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...

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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 re...

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 with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

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BTEI Cork City
Sutherland Centre
North Street
Skibbereen
Co Cork

Participants will learn about identifying plants, winter gardening, foraging wild food and preparing the garden for any given season. Learn about organic principles, co...

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BTEI Cork City
Sutherland Centre
North Street
Skibbereen
Co Cork

Participants will learn about identifying plants, winter gardening, foraging wild food and preparing the garden for any given season. Learn about organic principles, compost making, looking after the soil, poly tunnel and raised bed growing. The course also covers in detail plant propagation, sowing seeds, companion planting, garden pests, diseases and much more. Field trips are also included. This course is a must for anyone who has green fingers or those who want to explore the gardening world with either a view to progress to a QQI Level 5, nurture any existing skills or utilise your own garden!

Course Content Title Award Awarding Body

Plant Identification Care & Maintenance Plant Identification, Care & Maintenance (4N1186) QQI
Safe Horticultural Practice Safe Horticultural Practice (4N0719) QQI
Plant Propagation Plant Propagation (4N1990) QQI

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

Start Date 18/09/2017
End Date 31/05/2018
Duration 32 Weeks
Tuesday & Thursday Mornings