, French and LCVP

Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme

The Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme is a two-year Education Programme of the Irish Department of Education and Science. It was introduced in 1989. According to the Department, the programme is designed to give a strong vocational dimension to the Leaving Certificate...

Link Module.

Optional subjects are Art, Engineering / Home Economics, Business Studies and Biology.

At senior cycle there is a strong emphasis on career guidance. Preparation for work and specific job opportunities are dealt with by the Guidance Counsellor. Also full information and advice is given regarding CAO/CAS applications and all other further educational opportunities.

School Facilities

The school is located in a bright modern new building. The following fully equipped specialist areas are a feature of the school.

• Library
• Engineering, Woodwork and Electronic Workshops
• Science Labs
• Computer Rooms
• Arts and Crafts Rooms
• Music Room
• Canteen
• Gymnasium
• Home Economics Room
• Greenhouse

Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme

If you are 21 or over and receiving a Social Welfare payment* or credits for at least six months, you can return to education at no cost under the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme(VTOS). You will be paid a weekly VTOS Training allowance equivalent to your social welfare payment, your books will be provided, you will get a weekly meal allowance and you may qualify for a travel allowance. VTOS students who have been unemployed for over one year may get an extra €31.80 social welfare bonus.

Social welfare payments that may qualify for VTOS:

• Unemployment Assistance/Benefit
• One Parent Family Allowance
• Disability Benefit/Allowance
• Lone Parents over 21 years in receipt of Lone Parents Allowance for one year or longer retain their Lone Parents Allowance, get an extra €31.80 per week and may be eligible for a crèche allowance.
• Widowed Person's allowance
• You are also eligible if you are the husband, wife or partner of someone receiving assistance/benefit.

Taster courses

Shorter Taster courses (usually three weeks part-time) are offered from time to time during the summer months. People are given the opportunity to explore different areas and special emphasis is placed on learning the skills needed to return to studying.

VTOS students are also eligible for enrollment on any of the Repeat or Post Leaving Certificate programmes offered in the college.

Part Time Courses

Back to Education Initiative (BTEI)

Computers:

Introduction to Computers FETAC LEVEL 1

Course will run from Jan/Feb 2005 to end May/June 2005 and will be of two hours duration per week.

COST: Course is FREE to persons receiving unemployment payments, FIS, means tested welfare payments, medical card holders and their dependents.
For other unwaged persons with less than Leaving Cert standard of education the cost is €45.
For all other persons the cost is €145