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 3 when accessing a Level 4 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 and be able to work under direction with some ability to work on their own initiative.

Expand+Start Date 06/09/2017
End Date 27/06/2018
Duration 38 Weeks

The purpose of this course is to prepare learners for entry to the catering industry and/or progression to WIT Professional Cookery course

Title Award Awarding Body

Food A...

Hide-Start Date 06/09/2017
End Date 27/06/2018
Duration 38 Weeks

The purpose of this course is to prepare learners for entry to the catering industry and/or progression to WIT Professional Cookery course

Title Award Awarding Body

Food And Nutrition Food & Nutrition (4N2830) QQI
Menu Planning Menu Planning (4N0627) QQI
Kitchen Skills Level 4 Kitchen Skills (4N1150) QQI
Short Order Cooking Level 4 Short Order Cooking (4N1151) QQI

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to
contribute and assist in preparing and serving food in a catering operation