City & Guilds
    Entry Level
    QN: 601/3624/8
    Curriculum Active

    City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability Skills (Entry 2)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 316 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Entry Level
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Syllabus Units
    20 Units
    Guided Hours
    316 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Applying for a job

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know different ways of applying for jobs
    • Be able to apply for a job
    2

    Behaviour at work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • know about appropriate behaviour for the workplace
    • be able to demonstrate appropriate behaviours for work
    3

    Clean the inside of a motor car or van

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to clean the inside of a motor vehicle
    4

    Dealing with problems in daily life

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to demonstrate an awareness of how to recognise straightforward problems
    • Be able to tackle straightforward problems
    5

    Effective communication

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to recognise different forms of communication
    • be able to recognise effective communication
    • be able to communicate with others
    6

    Environmental awareness

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be aware of how the actions of humans affect the environment.
    • Understand an environmental issue which affects their life.
    • Be able to participate in an activity to improve the environment.
    7

    Healthy living

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to recognise what is needed for healthy living
    8

    Identify hazards in familiar settings

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Identify hazards in familiar settings
    9

    Improve personal manner and conduct

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to conduct and present oneself appropriately
    10

    Introduction to ICT

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use hardware
    • Be able to use a software application
    • Be able to follow recommended safe operating practices
    11

    Make a familiar journey safely

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to make a familiar journey safely
    12

    Personal finance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • know the advantages and disadvantages of borrowing money
    • know the advantages of saving money
    • know how to keep personal financial information secure
    13

    Personal skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be aware of the importance of personal presentation, Be aware of the importance of personal hygiene
    • Be able to plan and prepare a healthy meal
    • Be able to contact medical and emergency services
    14

    Planning for progression

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • understand the aims of own study or training programme
    • be able to recognise personal strengths needed for learning and work
    • be able to agree an action plan for self-improvement
    15

    Recognise outside parts of a motor car or van

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise external parts of a motor car or van
    • Know the function of the external parts of a vehicle
    16

    Repair a puncture

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to repair a puncture in an inner tube
    17

    Searching for a job

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • know where to find work opportunities
    • be able to search for job vacancies
    • be able to recognise own skills in relation to a job vacancy
    18

    Wash the outside of a motor car or van

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to wash the outside of a motor car or van
    19

    Working as part of a group

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to recognise different groups
    • know how to work with others in a group
    • be able to work as part of a group
    20

    Workplace safety and emergency procedures

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to respond to a fire or smoke alarm
    • Be able to recognise hazard warning signs and symbols

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/3624/8
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2014