Back to Education Initiative BTEI
The Back To Education Initiative (BTEI) offers part-time further education courses for those aged 18 or over.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 4 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
| Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 4 NFQ |
What is BTEI
Anyone who has left full-time education can take part in a course, but priority will be given to those with less than upper second-level education. BTEI offers a range of education and training courses at NFQ Levels 4 and 5 National Qualification Framework (NFQ) running over six months to two years depending on the course. All courses are offered through the Further Education and Training Centres and in conjunction with the Community Education Programme in the community.
Fees
Courses are FREE of charge for those with less than an upper second level education (leaving certificate or equivalent). The participants eligible for free tuition are people who:
Have less than upper-second level education
Are in receipt of social welfare payment
Have a full medical card
Are in the workforce with low skill levels and who need opportunities to upgrade their skills in order to advance their career
Fees will apply to other applicants.
Further information
If you are unsure about what course to do or need help in finding out which level is most appropriate for you then please get in touch with us.
You can complete the message enquiry box and leave us a short message with your query and our Information Officer will arrange a call with you to discuss your enquiry in more detail. Alternatively you can contact the Adult Guidance and Information Service directly on the numbers below or if you are in Letterkenny, drop in during office hours to speak to our Information Officer:
Letterkenny:
The Business Hub, Business Park Road, Letterkenny
Tel: 074 9178088
Donegal Town:
Ard Scoil na gCeithre Maistir, Tirconnell Street, Donegal Town
Tel: 074 9725520
Email: adultguidance@donegaletb.ie
Alternatively, if you are in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance, then your Department of Social Protection Case Officer will be able to refer you to our courses.