Accreditation - FAS

Information about the FÁS Competency Development Programme (CDP)
1. AIM
The aim of the Competency Development Programme (CDP) is to raise the competency level of employees. The programme will provide training subsidy to enhance the competency level of specific members of the company's workforce to enable those employees to cope with frequent and ongoing changes in work practices.
2. SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMME
The programme will be open to employees (and self employed) from companies whose employment level is 250 employees or less in the private sector.
3. ELIGIBLE SECTORS
The following key sectors are within the scope of the programme:
Business Related Services
Chemicals
Clothing, Footwear and Textiles
Construction
Contract Cleaning Services
Engineering /Electronics
Film and TV
Food and Drink
Logistics/Software / Transport
Motor
Printing, Paper and Packaging
Retail / Wholesale
FÁS will provide a substantial contribution towards the eligible cost of this training, e.g.
60% of the agreed cost for certified programmes.
40% of the agreed costs for programmes without certification.

It is envisaged that the net amount, i.e. the agreed cost of the programme less the FÁS contribution will be paid directly to the training organisation at the start of the programme with the balance being paid to the training organisation by FÁS upon the satisfactory adherence to the terms and conditions of the contract.

For full information about the CDP Program please click here or contact your local FÁS Office