Ascentis
Level 1
QN: 603/3956/1
Curriculum Active
Ascentis Level 1 Award in Work Preparation
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Ascentis. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1018 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
Ascentis
Syllabus Units
61 Units
Guided Hours
1018 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applying for a Job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different methods of applying for jobs.
- Be able to complete a job application.
2
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
3
Assist with Maintaining Plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with maintaining the health of plants.
- Be able to assist with controlling unwanted plants.
- Be able to work safely.
4
Assist with Planting and Establishing Plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with carrying out planting.
- Be able to assist with any additional activities required to establish plants.
- Be able to work safely.
5
Awareness of the role and responsibilities of the adult social care worker
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the responsibilities of the adult social care worker.
- Know about the role of the adult social care worker.
6
Basic Food Preparation and Cooking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principal methods of cooking
- Be able to prepare, cook and present simple dishes
7
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.
8
Building Working Relationships with Colleagues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why it is important to get on well with colleagues.
- Be able to work with employers and/or managers.
- Be able to work with peers in the workplace.
9
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.
10
Checking and Maintaining a Car’s Tyre Pressure and Tread
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about tools and equipment used for tyre maintenance.
- Be able to maintain road wheels and tyres on a motor vehicle.
11
Communicating in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about ways of communicating.
- Know the methods used to communicate different types of information in the workplace.
- Be able to use communication skills.
12
Customer Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of good customer care.
- Be able to provide good customer care.
- Be able to communicate positively with customers.
- Understand the importance of keeping to organisational policies and practice.
13
Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the benefits of good customer service
- Be able to communicate withcustomers in the hospitality environment
- Know the importance of good personal presentation
14
CV Writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of a CV.
- Know how to complete a CV in an appropriate format.
15
Enterprise skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and how these are important in business situations
- Understand own strengths as an enterprising person and ways to develop own enterprising characteristics
16
Exploring job opportunities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify suitable job opportunities
- Be able to identify steps for working towards getting a job
17
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
18
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.
19
Improve own performance in a business environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to improve own performance
- Understand a learning plan
- Be able to improve own performance using feedback
- Be able to use a learning plan
20
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.
21
Interview Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to be interviewed.
- Be able to respond to questions in an interview.
- Be able to assess own performance in an interview.
22
Introduction to Business and Administration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure and working patterns of the Business and Administration sector.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Business and Administration sector.
- Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Business and Administration sector.
23
Introduction to Catering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure and working patterns of the Catering sector.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Catering sector.
- Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Catering sector.
24
Introduction to Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure and working patterns of the Engineering sector.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Engineering sector.
- Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Engineering sector.
25
Introduction to Hairdressing and Beauty
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure and working patterns of the Hairdressing and Beauty sector.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Hairdressing and Beauty sector.
- Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Hairdressing and Beauty sector.
26
Introduction to Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure and working patterns of the Health and Social Care sector.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in Health and Social Care.
- Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in Health and Social Care.
27
Introduction to Hospitality
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure and working patterns of the Hospitality sector.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Hospitality sector.
- Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Hospitality sector.
28
Introduction to Land Based Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure and working patterns of Land-Based Industries.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in Land-Based Industries.
- Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in Land-Based Industries.
29
Introduction to Retail
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure and working patterns of the Retail sector.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Retail sector.
- Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Retail sector.
30
Introduction to the Adult Social Care Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about types of social care support available to adults
- Know the range of jobs available in adult social care
31
Introductory awareness of person-centred support in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by person-centred support in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings
- Know the importance to individuals of person-centred support in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings
32
Oral Presentation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand strategies and techniques for oral presentations.
- Plan an oral presentation taking into account purpose and audience.
- Know how to give an oral presentation taking into account purpose and audience.
33
Participating in Leisure Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate an understanding of various local leisure activities and how to access them., Participate in a range of local leisure activities.
