City & Guilds
Level 1
QN: 601/3673/X
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 1 Introductory Award in Personal and Social Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 539 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
31 Units
Guided Hours
539 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
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
3
Candidate project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan a project (activity or piece of research)
- Carry out a project
- Evaluate the project
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
Interpersonal relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand interpersonal relationships
- Understand how to interact positively with others
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
Preparing for work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to recognise personal skills and qualities needed for work
- know how to find out about a range of jobs
- understand the need to develop own skills
- know the information required by potential employers
20
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
21
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
22
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
23
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
24
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
25
Understanding assertive behaviour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the meaning of assertiveness
- understand the effects of assertive behaviour
26
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
27
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
28
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
29
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
30
Valuing equality and diversity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand aspects of equality
- Understand aspects of diversity
- Understand aspects of discrimination
31
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)
- 601/3673/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2014