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...

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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 4 when accessing a Level 5 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, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

Expand+Start Date 19/09/2017
End Date 01/02/2018

This is a part time programme offering people to attend one , two or three morning a week . Each morning will offer a separate Level 5 Single module. Each term new modules will be offered in order for p...

Hide-Start Date 19/09/2017
End Date 01/02/2018

This is a part time programme offering people to attend one , two or three morning a week . Each morning will offer a separate Level 5 Single module. Each term new modules will be offered in order for people to complete a Full AWARD at their own pace.

This programme is aimed at long term unemployed and early school leavers.

Title Award Awarding Body

Communications Level 5 Communications (5N0690) QQI
Young People & Society Young People & Society (5N2002) QQI
Psychology Psychology (5N0754) QQI

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to
work under supervision in range of social care settings or to progress to further and or higher education and training.