BTEI are welcoming applications for all of the below – please note places are limited.
- Health Care, Office Administration, ELC (Childcare) are all at QQI Level 5. Delivery is generally 2 mornings a week over a two year (academic) cycle. Programmes are scheduled to commence first week September 2026.
- ICT (Computers) at Level 4 is delivered 4 mornings a week, completion of all 8 modules leads to a full award in one academic year. Applicants can also choose modules relevant to their interest and needs. Modules include Spreadsheets, Word Processing, IT Skills, Computer Applications, Web Design and Desktop publishing.
- BTEI also offer ICT (Computer Skills) at Level 3 – modules include Word Processing and Spreadsheets.
- Both Horticulture Level 4 & 5 are delivered over a 2 year academic cycle, with delivery generally one day a week.
- SNA Level 5 & Level 6 are currently offered as component awards. These are evening classes one evening a week from 6pm – 9pm.
Applications to BTEI office or through Fetchcourses.ie
Back To Education Initiative Carlow 1b Meadow Court,
Burrin Street, Carlow
Phone: 059 9139532
Once applications are received, applicants are invited to an informal interview – where eligibility and suitability are assessed and more information regarding course content is provided.

