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: Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing a Level 5 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 4 when accessing a Level 5 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 05/09/2017
End Date 26/06/2018
Duration 211 Days

Two year part time Healthcare Support. Safety and Health at Work, Communications, Work Experience, Occupational First Aid and Manual Handling/Patient moving will run in year 1 follow...

Hide-Start Date 05/09/2017
End Date 26/06/2018
Duration 211 Days

Two year part time Healthcare Support. Safety and Health at Work, Communications, Work Experience, Occupational First Aid and Manual Handling/Patient moving will run in year 1 followed by Care modules in year two.

Programme Aim
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill, and competence to work independently and under supervision in providing support in a variety of Healthcare settings and or to progress to higher education and training.

Title Award Awarding Body

Care Of Older Person Care of the Older Person (5N2706) QQI
Care Skills Care Skills (5N2770) QQI
Care Support Care Support (5N0758) QQI
Nursing Theory And Practice Nursing Theory & Practice (5N4325) QQI
Infection Prevention And Control Infection Prevention & Control (5N3734) QQI

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work independently and under supervision in providing support in a variety of Healthcare settings and or to progress to higher education and training.