Ascentis
Level 1
QN: 600/8496/0
Curriculum Active
Ascentis Level 1 Award in Skills Towards Enabling Progression (Step Up)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Ascentis. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 4368 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
Ascentis
Syllabus Units
191 Units
Guided Hours
4368 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Active Citizenship in the Local Community
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the social diversity of citizens in the local community.
- Understand the importance of active participation in the local community.
2
Alcohol Awareness for the Individual
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about unit strengths and safe limits of alcohol.
- Know the possible causes of alcohol mis
- use and its effects.
- Understand the effects that alcohol mis
- use can have on others.
- Understand the health issues associated with alcohol mis
- Understand the effects of withdrawing from alcohol.
- Know some of the agencies offering help and information about alcohol mis
3
Approaches to Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that people learn differently.
- Understand own learning preferences.
- Understand how learning styles affect approaches to learning and study.
- Be able to reflect on own approaches to learning.
4
Aspects of Citizenship
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that individuals have rights and responsibilities.
- Understand equality issues in relation to current legislation.
- Understand the main functions of local and national government.
- Know public services available in own local community.
5
Assemble Units for Interiors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to interpret information.
- Know how to prepare and assemble components to specification.
- Know how to finish and check the assembly.
- Understand the ways of working that ensure their own and other’s safety.
6
Assertive Living
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different types of behaviour.
- Know about self-esteem and how it can be enhanced.
- Know about stress and strategies for reducing it.
- Understand the need for time management and be able to implement it.
- Understand personal strengths and interests.
7
Assist with Animal Accommodation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with cleaning animal accommodation.
- Be able to assist with maintaining animal accommodation.
8
Assist with Feedstuffs for Small Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with receiving and storing animal feed.
- Be able to assist with preparing feed for animals.
9
Assist with Maintaining the Health and Wellbeing of Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assess the physical state of an animal
- Be able to administer preventative care to animals
- Be able to deal with different animal emergency situations
10
Assist with the Care of Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with monitoring and caring for the health and well-being of animals.
- Be able to assist with providing food and water for animals.
11
Basic Food Preparation and Cooking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principal methods of cooking.
- Be able to prepare, cook and present simple dishes.
12
Building a Personal Career Portfolio
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know own skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and personal qualities.
- Know how different types of information can be used to evidence own skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and personal qualities.
- Be able to build a portfolio of personal achievements and qualities.
- Be able to produce a Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Be able to identify personal goals.
- Understand the value of a portfolio in personal, educational and career development.
13
Business Communication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the benefits of effective communication in a business environment.
- Know about forms of communication.
- Know about communication in teams.
14
Caring for Young Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to wash/bathe babies and children.
- Know the correct procedures when feeding young children.
- Know how to dress children appropriately.
- Know how to respond to a baby/child’s need for sleep and rest.
15
Caring for Your Baby
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the needs of a baby.
- Know the need for developmental and health checks.
- Be able to identify why immunisation is necessary.
16
Carpentry Hand Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about hand tools used in carpentry.
- Be able to use face and edge marks.
- Be able to saw to a line.
- Be able to plane timber.
- Be able to use a chisel.
17
Carrying Out an Independent Research Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about research methods., Be able carry out a practical research project.
- Be able to report back on project findings.
18
Checking and Maintaining a Car’s Tyre Pressure and Tread
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use relevant tools and equipment.
- Know how to maintain road wheels and tyres on a motor vehicle.
19
College Induction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to locate facilities at college.
- Be able to identify members of staff and their roles.
- Be able to identify reasons for attending college.
- Understand own responsibilities while at college.
- Understand differences between college and a previous establishment.
- Be able to identify Health and Safety procedures.
20
Communication in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the lines of communication within own organisation
- Understand the need to communicate effectively with others in the workplace
- Know how to communicate with others about tasks in the workplace
- Know how conflict is dealt with in own organisation
21
Constructing a Cavity Wall Using Bricklaying Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for constructing a cavity wall.
- Be able to demonstrate skills and techniques used in constructing a cavity wall.
- Be able to construct a cavity wall.
- Be able to leave work area clean and tidy.
22
Constructing a Half Brick Wall Using Bricklaying Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for constructing a half brick wall.
- Be able to demonstrate skills and techniques used in constructing half brick wide walls.
- Be able to construct a half brick wall.
- Be able to leave work area clean and tidy.
23
Constructing a One Brick Wide Wall Using Bricklaying Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for constructing a one brick wide wall.
- Be able to demonstrate skills and techniques used in constructing one brick wide walls.
- Be able to construct a one brick wide wall.
- Be able to leave work area clean and tidy.
24
Creative Writing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the differences between fiction and non-fiction.
- Be able to use personal experience as a source for creative writing.
- Be able to use a range of stimuli as a basis for creative writing.
- Know about drafting and re-drafting in creative writing.
- Know about the importance of choosing an intended audience.
