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: 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 4 when accessing a Level 5 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 and be able to work under direction with some ability to work on their own initiative.

Expand+Start Date 07/06/2017
End Date 03/08/2017
Duration 9 Weeks

Programme Aim
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge skill and competence to provide for the needs of animals independently under supervision in ...

Hide-Start Date 07/06/2017
End Date 03/08/2017
Duration 9 Weeks

Programme Aim
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge skill and competence to provide for the needs of animals independently under supervision in a range of animal care contexts and or to progress to further and or higher education and training.

Title Award Awarding Body
Animal Welfare Animal Welfare (5N0753) QQI
Word Processing Word Processing (5N1358) QQI

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learner will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to provide for the needs of animals independently under supervision in a range of animal care contexts and or to progress to further and or higher education and training