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 18/09/2017
End Date 04/05/2018
Duration 33 Weeks

Progarmme Aim
The aim of this programme is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill, and competence to work independently under supervision in a professional kitchen.

Titl...

Hide-Start Date 18/09/2017
End Date 04/05/2018
Duration 33 Weeks

Progarmme Aim
The aim of this programme is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill, and competence to work independently under supervision in a professional kitchen.

Title Award Awarding Body

Personal Effectiveness Personal Effectiveness (5N1390) QQI
Work Practice Work Practice (5N1433) QQI
Food Science And Technology Food Science & Technology (5N0730) QQI
Menu Planning And Applied Nutrition Menu Planning & Applied Nutrition (5N2085) QQI
Meal Service Meal Service (5N0635) QQI
Pastry, Baking And Desserts Pastry, Baking & Desserts (5N2084) QQI
International Cuisines International Cuisines (5N0632) QQI
Cullinary Techniques Culinary Techniques (5N0630) QQI

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work independently under supervision in a professional kitchen.