City & Guilds
Level 1
QN: 601/3535/9
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Personal and Social Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 847 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
49 Units
Guided Hours
847 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 challenges
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different types of challenge
- Understand how to cope with challenges
- Be able to respond positively to challenges
9
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
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
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
12
Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for learning and work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to demonstrate a range of positive qualities, attitudes and behaviours for learning and work
- Understand why effective communication is important
- Be able to work effectively
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
Exploring equality and diversity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the meaning of equality
- understand the meaning of diversity
- understand stereotyping and its effects
- understand prejudice and discrimination and their effects
- understand why equality and diversity is important
15
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
16
Healthy living
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand what is needed for a healthy lifestyle
- be able to maintain a healthy lifestyle
17
Improving practical skills and techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to plan a chosen activity
- be able to use practical skills and techniques for a chosen activity
- understand the health and safety requirements to undertake a chosen activity
- be able to recognise areas for development and/or improvement
18
Interpersonal relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand interpersonal relationships
- Understand how to interact positively with others
19
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
20
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
21
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
22
Introduction to sustainable development and global citizenship
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the significance of sustainable development
- Understand the significance of global citizenship
- Understand the relationship between sustainable development and global citizenship, Be aware of actions to promote sustainable development and/or global citizenship, Conduct a sustainability survey
- Know how to take action to promote sustainable development and/or global citizenship
23
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
24
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
25
Managing personal finance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand sources of income and expenditure
- Understand pay slips and bank statements
- Understand the need to manage income and expenditure
- Know how to reduce debt
- Understand a range of financial products and services
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages of saving money
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages of borrowing money
26
Managing yourself
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of life/work balance
- Understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle for personal effectiveness
- Understand how to ‘work smart’
- Carry out an analysis of self management skills
27
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
28
Personal presentation and hygiene
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of personal hygiene
- Understand the importance of personal presentation
29
Plan and make a journey using public transport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan and make a journey on public transport
30
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
31
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
32
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
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 team
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why effective team
- work is important
- Understand team values and goals
- Understand the roles people may take in a team
- Understand how to achieve a team goal
- Be able to implement and review the plan
- Be able to reflect on the effectiveness of the plan
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/3535/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2014