- Be able to reflect on own work.
25
Cultivating Compost And Soils
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for composting and cultivation tasks.
- Be able to make and use compost in horticulture.
- Understand how to cultivate different soils.
- Know pH levels and effects on plant life.
- Be able to tidy the work area.
26
Cultivating Herbs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use of herbs.
- Understand the factors in selecting herbs for a particular site.
- Be able to cultivate herbs.
27
Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the benefits of good customer service.
- Be able to communicate with customers in the hospitality environment.
- Know the importance of good personal presentation.
28
CV Writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of a CV.
- Know how to complete a CV in an appropriate format.
29
Decorative Paint Effects for Interior Walls
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work with decorative paints and glazes safely.
- Be able to prepare work area for tasks.
- Be able to produce decorative effects.
- Be able to store materials. tools and equipment.
- Be able to re-instate the work area.
30
Design Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain, insert and combine information for designs.
- Be able to use design software tools to create, manipulate and edit designs.
31
Desktop Publishing Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select and use appropriate designs and page layouts for publications.
- Be able to input and combine text and other information within publications.
- Be able to use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications.
32
Developing Angling Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the different branches of angling.
- Know about the regulations relating to angling.
- Know about Health and Safety requirements when angling.
- Be able to use angling equipment in a specific branch of angling.
- Know how to select and use appropriate bait.
33
Developing Confidence and Self-Esteem
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the impact of confidence.
- Know what is meant by self-esteem.
- Understand ways of building confidence and self-esteem.
34
Developing Confidence Working With Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow the health and safety rules.
- Understand the natural behaviour and original habitat of a range of domesticated animals and the implications of this for their care.
- Be able to recognise a range of behaviours in both animals and humans and understand why they show these behaviours.
- Know how to look after a range of animals with reference to feelings and physical needs.
35
Developing Customer Service Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the benefits to the organisation of good customer service.(1.1.5; 1.1.6)
- Understand the possible consequences of poor customer service.(1.1.5; 1.1.4)
- Understand the value of first impressions.(4.1.1)
- Understand positive verbal and non-verbal interaction with customers.(3.1.1; 3.1.6; 3.1.7)(SLlr/L1, SLc/L1, SLd/L1)
- Understand that respect for the individual is at the heart of good customer service.(2.1.4; 5.2.2)
- Understand his/her role in dealing with complaints from customers.(6.1.1; 6.1.2)
36
Developing Personal Confidence and Self Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand reasons for feeling confident and lacking confidence.
- Understand effective participation in social situations.
- Understand ways to manage stress.
- Be able to set goals for own development.
37
Developing Plumbing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools used in basic plumbing processes.
- Know the materials and components used in basic plumbing processes.
- Know the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in basic plumbing processes.
- Be able to apply safe working practices to perform plumbing operations.
- Be able to work responsibly with others.
- Be able to seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team.
38
Developing Practical Skills and Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use practical skills and techniques for a chosen activity.2.
- Know how to plan and execute an activity.3.
- Understand the health and safety requirements to undertake chosen craft.4.
- Review own development.
39
Developing Skills for Listening to Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the value and benefits of listening to children.
- Know how to listen to children.
- Understand the importance of acknowledging children’s feelings and needs.
- Know to ask appropriate questions when listening to children.
- Understand the intention of listening.
40
Developing Skills in Garden Horticulture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify garden / allotment produce.
- Know how to control weeds.
- Be able to propagate plants.
- Be able to grow and care for plants grown from seed.
41
Emotional Intelligence
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify human emotions.
- Be able to recognise factors that can influence emotions.
- Know about techniques to help deal with strong emotions.
42
Employment Rights, Contracts and Pay
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about employment legislation.
- Know about statutory and contractual employment rights.
- Know about a contract of employment.
- Know about the implications of breach of contract.
- Know about the key information on a payslip.
43
Equality and Diversity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term ‘equality’.
- Understand the term ‘diversity’.
- Understand the importance of equality and diversity.
- Understand equality and diversity legislation.
44
Family Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different types and roles within family units.
- Understand some of the causes and effects of problems in the family life.
- Understand their personal responsibilities within the family to family members.
- Be able to recognise that family members have changing needs.
- Be able to develop their own strategies for future direction and personal development as a member of the family unit.
45
Fitting Units for Interiors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to fix and fit furniture components in location
- Know how to check the final fitting of an interior
46
Fix and Fit Work Surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to interpret information.
- Know how to check the work area is ready for positioning the work surface/s.
- Know how to secure work surface/s in position.
- Understand the ways of working that ensure their own and other’s safety.
47
Food Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different types of food service.
- Be able to serve food.
- Be able to work in a food service area.
48
Further Education Enrichment Activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan and prepare for a Further Education enrichment activity.
- Be able to review and reflect on own Further Education enrichment activity experience.
49
Garment Construction Skills: Making a Simple Top
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different styles of tops.
