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 3 when accessing a Level 4 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 13/09/2017
End Date 15/06/2018
Duration 35 Weeks

This course covers the basics of Office Skills and ensures the learner is comfortable using computers and has good IT Skills. Components include computers and other office related co...

Hide-Start Date 13/09/2017
End Date 15/06/2018
Duration 35 Weeks

This course covers the basics of Office Skills and ensures the learner is comfortable using computers and has good IT Skills. Components include computers and other office related components. This programme is suitable for people who are wishing to pursue a career in office related work.

Title Award Awarding Body

Bookkeeping And Accounts Bookkeeping & Accounts (4N2267) QQI
Business English Business English (4N1108) QQI
English And Communications Level 4 Communications (4N0689) QQI
General Offic E Skills General Office Skills (4N1116) QQI
Information Technology Skills Information Technology Skills (4N1125) QQI
Mathematics Mathematics (4N1987) QQI
Word Processing Word Processing (4N1123) QQI
Work Experience Work Experience (4N1168) QQI
Data Entry Data Entry (4N1113) QQI


Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies in a broad range of office skills which enable employment, under direct supervision, in a general office, or progression to further education or training.


Further Details

The components covered are: General Office Skills 4N1116; Business English 4N1108; Word Processing 4N1123; Data Entry 4N1113; Bookkeeping & Accounts 4N2267; Work Exp 4N1168; Maths 4N1987; Communications 4N0689; Information Technology Skills 4N1125.

THIS COURSE IS:
BTEI (Back to Education Initiative) course
PART TIME
QQI accredited - Major Award Option
Eligible for CETS
FREE to those who are on Social Welfare/Medical Card provided their highest level of education is less than Upper Second Level Education (those who did not complete Leaving Certificate) or that they completed Leaving Certificate 15 years ago or more (& do not have a higher level qualification