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

Graduates of this course will have a broad understanding of physical
human health together with specialised skills that will be developed through your choice of
elective units. Coa...

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

Graduates of this course will have a broad understanding of physical
human health together with specialised skills that will be developed through your choice of
elective units. Coaching will be provided in a variety of disciplines. QQI graduates are eligible to
apply for a range of Higher Education Courses at Institutes of Technology or University under the
Higher Education Links Scheme. Modules on this course include Sport & Recreation Studies, Exercise & Fitness, Team-working, Work Experience, Gaelic Football Coaching, Basketball Coaching, Soccer Coaching, Nutrition and Occupational First Aid.
Shallow water pool Lifeguarding Skills

Title Award Awarding Body

Work Experience Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
Basketball Coaching Basketball Coaching (5N4888) QQI
Exercise And Fitness Exercise & Fitness (5N2668) QQI
Gaa Coaching Gaelic Football Coaching (5N5085) QQI
Nutrition Nutrition (5N2006) QQI
Soccer Coaching Soccer Coaching (5N4887) QQI
Sports And Recreation Studies Sport & Recreation Studies (5N2667) QQI
Teamworking Teamworking (5N1367) QQI
Shallow Water Pool Lifeguarding Skills Shallow Water Pool Lifeguarding Skills (5N2255) QQI
Hurling Coaching Hurling Coaching (5N5086) 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 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.