- Know about sewing skills required to make tops.
- Be able to select different fabrics to construct a top.
- Be able to use a pattern for a top.
- Be able to fit and sew a simple top.
- Be able to review an end product.
50
Group and Teamwork Communication Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand methods of group and team communication.
- Understand how to use communication to maintain good working relationships with group and team members.
- Understand roles within the team.
- Be able to complete a task as part of a team.
- Be able to review a task as part of a team.
51
Health and Hygiene in the Home
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to maintain a clean and hygienic home.
- Know how to care for clothing.
- Understand the need for basic personal hygiene.
- Know how to maintain a healthy body.
- Understand the importance of regular eye tests.
52
Health and Safety in a Practical Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the Health and Safety requirements relevant to their work environment.
- Be able to recognise risks in their work environment.
53
Health and Safety in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about accidents in construction.
- Know about minimising hazards and risks in construction.
- Know about safety equipment in construction.
- Know about health and safety legislation.
54
Healthy Living
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about personal fitness
- Know about healthy eating
- Know about personal hygiene and grooming
- Know about sex education and contraception
- Be able to take responsibility for own health and lifestyle
55
How the Body Works
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the functions of the skeletal and muscular systems.
- Know the functions of the cardio-respiratory systems.
- Know the requirements of a healthy diet.
56
Identification of Basic External and Internal Car Parts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the location of major engine and chassis components.
- Know the major internal engine components.
- Know the major cooling system components.
57
Imaging Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain, insert and combine information for images.
- Be able to use imaging software tools to create, manipulate and edit images.
58
Improving Assertiveness and Decision Making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to speak up in a group situation with confidence.
- Know own decisions and choices.
- Know the rights and responsibilities of self and others in given situations.
- Be able to negotiate to achieve a desired outcome.
- Understand the benefits of assertiveness.
59
Improving Own Confidence
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about confidence.
- Understand how communication skills can contribute to improving confidence.
- Know about decision-making and associated emotions and feelings.
- Know how having goals/goals targets can increase confidence.
60
Improving own learning and performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different ways of learning.
- Know how to set realistic learning targets.
- Know how to review own performance in meeting learning targets.
61
Independent Shopping for Household Items
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise the functions of different types of shops
- Be able to identify items needed to furnish a home
- Be able to use a budget for shopping
- Know how to behave appropriately in shops
62
Independent Skills for Living in the Community
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what a community is.
- Know the use of buildings and facilities in own local area.
- Be able to apply independent skills in own community.
- Know the facilities and services available to the community.
- Understand own responsibilities as part of a community.
63
Induction to Study
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know facilities in own learning environment
- Know about Health and Safety Procedures
- Be able to use the library (learning resource centre)
- Know about personal study planning
- Know about working in groups in a learning situation
64
Industrial Fabric Printing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the main features of fabric screen-printing equipment.
- Know the main elements of fabric screen-printing procedures.
- Be able to use the fabric printing machine and recognise errors.
- Know the essential safety features of the working methods for fabric screen-printing.
65
Interpersonal Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know own personal skills.
- Understand the need for time management.
- Know about stress in self and others.
- Know about different types of criticism.
- Be able to identify confident behaviour in self and others.
- Know about body language.
- Know the difference between aggressive, passive and assertive behaviour.
66
Introduction to Care Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and range of care work
- Understand skills required for care work
67
Introduction to Catering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the range and purpose of catering
- Understand the importance of food safety in catering
68
Introduction to Child Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and range of child care work
- Understand the skills required for working in a child care setting
69
Introduction to Drug Awareness for the Individual
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the differences between types of drugs, including their legal status.
- Know causes of drug mis
- Be able to recognise physical and psychological effects of drug mis
- Be able to identify the impact that drug mis
- use may have on others.
- Be able to identify health issues associated with drug mis
- Know effects of withdrawing from drugs.
- Be able to identify agencies offering help and information on drug mis
70
Introduction to Plastering Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know a range of tools and equipment used in plastering
- Know a range of materials used in plastering
- Know the range of backgrounds that commonly receive plaster
- Be able to prepare a surface for plastering
- Understand floating techniques
- Be able to apply plaster to a surface
71
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure of the hospitality industry.
- Know the career opportunities in the hospitality industry.
72
IT Communication Fundamentals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a variety of sources of information to meet requirements.
- Be able to access, search for
- select and use Internet-based information and assess its fitness for purpose.
- Be able to select and use IT to communicate and exchange information.
73
IT Software Fundamentals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select and use software applications to meet requirements.
- Be able to enter
- develop and format different types of information to suit its meaning and purpose.
- Be able to present information in ways that are fit for purpose and audience.
- Be able to review work and IT tools selected.
74
Job Seeking Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is involved in job seeking.
- Be able to match personal skills and abilities with different jobs.
- Know about applying for a job.
- Know about interview skills and procedures.
