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: 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, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

Expand+Start Date 18/09/2017
End Date 22/06/2018
Duration 40 Weeks

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to develop the relevant knowledge, skills and competence in a broad range of office skills which enable employment, under direct su...

Hide-Start Date 18/09/2017
End Date 22/06/2018
Duration 40 Weeks

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to develop the relevant knowledge, skills and competence in a broad range of office skills which enable employment, under direct supervision, in a general office, or progression to further education or training.

Title Award Awarding Body

Business Calculations Business Calculations (4N2279) QQI
Business English Business English (4N1108) QQI
English And Communications Level 4 Communications (4N0689) QQI
Computer Applications Computer Applications (4N1112) QQI
Customer Service Customer Service (4N1989) QQI
General Offic E Skills General Office Skills (4N1116) QQI
Reception Skills Reception Skills (4N1867) QQI
Team Working Teamworking (4N1169) QQI
Work Experience Work Experience (4N1168) QQI

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