City & Guilds
Entry Level
QN: 601/3533/5
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Entry Level Certificate in Personal and Social Skills (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 870 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
51 Units
Guided Hours
870 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Alternatives to paid work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to recognise the different types of alternatives to paid work
- know how to access information about alternatives to paid work
- understand that skills and qualities gained from alternatives to paid work may be used in other areas of life
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
Awareness of equality and diversity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the meaning of the term equality
- understand the meaning of diversity
- understand why it is important to have knowledge of diversity
- understand why it is important to have knowledge about different faiths
4
Candidate project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan a project (an activity or piece of research)
- Carry out a project
- Review the project
5
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
6
Contribute to own healthy living
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle
- be able to contribute to own healthy lifestyle
- be able to review the activities undertaken to maintain a healthy lifestyle
7
Coping with change
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to identify types of change
- understand the impact of change
- understand ways of coping with change
8
Dealing with problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to recognise a problem
- be able to plan a solution to a problem
- be able to review a planned solution to a problem
9
Developing personal confidence
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the meaning of personal confidence and self-awareness
- know current levels of personal/self confidence
- be able to develop personal confidence and self-awareness
10
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
11
Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for learning and work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to recognise a range of positive qualities, attitudes and behaviours for learning and work
- understand personal development needs
12
Environmental awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the meaning of environmental awareness
- know the issues that affect the environment
- be able to recognise ways to improve the environment
13
Family relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the changing roles of the family
- understand the causes and effects of problems in family relationships
- understand personal responsibilities within the family
- be able to recognise the changing needs of family members
14
Healthy living
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand what is needed for a healthy lifestyle
- be able to maintain a healthy lifestyle
15
Identify hazards in familiar settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify hazards in familiar settings
16
Improve personal manner and conduct
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to conduct and present oneself appropriately
17
Interpersonal relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand interpersonal relationships
- Understand how to interact positively with others
18
Introduction to alcohol awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the difference between soft drinks and alcoholic drinks
- understand current guidelines regarding alcohol
- understand the effects of alcohol
- understand the impact alcohol mis
- use can have on others
- know where to get help, advice and information to combat alcohol mis
19
Introduction to decision-making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the importance of decision-making
- know how to recognise effective decision-making
- understand the need to review the decision-making process
20
Introduction to drug awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the difference between legal and illegal drugs
- understand current drug classification and the law
- understand effects of drug mis
- understand the impact of drug mis
- know where to get help, advice and information to combat drug mis
21
Keeping safe
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand different types of risk to personal safety
- understand ways of minimising risks to personal safety
- know sources of support
22
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
23
Make a familiar journey safely
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make a familiar journey safely
24
Managing personal finance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand sources of income and outgoings
- know how to reduce expenditure
- understand how to plan a personal budget
- be able to recognise the products provided by financial institutions
- understand the advantages and disadvantages of borrowing money
- understand how to obtain help with managing own money
25
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
26
Personal presentation and hygiene
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of personal hygiene
- Understand the importance of personal presentation
27
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
28
Plan and make a journey using public transport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan and make a journey on public transport
29
Recognise the benefits of having a work/life balance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to recognise the importance of having a work/like balance
- know how the effective use of leisure time helps with work/life balance
- know how to make the most of leisure time
30
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
31
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
32
Safe learning in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand health and safety legislation for the workplace
- Understand risks and hazards in the workplace
- Know how to reduce risk in the workplace
- Be able to carry out a risk assessment
- Know what responsibilities people have for safety in the workplace
33
Self assessment and development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to take an active role in self-assessment and self-development
- Be able to develop a plan for self-development
- Be able to implement and review a plan for self-development
- Be able to reflect on the effectiveness of the self-development plan
34
Supporting others
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify others who need support
- Know what he/she can do to support others
- Understand what he/she cannot do to support others and why, Be aware of relevant health and safety issues
- Be able to support others
- Review the effectiveness of the support given
35
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
36
Understanding assertive behaviour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the meaning of assertiveness
- understand the effects of assertive behaviour
37
Understanding crime and its effects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand why people can be at risk of being involved in crime
- understand the effects of crime
- understand the support available for victims and offenders
38
Understanding eating disorders
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to recognise different types of eating disorders
- understand the physical effects of eating disorders
- understand the emotional effects of eating disorders
- recognise problems that can lead to an eating disorder
- know the sources of help available to combat eating disorders
39
Understanding the language and culture of a community
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how the cultures of communities vary
- Understand the culture of a community
- Be able to use another language
40
Using materials and equipment for a practical activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to use materials and equipment for an activity
- be able to review the use of materials and equipment
41
Valuing equality and diversity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand aspects of equality
- Understand aspects of diversity
- Understand aspects of discrimination
42
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
43
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)
- 601/3533/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2014