WX Business English L4
Business English QQI Level 4 is delivered as one module from the Major Award in Office Skills Level 4 (4M2070) which aims to enable the learner to develop the relevant knowledge, skills and competence in a broad range of office skills which enable employment, under direct supervision, in a general office, or progression to further education or training.
Target Award
QQI Office Skills – 4M2070
Start Date: 31-08-2026 Hours/week: 03 Hrs 30 Mins Duration: 10 weeks
No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3 when accessing a Level 4 programme.
Age Requirements
Please see course details for minimum age requirements.
For further information on Learner Profile please refer to relevant section of the Programme Descriptor.
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 with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Business English | Business English (4N1108) | QQI |
messages, electronic communications, memoranda and letters
Distinguish between formal and informal English language structures in written and spoken
communication
Compile a key business and job-specific vocabulary
Use spoken language effectively and appropriately in a range of business contexts to include
initiating and responding to business telephone calls, booking services, making appointments, and
dealing with enquiries from the public
Compose a range of communications for business purposes accurately and concisely, using
appropriate tone and vocabulary, to include letters, memoranda, and electronic communication
Draft a range of documents for business purposes to include notices and agendas, advertisements
or mailshots, and press releases or company related articles
Proof read a range of business documents accurately to include spelling, punctuation, grammar
and syntax, vocabulary, correct usage, tone and register, and style.