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...

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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: Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3 when accessing a Level 4 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no formal qualifications are r...

Hide-Education: Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3 when accessing a Level 4 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no formal qualifications are required.

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, be able to work under direction with some ability to work on their own initiative.

Expand+Location
BTEI Cork City
Dunmanway Adult Education Centre
Park Road
Dunmanway

This course has been designed based on the demand for better-qualified staff in the tourism industry. It provides students with the knowledge and skills to work in a ...

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BTEI Cork City
Dunmanway Adult Education Centre
Park Road
Dunmanway

This course has been designed based on the demand for better-qualified staff in the tourism industry. It provides students with the knowledge and skills to work in a variety of environments and/or to progress to higher level courses. Modules such as tourism visitor care and communications equips learners to work in the tourism area. It's an ideal introduction to this broad area and aims at a stepping stone to further study in this area.

Course Content Title Award Awarding Body

English And Communications Level 4 Communications (4N0689) QQI
Personal Effectiveness Personal Effectiveness (4N1132) QQI
Work Experience Work Experience (4N1168) QQI
Tourism Visitor Care Tourism Visitor Care (4N0628) QQI

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have acquired a broad range of personal skills which will enable personal development and active citizenship, and/or to progress to employment and/or further education or training.

Start Date 19/09/2017
End Date 29/05/2018
Duration 32 Weeks
Tuesday Wednesday Morning