75
Maintaining a Wheeled Vehicle for Personal Use
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about vehicle care and maintenance
- Be able to carry out vehicle care and maintenance checks
- Know how to obtain specialist advice when appropriate
- Know the main controls of a vehicle
76
Making Choices in Pursuit of Personal Goals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand self in current situation.
- Be able to make use of information resources to identify a range of opportunities.
- Be able to set personal goals.
- Understand the practical implications of pursuing personal goals.
- Be able to make plans to achieve personal goals.
77
Managing Own Relationship with Others
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the difference between positional power and personal power.
- Know about behaviour in power relationships.
- Understand the benefits and difficulties of giving and receiving support.
- Know the key behaviours that contribute to good team
- Be able to use listening skills in a conflict situation.
- Understand how conflicts can develop.
- Understand the concept of impartiality.
78
Managing Your Own Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know own learning goals.
- Understand opportunities and practical issues involved in pursuing learning goals.
- Be able to plan a programme to achieve learning goals.
- Understand the learning environment.
- Be able to follow the learning programme and review progress.
- Be able to review the learning programme.
79
Measures and Shape
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand times written in different formats.
- Be able to calculate using time.
- Be able to read temperatures.
- Understand metric units of measurement.
- Be able to use instruments for measurement.
- Be able to read scales.
- Be able to recognise common 2D representations of 3D objects.
- Be able to find the perimeters of shapes.
- Be able to find the areas of rectangles.
80
Multimedia Software Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan the content and organisation of multimedia products to meet identified needs
- Be able to obtain and manipulate content to build multimedia outcomes
- Be able to use multimedia software tools to edit and format multimedia content to meet requirements
- Be able to present multimedia outcomes
81
Organic Horticulture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the difference between organic and conventional growing systems.
- Understand organic soil management techniques.
- Be able to use organic crop protection techniques.
82
Participating in a Vocational Taster
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different job roles within a vocational area
- Be able to use relevant skills, knowledge and personal qualities in a vocational context
- Know about the health and safety requirements relevant to a vocational context
- Know how to reflect on suitability for job role in chosen vocational context
83
Participating in Leisure Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand local leisure activities and how to access them.
- Be able to participate in local leisure activities.
- Know key benefits of participating in leisure activities.
- Know how to maintain health and safety when participating in leisure activities.
84
Personal and Interpersonal Conflict
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the different conflicts that may occur frequently
- Know about the possible negative and positive outcomes of conflict
- Know about the causes of conflict
- Understand the emotions and physical responses experienced during a conflict
- Be able to recognise the types of behaviours that may affect a conflict
85
Personal Budgeting And Managing Money
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by income and expenditure.
- Understand ways to deal with living on a limited budget.
- Know how to undertake financial transactions.
- Understand key financial information on everyday documents.
- Understand what saving means.
- Understand a simple budget plan.
86
Personal Budgeting and Money Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by income and expenditure.
- Know own income and expenditure.
- Know the difficulties of coping on a limited budget.
- Understand the advantages of effective shopping.
- Know how to complete cheques and money orders.
- Be able to check statements, receipts and payslips.
- Understand ‘interest’ on saving schemes.
- Know own requirements for budgeting and planning.
87
Personal Career Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own strengths, qualities, skills and abilities.
- Understand sources of information, advice and guidance for career planning.
- Understand how own abilities relate to a potential learning progression and career opportunity.
- Know how to plan for transition to the next stage of education, training or work.
88
Personal Career Preparation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own strengths, qualities, skills, abilities and how they are transferable.
- Know about sources of information. advice and guidance in relation to career planning.
89
Personal Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about some of the skills used in daily life.
- Know about problem solving.
- Understand how to set goals.
- Know about support networks.
- Know about communicating with others.
- Understand how key factors contribute to personal development.
90
Personal Development Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know own strengths and weaknesses.
- Know own skills and investigate ways of self-improvement.
- Understand their current life situation and relationships.
- Be able to set personal objectives and make action plans for self-improvement.
91
Personal Learning Programme
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how previous skills and experience contribute to future learning.
- Be able to seek advice and guidance for own learning needs.
- Understand the purpose and value of negotiating own learning programme.
- Be able to review the learning programme in the context of own needs and development.
92
Personal Learning Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know facts about the brain.
- Understand how learning takes place.
- Understand own learning profile.
- Be able to make plans to use learning skills.
93
Personal Money Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to manage a personal budget.
- Understand how to find out about benefit entitlement.
- Understand how to read a range of bills.
- Understand the different ways to pay bills.
- Understand how to use a bank account.
94
Personal Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand personal relationships.
- Be able to represent own needs and wishes in a range of different contexts.
- Be able to interact with others in an appropriate manner.
95
Planning a Move into a New Home
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the main costs involved in running a home.
- Know how to compare fuel prices in order to get the best deal.
- Understand the costs involved in furnishing a new home.
- Know how to communicate a change of address.
