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

Expand+Location
BTEI Cork City
Dunmanway Adult Education Centre
Park Road
Dunmanway

Participants will need basic computer skills and must have access to a computer and relevant software outside of class time. This is an ideal course for anyone who wa...

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BTEI Cork City
Dunmanway Adult Education Centre
Park Road
Dunmanway

Participants will need basic computer skills and must have access to a computer and relevant software outside of class time. This is an ideal course for anyone who wants to up skill and learn to type or for those who have very basic skills and want to gain knowledge in other computer applications with a recognised qualification. It includes theory, file management, spreadsheets, graphics,database, wordprocessing, internet & email and keyboarding skills. This course can be used as preparation for QQI Level 5 E-Business course at Rossa College, any other Business Studies course or as preparation for ECDL exams.

Course Content Title Award Awarding Body

Computer Applications Computer Applications (4N1112) QQI
Information Technology Skills Information Technology Skills (4N1125) QQI

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies in a broad range of information and communication technology which will enable employment, under direct supervision, in a variety of information and communications technology sectors, or progression to further education or training.

Start Date 19/09/2017
End Date 29/05/2018
Duration 32 Weeks
Wednesday Morning