BTEI means Back to Education Initiative. BTEI gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to part time education, while retaining their benefits.
Skills to Compete is an initiative to support those who have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19 and wish to re-enter the workforce. See here for details.
This is a one year part time course. The course aims to prepare students for employment in the barbering industry. Students will receive training and gain confidence in order to secure an apprenticeship in a Barbering Salon. Emphasis is placed on all key areas of Barbering which will enhance students’ techniques, creative and interpersonal skills. All practical training takes place in our fully equipped hair salon.
(*Subject to change)
Course location: Kilbarrack Campus
| Course Location | Coolock, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 17 |
| Course Category | Barbering, Beauty |
| Course Type | In-house Training |
| Course Qualification | Level 4 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Barbering |
| Course Duration | 1 year (Autumn – May) |
| Course Time | 1 year (Autumn – May) |
| Course Fee | 50 |
| Entry Requirements | To be BTEI eligible, applicants must be in receipt of or a dependent of a Social Protection payment before starting the course. Participants on CE schemes or TUS may apply also. |
| Career Path | This is an area of study that offers excellent career opportunities in the Barbering Industry – Junior Barber, Theatrical and/or Film, Hairdressing work, Hairdressing retail outlets. |
| Course Code | QQI Level 4 Part Award |

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