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: These Level 3 programmes are all targeted at adults and young adults who may 1) be progressing from Level 2 programmes, have few or no previous qualifications 2) want to develop the skills and capacity to progress further in education and...

Hide-Education: These Level 3 programmes are all targeted at adults and young adults who may 1) be progressing from Level 2 programmes, have few or no previous qualifications 2) want to develop the skills and capacity to progress further in education and training 3) have qualifications at this level but need to re-enter education to re-establish confidence and 4) consolidate core skills. It is expected that learners will come from a wide variety of social and cultural backgrounds and with a range of learning needs.

Aptitude: Ideally learners will have at least NFQ Level 2 qualifications. Where this is not the case pre-entry assessment will be offered to learners enrolling on a full time programme. It is expected that in order to participate successfully. Learners will need to be able to demonstrate 1) Adequate reading, writing and numeracy skills 2) Ability to participate in group work 3) Some autonomy when it comes to performing simple work/learning related tasks 4) In relation to some of the standalone IT courses it may be advantageous for learners to have basic 5) internet and email skills and/or basic keyboard or word processing skills

Previous Experience: Ideally learners will have at least NFQ Level 2 qualifications. Where this is not the case pre-entry assessment will be offered to learners enrolling on a full time programme.

Expand+Start Date 19/09/2017
End Date 16/05/2018
Duration 27 Weeks

The main aim of this programme is to develop the learners knowledge in the whole area of craft. These practical activites will be applied in a classroom environment.

Title Award...

Hide-Start Date 19/09/2017
End Date 16/05/2018
Duration 27 Weeks

The main aim of this programme is to develop the learners knowledge in the whole area of craft. These practical activites will be applied in a classroom environment.

Title Award Awarding Body

Communications L3Lc Communications (3N0880) QQI
Mathematicsl3Lc Mathematics (3N0929) QQI
Personal Effectivenessl3Lc Personal Effectiveness (3N0565) QQI
Craft - Woodwork L3Lc Craft-Woodwork (3N1050) QQI
Technicaldrawingl3Lc Technical Drawing (3N0578) QQI

Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes are outlined in individual module descriptors