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 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 04/09/2017
End Date 29/01/2018
Duration 17 Weeks

This course will be of value to people who wish to work in the area of Special Needs. This course provides the learner with the background knowledge, skills and competence needed to ...

Hide-Start Date 04/09/2017
End Date 29/01/2018
Duration 17 Weeks

This course will be of value to people who wish to work in the area of Special Needs. This course provides the learner with the background knowledge, skills and competence needed to work effectively, under direction, in a special needs setting.This course is open to applicants who have completed the module Understanding Special Needs or/and have qualifications/experience in Childcare.

Title Award Awarding Body

Special Needs Assisting Special Needs Assisting (5N1786) QQI

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work independently and under supervision in a range of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) settings and or to progress to higher education and training.

Further Details

Fee Waiver applies to the following:
Those with less than upper second level education, Medical Card holders and those in receipt of a DSP payment.