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+Duration
One year (Part time)

Award
Early Childhood Care and Education 5M2009

Entry Requirements
Must be in receipt of Job Seekers Benefit / Allowance, One Parent Family Allowance or other social welfare payment.

Work Placement
The cour...

Hide-Duration
One year (Part time)

Award
Early Childhood Care and Education 5M2009

Entry Requirements
Must be in receipt of Job Seekers Benefit / Allowance, One Parent Family Allowance or other social welfare payment.

Work Placement
The course includes the 200 minimum hours work experience required by agencies who manage cover for childcare settings.

Course Aims
This award qualifies students to work in with young children in creches and nurseries or as nannies both here and abroad. Students are encouraged to progress to level 6.

Course Content Overview (or Year One)

Child Development
Early Childhood Education and Care
Child Health and Wellbeing
Communications
Work Experience
Creative Arts for Early Childhood
Word Processing
Occupational First Aid