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July 26, 2021 by admin All Courses, PART-TIME COURSES 0 comments

Skills to Compete (part-time) Courses

Skills to Compete

September 2025 Part-Time BTEI Skills to Compete FREE courses

QQI Levels 4 & 5 component certificates

The Skills to Compete programme is part-time and available free of charge to BTEI applicants (those in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment and/or with a current medical card). This is a fresh new approach, based on a flexible menu that allows you to pick and choose the courses that you want from a list of options. You can choose to undertake 1 module and attend 1 afternoon/morning per week or you can do 2, 3 or 4 modules at a time. You can choose to undertake modules from the same general area or you could choose from a mixture of sectors.

These classes will be run subject to sufficient numbers enrolling.

Course Content

September 2025 :

Office & administration courses: 

  • Reception Skills – Level 4 – 4N1867
  • Computers for beginners (Computer Applications) – Level 4 – 4N1112
  • Career Planning – Level 4 – 4N1109

Gardening-based courses: 

  • Growing Vegetables – Level 4 – 4N0671
  • Safe Horticultural Practice – Level 4 – 4N0719
  • Plant Identification – Level 4 – 4N1186

Architecture, woodwork & furniture making courses: 

  • Design – Level 4 – 4N1139

Education & Childcare: 

  • Special Needs Assisting – Level 5 – 5N1786 (ONLINE)

Course Overview:

Career Planning: This QQI Level 4 module will help you develop an achievable career plan based on your knowledge of self and the word of work.

Growing Vegetables: Join the Grow Your Own movement with this QQI Level 4 course that will help you plant, grow and maintain a range of vegetables.

Plan Identification: This introduction to horticulture module will help you identify, care for, and maintain a range of plant types.

Design: Foster an appreciation for and working knowledge of the principles of design with this QQI Level 4 module that introduces the learner to design skills.

Woodcraft (QQI Level 4): Learn to plan, design and make woodcraft projects, while using woodworking tolls and equipment safely.

Special Needs Assisting (QQI Level 5): Perfect for those looking to work as an SNA, this accredited Level 5 course will give you the skills, knowledge and competence to work as a Special Needs Assistant. Please note this course is offered in a blended (online) format via Zoom. Participate from anywhere in Ireland, no travel or commuting.

Certification

QQI Level 4 & 5 Component Certificates

Duration

From September to December & January to May – part time

Entry Requirements

We are now taking applications for our Skills to Compete part-time courses starting in September 2024. Applicants can apply online. TO APPLY? Click on Apply Now, then in the Department drop down select BTEI part-time courses and then in the course list select your Flexi of choice. For more information, email BTEI@pearse.cdetb.ie

Course Charges

Free to those eligible under the BTEI initiative (i.e. those in receipt of a Social Welfare payment and/or with a valid medical card).

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