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 with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

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

This programme is intended to enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and competence in a broad range of information and communication technology which enable employment, under d...

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

This programme is intended to enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and competence in a broad range of information and communication technology which enable employment, under direct supervision, in a variety of information and communications technology sectors, or progression to further education or training.


Title Award Awarding Body

English And Communications Level 4 Communications (4N0689) QQI
Computer Applications Computer Applications (4N1112) QQI
Information Technology Skills Information Technology Skills (4N1125) QQI
Mathematics Mathematics (4N1987) QQI
Word Processing Word Processing (4N1123) QQI
Work Experience Work Experience (4N1168) QQI
Digital Media Technology Digital Media Technology (4N1858) QQI
Web Design Web Design (4N1122) QQI

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies in a broad range of information and communication technology which will enable employment, under direct supervision, in a variety of information and communications technology sectors, or progression to further education or training