City & Guilds
    Entry Level
    QN: 601/3710/1
    Curriculum Active

    City & Guilds Entry Level Certificate in Skills for Working Life (Entry 3)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 2207 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Entry Level
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Syllabus Units
    114 Units
    Guided Hours
    2207 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Apply finishing material to wood-based surfaces

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to apply finishing material to wood-based surfaces
    2

    Applying for a job

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • know different methods of applying for jobs
    • be able to apply for a job
    3

    Assist with catching and restraining a small animal

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to catch and restrain a small animal
    4

    Basic cooking

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to cook basic food items and dishes
    5

    Basic food preparation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to prepare food for cold presentation or cooking
    6

    Build a straight section of wall

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to build a straight section of wall
    7

    Candidate project

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Plan a project (an activity or piece of research)
    • Carry out a project
    • Review the project
    8

    Cast a pot

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare slip and cast a pot in a mould
    9

    Catch and lead a horse

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to catch and lead a horse
    10

    Characteristics and breeds of poultry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise breeds and characteristics of poultry
    11

    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
    12

    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
    13

    Check that a small animal is healthy

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to restrain and complete a health check on a small animal
    • Know the signs of good health in a small animal
    14

    Check that poultry are healthy

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to check poultry for health
    • Know why poultry need to be checked for health
    15

    Clean farm animal housing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to clean out farm animal pen/housing and bed down
    • Know why farm animal housing needs cleaning
    16

    Clean horse tack

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Clean a saddle and bridle
    • Know why tack needs to be cleaned
    17

    Condition floristry plant material

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to condition plant material
    18

    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
    19

    Construct a composter

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to construct a composter
    20

    Control weeds in a planted area

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to control weeds in a planted area
    21

    Create a textured finish

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to mix materials to create a textured finish
    22

    Customer service in the hospitality industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • know the importance of good customer service
    • be able to communicate with customers
    • know the importance of good personal presentation
    23

    Cut building materials

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to cut building materials using different cutting tools
    24

    Decorate greenware

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use techniques to decorate greenware
    25

    Disinfect poultry accommodation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to disinfect poultry accommodation
    • Know how to maintain the health and safety of people and birds when disinfecting poultry accommodation
    26

    Drill holes in metal

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise tools used for drilling and drill holes in metal
    • Know how to ensure safety when drilling holes in metal
    27

    Drill holes in wood-based materials

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to drill holes in wood-based materials
    • Know the reasons for using different types of drills
    28

    Edge and repair a footpath

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to edge and repair a footpath
    29

    Edge up an amenity area

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to edge up a lawn, flowerbed or shrubbery
    30

    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
    31

    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
    32

    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
    33

    Feed young farm animals

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to feed milk substitute to young farm animals
    • Know why milk substitute is fed to young farm animals
    34

    Finish wood-based surfaces

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to finish wood-based surfaces
    35

    Fit and remove a rug

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to fit and remove a rug from a horse
    • Know why rugs are put on and removed correctly and safely
    36

    Gift wrap a single flower

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to gift wrap a single flower
    37

    Grading poultry eggs

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Grade poultry eggs by weight
    38

    Groom a small animal

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to groom a small animal
    39

    Guest services in the hospitality industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to work as part of the guest services team
    • be able to communicate with customers
    • know a range of guest services
    40

    Handling stock in a retail environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to unpack and move stock safely
    • Know how to store stock safely
    • Know how to fill up stock on display
    41

    Hang wall coverings

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to hang wallpaper
    42

    Harvest a crop

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to harvest a crop
    43

    Healthy living

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • understand what is needed for a healthy lifestyle
    • be able to maintain a healthy lifestyle
    44

    Insert plant material

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to insert plant material
    45

    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
    46

    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
    47

    Introduction to personal digital photograph processing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use a software package to process digital photographs
    48

    Introduction to selecting information using the internet

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise sources of information
    • Be able to search for information
    49

    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
    50

    Introduction to using desktop publishing applications

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use a desktop publishing application to create a document
    51

    Introduction to using email and text messaging

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use email software
    • Be able to use a mobile phone for text messaging
    52

    Introduction to using graphics software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use graphics software packages
    53

    Introduction to using ICT systems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise the main components of ICT systems
    • Be able to operate an ICT system
    • Understand safe and secure working practices
    • Be able to use a software application package
    54

