Frequently Asked Questions

  • You can contact us directly on by phone or email at 045 891099 infoblessingtonfetc@kwetb.ie for Blessington, or 059 6482642 infobaltinglassfetc@kwetb.ie for Baltinglass.

    You can also find us on www.fetchcourses.ie

  • Yes courses are free for those who are on a social welfare payment or meet eligibility criteria. We also work with people in employment.

  • Yes you can – please contact relevant service for more information.

  • For some courses an initial assessment is required (in order that you are put on the right course).

  • VTOS courses take between 1 and 2 years

    BTEI courses take 18 months

    ABE courses no set time frame. The programme co-ordinator will be able to tell you more depending on your reason for attending.

    Youthreach takes an average of 2 years.

  • All students are supported throughout their course in various ways. The co-ordinator of each programme will make you aware of supports when you commence a course.

  • KWETB has many progression options both within KWETB and outside. The guidance counsellor is based in Blessington and also attends outreach to Baltinglass and is available to meet on an individual basis.

  • Classes have different start times and dates. The co-ordinator of each programme will advise you.

  • Email irenehayden@kwetb.ie or phone 086 806 1569