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+This course will prepare learners to advance their skills and knowledge and to develop the capacity to work in senior positions in Early Years Services.

Course Content:
Mandatory components
Child Development (6N1942)
Early Childhood Curriculum ...

Hide-This course will prepare learners to advance their skills and knowledge and to develop the capacity to work in senior positions in Early Years Services.

Course Content:
Mandatory components
Child Development (6N1942)
Early Childhood Curriculum (6N1944)
Childhood Social Legal and Health Studies (6N1945)
Work Experience (6N1946)
Communications (6N1950)

Elective components
Two components from the following list will be selected by the
college subject to availability
Special Needs Assisting (6N1957)
Child Psychology (6N2023)
Early Learning environment (6N1933)

Course Duration
One – Two half days per week. Please note as this course is subject to numbers and funding the number of modules available each year may vary from two modules over one morning or four modules over two mornings.

Entry Requirements:
QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education or equivalent. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to take an assessment in English.

Work Experience:
Work experience is a compulsory part of the course. 120 hours work experience required over the duration of the course. Garda clearance required.

Certification:
QQI Major Level 6 component award with the option of building to a QQI Level 6 Award in Early Childhood Care and Education.

Prospects:
Successful completion of this course enables learners to assume senior positions in Early Years Services. Learners may also progress to further study.