GY Comms L3
Objectives:
To engender in a Learner, the ability to express and interpret concepts, thoughts, feelings,
facts and opinions in both oral and written form, including listening, speaking, questioning,
reading and writing
To develop an understanding of the importance of good communication skills
To develop an appreciation of the wide variety of situations in which different
communication skills are used
To develop good reading, writing and interpersonal communication skills for use in a range
of situations
To give the Learner confidence in their communication skills
Target Award
QQI Employability Skills – 3M0935
Start Date: 06-01-2025 Hours/week: 04 Hrs 00 Mins Duration: 20 weeks
Learners do not need any previous formal qualification.
Age Requirements
Please see course details for minimum age requirements
Please refer to Programme Descriptor for Programme Aims and Objectives
Learning Aptitude
Learners who are ready to take on new tasks, can follow direction and are moving towards independent learning.
Previous Experience
No previous experience required. Suitable for learners who wish to progress to employment or further education and training through the attainment of a QQI level 3 major award.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Communications L3 | Communications (3N0880) | QQI |
1.1 Outline a limited range of reading techniques to include scanning, skimming
1.2 Read a limited range of different texts, including work-related, personal and social or community
life material, for a variety of purposes, to include identification of bias, genre, key features,
learning context, entertainment
1.3 Use a limited range of reading techniques to locate specific information in reference materials
and short pieces of text, to include scanning, skimming and reading for more detailed
understanding
1.4 Extract the main facts, ideas and opinions from simple written material, to include media
articles, information pamphlets, fiction.
Writing
2.1 Use drafting, proof reading, spelling and sentence structure that is fit for purpose to include
simple instructions, personal and formal correspondence
2.2 Write to support learning to include note and message taking, expressive writing, and learning
aids such as learning journal or mind-maps
2.3 Interact with others through a limited range of current electronic and social networking
technologies taking appropriate consideration of the benefits and risks of such technologies.
Interpersonal Communications
3.1 Interpret common signs, symbols and non-verbal messages to include traffic and road signs,
hazard signs, care labels
3.2 Identify the principal factors affecting everyday interpersonal communication, to include
effective listening and speaking, body language, social, physical, relational, mood/state of mind,
purpose, speech, genre, status
3.3 Use non-verbal signals and visual aids to convey different messages
3.4 Initiate a conversation in different settings to include active listening skills whilst face to face and
on the phone, using small talk or ice-breakers, expressing personal opinions, feelings, facts
and disagreement
3.5 Narrate observations, events, experience, feedback and procedures using appropriate
vocabulary within a small group, to include a story or anecdote, arts or media related issue, a
situation of enquiry, local event, conflict or personal concern
3.6 Use questioning techniques for a range of formal or informal purposes, to include learning, and
matters of fact, inference, interpretation and fiction
3.7 Use the vocabulary appropriate to a range of public contexts, to include personal health care,
working life, financial transactions.