WX Work Experience Level 4
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.
Target Award
QQI General Learning – 4M2010
Start Date: 06-01-2027 Hours/week: 03 Hrs 30 Mins Duration: 20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work Experience | Work Experience (4N1168) | QQI |
economic and population shifts, new technology, features of the public, private and voluntary
sector
2. Describe the impact of paid and unpaid workforce participation
3. Identify the basic rights and responsibilities of employees and employers in a particular work
context, to include health, safety and welfare at work, equality and pay-related matters
4. Identify personal strengths, interpersonal and work-related skills, drawing on other life
experiences such as voluntary or part-time work, courses, hobbies, sporting activities
5. Summarise potential employment and learning opportunities that match personal strengths,
interests and skills
6. Compile relevant material for work experience, to include a CV, letter of application, skills
checklist, statement of learning goals, and associated action points
7. Participate effectively in work experience, to include punctuality, working under direction,
personal presentation, adherence to health, safety and other relevant regulations
8. Reflect on the period of work experience and the progress made on the learning goals and
action points that were set
9. Demonstrate effective communication skills in the workplace, to include taking and clarifying
instructions and interaction with others as appropriate
10. Explore options for future education, training and employment in light of work experience.