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 11/09/2017
End Date 01/06/2018
Duration 38 Weeks

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to work as a general operative in horticulture, using knowledge, skill and competence to select, establish, grow and maintain a ran...

Hide-Start Date 11/09/2017
End Date 01/06/2018
Duration 38 Weeks

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to work as a general operative in horticulture, using knowledge, skill and competence to select, establish, grow and maintain a range of plants under supervision.

Title Award Awarding Body

Communications (4N0689) Communications (4N0689) QQI
Growing Fruit Growing Fruit (4N0668) QQI
Growing Vegetables Growing Vegetables (4N0671) QQI
Plant Identification Care & Maintenance Plant Identification, Care & Maintenance (4N1186) QQI
Safe Horticultural Practice Safe Horticultural Practice (4N0719) QQI
Work Experience Work Experience (4N1168) QQI
Plant Propagation Plant Propagation (4N1990) QQI
Establishing Trees And Shrubs Establishing Trees & Shrubs (4N0666) QQI

Learning Outcomes

Learners will have acquired the knowledge skills and competencies in the theory and practice in this vocational area.