- Know how to organise transport of possessions to a new home.
96
Planning a Trip to a Visitor Attraction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to choose an attraction for a given visitor.
- Be able to plan an itinerary for a day trip to an attraction.
- Be able to present an itinerary.
97
Planning own Fitness Programme
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the components of physical fitness.
- Be able to assess own fitness level.
- Be able to plan and use own fitness programme.
- Know how to overcome barriers that may affect achievement of fitness goals.
- Be able to review own fitness programme.
98
Planting in a Container
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to produce a simple design for planting a decorative container.
- Be able to prepare for planting a decorative container.
- Know how to plant and maintain a decorative container.
99
Plastering Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for plastering.
- Know skills and techniques used in plastering.
- Be able to plaster.
- Be able to leave work area clean and tidy.
100
Prejudice and Discrimination
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the meaning of the terms ‘prejudice’ and ‘discrimination’
- Be able to demonstrate an awareness of stereotypical attitudes
- Know the consequences of prejudice and discrimination
- Know the importance of Equal Opportunities Policies
101
Preparation for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to explore possible career options.
- Understand employers/trainers’ needs and expectations.
- Be able to complete a job/training application form and CV.
- Understand how careers services and other agencies can assist in providing advice and information.
- Understand how to conduct oneself at interview.
- Know how to identify job/training opportunities in a local area.
- Be able to prepare a simple realistic career action plan for future job/training.
- Understand the purpose of records of achievement/progress files.
102
Prepare for Interview
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of an interview.
- Understand how to prepare for an interview.
103
Preparing and Serving Drinks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare and serve different drinks.
- Be able to work in a drinks service area.
104
Preparing Ceilings and Walls for Decoration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to remove a decorative covering from a ceiling/wall area.
- Prepare the ceiling/wall for decoration.
- Be able to leave work area clean and tidy.
105
Preparing for a Recruitment Interview
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to be prepared for a recruitment interview.
- Know about recruitment interview questions and responses.
- Be able to review own performance in an interview.
106
Preparing for Interviews
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare for an interview.
- Know how to listen effectively in an interview.
- Know how to respond appropriately to questioning in an interview.
- Know how to ask relevant questions in an interview.
107
Preparing for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify career or job options.
- Understand the requirements for a work or training opportunity.
- Be able to complete applications for work or training.
- Be able to present themselves at an interview.
- Be able to plan for future work or training.
108
Preparing to be a good tenant and neighbour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the rights and responsibilities of a tenant.
- Understand how to be a good tenant and neighbour.
- Understand how to make a positive contribution to a neighbourhood.
109
Presentation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use of presentations.
- Understand the main steps in the planning and preparation of a presentation.
- Be able to deliver a presentation.
- Know how to review own performance.
110
Presentation Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to input and combine text and other information within presentation slides.
- Be able to use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides.
- Be able to prepare slides for presentation to meet needs.
111
Principles of Dealing with Animal Accommodation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to clean animal accommodation.
- Know how to maintain animal accommodation.
- Know relevant health and safety precautions to be observed.
112
Principles of the Care of Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to promote and maintain the well-being of animals.
- Know how to monitor the health of animals.
- Know how to provide food and water to animals.
113
Problem Solving in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know problems that can occur in the workplace.
- Know ways to solve problems in the workplace.
- Know ways to work collaboratively in problem solving.
- Be able to reflect on the effectiveness of the solution to the problem.
114
Punctuation and Grammar Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use punctuation to aid understanding.
- Be able to use grammar to aid understanding.
115
Recognising Employment Opportunities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about forms of employment.
- Know about the labour market.
116
Recognising Issues of Substance Misuse
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different forms of mis
- use of legal and illegal substances.
- Understand the impact of the use and mis
- use of substances.
- Know some sources of available support relating to mis
117
Repair a Cycle Puncture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to repair a cycle puncture.
- Be able to repair a cycle puncture.
- Be able to tidy up area after work.
118
Research Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the objectives of a research project.
- Be able to identify and use secondary data for research.
- Be able to identify and use primary data for research.
- Be able to generate primary data.
- Be able to produce a research report.
- Be able to present research.
119
Responsible Road Vehicle Ownership and Use
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the social, personal and environmental impact of vehicle use.
- Know the personal responsibilities that vehicle use has on the individual.
- Know the legal requirements for the road use of vehicles.
- Understand the principles of road safety.
- Understand considerate driving or riding practice.
120
Salon Reception Duties
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to carry out salon reception duties effectively.
- Be able to carry out salon reception duties.
- Know how to record salon appointments.
121
Sex and Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different relationship types.
- Understand how cultural and individual differences may affect relationships.
- Understand qualities and attributes that may help individuals form positive relationships.
- Understand rights and responsibilities in the context of relationships.
- Know the law in relation to sex and sexuality.
- Understand how the human body works in relation to sex and sexuality.
- Understand contraception in terms of protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
- Be able to apply a condom correctly.
