Career Planning 4N1109

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge,
skill and competence to develop an achievable career plan based on knowledge of self.

Contents

Learners will be able to:
*Explain the principles underpinning career planning, to include
self knowledge, career options, action plan, network building,
plan implementation and constancy of change
*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
*Develop achievable career objectives to include ideal job,
acceptable alternative employment options and short and
medium term goals
*Explore a variety of acceptable career options and job types to
include job availability, job requirements, and trends in the
chosen sector(s)
*Compile information on personal contacts or networks
appropriate to career preferences
*Describe the principles underpinning managing change in
personal life and in employment
*Practice a range of personal interactions to include interview
skills, listening, clarifying, and formal and informal conversations
*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.
*Prepare to participate in further education,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.

Assessment will include:
Collection of work 40%
Skills demonstration 40%

Course Notes

All learning material will be supplied by FRS Training You will be registered and certified with QQI through our centre.

Successful candidates will receive a QQI level 4 certificate in Career Planning

Candidates must have a proficient level of literacy and numeracy