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+Start Date 04/09/2017
End Date 20/06/2018
Duration 35 Weeks

The Level 3 programme in Employment Skills will facilitate learners to develop the core skills of Communications, Maths, Word Processing and Personal & Interpersonal skills.

The ...

Hide-Start Date 04/09/2017
End Date 20/06/2018
Duration 35 Weeks

The Level 3 programme in Employment Skills will facilitate learners to develop the core skills of Communications, Maths, Word Processing and Personal & Interpersonal skills.

The programme provides additional modules for the workplace, Career Preparation, Health & Safety, Internet skills, and Computer Literacy.
This programme will also be of benefit to learners’ who wish to progress to further training opportunities.

The Guidance counsellor is available to all learners.

Programme is free to those with less than upper second level standard of education or who are getting a DSP payment or who have a medical card.

Education: Learners do not need any previous formal qualification.

Aptitude: Learners who are ready to take on new tasks, can follow direction and are moving towards independent learning.

Previous Experience: No previous experience required. Suitable for learners who wish to progress to employment or further education and training through the attainment of a QQI level 3 major award.

Title Award Awarding Body

Career Preparation Career Preparation (3N0896) QQI
Communications L3 Communications (3N0880) QQI
Computer Literacy Computer Literacy (3N0881) QQI
Internet Skills Internet Skills (3N0931) QQI
Mathematics Mathematics (3N0929) QQI
Personal And Interpersonal Skills Personal & Interpersonal Skills (3N0564) QQI
Word Processing Word Processing (3N0588) QQI
Health And Safety Awareness Level 3 Health & Safety Awareness (3N0532) QQI

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to
use a range of skills and tools, under direction and with limited autonomy, related to seeking employment or in employment. It enables the learner develop personal qualities and strengths to make informed choices to pursue a range of employment opportunities or to progress to further education or training.