Expand+Back To Education Initiative (BTEI)

The BTEI provides part-time Further Education programmes for young people and adults. It aims to give participants an opportunity to combine a return to learning with family, work and other responsibilities. Pro...

Hide-Back To Education Initiative (BTEI)

The BTEI provides part-time Further Education programmes for young people and adults. It aims to give participants an opportunity to combine a return to learning with family, work and other responsibilities. Programmes are offered in partnership with a number of agencies throughout the country on a flexible part-time basis. Classes are offered throughout the year in the morning, afternoons, evenings or weekends. Courses lead to a range of accreditation at levels 1-6 on the NFQ.

Expand+Education: No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Le...

Hide-Education: No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3 when accessing a Level 4 programme.

Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.

Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course and be able to work under direction with some ability to work on their own initiative.

Expand+The overall aim of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to work in the Retail Industry. It includes modules such as Customer Service, Communications, Personal Development, Computer Skills and Interview prepara...

Hide-The overall aim of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to work in the Retail Industry. It includes modules such as Customer Service, Communications, Personal Development, Computer Skills and Interview preparation.

Course Content Title Award Awarding Body

Computer Applications Computer Applications (4N1112) QQI
Customer Service Customer Service (4N1989) QQI
Retail Sales Techniques Retail Sales Techniques (4N1183) QQI

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competency to work under supervision in the retail sector and or to progress to further education and training.

Start Date 11/09/2017
End Date 21/12/2017
Duration 14 Weeks
Monday & Tuesday Morning
Wednesday Afternoon