Back to Education Initiative BTEI
The Back to Education Initiative (B. T. E. I.) provides part-time Further Education courses for young people and adults, particular priority is to target individuals and groups that experience particular and acute barriers to participation in education and deliver courses that reduce/overcome these barriers.
Award Name | Level 3 Certificate (Level 3 NFQ) |
---|---|
NFQ Classification | Major |
Awarding Body | QQI |
NFQ Level | Level 3 NFQ |
Award Name | Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) |
NFQ Classification | Major |
Awarding Body | QQI |
NFQ Level | Level 4 NFQ |
Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
NFQ Classification | Major |
Awarding Body | QQI |
NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
NFQ Classification | Major |
Awarding Body | QQI |
NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
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Level 3 Certificate (Level 3 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 3 NFQ |
Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 4 NFQ |
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
What is BTEI
continue your learning
obtain national certification
develop new skills
pursue new employment options
There are a wide range of courses, all offering certification ranging from Level 3-6 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
Courses are offered on a part-time basis, in the mornings, afternoons, evenings or at weekends. Most courses are between 3-12 hours per week. There is no training allowance paid to participants on BTEI courses.
Cost of BTEI Courses
No course fees are payable by persons entitled to, or dependents of persons entitled to:
A Full Medical Card
An Unemployment Payment
A Means Tested Welfare Payment
A Family Income Support Payment
Persons who are currently in employment may be eligible for their course fees to be paid through the Skills to Advance funding stream, this may be 100% up to and including Level 5 courses and 70% for Level 6 courses. If you are eligible to pay fees the current cost is €150.00 per module (2019/2020).
How can I apply?
All BTEI courses are advertised on www.fetchcourses.ie, you can apply directly through this website, alternatively you can contact your local BTEI centre for further information and application forms (list below) or you can contact your local MSLETB Adult Guidance Service (Castlebar, Sligo, Carrick-on-Shannon or Claremorris)
Further information
Castlebar, Ballina, Calremorris, Sligo, Carrick-on-Shannon.
Castlebar / Westport / Achill Co. Mayo Area
MSLETB FET Centre,
Lucan Street,
Castlebar
Co Mayo
F23 FW70
BTEI Coordinator: Rosario Cooney
Tel: 094 90 38038
Email: rosariocooney@msletb.ie
Ballina / Belmullet Co. Mayo Area
MSLETB Adult Education Centre,
Abbey St.
Ballina,
Co Mayo
F26 E264
BTEI Coordinator: Geraldine Tighe
Tel: 096 71 652
Email: geraldinetighe@msletb.ie
Claremorris / Swinford / Kiltimagh / Ballinrobe Co. Mayo Area
MSLETB FET Centre,
Claremorris,
Co. Mayo
F12 F5W7
BTEI Coordinator: Noelle Staunton
Tel: 094 936 2762
Email: noellestaunton@msletb.ie
Sligo Area
MSLETB,
Quay Street,
Sligo
F91 XH96
BTEI Coordinator: Paula Dufficy
Tel: 071 9138412
Email: PaulaDufficy@msletb.ie
Leitrim Area
MSLETB,
St. George’s Terrace.
Carrick on Shannon
Co. Leitrim
N41 W2X7
BTEI Coordinator: Paul Hamilton
Tel: 071 9620024
Email: paulhamilton@msletb.ie