City & Guilds
Entry Level
QN: 601/3634/0
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Entry Level Certificate in Employability Skills (Entry 2)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1232 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
69 Units
Guided Hours
1232 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 at work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know about appropriate behaviour for the workplace
- be able to demonstrate appropriate behaviours for work
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
Clean the inside of a motor car or van
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to clean the inside of a motor vehicle
8
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
9
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
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:
- be able to recognise different forms of communication
- be able to recognise effective communication
- be able to communicate with others
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:
- 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.
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
Identify hazards in familiar settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify hazards in familiar settings
19
Improve personal manner and conduct
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to conduct and present oneself appropriately
20
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
21
Introducing bench joinery skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to produce basic bench joinery joints.
- be able to joint timber.
22
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.
23
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.
24
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.
25
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
26
Introducing site carpentry skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to produce basic carpentry joints.
- be able to joint timber.
27
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
28
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
29
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
30
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
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
Make a familiar journey safely
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make a familiar journey safely
35
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
36
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
37
Personal presentation and hygiene
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of personal hygiene
- Understand the importance of personal presentation
38
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
39
Plan and make a journey using public transport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan and make a journey on public transport
40
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
41
Prepare for and attend an interview
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for and attend an interview
42
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
43
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
44
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
45
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
46
Repair a puncture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to repair a puncture in an inner tube
47
Replace spark plugs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to replace spark plugs
48
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
49
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
50
Searching for a job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to find out about opportunities for work
- be able to search for job vacancies
51
Self-assessment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know own strengths and weaknesses
- Know own skills and qualities
- Know about setting goals
52
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
53
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
54
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
55
Wax and polish a motor car or van
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to wax and polish a motor car or van
56
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
57
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
58
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
59
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
60
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)
- 601/3634/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2014