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General Learning (BTEI)

Dublin
1 year
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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.

General Learning offers a chance to enhance your knowledge and skills in a broad range of subjects in a friendly and supportive environment.  Candidates who haven’t completed Leaving Certificate take up this course to complete their schooling, to try new subjects at an accessible level, as a stepping stone to further education, to improve employment prospects and to gain confidence.

Course Content*

  • Mathematics
  • Communications
  • IT Skills
  • Personal Effectiveness
  • Work Experience
  • Human Biology
  • Drawing/Painting
  • Word Processing

(*Subject to change)

Course Details

CollegeCity of Dublin FET College, Dhúlaigh, Northeast Campus
Course ID180143
Course LocationCoolock, Dublin
Location PostcodeDublin 17
Course CategoryIT
Course TypeIn-house Training
Course QualificationLevel 4 Certificate
Awarding BodyQQI
Awarding Body DetailsGeneral Learning
Course Duration1 year
Course Time1 year
Entry RequirementsAll BTEI 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. All students who present for this course will be given individual guidance by qualified tutors who are in a position to make recommendations as to what courses may suit their learning needs.
Career PathStudents who successfully complete the programme will be in a good position to progress onto further education. Many of our students have obtained places on Level 5 courses in the following areas: Computers, Healthcare, Childcare, Art & Design, Community Development, Science, Media & Communications.

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City of Dublin FET College, Dhúlaigh, Northeast Campus

Barryscourt Road, Coolock, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Eircode: D17 T227

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