Communications

Course Objectives

• Acquire communication skills necessary for personal and professional development

• Understand the principles of communication

• Develop skills to convey and interpret communicative messages in writing, orally and visually

• Understand the role of technology in modern communication and its application in personal and vocational life.
  
  

Assessment Structure

• Collection of Work (50%)

• Skills Demonstration (50%)
  
  

Entry Requirements

• National Vocational Certificate Level 4
  Or

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.

Course Syllabus

• Communications theory

• The importance of effective communication skills

• Listening behaviours

• Communication techniques for personal and professional scenarios

• Effective participation in formal meetings

• Efficient reading practices

• Media communication

• Non Verbal communication techniques

• Body Language

• The role of perception in the communication process

• Visual aids as a communicative device

• Communication and Information Technology

• Relevant legislation e.g. Freedom of Information Act