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+BTEI means Back to Education Initiative. BTEI gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to part time education, while retaining their benefit.

This is a first year of a two year part time BTEI course. The part time course aims to give ...

Hide-BTEI means Back to Education Initiative. BTEI gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to part time education, while retaining their benefit.

This is a first year of a two year part time BTEI course. The part time course aims to give training, up-skilling and confidence to learners enabling them to take up meaningful work in the area of Health Care. Another option available is to pursue further studies in the Health Care area.

Course Content
Year 1 QQI Level 5 Part time
Nutrition, Human Growth and Development, Safety and Health at Work, Communications, IT Skills (Level 4)

Year 2 QQI Level 5 Part time **
Care Support, Care Skills, Work Experience, Workplace Statutory Policies and Procedures, Infection Prevention & Control

Workshops in Occupational First Aid, Manual Handling & People Handling will be an important element of this course.
**Subject to change depending on funding

Certification
QQI Level 5

Duration
2 year part time programme (September – May)

Entry Requirements
All BTEI applicants must be in receipt of or a dependent of a Social Protection payment before starting the course. Participants on CE schemes or TUS may apply also. All students who present for this course will be given individual guidance by qualified tutors who are in a position to make recommendations as to what courses may suit their learning needs. Students must apply for Garda Clearance at interview.

Progression
Successful learners may progress on to Level 6 or Further Education.

Career Opportunities
This is an area of study that offers excellent career opportunities in Health Service sector.