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 is for people who have some computer skills and includes Data Entry, Word Processing and File Management, theory / terminology and internet and email. Learners need to have completed a computer course at QQI level 3 certification or equivalent. ...

Hide-This is for people who have some computer skills and includes Data Entry, Word Processing and File Management, theory / terminology and internet and email. Learners need to have completed a computer course at QQI level 3 certification or equivalent. The course is part time and is provided under BTEI funding and is free to people who meet the BTEI criteria.

Entry Requirements
• 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 under direction with some ability to work on their own initiative.

Course Content

Title Award Awarding Body
Information Technology Skills Information Technology Skills (4N1125) QQI

On completion of this programme learners will have acquired a broad range of generic skills which will enable employment, under direct supervision, in a variety of sectors, or progression to further education or training.

Start Date 25/09/2017
End Date 29/12/2017
Duration 14 Weeks
Monday Afternoon