Communications QQI 5 Special Offer

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to communicate verbally and nonverbally in standard everyday tasks and in work-related tasks, operating independently while under general direction.

Contents

Analyse a range of current issues in communications and information technology.
Summarise in practical terms the elements of legislation that must be observed in a personal and/or work context.
Use appropriate non-verbal and visual communication in personal- and work-related settings
Demonstrate verbal skills appropriate to working under general direction
Demonstrate listening skills appropriate to working under general direction
Use reading techniques appropriate to a task
Critique information from a range of complex written material
Research a relevant vocational topic
Use drafting, proofreading and editing skills to write a range of documents
Demonstrate communications styles and techniques relevant to different situations