- Know agencies which provide contraception and sexual health advice and treatment.
- Be able to communicate about sex, sexuality and relationships.
122
Skills for Independent Life
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by independent living.
- Be able to record positive and negative aspects of own experience of the transition to independence.
- Understand the responsibilities for both tenant and landlord incorporated in a tenancy agreement.
- Know the skills needed for successful independent living.
- Know about skills for coping in difficult situations.
123
Skills Used in Reading for Meaning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand written words.
- Be able to use imagery to aid understanding.
- Be able to identify the purpose of texts from their format.
- Be able to read for meaning.
- Be able to find information for a specific purpose.
124
Song Writing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about song styles in popular music.
- Know about the use of form in popular music.
- Know about the use of subject matter in popular music.
- Understand the use of lyrical devices in popular music songs.
- Understand the use of compositional devices in popular music songs.
- Be able to compose a popular music song.
125
Sound and Audio Production Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about health and safety
- Be able to record sound
- Be able to develop production ideas
126
Sowing and Growing Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to propagate seeds indoors.
- Be able to propagate seeds outdoors.
- Know how to care for growing seedlings.
- Be able to transplant germinated seeds.
127
Speaking and Listening Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate with others.
- Be able to present information effectively to others.
- Be able to obtain information from others
- Be able to engage in discussion.
128
Spelling Rules and Strategies in Practical Use
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the language of spelling.
- Be able to match sounds to written symbols.
- Be able to use methods to learn how to spell words.
- Understand the importance of developing memory skills in learning spellings.
129
Spelling Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to locate correct spellings.
- Understand own spelling strengths and weaknesses.
- Be able to maintain a personal spelling programme.
130
Spreadsheet Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a spreadsheet to enter, edit and organise numerical and other data.
- Be able to use appropriate formulas and tools to summarise and display spreadsheet information.
- Be able to select and use appropriate tools and techniques to present spreadsheet information.
131
Take Part in an Activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan an activity.
- Be able to participate in an activity.
- Know how to review an activity.
132
Take part in Exercise and Fitness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different exercise and fitness facilities.
- Know how to take part in exercise and fitness safely.
- Be able to use skills in exercise and fitness activities.
- Be able to review own performance.
133
Taking Part in Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about a sporting activity
- Be able to participate in a sporting activity
- Be able to review performance in a sporting activity
134
Teamwork Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how roles and responsibilities can be allocated within a team.
- Understand how to contribute to a team discussion.
- Understand how to participate in a team activity.
- Be able to review own contribution to the team.
135
Technical Skills for Performance in the Arts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the relevant health and safety measures required for performance in the arts.
- Be able to contribute to the process of creating a performance (drama, music, dance).
- Be able to use technical skills required for performance during rehearsal.
- Be able to contribute to performance.
- Be able to reflect on performance.
136
The Angling Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know reasons why people go fishing.
- Know how to respect the environment when angling.
- Know about the influence of the water cycle and weather on angling.
- Know about the anatomy of fish.
- Know about the habitat and food source of different species of fish.
137
The Physical and Psychological Needs of Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the physical and psychological needs of children
- Know the importance of exercise and rest in children’s healthy development
- Know how to provide physical care for children of different ages
138
Time Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how time is spent
- Know about time management skills
- Know how to use time management as a way of reducing stress
139
Tools and Equipment for Garment Making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about tools and small equipment used for garment making.
- Be able to use domestic sewing machines.
- Know about domestic sewing machine maintenance.
140
Tools, Equipment and Materials for Vehicle Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely.
- Be able to use and maintain hand tools for vehicle maintenance.
- Be able to use workshop equipment for vehicle maintenance.
- Be able to use materials when carrying out vehicle maintenance.
141
Transforming Own Behaviour in Conflict
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the kinds of behaviours that can hinder a trusting and supportive atmosphere.
- Understand the concept of being labelled and how it may impact behaviour.
- Understand the concept of habitual behaviours.
- Understand the costs and gains of habitual behaviours.
- Understand how past events may influence the development of habitual behaviours.
- Understand the concept of core beliefs about oneself and the impact on behaviour.
- Understand the concept of choice over habitual behaviours.
142
Understand how to apply for housing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types of housing available.
- Know how to complete a housing application form.
- Know how to select a suitable property.
- Understand the different types of tenancy agreements.
143
Understand how to look after a new home
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to deal with health and safety issues in the home.
- Understand how to secure a new home.
- Know how to clean different areas of a new home.
- Know how to maintain a garden area.
- Know how to maintain the decoration of a new home.
144
Understand how to look after personal health and hygiene
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of personal hygiene.
- Understand the importance of caring for clothes and other laundry.
- Understand the importance of a balanced diet to a healthy lifestyle.
- Understand the importance of exercise to a healthy lifestyle.
