Pre-College

Overview

Pre-College Skills is a QQI Level 4 (Leaving Certificate equivalent) one-year, full-time course designed to support learners who wish to progress to further education, training, or employment. It provides a solid foundation for those preparing to access QQI Level 5 programmes or explore new career pathways.

Course Content

Communications

You will learn to communicate verbally and non-verbally in everyday tasks, in real life and in the workplace.

Functional Mathematics

You will learn to recognise situations where mathematics can be used meaningfully in daily life and learn the mathematical skills to function in the workplace and in your personal life.

Information Technology Skills

You will be able to use applications in information technology and develop skills in data entry, word processing, and using the internet.

Personal Effectiveness

You will learn to set personal goals, work in teams, and develop confidence, responsibility, and problem-solving skills for real life and the workplace.

Business English

You will learn to use clear and professional English for speaking and writing in a variety of real-life business and workplace situations.

Library Research

You will learn how to find, evaluate, and use information from books, articles, and online sources to support your learning and assignments

Health Related Fitness

You will learn how physical activity, exercise, and healthy lifestyle choices can improve your fitness, wellbeing, and overall quality of life.

Mathematics

You will learn to recognise situations where mathematics can be used meaningfully in daily life and learn the mathematical skills to function in the workplace and in your personal life.

Work Experience

You will learn to how to participate in the workplace for 2 weeks and how to work effectively in the working environment.

Tourism Visitor Care

You will learn about Ireland’s culture, heritage, and local attractions while developing the skills to support and guide visitors in a tourism setting.

Cultural Studies

You will learn about the traditions, lifestyles, and values of different cultures, while exploring how Ireland compares to other countries around the world.

Qualification

QQI Level 4 Major Award in General Learning (4M2010)

Course code

464624

Duration

1-2 YEARS

Number of places

10

Entry requirements

None required, Junior Certificate/ QQI Level 3 ideally.

Intake

Continuous

Timetable

9-4 Mon-Thurs, 9-1 Friday

Progression options

QQI Level 5 in a College of Further Education, work or an apprenticeship

 

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