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+Start Date 05/04/2017
End Date 13/12/2018
Duration 72 Weeks

This course is suitable for people with a keen interest in horticulture and gardening.

It is designed for people interested in a career in horticulture, setting up their own hort...

Hide-Start Date 05/04/2017
End Date 13/12/2018
Duration 72 Weeks

This course is suitable for people with a keen interest in horticulture and gardening.

It is designed for people interested in a career in horticulture, setting up their own horticultural business, or who want to introduce self-sufficiency into their lifestyle.
It will also enable the student to progress to further education and training.

Students will participate in both practical work and classroom-based subjects.

The course is FREE to those who are in receipt of a DSP payment, or have a medical card or have less than upper second level education.

Title Award Awarding Body

Growing Fruit Growing Fruit (4N0668) QQI
Horticultural Science Horticultural Science (4N0682) QQI
Plant Identification Care & Maintenance Plant Identification, Care & Maintenance (4N1186) QQI
Safe Horticultural Practice Safe Horticultural Practice (4N0719) QQI
Work Experience Work Experience (4N1168) QQI
Work Practice Work Practice (4N1170) QQI
Plant Propagation Plant Propagation (4N1990) QQI
Establishing Trees And Shrubs Establishing Trees & Shrubs (4N0666) QQI

Learning Outcomes

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

Further Details

On completion of this programme, learners will have acquired the skills, knowledge and competence to work under supervision providing assistance and support within a horticultural and landscape setting.