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: Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3 when accessing a Level 4 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no formal qualifications are r...

Hide-Education: Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3 when accessing a Level 4 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no formal qualifications are required.

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 06/09/2017
End Date 31/05/2019
Duration 66 Weeks

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to develop the knowledge, skills and competence in a broad range of information and communication technology which enable employmen...

Hide-Start Date 06/09/2017
End Date 31/05/2019
Duration 66 Weeks

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to develop the knowledge, skills and competence in a broad range of information and communication technology which enable employment, under direct supervision, in a variety of information and communications technology sectors, or progression to further education or training.


Title Award Awarding Body

English And Communications Level 4 Communications (4N0689) QQI
Mathematics Mathematics (4N1987) QQI
Work Experience Work Experience (4N1168) QQI
Bookkeeping - Manual & Computerised (5N1354) Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised (5N1354) QQI
Digital Media Technology - 4N1858 Digital Media Technology (4N1858) QQI
Word Processing (Ecdl) - Hours Word Processing v6 (ECDL6-03) ICS SKILLS
Using Databases (Ecdl) - Hours Using Databases v6 (ECDL6-05) ICS SKILLS
Payroll Manual And Computerised-5N1546 Payroll Manual & Computerised (5N1546) QQI
Ecdl - Online Collaboration (H) Online Collaboration v6 (ECDL6-07) ICS SKILLS
Ecdl - Computer Essentials (H) Computer Essentials v6 (ECDL6-01) ICS SKILLS
Ecdl - Online Essentials (H) Online Essentials v6 (ECDL6-02) ICS SKILLS
Using Databases (Ecdl) Using Databases v6 (ECDL6-05) ICS SKILLS

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