Back to Education Initiative BTEI
The Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) provides part-time courses for adults and young people who wish to return to learning.
| Award Name | Junior Certificate (NFQ Level 3) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | State Examinations Commission |
| NFQ Level | Level 3 NFQ |
| Award Name | Leaving Certificate (Levels 4 and 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | State Examinations Commission |
| NFQ Level | Levels 4 and 5 NFQ |
| 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 | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Certificate (NFQ Level 3) | Major | State Examinations Commission | Level 3 NFQ |
| Leaving Certificate (Levels 4 and 5 NFQ) | Major | State Examinations Commission | Levels 4 and 5 NFQ |
| 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 |
What is BTEI
A programme may be offered for anything from 1 hour to 17 hours per week for up to 33 weeks per year.
CDETB colleges and centres delivering BTEI offer a wide range of courses at times which suit the learners. These could be in the mornings, afternoons, evenings or at weekends. All courses offer certification usually at Junior Certificate, Leaving Certificate or FETAC Levels 3, 4 and 5. It is hoped that BTEI will allow those with family, work and other commitments to return to education and training and gain qualifications in their chosen area.
Courses offered include: Childcare, Office Skills, Computing, English, Business Studies, Horticulture, Cookery and Art.
The courses are available at a number of CDETB colleges and centres.
CDETB colleges and centres delivering BTEI offer a wide range of courses at times which suit the learners. These could be in the mornings, afternoons, evenings or at weekends. All courses offer certification usually at Junior Certificate, Leaving Certificate or FETAC Levels 3, 4 and 5. It is hoped that BTEI will allow those with family, work and other commitments to return to education and training and gain qualifications in their chosen area.
Courses offered include: Childcare, Office Skills, Computing, English, Business Studies, Horticulture, Cookery and Art.
The courses are available at a number of CDETB colleges and centres.
Eligibility
Anyone can take part in these courses but they are aimed primarily at those with little or no formal educational qualifications and there are no fees for anyone on a medical card or their dependents or for anyone with less than upper second level education.
Further information
Ballsbridge College of Further Education
Ballyfermot College of Further Education
Ballyfermot Training Centre
Cabra Community College
Colaiste Dhulaigh – College of Further Education
Colaiste Ide – College of Further Educaiton
Crumlin College of Further Education
Finglas Training Centre
Inchicore College of Further Education
Killester College of Further Education
Kylemore College
Liberties College
Marino College of Further Education
Pearse College of Further Education
Plunket College
Rathmines College
Ringsend College
Whitehall College of Further Education