145
Understanding and Using Shapes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the properties of 2D shapes.(MSS2/L1.1)
- Use the properties of 2D shapes to solve practical problems.(MSS2/L1.1, 1.2)
- Understand and find the perimeters of simple shapes.(MSS1/L1.8)
- Understand area and find areas of rectangles.(MSS1/L1.9)
- Understand volume and find simple volumes such as of cuboids.(MSS1/L1.10)
146
Understanding Customer Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the benefits to an organisation of good customer service.
- Understand the possible consequences of poor customer service.
- Understand the value of first impressions.
- Understand positive verbal and non-verbal interaction with customers.
- Understand that respect for the individual is at the heart of good customer service.
- Understand own role in dealing with complaints from customers.
147
Understanding Diversity Within Society
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by 'diversity in society'.
- Know about diverse social groups and their practices.
- Be able to identify similarities between diverse groups.
- Understand the importance of respecting diversity in a tolerant society.
- Be able to recognise the contributions of diverse groups to society.
148
Understanding Ecology and Conservation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the impact of plant and animal interaction on the environment.
- Understand plant structures and their purpose(s).
- Understand the basic principles of species evolution.
- Understand eco-system development.
- Understand an environmental issue.
- Understand the need for plant and animal conservation.
149
Understanding financial products and services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the different ways to borrow money.
- Understand the types of financial and insurance products that are available.
- Know about different methods of saving.
- Understand how to deal with debt.
150
Understanding HE: Raising Aspirations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan and prepare for a particular HE enrichment activity.
- Be able to review and reflect on own HE enrichment activity experience.
151
Understanding Motivation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the meaning of motivation.
- Understand the effects of lack of motivation.
- Understand own levels of motivation.
152
Understanding Nutrition, Performance and Healthy Eating
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different food groups.
- Understand the relationship between food and health.
- Understand the basic principles of weight control.
- Understand why a balanced diet is required to maximise performance.
- Understand how to promote healthy eating.
153
Understanding Own Response to Body Image
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how images of young women and men are portrayed through daily media.
- Understand how influences of media influence 'self'.
- Understand how images of men and women have been portrayed through history.
- Understand how images of men and women are portrayed through different cultures.
154
Understanding Pay and Payslips
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different methods by which employees can be paid.
- Understand main items on payslips.
- Understand the importance of keeping a record of earnings.
155
Understanding Personal Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand personal awareness.
- Understand key aspects of own personality.
- Know how to recognise own skills, knowledge and achievements.
- Know how to recognise own feelings.
156
Understanding Play
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of play in a child's development.
- Understand the purpose of play activities for children at different levels of development.
- Understand the purpose of a play activity plan.
- Know how stereotyping can affect children's participation in activities.
157
Understanding Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about human rights.
- Know about the law in society.
- Know about the democratic and electoral process.
- Know about rights and responsibilities.
158
Understanding Stress and Stress Management Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the symptoms of stress.
- Know the possible causes of stress.
- Understand the benefits of using relaxation as a strategy.
- Understand coping strategies.
- Be able to practice a number of relaxation techniques.
159
Understanding The Importance Of A Balanced Diet And Regular Exercise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of a balanced diet to a healthy lifestyle.
- Understand the importance of regular exercise to a healthy lifestyle.
160
Understanding the Principles of Care, Organisational Policies and the Role of the Care Worker
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the values that underpin the role of the care worker and the organisation in which s/he works.
- Understand the responsibilities and boundaries of the care worker role.
- Understand the importance of effective communication in the care worker role.
- Understand the need for confidentiality and ways of maintaining confidentiality in the care worker role.
- Know basic organisational policies and procedures and how they should be applied.
- Understand the role of the care worker and the importance of the support and supervisory process.
161
Understanding Time Management in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand time management.
- Know the factors that affect time management.
- Know how to manage time effectively through delegation.
162
Understanding Welfare at Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the health and safety requirements of own workplace surroundings.2.
- Understand the main elements of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).3.
- Know how to prevent common accidents at work.4.
- Be able to respond to first aid incidents.5.
- Be able to recognise cardiac arrest.6.
- Be able to demonstrate resuscitation techniques and the recovery position.
163
Understanding what Volunteering is About
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that there is a range of volunteering opportunities.
- Understand the benefits of volunteering.
- Understand that volunteers have rights and responsibilities.
164
Understanding Work-Based Placements
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan for a work-based placement.
- Be able to review own experience of a work-based placement.
165
Understanding Young People, Law and Order
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why young people become involved in crime.
- Understand the consequences of crime on different people.
- Know about the justice system for young offenders.
- Know about custodial and alternative forms of sentences.
- Know about support available.
166
Understanding Your Pay
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how wages are calculated.
- Understand the key components of a wage slip.
- Understand wage deductions.
- Understand the language used to describe wages and deductions.
167
Undertaking an Enterprise Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to select an appropriate enterprise project for a particular target market.
- Be able to set the price for own product or service.
- Know the significance of effective marketing.
