ESB
Entry Level
QN: 601/5121/3
Curriculum Active
ESB Entry Level Award in Inspiring Confidence in Employability (Entry 1)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ESB. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 850 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
ESB
Syllabus Units
42 Units
Guided Hours
850 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Being Healthy – Eating Well
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select healthy choices
- Be able to identify unhealthy choices
- Be able to plan and select healthy eating choices for a day
- Be able to review their own diet
2
Being Healthy – Keeping Fit
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select different ways of keeping fit
- Be able to give details of why keeping fit is good for their health and well being
- Be able to review their own fitness
- Be able to take part in either an existing or new fitness or sporting activity
3
Communicating with ICT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use ICT as a means of communication
- Be able to access a range of devices to research information
4
Complete a Workplace Diary
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make a diary entry
- Be able to record communication with colleagues and supervisors in the workplace
- Be able to record their workplace progress
5
Customer Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Follow their organisation's rules to deliver effective customer service
6
Enterprise – Planning a Cake Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set up a group to plan a cake business
- Be able to take part in a group enterprise
- Be able to follow Health and Safety rules in the workplace
7
Enterprise – Sweet Bags
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate with customers and other team members in the workplace
- Be able to follow Health and Safety rules in the workplace
- Be able to carry out tasks when preparing the sweet bags
- Be able to handle money with the customer
8
Food Preparation – Preparing Vegetables or Fruit
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present a professional image in the workplace
- Be able to communicate with colleagues in the workplace
- Be able to observe Health and Safety in the workplace
- Be able to follow a food preparation schedule
9
Food Service – Serving Food and Drink
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present a professional image in the work place
- Be able to communicate with customers and other team members in the workplace
- Be able to observe Health and Safety in the workplace
- Be able to carry out tasks when serving in a restaurant
10
Handling Money
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand coin and note values
- Be able to use money with the customer
- Be able to look after the money
11
Handling Stock
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present a professional image in the work place
- Be able to communicate with other team members in the workplace
- Be able to observe Health and Safety in the workplace
12
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow Health and Safety procedures in the workplace
- Be able to understand and report a potential hazard in the workplace
13
Housekeeping - Making a Bed
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present a professional image in the workplace
- Be able to communicate with colleagues in the workplace
- Be able to observe Health and Safety in the work place
- Be able to collect clean linen
- Be able to strip and make the bed
14
Housekeeping - Working as a Cleaner
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present a professional image in the workplace
- Be able to communicate with colleagues in the workplace
- Be able to observe Health and Safety in the workplace
- Be able to follow a cleaning schedule
15
Housekeeping - Working as a Domestic
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present a professional image in the workplace
- Be able to communicate with colleagues in the workplace
- Be able to observe Health and Safety in the workplace
- Be able to follow a cleaning schedule
16
Introducing Oral Skills for Interview
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to tell us about any work experience that has taken place
- Be able to make a telephone call about an interview
- Be able to answer interview questions appropriately
- Be able to show support as a listener
17
Knowing their Goals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise their strengths
- Be able to recognise their goals
- Be able to state how they will achieve their goals
18
Making Employment Choices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to indicate a range of jobs they see others doing
- Be able to indicate a list of indoor and outdoor employment choices
- Be able to tell us about a job they have selected
19
Personal Health and Hygiene
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand the importance of personal hygiene
- Be able to take an active role in their personal hygiene
- Be able to understand healthy working practice
20
Plan a Journey
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to travel safely
- Be able to identify a problem on the journey
21
Plan an Enterprise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set up a group to plan an enterprise
- Be able to take part in a group enterprise
- Evaluate their own roles within the enterprise
22
Planning a Journey to the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the options for travelling to and from a workplace
- Be able to safely plan a safe route to the workplace
23
Preparing a CV
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare a CV
- Be able to produce a CV
24
Preparing for the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify knowledge of the workplace
- Be able to identify time
25
Reading Words, Signs and Symbols
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify simple social words or signs
- Be able to identify simple words or work-based signs
- Be able to identify some simple linking words
26
Solving a Problem in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify a problem in the workplace
- Be able to understand problem-solving techniques
27
Talking in a Team
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to talk within a team in the workplace
- Be able to respond and ask questions of the team
28
Telephone Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to answer a telephone call
- Be able to listen and respond to questions
29
Using Number to Support Employability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify cost and size
- Be able to budget their spending
- Be able to identify time
- Be able to identify the length and days of the working week
30
Word Processing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a computer to open a document
- Be able to format a document
31
Working as a Volunteer
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate when working as a volunteer
- Be able to follow Health and Safety rules in the workplace
- Be able to carry out tasks when working as a volunteer
32
Working in a Beauty Salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present a professional image in a beauty salon
- Be able to communicate with colleagues in a beauty salon
- Be able to communicate with customers in a beauty salon
- Be able to follow Health and Safety rules in a beauty salon
- Be able to clean and maintain the standard of the working area
33
Working in a Children’s Nursery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow Health and Safety rules
- Be able to communicate with children and members of the staff
- Be able to follow instructions and join in activities
34
Working in a Garden
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow Health and Safety rules
- Be able to follow a gardening schedule
- Be able to select and maintain the tools and equipment
- Be able to communicate with colleagues in the workplace
35
Working in a Hairdressing Salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present a professional image in a hairdressing salon
- Be able to communicate with colleagues in a hairdressing salon
- Be able to communicate with customers in a hairdressing salon
- Be able to follow Health and Safety rules in a hairdressing salon
- Be able to maintain the standard of the working area
36
Working in a Kitchen – Baking a Cake
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present a professional image in the workplace
- Be able to communicate with colleagues in the workplace
- Be able to follow Health and Safety rules in the workplace
- Be able to follow a method for producing a cake
37
Working in a Laundry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow Health and Safety rules
- Be able to communicate with colleagues in a Laundry
- Be able to follow a work schedule
38
Working in a Leisure Club
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present a professional image in a leisure club
- Be able to communicate with colleagues in a leisure club
- Be able to follow Health and Safety rules in a leisure club
- Be able to clean and maintain the working area
39
Working in a Library
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow Health and Safety rules
- Be able to identify different types of equipment used in a library
- Be able to carry out tasks used in a library
- Be able to communicate with members of the team
40
Working in an Office
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow Health and Safety rules
- Be able to identify types of equipment used in an office
- Be able to use office equipment safely
- Be able to communicate with members of the team
41
Working in Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow Health and Safety rules
- Be able to follow a work schedule
- Be able to select and maintain the tools and equipment
- Be able to communicate with colleagues in the workplace
42
Writing to Communicate
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to write and identify simple workbased words
- Be able to write a simple note
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/5121/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ESB
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2014
- Operational End
- Jun 2035