Overview

The Return to Learning course is a foundation course for adults supported by the Back to Education Initiative (BTEI).

The aim of the course is to give adults who left school early, or who are a long time out of education the opportunity to return to education and to participate in a year of learning and exploration. Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary for further study.

This Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) course enables adults to return to learning in a positive and supportive environment. Classes are small and personal attention is assured.

This programme is timetabled for a maximum of 17 hours per week to facilitate learners combining their learning with family and other commitments.

Course Content

• Communications
• Mathematics
• Customer Service
• Word Processing
• Computer Applications
• Work Experience
• Personal and Interpersonal Development
• Entrepreneurial Skills

Entry Requirements

• Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education, although no formal qualifications are required

Progression

• Students who successfully complete RTL may apply for entry to any of the QQI Level 5 courses in BCFE and other Colleges of Further Education. Students may also apply for entry to University Access courses such as the QQI Level 5 course Education – Pre-University and Post Primary Teacher Training Level 5 in BCFE.