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

Expand+Start Date 04/09/2017
End Date 25/06/2018
Duration 38 Weeks

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to develop the relevant knowledge, skill and competence in a broad range of personal skills which enable personal development and c...

Hide-Start Date 04/09/2017
End Date 25/06/2018
Duration 38 Weeks

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to develop the relevant knowledge, skill and competence in a broad range of personal skills which enable personal development and career planning.

Title Award Awarding Body

Career Planning Career Planning (4N1109) QQI
English And Communications Level 4 Communications (4N0689) QQI
Information Technology Skills Information Technology Skills (4N1125) QQI
Personal Effectiveness Personal Effectiveness (4N1132) QQI
Historical Studies Historical Studies (4N3306) QQI

Learning Outcomes

Learners will have acquired the knowledge skills and competencies in the theory and practice in this vocational area