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: 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 14/09/2017
End Date 11/05/2018
Duration 33 Weeks

This is a one year course ideally suited to the practically oriented student.
On successful completion of this course, candidates can go on to further training in Institutes of
Tec...

Hide-Start Date 14/09/2017
End Date 11/05/2018
Duration 33 Weeks

This is a one year course ideally suited to the practically oriented student.
On successful completion of this course, candidates can go on to further training in Institutes of
Technology under the Higher Education Links Scheme. Students may also seek direct entry to the
Catering Industry.

Modules in this course are as follows: Menu Planning & Applied Nutrition, Culinary Techniques, Nutrition, Food Hygiene & HACCP, Occupational First Aid, Word Processing, Customer Service, Research & Study Skills, Team-working and Work Experience

Title Award Awarding Body

Customer Service Level 5 Customer Service (5N0972) QQI
Work Experience Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
Nutrition Nutrition (5N2006) QQI
Teamworking Teamworking (5N1367) QQI
Culinary Techniques Culinary Techniques (4N1134) QQI
Research And Study Skills Research & Study Skills (5N3113) QQI
Word Processing Word Processing (5N1358) QQI
Occupational First Aid Occupational First Aid (5N1207) QQI

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have acquired a broad range of knowledge in an area of personal interest together with key skills for academic research and enquiry. Learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to make informed decisions concerning participation in further education or training.