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: Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3 when accessing a Level 4 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no formal qualifications are r...

Hide-Education: Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3 when accessing a Level 4 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no formal qualifications are required.

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 11/09/2017
End Date 28/03/2018
Duration 25 Weeks

This course will help you to develop the knowledge, skills and competence in a broad range of information and communication technology which enable employment, under direct supervisi...

Hide-Start Date 11/09/2017
End Date 28/03/2018
Duration 25 Weeks

This course will help you to develop the knowledge, skills and competence in a broad range of information and communication technology which enable employment, under direct supervision, in a variety of information and communications technology sectors, or progression to further education or training. You will complete the following components: Computer Applications, Information Technology Skills, Word Processing, Spreadsheet Methods, Database Methods, Web Design, Web Authoring, Communications, Maths, and Work Experience.

Title Award Awarding Body

Database Methods Database Methods (4N1115) QQI
Information Technology Skills Information Technology Skills (4N1125) QQI
Word Processing Word Processing (4N1123) QQI
Spreadsheets Spreadsheets (3N0542) QQI

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

Further Details

THIS COURSE IS:
BTEI (Back to Education Initiative) course
PART TIME Evening Course
QQI accredited
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)