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+Course Aim:
To provide a gentle return to education for adults who left school early or have been out of the education system for a long time and would like to improve their basic skills.

Components
Communications (4N0689)
Information Technolog...

Hide-Course Aim:
To provide a gentle return to education for adults who left school early or have been out of the education system for a long time and would like to improve their basic skills.

Components
Communications (4N0689)
Information Technology Skills 4N1125
Computer applications (4N1112)

And one of the following subject to availability;
Historical Studies (4N3306)
General Office Skills (4N1116)
Healthcare (4N3776)

Duration:
Part time two mornings per week

Entry Requirements:
Junior Certificate, FETAC Level 3. Mature learners with
relevant life experience and good basic literacy skills.

Certification:
QQI Level 4 Component Award.

Prospects:

Successful completion of the course will enable learners to improve on their basic skills and to progress to further study at QQI Level 5 in a wide range of vocational areas. Students who have successfully completed this course have gone on to complete QQI Level 5 major awards in Early Childhood Care and Education, Health Care Support, Business Studies with Computers, Beauty Therapy, Information Technology and other courses at Institutes of Further Education.