WX Career Planning L4
Objectives of the Programme Module
1. To assist the learner to identify their skills, attitudes, experiences and interests and match
these to appropriate career opportunities
2. To enable the learner to develop realistic and achievable career objectives to include a
variety of career options
3. To facilitate the learner to compile a personal career seeking tool kit and carry out a career
investigation
4. To create an awareness of the principles underpinning change in personal life and career
journey
5. To assist the learner to develop the language, literacy and numeracy skills related to the
workplace through the medium of the module themes and content
6. To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning.
Target Award
QQI Office Skills – 4M2070
Start Date: 29-08-2025 Hours/week: 03 Hrs 30 Mins Duration: 16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Career Preparation | Career Preparation (3N0896) | QQI |
Learners will be able to:
1. Explain the principles underpinning career planning, to include self knowledge, career
options, action plan, network building, plan implementation and constancy of change
2. Compile a personal profile by exploring interests, vocational skills, transferable skills, talents,
personal qualities and characteristics, values, achievements, and matching personal profile
to possible careers
3. Develop achievable career objectives to include ideal job, acceptable alternative
employment options and short and medium term goals
4. Explore a variety of acceptable career options and job types to include job availability, job
requirements, and trends in the chosen sector(s)
5. Compile information on personal contacts or networks appropriate to career preferences
6. Describe the principles underpinning managing change in personal life and in employment
7. Practice a range of personal interactions to include interview skills, listening, clarifying, and
formal and informal conversations
8. Compile a personal job seeking tool kit to include general cover letter, CV, portfolio of
references, recommendations, qualifications and other documentation to support job
application, list of contacts, and list of appropriate education or training programmes or
employment options
9. Prepare to participate in further education or training or employment by finding application
requirements for a specific course or employment, applying as required, participating in a
simulated interview and evaluating own performance.