Qualifications and Career Progression - Part - 4 Question Title * 1. Please enter your name / phone number.. Name Phone Number Question Title * 2. The Advocate / Career Guidance TeacherThe Role of the AdvocateThe Advocate will help you to develop a Career Path Plan and guide you towards reaching your goals. As every learner will have different goals, interests and hobbies, the Advocate will meet with you for a one to one session to talk about your interests and develop a Career Path Plan that suits you!During your time in Kylemore CTC, Rory McEvitt (our Advocate) will help you with the following: Assist you to source work experience Assist you with your CV/cover letter building Advise you how to job search Advise you on QQI Level 5 Courses Assist you with QQI Level 5 Applications Help prepare you for interview Conduct mock interviews with you Provide personal support Organise information sessions relevant to you Our Advocate's Name is.... What will the Advocate help you develop? Question Title * 3. More about us....We are funded by The City of Dublin Education and Training Board (CDETB). ETBs provide training opportunities for Irish workers to increase their own skills, gain qualifications and then access better jobs. The European Union (EU) part funds a number of ETB programmes in order to raise the skills levels of people living in Ireland. This in turn raises our competitiveness and our ability to provide goods and services which provide value for money. What does CDETB stand for? What does the EU stand for? Question Title Question Title * 4. QualificationsQQI stands for "Quality and Qualifications Ireland" (ACCREDITATION (CERTIFICATION) OFFERED BY KCTCThe awards we offer are selected based on labour market needs and are chosen to give you the learner the best possible skills to get a job or progress to further education and training. Each award is recognised at a particular level. There are ten levels on the (NFQ) "National Framework of Qualifications" in Ireland.To progress on the NFQ ladder, you have to receive a Major Award for studying different modules. Each award is put together to help you in planning your future career choices and support your development.The higher you go on the ladder, the more focused and specialised your study becomes. This means that you can become an expert in your chosen field of study and work.Within each award there are minor modules or components that you receive credits for. (Think of a game where you receive points as a reward for completing levels it is similar to this). What doees QQI stand for? What does NFQ stand for? Question Title Question Title * 5. National Framework of qualificationsBelow is a picture of the National Framework of qualifications (NFQ) ‘fan’. This fan provides you with information on the different types of certification in the Irish Education system. You can see from the fan that there are 10 levels at which you can achieve a recognised qualification. Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) provides you with a certificate when you achieve your award. They are responsible for the maintenance and development of the NFQ and the quality assurance of training programmes offered. What level do you want to achieve in KCTC? Question Title * 6. The Following awards are available - please tick the award(s) that you would like to achieve QQI Level 3 Major Award in Employability Skills (3M0935) QQI Level 3 Major Award in Working with Computer Applications / Information and Communications Technologies (3M0877) QQI Level 4 Major Award in Employment Skills (4M0857) QQI Level 4 Major Award in Pathways to Employment/General Learning (4M2010) QQI Level 4 Major Award in Early Childhood Education and Care Support (4M2014) QQI Level 4 Major Award in Catering Support (4M2805) QQI Level 3 Special Purpose Award in Culinary Skills (3S0924) QQI Level 4 Special Purpose Award in Tourism/Customer Care (4S0687) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Recognition of Prior Learning refers to the practice of recognising the knowledge, skills and competence an individual learner already has acquired. It helps to facilitate access, transfer and progression of learners through the recognition of prior learning within the National Framework of Qualifications. Here in KCTC we will take note of any certification you have achieved before you came to the centre to help put your award together. Formal learning which takes place through programmes of study or training that are delivered by education or training providers, and which attract awards. Non-formal learning such as learning and training activities undertaken in the workplace, voluntary sector or community. Informal learning that takes place through life and work. Question Title * 7. Mandatory ModulesAll Learners will have the opportunity to complete Communications, Mathematics, Personal Effectiveness, and Computer modules. You need these modules in order to complete a Major Award. Question Title * 8. Level 3 ModulesThe following level 3 modules are offered in the centre - please tick the ones you are most interested in doing.... Plant Identification L3 Planting & Potting by Hand L3 Personal Effectiveness L3 Nutrition & Healthy Options L3 Bread, Pastry & Desserts L3 Culinary Operations L3 Breakfast Cookery L3 Cake Baking and Decoration L3 Operating a Dishwasher L3 Internet Skills L3 Spreadsheets L3 Word Processing L3 Career Preparation L3 Question Title * 9. Level 4 ModulesThe following level 4 modules are offered in the centre - please tick the ones you are most interested in doing.... Personal Effectiveness L4 Work Experience L4 Workplace Safety L4 Customer Service L4 Short Order Cooking L4 Kitchen Skills L4 Food and Nutrition L4 Meal Service L5 Information Technology Skills L4 Computer Applications L4 Digital Media L4 Web Design L4 Career Planning L4 Child Development and Play L4 Childcare and Safety L4 Understanding Interculturalism L4 Tourism Visitor Care L4 Health and Fitness L4 Business English L4 Team working L4 Entrepreneurial Skills L4 Question Title * 10. 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