MAJOR AWARD QQI LEVEL 4

QQI level 4 in General Learning (Pathways to Employment)  Major Award

Communications

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill, and competence to communicate verbally and non-verbally in routine everyday tasks, and in work-related tasks while under supervision.

Functional Mathematics

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill, and competence to recognise situations where mathematics can be used meaningfully in daily life, apply and transfer mathematical processes and concepts appropriate to the situation, interpret and draw conclusions from activity, and communicate conclusions appropriately to others. It is designed to develop skills which enable more effective functioning in personal life, the workplace and as a member of society. Achievement of this award reflects the ability to complete tasks and processes independently under supervision.

Information Technology Skills

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill, and competence to use applications in information technology. It is designed to develop skills in data entry, word processing, and using the internet.

Work Experience

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill, and competence to participate in the workplace for a limited time and to carry out work-related tasks while under supervision.

Personal Effectiveness

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill, and competence to use a range of personal and learning skills in a variety of personal, civic and vocational contexts, operating with some autonomy while under direction.

Woodcraft

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill, and competence to use woodwork tools and equipment safely and to plan, design and carry out basic woodcraft assignments.

Painting

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill, and competence to communicate ideas using a range of painting techniques and media.

Graphic Design

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill, and competence to appreciate the design and pre-production print processes. It is designed to introduce the learner to graphic design, typography, and image as a method of communication.

Health-Related Fitness

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill, and competence to appreciate how lifestyle habits, with special emphasis on exercise and physical activity, can affect and influence a person’s quality of life and to enable the learner to develop basic fitness skills.

Literacy

The Literacy and Numeracy Programme at Candle is a one to one learning support programme. It is available to all young people on the training programme. Learning needs are identified through an initial assessment and during classroom observation. The programme is tailored to each young person and so individual literacy, numeracy and confidence issues are addressed. The programme is flexible and is adapted regularly to meet the needs of the present learners. The focus is on improving critical literacy and numeracy skills to allow young people to reach their potential and offer them equality in education.

Training Programme

Youth Service

Therapeutic Space

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