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This part-time course is designed to provide students with computerised office skills to enable them to return to work or progress to further education.

The Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) provides part-time courses for young pe...

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This part-time course is designed to provide students with computerised office skills to enable them to return to work or progress to further education.

The Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) provides part-time courses for young people and adults, especially those who have not completed Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) qualification. The BTEI creates an opportunity to combine a return to learning with family, work and other responsibilities. Anyone who has left full-time education can take part in a course, but priority will be given to those with less than upper second level education, for whom tuition is free.

Duration: One year, part time.

Modules:
Communications 4N0689
General Office Skills 4N1116
Business English 4N1108
Business Calculations 4N2279
Reception Skills 4N1867
Bookkeeping and Accounts 4N2267
Work Experience 4N1168
E.C.D.L.
•Optional Module:
Start Your Own Business (Level 5) (5N1418)

Certification:
NFQ Level 4 award made by QQI 4M2070 Office Skills

Career Options:
Students may wish to continue to further study at Level 5 in a variety of subject areas.

Expand+This course offers a full award in Community Care over two years. After the first year, students will receive a certificate of modules covered. The course is suited to those intending to become involved in Community, Voluntary and Care organisations...

Hide-This course offers a full award in Community Care over two years. After the first year, students will receive a certificate of modules covered. The course is suited to those intending to become involved in Community, Voluntary and Care organisations.

Duration: One year, part-time.

Modules:

2015 – 2016:
Care Provision and Practice 5N2705
Social Studies 5N1370
Work Experience 5N1356
Nutrition 5N2006
Special Needs Assisting 5N1786
Optional Module:
Start Your Own Business 5N1418

2016 – 2017:
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Nursing Theory and Practice 5N4325
Care Skills 5N2770
Human Growth and Development 5N1279
Communications 5N0690
Optional Module:
Start Your Own Business 5N1418

Certification:
NFQ Level 5 award made by QQI 5M2786 Community Care

Career Options:
The course is suited to those intending to become involved in Community, Voluntary and Care organisations.

Entry Requirements:
• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme, QQI Levels 3 or 4, or equivalent.
• 16 years or over at start of course.
• Work/life experience acceptable for mature students.

Application Procedure:
Apply online at www.greenhillscollege.ie
All applicants will be interviewed.
Applicants will be contacted following interview.

Further information:
For further information and details on course content, application procedures and fees, please call or email us and we will be glad to answer your queries.

FEES
This course is funded under the Back to Education Initiative which encourages those on certain Social Welfare payments, Medical Card holders and Early School Leavers to return to education.

A non-refundable deposit of 20 euro secures a place once an offer has been made. This charge allows credit towards photocopying and printing.

Exam Fees:
The exam fee is currently 50 euro. Medical Card holders are exempt.