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 04/09/2017
End Date 19/04/2019
Duration 85 Weeks

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work under supervision in range of social care settings or to progress to furthe...

Hide-Start Date 04/09/2017
End Date 19/04/2019
Duration 85 Weeks

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work under supervision in range of social care settings or to progress to further and or higher education and training.

Title Award Awarding Body

Community Addiction Studies Community Addiction Studies (5N1834) QQI
Human Growth And Development Human Growth & Development (5N1279) QQI
Social Studies Social Studies (5N1370) QQI
Teamworking Teamworking (5N1367) QQI
Legal Practice And Procedures Legal Practice & Procedures (5N1394) QQI
Intercultural Studies Intercultural Studies (5N0765) QQI
Psychology Psychology (5N0754) QQI
Working With Groups Working With Groups (5N2707) QQI

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work under supervision in range of social care settings or to progress to further and or higher education and training.