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 2 when accessing a Level 3 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 limited range of knowledge, skills and competencies skills relevant to the course and be able to work under direction.

Expand+Start Date 11/09/2017
End Date 01/06/2018
Duration 30 Weeks

This award will enable you to develop the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to use a range of everyday situations. This course has the option of a focus on basic Childcare kno...

Hide-Start Date 11/09/2017
End Date 01/06/2018
Duration 30 Weeks

This award will enable you to develop the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to use a range of everyday situations. This course has the option of a focus on basic Childcare knowledge and skills. On successful completion of the course it will enable you to progress to further education or training.

Title Award Awarding Body

Caring For Children Caring for Children (3N0610) QQI
Communications L3 Communications (3N0880) QQI
Mathematics Mathematics (3N0929) QQI
Personal Effectiveness Personal Effectiveness (3N0565) QQI
Word Processing Word Processing (3N0588) QQI
Child Development And Play Child Development & Play (3N0611) QQI


Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes associated with this award are outlined in the associated Component Specifications.