WX Pathways L4 (Major award 4M2010)
The Pathways Program is designed for young adults aged 16-23 who are looking to kickstart their educational journey and achieve a QQI Level 4 qualification. This part-time, one year programme is perfect for those who may not have had the opportunity to complete their formal education but are eager to learn, grow, and build a brighter future.
Upon achieving a QQI Level 4 qualification, participants are creating a pathway to higher levels of education, such as QQI Level 5 and beyond. This qualification also enhances employment prospects, providing a solid foundation for various career paths and further training opportunities.
Target Award
QQI General Learning – 4M2010
Start Date: 27-08-2025 Hours/week: 15 Hrs 00 Mins Duration: 39 weeks
Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 3 when accessing a Level 4 programme. Applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education although no formal qualifications are required.
Age Requirements
Please see course details for minimum age requirements
Please refer to Programme Descriptor for Programme Aims and Objectives
Learning Aptitude
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work under direction with some ability to work on their own initiative.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Business English | Business English (4N1108) | QQI |
| Career Planning | Career Planning (4N1109) | QQI |
| English And Communications Level 4 | Communications (4N0689) | QQI |
| Computer Applications | Computer Applications (4N1112) | QQI |
| Functional Maths | Functional Mathematics (4N2138) | QQI |
| Information Technology Skills | Information Technology Skills (4N1125) | QQI |
| Team Working | Teamworking (4N1169) | QQI |
| Word Processing | Word Processing (4N1123) | QQI |
| Work Experience | Work Experience (4N1168) | QQI |
• To provide a programme of learning that is general in nature and flexible in structure so that the learner
has the maximum opportunity to improve his/her communication, numerical, ICT, planning and problem
solving skills while participating in the programme
• To facilitate the learner to explore new vocational areas such as Work Experience or Work Practice with a
view to upskilling, developing new skills and exploring concepts and subjects that may interest the learner
in future programmes or employment
• To enhance the learner’s confidence in his/her ability and to build on his/her skills to reach his/her full
potential
• To facilitate the learner to develop his/her interpersonal, team working, learning to learn, time keeping
and time management skills, as appropriate, so that the learner is enabled to take responsibility for
his/her own learning and to support progression including future participation in education and
employment
• To provide the learner with vocationally specific knowledge, skill and competence at this Level, thus
affording the learner the opportunity to progress to programmes leading to awards at NFQ Level 5
standard
• To systematically enable the learner to develop the language, literacy and numeracy skills embedded in
the programme objectives and content
• To improve self-belief in the learners ability to learn new skills thus encouraging lifelong learning
• To facilitate the learner to reflect on and evaluate his/her performance while participating in the
programme and under guidance