Career Pathways - Employment skills
This course is designed as a stepping-stone to getting a job for students who may have little or no experience of work or who are considering a change in career direction.
| Award Name | Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 4 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 3 Component Award (Level 3 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 3 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 4 Certificate (Level 4 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 4 NFQ |
| Level 3 Component Award (Level 3 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 3 NFQ |
Duration
Up to 18 Months.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. You just need the will to succeed. Some courses do have an assessment period, this is to ensure that the course is suitable for you.
Eligibility
Careers / Further progression
What choices do I have when my course ends?
This largely depends on the type of course you intend doing. At the end of our courses most students can choose between getting a job or moving on to further education, or a combination of both.
Further information
The majority of National Learning Network programmes are open entry, which means that you can start at any time of the year.
We will be happy to advise you of the details of your course when you meet with us.
All of our courses are free to students. They are funded by the Education and Training Boards or the HSE.
Do I keep my benefits?
Yes. You will keep the financial benefits you currently have. You should contact the secretary at your local centre if you have any queries regarding benefits.
NLN will offer you supports that will not only help with your training but can assist you in relevant aspects of your life. You will hold onto your current financial benefits and in addition you may obtain a training allowance from SOLAS or the HSE.
Career Pathways
This course is designed as a stepping-stone to getting a job for students who may have little or no experience of work or who are considering a change in career direction. Students are supported in personal development, confidence building, developing social skills, independent living skills, as well as job-seeking skills. Work placement is a key part of the course and students are given a range of work placements and encouraged to explore further education options.
Certification: QQI Level 3 and 4 in Employment skills.
Modules on this course include:
Communications, Personal Effectiveness, Computer Literacy, Internet Skills, Career Preparation, Work Experience, Personal Care and Presentation, Nutrition & Healthy Options, Application of Numbers, Health & Safety Awareness, Digital Media, Caring for Children, Manual Handling, Independent Living Skills and Numeracy and Literacy supports as needed.
3N0894 Employment skills
4M0857 Employment skills
National Learning Network – Castlebar
Mary Hanlon
Breaffy Road, Castlebar,
Mayo.
Tel: 094 902 2770
Email: castlebar@nln.ie