Newbridge FETC Spring 2025 Course Brochure | Page 6

BACK TO EDUCATION INITIATIVE ( BTEI ) ( PART-TIME ) Contact : Breda Kelly Telephone : [phone] Email : bredaekelly @ kwetb . ie

Community Health Services – QQI Level 5 ( Major Award )

Course

Special Needs Assistance – QQI Level 5 The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to develop the knowledge , skills and competence to work under supervision in a range of community health service settings or to progress to further and / or higher education and training .

Special Needs Assistance – QQI Level 6 On completion of this programme learners will have the skills , knowledge and competencies to work independently and or take responsibility for the work of others in providing a range of services in a social and vocational rehabilitation context and or to progress to higher education and training .

Day / Time

Monday & Wednesday 10.00am – 1.00pm

Thursday & Friday 10.00am – 1.00pm

Start Date

06th Jan 2025 ( 14 weeks )

06th Jan 2025 ( 14 weeks )

Business Studies – QQI Level 5 ( Major Award )

Mathematics – QQI Level 5 The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge , skill and competence to apply a broad range of mathematical skills and tools to a wide variety of contexts , with some theoretical understanding .

( TBC ) 06th Jan 2025

Back to Education Initiative ( BTEI )

Back to Education Initiative ( BTEI ) courses are free if :

� You have less than upper second level education ( No Leaving Cert ),

� Are in receipt of a Social Welfare payment or a dependant of someone in receipt of a Social Welfare payment ,

� Have a full valid medical card . Fees may apply to those who do not meet the above criteria

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Skills to Advance – Route 1

� Learners who are in part-time or full-time employment , will qualify for free fees under the Skills to Advance Initiative , if they do not meet the eligibility for free fees under the BTEI eligibility criteria .