FREE* or 90% Funded Modular Skills Provision Places at DBS

Now accepting applications for our September intake

Limited spaces available   

            
DBS is delighted to announce that we have been awarded funding for a range of part-time modules under the Modular Skills Provision measure which formed part of the Government’s July stimulus package in 2020.

The Modular Skills Provision funded programmes have been selected to address specific economic and social needs arising from COVID-19. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD announced over €30 million in free and subsidised higher education places under the Jobs Stimulus package to help get people back to work, upskill workers and build economic confidence while continuing to manage the impact of COVID-19.

The Modular Skills Provision funded programmes are due to commence in September 2021. Applications are currently being accepted.  Due to the limited number of places available, early application is recommended. Our Modular Skills Provision programmes are fully accredited by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and span Level 6, 7 and 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), to suit applicants with a range of prior qualifications and experience. The majority of modules will each carry 10 credits. They will be delivered in a part-time mode wholly online, and allow learners to progress onto a full qualification on the NFQ if they so wish at a later stage.

The Funded Modular Skills Provision programmes listed below are open to all applicants; Employed, Unemployed, Returners and those Signing for Contribution Credits subject to meeting the eligibility and academic entry requirements as listed on for the preferred course. For further information on modular skills DBS course offerings, entry requirements, eligibility criteria please visit www.dbs.ie/courses/funded-modular-skills-provision

Please note that under the Modular Skills Provision 2020 Initiative, modular programmes at levels 7,8 are 90% funded by HEA and 10% of the fees are payable to the college for this category of applicants who are employed/previously self employed. They may apply to all courses if they meet the nationality/visa requirement and residency criteria. 

For this category of applicant the following 10% fee will apply:

**All Level 6 courses are free to all category of participants.

Returners

Returners are those who are not in receipt of a payment from the Department of Social Protection but who have been out of the work environment due to childcare or other caring obligations. Courses are fully funded for these applicants. They may apply to all courses if they meet the nationality/visa requirement and residency criteria.

PUP payment/Unemployed

People in receipt of PUP or an eligible jobseekers payment can participate on approved  July Stimulus Modular courses. Courses are fully funded for these applicants. They may apply to all courses if they meet the nationality/visa requirement and residency criteria.

Please refer to the Springboard+ website for further details re eligibility requirements: https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility

For further information on Modular Skills Provision programme offerings, entry requirements, eligibility criteria please visit www.dbs.ie/courses/funded-modular-skills-provision