- Recognise key benefits of participating in leisure activities., Show an awareness of Health and Safety issues related to selected leisure activities.(C21 K1, K4, K7)
34
Personal presentation in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know conventions for personal presentation in the workplace.
- Be able to demonstrate appropriate personal presentation for the workplace.
35
Planning and Reviewing Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan to meet targets.
- Be able to follow a plan to meet targets and improve performance.
- Be able to review own progress and achievements.
36
Practical Skills for Dry Stone Walls
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare foundations
- Be able to construct a wall
37
Prepare to Set out Construction Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to set out construction components.
- Be able to set out construction components.
- Be able to restore work area after work has been completed.
38
Presentation Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides
- Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides
- Prepare slides for presentation to meet needs
39
Recognising and Respecting Diversity in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how recognising and respecting individual differences and diversity contributes to a positive environment in the workplace.
- Understand key responsibilities in relation to promoting equality in the workplace.
- Understand the importance of challenging discrimination at work.
40
Recognising prejudice and discrimination
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how stereotyping people can lead to prejudice and discrimination.
- Understand the impact of discriminatory behaviour on individuals and the workplace.
41
Responsible Work Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements of the workplace.
- Understand the importance of positive attitudes and behaviours at work.
- Understand the characteristics of appropriate work practice.
42
Rights and responsibilities in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that employees have rights in the workplace
- Understand that employees have responsibilities in the workplace
43
Self-Management Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand self-management for work.
- Be able to demonstrate time management skills for work.
- Be able to assess own time management skills.
44
Solving Problems in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different types of problems they might encounter in the workplace.
- Understand how problems can be solved.
45
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
46
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.
47
Understand the range of service provision and roles within health and social care _adults and children and young people_, early years and childcare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the range of service provision available in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
- Know the range and scope of roles within the health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
48
Understanding Change in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that organisations need to respond to change and new directions.
- Understand the impacts of change in the workplace.
49
Understanding Child Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how children grow and develop.
- Understand some of the factors that affect children's growth and development.
- Understand how to help children develop communication skills.
50
Understanding customer service in the retail sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of customer service to a retail business
- Understand what gives customers a positive initial impression of a retail business and its staff
- Understand how customer service is adapted to meet the needs of individual customers
- Understand the importance of communication to the delivery of customer service
- Understand a variety of customer complaints and problems
51
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.
52
Understanding the retail selling process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the selling process
- Understand how to find out what the customer wants
- Understand how product information can be used to promote sales
53
Using Email
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use e-mail software tools and techniques to compose and send messages
- Manage incoming email effectively
54
Using Office Equipment in a Business Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use office equipment in a business environment
- Use office equipment in a business environment
55
Using the Internet
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Connect to the internet
- Use browser software to navigate web pages
- Use browser tools to search for information from the internet
- Use browser software to communicate information online
- Follow and understand the need for safety and security practices when working online
56
Well-being for the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the meaning of well-being.2. Define the importance of well-being in the workplace.3.
- Understand well-being activities and facilities.4. Set actions for a personal well-being action plan.
57
Word Processing Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Enter, edit and combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents, Structure information within word processing documents
- Use word processing software tools to format and present documents
58
Work Experience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for their work experience placement.
- Be able to work appropriately in their role.
- Be able to review their work experience placement.
59
Work in a business environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to treat other people at work
- Understand how to maintain security and confidentiality at work
- Understand procedures for keeping waste to a minimum in a business environment
- Understand procedures for disposal of hazardous materials
- Be able to respect and support other people at work in an organisation
- Be able to maintain security and confidentiality
- Be able to keep waste to a minimum and follow procedures for disposal and recycling
60
Work with other people in a business environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to work with others
- Know when to communicate when working with others
- Know how to deal with problems when working with others
- Understand what is meant by feedback
- Be able to work with others
- Be able to deal with problems
- Be able to receive and use feedback
61
Working with others in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about working with others in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings.
- Understand partnership working in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/3956/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Ascentis
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2019