VTOS Academic and Employment Skills Level 4
Programme Aim
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to develop the relevant knowledge, skill and competence in a broad range of personal skills which enable personal development and active citizenship, and/or to progress to employment and/or further education or training.
This course offers a practical and theoretical introduction to general learning and skills to assist with progression to Further and Higher education. Graduates could progress to a range of Level 5 courses on offer at WCFE
Target Award
QQI General Learning – 4M2010
Start Date: 09-10-2023 Hours/week: 28 Hrs 00 Mins Duration: 40 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 |
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English And Communications Level 4 | Communications (4N0689) | QQI |
Computer Applications | Computer Applications (4N1112) | QQI |
Customer Service | Customer Service (4N1989) | QQI |
Information Technology Skills | Information Technology Skills (4N1125) | QQI |
Mathematics | Mathematics (4N1987) | QQI |
Personal Effectiveness | Personal Effectiveness (4N1132) | QQI |
Work Experience | Work Experience (4N1168) | QQI |
Understanding Interculturism | Understanding Interculturalism (4N1121) | QQI |
English As A Second Language | English as a Second Language (4N1180) | QQI |
On completion of this programme learners will have acquired a broad range of personal skills which will enable personal development and active citizenship, and/or to progress to employment and/or further education or training.
It will also set our Graduates up with an excellent knowledge base for Year Two when they will select their next direction of study for a QQI Level 5 qualification in WCFE