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...

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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 22/09/2017
End Date 10/11/2017
Duration 13 Days

Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) programme.
Students must already have successfully completed at least one Component at QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or a related field before joining...

Hide-Start Date 22/09/2017
End Date 10/11/2017
Duration 13 Days

Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) programme.
Students must already have successfully completed at least one Component at QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or a related field before joining this course.

Free to:
Early School Leavers
DSP payment recipients
Medical/GP Card Holders
€210 to all others

Title Award Awarding Body

Communications Level 5 Communications (5N0690) QQI

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work under supervision in a variety of healthcare settings to enhance their role in service provision to service users or to progress to further and or higher education and training.