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 4 when accessing a Level 5 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 28/08/2017
End Date 01/06/2018
Duration 33 Weeks

The purpose of this award is to give participants the chance to produce a wide variety of objects in wood. Proper training in how to plan a project is part of the course. Technical D...

Hide-Start Date 28/08/2017
End Date 01/06/2018
Duration 33 Weeks

The purpose of this award is to give participants the chance to produce a wide variety of objects in wood. Proper training in how to plan a project is part of the course. Technical Drawing is covered, ensuring that the objects produced are fully designed. Learning to use power tools is a key component.


Title Award Awarding Body

Design Skills Design Skills (5N0784) QQI
Veneering And Marquetry Veneering & Marquetry (5N1365) QQI
Wood Turning Wood Turning (5N1359) QQI

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to
design, make, restore and or repair craft artefacts to a standard suitable in a work environment or to progress to further or higher education and training.

Further Details

This course is funded by BTEI. Most of the participants will be in receipt of DSP payments.