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 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 and be able to work under direction with some ability to work on their own initiative.

Expand+Start Date 04/09/2017
End Date 13/07/2018
Duration 45 Weeks

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to work effectively under supervision in the retail sector and to progress ...

Hide-Start Date 04/09/2017
End Date 13/07/2018
Duration 45 Weeks

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to work effectively under supervision in the retail sector and to progress to further education and training.

Title Award Awarding Body

English And Communications Level 4 Communications (4N0689) QQI
Customer Service Customer Service (4N1989) QQI
Team Working Teamworking (4N1169) QQI
Work Experience Work Experience (4N1168) QQI
Workplace Safety Workplace Safety (4N1124) QQI
Stock Control Stock Control (4N1184) QQI
Retail Sales Techniques Retail Sales Techniques (4N1183) QQI
Retail Payment Procedures Level 4 Retail Payment Procedures (4N1185) QQI

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competency to work under supervision in the retail sector and or to progress to further education and training.