WX Intermediate Excel / Spreadsheets L4
This module is part of a suite of three QQI Level 4 digital skills modules running from August 2026 to May 2027 – Word Processing, Excel and IT Skills. Learners can attend one or all modules.
The purpose of Spreadsheets Level 4 is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to use spreadsheet applications to supervised employment standard. It is designed to develop skills in editing and producing spreadsheets.
Target Award
QQI General Learning – 4M2010
Start Date: 28-08-2026 Hours/week: 03 Hrs 30 Mins Duration: 16 weeks
Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3 when accessing a Level 4 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no formal qualifications are required.
Age Requirements
Please see course details for minimum age requirements
Please refer to Programme Descriptor for Programme Aims and Objectives
Learning Aptitude
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work under direction with some ability to work on their own initiative.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Spreadsheet Methods | Spreadsheets Methods (4N1120) | QQI |
State the primary functions and processes involved in creating a spreadsheet document
Use the language associated with spreadsheet applications
Use with confidence a spreadsheet application to enter and edit text, numbers and dates, and insert
and delete columns and rows
Use arithmetic operators to add, subtract, multiply and divide
Use formulae and functions within a spreadsheet including sum, average, max, min and count
Use a range of formatting commands including font size, font colour, background colours, bold,
alignments, borders, numbers, decimals and dates
Modify a spreadsheet document by adding repeating column or row titles, page numbers, date or text to
headers and footers, and adjusting to fit on to one page
Produce a range of basic charts and graphs including pie, column, bar and line with titles and labels.