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 4 when accessing a Level 5 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, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

Expand+Start Date 05/09/2017
End Date 01/06/2018
Duration 33 Weeks

Duration - 2 Years Part Time – Two mornings per week during term time

Award - QQI Level 5 – Early Childhood Care and Education 5M2009

Course Aims
With a 2nd free pre-school ye...

Hide-Start Date 05/09/2017
End Date 01/06/2018
Duration 33 Weeks

Duration - 2 Years Part Time – Two mornings per week during term time

Award - QQI Level 5 – Early Childhood Care and Education 5M2009

Course Aims
With a 2nd free pre-school year for all children from 3 years of age, there will be a continued demand for qualified staff. Over 60,000 children are presently availing of this service with very encouraging outcomes for their readiness for primary school education. This course is particularly suited to mature students who wish to re-train, up skill or adapt previous life experience into providing care for children from age 0 – 6 years in different ECCE services.

Title Award Awarding Body

Child Development Child Development (5N1764) QQI
Child Health And Well Being Child Health & Well Being (5N1765) QQI
Early Care And Education Practice Early Care & Education Practice (5N1770) QQI
Early Childhood Education And Play Early Childhood Education & Play (5N1773) QQI

Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes associated with this award are outlined in the associated Component Specifications