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 3 when accessing a Level 4 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 and be able to work under direction with some ability to work on their own initiative.

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

This is a part time course you will gain an understanding of working in retail along with valuable practical skills on using a cash register and totaling takings for the day. A wide ...

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

This is a part time course you will gain an understanding of working in retail along with valuable practical skills on using a cash register and totaling takings for the day. A wide range of modules are offered to equip the student with the abilities to gain employment under supervision in the retail sector.

Title Award Awarding Body

English And Communications Level 4 Communications (4N0689) QQI
Computer Applications Computer Applications (4N1112) QQI
Customer Service Customer Service (4N1989) QQI
Functional Maths Functional Mathematics (4N2138) QQI
Information Technology Skills Information Technology Skills (4N1125) QQI
Personal Effectiveness Personal Effectiveness (4N1132) QQI
Work Experience Work Experience (4N1168) QQI
Workplace Safety Workplace Safety (4N1124) QQI
Retail Sales Techniques Retail Sales Techniques (4N1183) QQI

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competency to work under supervision in the retail sector and or to progress to further education and training.