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 an introduction to design and computer graphics. It will involve theory and practical applications. Learners need to have completed a computer course at QQI level 3 certification or equiva...

Hide-This is for people who have some computer skills and includes an introduction to design and computer graphics. It will involve theory and practical applications. Learners need to have completed a computer course at QQI level 3 certification or equivalent. The course is part time 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.

Learning Outcomes
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.

Further Details

The course is designed to enable progression to further education, training or supervised employment.

Start Date 22/09/2017
End Date 14/12/2017
Duration 12 Weeks
Friday Morning