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

Expand+Start Date 09/06/2017
End Date 14/03/2018
Duration 40 Weeks

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a range of Early Childhood Care and Ed...

Hide-Start Date 09/06/2017
End Date 14/03/2018
Duration 40 Weeks

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a range of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) settings and or to progress to higher education and training.

Title Award Awarding Body

Work Experience Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
Communications Level 5 Communications (5N0690) QQI
Personal Effectiveness Personal Effectiveness (4N1132) QQI
Word Processing Word Processing (4N1123) QQI
Child Development Child Development (5N1764) QQI
Child Health And Well Being Child Health & Well Being (5N1765) QQI
Creative Arts For Early Childhood Creative Arts for Early Childhood (5N1769) QQI
Early Care And Education Practice Early Care & Education Practice (5N1770) QQI
Early Childhood Education And Play Early Childhood Education & Play (5N1773) QQI
Special Needs Assisting Special Needs Assisting (5N1786) QQI
Occupational First Aid Occupational First Aid (5N1207) QQI

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work independently and under supervision in a range of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) settings and or to progress to higher education and training.