    Introduction to using spreadsheet software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use spreadsheet software
    55

    Introduction to using the internet

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use the internet
    56

    Introduction to using the internet for shopping

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use the internet to make an on-line purchase
    57

    Introduction to using word processing software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use word processing software
    58

    Investigating rights and responsibilities at work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • understand rights and responsibilities in the workplace
    59

    Join metals

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to join metal surfaces
    60

    Join metals by soldering

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to join metal by soldering
    61

    Join wood-based materials

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to join materials using glue
    62

    Keeping the retail work environment clean, tidy and safe

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to clean work areas
    • Be able to dispose of waste and rubbish safely
    • Know how to ask for help in an accident or emergency
    63

    Lay a concrete path

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to assist with laying an area of path
    64

    Lay slabs

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to assist with laying an area of slabs
    65

    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
    66

    Looking after customers in a retail environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to project positive impression of self and company to customers
    • Be able to communicate with customers
    • Be able to deal with customer enquiries
    67

    Maintain an area of habitat

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to maintain an area of habitat
    68

    Make a coil vase or cylinder

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare materials and produce a coil vase or cylinder
    69

    Make a country basket arrangement

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to make a country basket arrangement
    70

    Make a single flower buttonhole

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to make a single flower buttonhole
    71

    Mix bonding materials using a mixer

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to mix bonding materials using a mixer
    72

    Move and prepare farm animal pens

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1 Be able to dismantle, move and set up farm animal pens
    73

    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
    74

    Personal presentation and hygiene

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the importance of personal hygiene
    • Understand the importance of personal presentation
    75

    Plan and make a journey using public transport

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to plan and make a journey on public transport
    76

    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
    77

    Plant young trees

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to plant young trees
    78

    Poultry housing and bedding

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise suitable accommodation for poultry
    79

    Prepare a metal surface for treatment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare a metal surface for treatment
    80

    Prepare for and attend an interview

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for and attend an interview
    81

    Re-use of textiles

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to sort rags into re-useable items and different grades of wiping cloths
    82

    Recognise a healthy farm animal

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise a healthy farm animal
    • Know why farm animals should be checked for health
    83

    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
    84

    Recognise and use hand tools and materials used in decorating

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use hand tools used in decorating
    85

    Recognise materials used in floristry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise materials used in floristry
    86

    Recognise parts of plants

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise parts of plants
    • Know the functions of parts of a plant
    87

    Recognise signs of health in a horse

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to check for signs of health in a horse
    88

    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
    89

    Recognise trees and plants and their importance to wildlife

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise common trees and plants
    90

    Recognise types and parts of the body of small animals

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise species, and parts of the body, of small animals
    91

    Refurbish furniture

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to refurbish furniture to a serviceable standard for re-use
    92

    Refurbish or re-use discarded item

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to re-furbish or re-use a discarded item
    93

    Remove screws

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to remove screws
    94

    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
    95

    Replace spark plugs

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to replace spark plugs
    96

    Restore a metal surface to a painted finish

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to restore a metal surface to a painted finish
    97

    Restore a timber surface to a painted finish

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to restore a timber surface to an acceptable painted finish.
    98

    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
    99

    Saddle and bridle a horse

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to put a saddle and bridle on a horse
    100

    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
    101

    Searching for a job

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to find out about opportunities for work
    • be able to search for job vacancies
    102

    Serving food and drink

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • be able to serve food and drink to customers
    • be able to work as part of a food and drink service team
    103

    Show visitors around a small animal enterprise

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to greet and show visitors around a small animal unit
    104

    Show visitors around a wildlife area

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to greet and show visitors around a wildlife area
    105

    Shred waste vegetation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to shred waste vegetable matter
    106

    Slip decorate and glaze a pot

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to decorate a pot with slip and apply glaze
    • Know the importance of correct preparation of clay and glaze
    107

    Throw a pot

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use techniques to throw a pot
    108

    Treat a metal surface

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to treat a metal surface
    109

    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
    110

    Water plant material by hand

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to water plant material using a hose or watering can
    111

    Wax and polish a motor car or van

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to wax and polish a motor car or van
    112

    Weigh farm animals

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to weigh farm animals
    113

    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
    114

    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)
    601/3710/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2014

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