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 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 15/09/2017
End Date 15/06/2018
Duration 195 Days

The aim of this progarmme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence in a range of sports, recreation and exercise activities to work independently and u...

Hide-Start Date 15/09/2017
End Date 15/06/2018
Duration 195 Days

The aim of this progarmme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence in a range of sports, recreation and exercise activities to work independently and under supervision in a variety of sports related contexts and or to progress to higher education and training.

Title Award Awarding Body

Work Experience Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
Safety And Health At Work Safety & Health at Work (5N1794) QQI
Exercise And Fitness Exercise & Fitness (5N2668) QQI
Personal Effectiveness Personal Effectiveness (5N1390) QQI
Sports And Recreation Studies Sport & Recreation Studies (5N2667) QQI

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies in a range of sports, recreation and exercise activities to work independently and under supervision in a variety of sports related contexts and or to progress to higher education and training.

Further Details

This is a full award delivered one full day a week over 2 years. This course is suitable for anyone interested in working in the fields of sports, health and fitness.
Modules may include: Sports and Recreation Studies; Exercise and Fitness; Nutrition, Sports anatomy and Physiology, and Work Experience.
Starting September, Friday, 9.30—4pm (times may vary depending on subject choice)