City & Guilds
Level 1
QN: 601/7376/2
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate for Skills for Working in the Health Care, Adult Care and Child Care Sectors
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 772 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
41 Units
Guided Hours
772 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
Applying for a job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different methods of applying for jobs
- Be able to complete a job application
3
Assertive living
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different types of behaviour.
- Understand what is meant by the term 'self-esteem' and how it can be improved.
- Know about stress and ways it can be reduced.
- Understand the benefits of being assertive.
4
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
5
Awareness of Stress and Stress Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 01 Understand and recognise the symptoms of stress, 02 Understand the impact of stress on an individual, 03 recognise different stress management techniques
6
Business and customer awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to recognise different types of employers
- understand employer needs in the workplace
7
Candidate project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan a project (activity or piece of research)
- Carry out a project
- Evaluate the project
8
Career progression
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of career progression
- Understand information, advice and guidance available for career progression
- Understand skills and qualities needed to progress a career
- Be able to plan for career progression
9
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
10
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
11
Developing skills in caring for young children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to support the personal care needs of babies and young children
- Know the correct procedures when feeding babies and young children
- Know how to dress children appropriately
- Know how to respond to a baby/child’s need for sleep and rest
12
Effective communication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand why effective communication is important
- understand the importance of positive and appropriate behaviour
- understand the importance of feedback
13
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
14
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
15
Interpersonal relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand interpersonal relationships
- Understand how to interact positively with others
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
Introduction to health and safety awareness in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of health and safety in the workplace
- Understand the need for risk assessment, Be aware of the requirements for health and safety in his/her place of work or learning
20
Introduction to safeguarding in health care, adult care and child care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about protection and safeguarding in the context of health care, adult care and child care.
- Know about different types of ab
- Know what to do if ab
- use is disclosed or suspected.
21
Introduction to understanding growth, social and emotional development in children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the sequence of growth and development from birth to adolescence
- Understand factors that affect development
- Understand ways to develop children’s communication skills
22
Introduction to working in a person-centred way in health and adult care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand person-centred practice.
- Understand how to work in a person-centred way.
23
Introduction to working in health care, adult care and child care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the range of service provision available in health care, adult care and child care.
- Know the range of job roles within health care, adult care and child care.
- Know the range of skills and attitudes essential to work within health care, adult care and child care.
- Know legislation, principles and values that underpin health care, adult care and child care.
24
Investigating rights and responsibilities at work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand rights and responsibilities in the workplace
- know laws that can protect the rights of employees
25
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
26
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
27
Parenting Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the demands of looking after a baby
- Understand the sources of help and support available for parents
- Understand how to protect a baby
28
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
29
Rights and responsibilities in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that employees have rights
- Understand that employees have responsibilities
- Understand why health and safety rules are important
30
Searching for a job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to research job opportunities, be able identify suitable job vacancies
31
Sex and relationship Education
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand a range of relationships, sexuality and recognise the impact of cultural differences
- Understand the qualities and attributes which help individuals form positive consensual relationships
- Understand rights and responsibilities within a relationship
- Understand elements of the law in relation to sex and sexuality
- Understand how the body works in relation to sexual activity
- Understand the range and purpose of male and female contraception methods, Be aware of the agencies able to give help, advice and treatment on contraceptive and sexual health
32
Understanding assertive behaviour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the meaning of assertiveness
- understand the effects of assertive behaviour
33
Understanding child development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the development of children
- Understand the nature and importance of play in the development of children
- Understand how to create a safe environment for children
34
Understanding children's social and emotional development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the social and emotional needs of children
- Understand how children acquire their behaviour patterns
35
Understanding conflict at work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the ca
- use and effect of conflict in the place of work.
- Recognise types of behaviour that are unacceptable in a work situation.
- Understand how conflict in a work situation can be prevented.
36
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
37
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
38
Understanding personal finance for employment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand salary expressed in different ways
- Understand a payslip
- Know how to create a budget to cover work related expenses
39
Understanding the physical and psychological needs of children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the physical needs of children
- Understand the psychological needs of children
- Know what support is available to help meet the needs of children
40
Using cooking skills in a domestic kitchen
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of health and safety in a domestic kitchen
- Understand how to plan and cost nutritionally balanced meals
- Be able to use a range of domestic equipment and cooking methods to cook a two course meal
41
Valuing equality and diversity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand aspects of equality
- Understand aspects of diversity
- Understand aspects of discrimination
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/7376/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2015