Written Answers - Departmental Programmes.Thursday, 15 October 2009 |
Dáil Eireann Debate
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Deputy Leo Varadkar
asked the
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment
the progress regarding the mainstreaming of the knowledge economy skills passport; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Deputy Mary Coughlan):
The Knowledge Economy Skills Passport programme is an innovative initiative of the National College of Ireland. It is developed in collaboration with a consortium of software companies to deliver the core skills and competencies needed for the knowledge economy. The programme is funded by FÁS. It is a blended learning course in the areas of technology and business. It comprises an e-learning on-line component and face-to-face tutorial sessions. It leads to a HETAC award at Level 6. To date, some 400 students have participated in the pilot Knowledge Economy Skills Passport programme, which was subsequently evaluated and relevant software licensing issues resolved. FÁS intends to make the programme available through its training channels and to other training providers.
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