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 under direction with some 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 or individuals returning to education. Following completion of this course, students can apply to QQI lev...

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 or individuals returning to education. Following completion of this course, students can apply to QQI level 5 courses or enter directly into the workforce. Modules on this course include Menu Planning, Culinary Techniques, Catering Operations & Systems, Food Hygiene & HACCP, Occupational First Aid, Functional Maths, Communications, Work Experience and Computer Applications.

Title Award Awarding Body

English And Communications Level 4 Communications (4N0689) QQI
Computer Applications Computer Applications (4N1112) QQI
Functional Maths Functional Mathematics (4N2138) QQI
Work Experience Work Experience (4N1168) QQI
Menu Planning Menu Planning (4N0627) QQI
Catering Operations And Systems Catering Operations & Systems (4N1133) QQI
Culinary Techniques Culinary Techniques (4N1134) QQI
Handling Food Hygenically 4N1119 Handling Food Hygienically (4N1119) QQI

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have acquired a broad range of personal skills which will enable personal development and active citizenship, and/or to progress to employment and/or further education or training.