168
Use and Maintain Woodworking Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use tools safely.
- Be able to identify and use manual tools.
- Be able to maintain and store manual tools.
- Be able to identify and use electrical tools.
- Be able to maintain and store electrical tools.
169
Use of Tools and Equipment for Bricklaying
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know commonly used materials in bricklaying.
- Be able to stack and store materials.
- Be able to use access equipment.
- Know tools used in bricklaying.
- Be able to use a brick trowel.
- Be able to re-point an area of brick
- Be able to measure, cut and level bricks.
170
Using an Ordnance Survey Map
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the features of an Ordnance Survey map.
- Be able to use the grid referencing system on an Ordnance Survey map to find a location.
- Be able to use an Ordnance Survey map for navigation.
171
Using Commercial Garment Patterns
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to choose commercially available patterns.
- Know how to prepare patterns for use.
- Be able to use the information contained in a pattern.
- Be able to transfer pattern information onto a garment.
172
Using Cooking Skills In The Domestic Kitchen
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to plan and cost nutritionally balanced meals.
- Be able to use fresh ingredients and convenience foods.
- Be able to use and maintain a range of domestic kitchen equipment.
- Be able to use a variety of food preparation methods.
- Understand the importance of health and safety in a domestic kitchen.
173
Using Craft Activities with Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the uses of craft activities.
- Know appropriate craft techniques.
- Be able to recognise the safety factors in craft activities.
- Be able to plan a craft activity.
- Be able to carry out a craft activity
174
Using Craft Skills with Natural Materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out craft tasks safely.
- Be able to plan and implement a craft project using natural materials.
- Know how to develop work in craft using natural materials.
175
Using Email
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use e-mail software tools and techniques to compose and send messages.
- Be able to manage incoming email effectively.
176
Using Floor and Wall Tiling Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the main tools and materials used in floor and wall tiling.
- Be able to prepare for floor and wall tiling.
- Be able to use tools, materials and techniques in floor and wall tiling.
- Be able to leave work area clean and tidy.
177
Using kitchen equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of kitchen equipment
- Be able to select and use kitchen equipment
178
Using Mobile IT Devices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set up the mobile device to meet needs.
- Be able to use applications and files on the mobile device.
- Be able to safely transfer data to and from the mobile device.
- Be able to maintain the performance of the mobile device.
179
Using Painting Skills for Interior Ceilings and Walls
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for painting.
- Be able to use tools, materials and techniques for painting.
- Be able to leave work area clean and tidy.
180
Using Plastering Skills – Floating Coat to an Attached Pier
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for applying a floating coat to an attached pier.
- Be able to apply a floating coat to an attached pier according to requirements.
- Be able to leave work area clean and tidy.
181
Using Plastering Skills – Plastering to a Window Reveal
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for plastering to a window reveal.
- Be able to plaster to a window reveal according to requirements.
- Be able to leave work area clean and tidy.
182
Using the Internet
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to connect to the internet.
- Be able to use browser software to navigate web pages.
- Be able to use browser tools to search for information from the internet.
- Be able to use browser software to communicate information online.
- Know safety and security practices when working online.
183
Using the Internet as a Medium for Music
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how the Internet can be a useful medium for musicians.
- Be able to search the Internet for music related resources.
- Be able to download and save a music file from a designated copyright-free website.
- Understand how file extensions can indicate different media types and compression formats.
184
Video Software Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use video hardware and software to capture sequences
- Be able to use video software tools to combine and edit sequence
- Be able to play and present videos
185
Wallpapering Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select equipment and materials for wallpapering.
- Be able to plan and prepare for the wallpapering task.
- Be able to wallpaper.
- Be able to maintain tools and the working area.
186
Word Processing Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to enter, edit and combine text and other information within word processing documents.
- Be able to structure information within word processing documents.
- Be able to use word processing software tools to format and present documents.
187
Work Experience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and purpose of the organisation.
- Understand own role within organisation.
- Be able to maintain acceptable conventions in the workplace.
- Be able to comply with safe working practices demanded by the work environment.
- Be able to carry out tasks as requested using appropriate work related skills.
188
Work Placement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the benefits a work placement can provide.
- Understand the structure and purpose of a work placement organisation.
- Understand own role within a work placement organisation.
- Be able to carry out own role within a work placement organisation.
- Be able to comply with safe working practices within a work placement.
189
Work, Review and Plan
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the need for goal setting in relation to learning objectives.
- Be able to create simple action plans.
- Be able to review own progress.
- Understand the need for self-evaluation and summative review.
190
Writing for Meaning Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use writing to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Be able to use different writing formats.
- Understand the need to plan written work.
- Be able to revise written work.
- Be able to present writing appropriately.
191
Young Parenthood
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of a young parent.
- Understand the limitations and opportunities that young parenthood presents.
- Know how to make an action plan for being a young parent.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/8496/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Ascentis
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2013