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 18/09/2017
End Date 18/05/2018
Duration 35 Weeks

This course aims to provide students with an introduction to a selection of areas within the current IT Industry. Students who complete this course can seek employment in a variety o...

Hide-Start Date 18/09/2017
End Date 18/05/2018
Duration 35 Weeks

This course aims to provide students with an introduction to a selection of areas within the current IT Industry. Students who complete this course can seek employment in a variety of IT areas and or progress onto further education and training.

Title Award Awarding Body

English And Communications Level 4 Communications (4N0689) QQI
Computer Applications Computer Applications (4N1112) QQI
Information Technology Skills Information Technology Skills (4N1125) QQI
Mathematics Mathematics (4N1987) QQI
Digital Media Technology Digital Media Technology (4N1858) QQI
Web Design Web Design (4N1122) QQI
Work Practice Work Practice (4N1170) QQI
Desktop Publishing Desktop Publishing (4N1854) QQI

Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes associated with this award are outlined in the associated Component Specifications.