Kick Start Your Future - Portlaoise

Certified Modules (Split Between Standard and Core Option Modules)

Learners are required to obtain 90 credits for Major Award in Employment Skills (approx. 9 completed modules):

Core Modules

• Communications
• Customer Service
• Information Technology Skills
• Work Experience

General Learning Award 4M2010

• Functional Maths
• Health Related Fitness
• Personal Effectiveness
• Work Place Safety

Office Skills Award 4M2070

• Computer Applications
• Business English
• Data Entry
• General Office Skills

Retail Skills Award (4M1998)

• Personal Effectiveness
• Retail Payment Procedures
• Retail Sales Techniques
• Stock Control

Catering Skills Award (4M2805)

• Kitchen Skills
• Meal Service
• Short Order Cooking

Non Certified Modules

Set of Personal Development Skills that we would encourage learners to cover whilst attending the Kick Start Programme:

• Advocacy Skills
• Career Coaching
• Enhancing Work Skills
• Induction
• Personal Development/Self-Esteem
• Resilience in the Work Place
• Stress Management
• Transition Planning and Moving On