City & Guilds
Entry Level
QN: 601/3626/1
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability Skills (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 956 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
53 Units
Guided Hours
956 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 methods of applying for jobs
- be able to apply for a job
2
Attitudes and values for personal development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of personal attitudes and values
- Understand how to develop personal strengths
3
Behaviour in a business administration environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to communicate in a business administration environment.
- Know how to behave appropriately in a business administration environment.
- Know about the requirements that organisations’ have relating to confidentiality and security.
4
Candidate project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan a project (an activity or piece of research)
- Carry out a project
- Review the project
5
Check and maintain levels of fluids in a motor car or van
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to check and maintain the levels of fluids in a motor car or van
- Know why fluid levels require checking and maintaining
6
Check and maintain lights on a motor car or van
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to check and maintain lights on a motor car or van
7
Community project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to agree a suitable community project
- Be able to plan a suitable community project
- Be able to contribute to a risk assessment for the project
- Be able to follow the project plan
- Be able to review the project
8
Conduct at work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about appropriate conduct for the workplace
- Be able to demonstrate good conduct
- Be able to carry out a review of own conduct
9
Create a good impression on customers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know a range of dress codes for different job roles.
- Know the importance of creating a good impression on customers.
- Know how to meet customer expectations.
10
Dealing with problems in daily life
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to recognise a straightforward problem
- Understand how to tackle a problem
- Be able to review own progress in tackling the problem
11
Effective communication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why effective communication is important
- Understand the difference between confident, aggressive, passive and assertive behavior
- Know the difference between positive and negative feedback
12
Effective speaking for the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why it is important to speak effectively at work
- Be able to use language appropriate to a face to face situation in the workplace
- Be able to make and receive a telephone call in the workplace
- Be able to contribute to conversations and discussions in the workplace
13
Effective written communication for the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different types of written communication
- Understand why effective written communication is important
- Be able to send a written communication for the workplace
14
Enterprise activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to plan to an enterprise activity
- be able to carry out an enterprise activity
- be able to review an enterprise activity
15
Environmental awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate an awareness of how the actions of humans affect the environment
- Demonstrate an understanding of environmental issues which affects own life
- Be able to take part in an activity to improve the environment
16
Health and safety in places of work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the appropriate health and safety legislation for own place of work
- be able to recognise own responsibility for keeping self and others safe
17
Healthy living
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand what is needed for a healthy lifestyle
- be able to maintain a healthy lifestyle
18
Interview skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare for an interview
- be able to present and perform well at an interview
- be able to review own performance at an interview
19
Introducing bench joinery skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to produce basic bench joinery joints.
- be able to joint timber.
20
Introducing brickwork skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to lay bricks and blocks.
- be able to joint brick and block work.
- be able to lay bricks and blocks.
- be able to clean up on completion.
21
Introducing finishing skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to remove damaged plaster
- work and apply a finish.
- be able to prepare a background surface.
- be able to mix coatings.
22
Introducing paint finishing skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to apply paint finish., be able prepare surfaces and work area.
- be able to apply paint.
- be able to clean up on completion.
23
Introducing pipework skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to produce plastic pipe
- be able to produce plastic supply pipe
- be able to produce plastic waste pipe
24
Introducing site carpentry skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to produce basic carpentry joints.
- be able to joint timber.
25
Introducing Tiling Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the resources for fixing tiles
- Be able to prepare the work area
- Be able to fix tiles
26
Introduction to customer service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why appearance is important in the workplace.
- Know the difference between internal and external customers.
- Know how to communicate with customers.
27
Introduction to developing parenting skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of a parent in a family unit
- Be able to recognise the rights of children in a family unit
- Understand the importance of communicating with children
- Be able to recognise ‘difficult’ behaviour and techniques for dealing with it in children of different ages
- Understand how children learn through daily family activities
- Understand own needs as a parent
28
Introduction to drug and alcohol awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the difference between soft drinks and alcoholic drinks
- Know the difference between legal and illegal drugs
- Understand the effects of drug mis
- Understand the effects of alcohol mis
- Know where to get help, advice and information to combat drug and/or alcohol mis
29
Introduction to ICT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interact with and use an ICT system
- Be able to follow recommended safe operating practices
- Be able to use ICT to search for
- select and use information
- Be able to enter
- develop and present information for an agreed purpose using an ICT system
30
Introduction to retail
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify different types of retailer.
- Be able to identify where different types of retailers are located.
- Know the different ways to shop within the retail sector.
- Know a range of services retailers offer to their customers.
- Be able to indentify different job roles within a retail environment.
31
Introduction to the hospitality industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the main outlets in the hospitality industry
- know the job opportunities within the hospitality industry
32
Investigating rights and responsibilities at work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand rights and responsibilities in the workplace
33
Lift and handle safely
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to lift, handle and move objects and materials
- Know why objects should be lifted safely
34
Parenting Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the demands of looking after a baby
- Know the sources of help and support available for parents
- Know how to protect a baby
35
Personal finance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the advantages and disadvantages of borrowing money
- understand the advantages of saving money
- understand why it is important to keep personal financial information secure
36
Personal presentation and hygiene
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of personal hygiene
- Understand the importance of personal presentation
37
Plan and make a journey using public transport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan and make a journey on public transport
38
Planning for progression
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own study or training programme
- Know the facilities and support available in the place of study or training
- Be able to recognise personal strengths (skills, qualities and attitudes) needed for learning and work
- Be able to agree an action plan for self improvement
39
Prepare for and attend an interview
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for and attend an interview
40
Recognise and use hand tools and materials used in construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise and use hand tools and materials used in construction
41
Recognise the benefits of leisure time
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the meaning of leisure time
- be able to recognise leisure time activities
- be able to recognise the benefits of leisure time
42
Remove, check and replace a wheel on a motor car or van
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to check and replace a wheel on a motor car or van
43
Replace spark plugs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to replace spark plugs
44
Rights, responsibilities and citizenship
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand individual rights and responsibilities
- understand rights and responsibilities of a citizen
- understand aspects of rules and laws
- know different types of elections
45
Safe learning in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand health and safety legislation for the workplace
- know about risks and hazards in the workplace
- know what responsibilities people have for safety in the workplace
46
Searching for a job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to find out about opportunities for work
- be able to search for job vacancies
47
Self-assessment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know own strengths and weaknesses
- Know own skills and qualities
- Know about setting goals
48
Take part in leisure activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to recognise different types of leisure activities
- be able to take part in leisure activities
49
The customer service experience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the customer service experience.
- Know how customer satisfaction is achieved.
- Be able to build a positive relationship with customers.
50
Undertaking work placement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to identify potential work placement opportunities
- know what is expected during the work placement
- be able to reflect on the experience of the work placement
51
Work awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types of employers in the local area
- Understand employers expectations
- Be able to relate employer expectations to own activities
52
Work safely
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow health and safety procedures
- Know how to work safely
- Be able to respond to a fire or smoke alram
53
Working as part of a team
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand how to work as part of a team
- understand the benefits of team working
- understand how to work towards a team task
- be able to follow the plan to achieve the task
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/3626/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2014