On JSB - can I do a part time college course?

DoubleJoe7

Hi all

Been on Job Seekers Benefit for 4 months now, still looking for work.

There's a night course HDip I'd love to do this September, think it would boost prospects etc.

I know I'm not entitled to Back To Education Allowance because

You may get the Back to Education Allowance for a postgraduate course of study that leads to a Higher Diploma (H.Dip.) qualification in any discipline or a Graduate Diploma in Education (primary and secondary teaching). Other types of postgraduate qualifications are not recognised for BTEA.

You will not get BTEA if you already have a postgraduate qualification.

I already have a Masters

and

If you wish to attend a third level course you must be getting one of the social welfare payments listed below for 9 months (234 days of unemployment*) immediately before you start the course.

But can I do this course, as it is part time, and still claim my JSB?

Can't find an answer to this on citizens information.

Many thanks

edellc

If the course if part time during the day then you are not available for work and therefore do not qualify for JSB try see if the course qualifies for VETOS