Focus Awards
Level 2
QN: 601/6257/0
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Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Employability Skills (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Focus Awards. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 90 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Focus Awards
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
90 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Employability Skills (RQF)
Interview Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare a comprehensive checklist of interview prerequisites including company research, required documents, and appropriate attire.
- Demonstrate active listening and concise responses to common interview questions through role-play exercises.
- Evaluate personal performance in a mock interview using a structured reflective framework.
- Apply the STAR method to construct clear and evidence-based answers to competency-based questions.
- Analyse feedback from assessors and peers to identify actionable areas for development.
2
Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Employability Skills (RQF)
Self-assessment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Define self-assessment and its significance in personal and professional development.
- Conduct a SWOT analysis to accurately identify personal strengths and weaknesses.
- Evaluate own transferable skills and personal qualities relevant to employment.
- Construct SMART goals that align with career aspirations and identified development needs.
- Assess personal achievements using objective criteria to inform future learning plans.
3
Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Employability Skills (RQF)
Preparing for an Interview
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify key information sources to research an employer’s values, culture, and recent news.
- Describe how to match personal strengths and experiences to specific job criteria.
- Explain the STAR technique for structuring responses to competency-based questions.
- Prepare tailored answers for common interview questions, including strengths, weaknesses, and motivation.
- Demonstrate appropriate non-verbal communication and professional appearance during a mock interview.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different interview preparation strategies through self-assessment.
4
Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Employability Skills (RQF)
Investigating Rights and Responsibilities at Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the importance of rights and responsibilities in promoting a fair and productive workplace.
- Identify key statutory rights of employees, such as the right to a written statement and protection from discrimination.
- Outline the main responsibilities of employers under health and safety legislation.
- Describe how to access information and guidance on workplace rights from internal and external sources.
5
Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Employability Skills (RQF)
Working in a Team
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of team-based task completion in a given scenario.
- Explain the necessity of an agreed code of conduct for effective team functioning.
- Assess the strengths, skills and experiences of team members to inform task allocation.
- Justify the allocation of roles and responsibilities based on team members' strengths and task requirements.
- Demonstrate positive team membership behaviours, including communication, cooperation, and conflict resolution.
- Reflect critically on team performance, identifying successes, challenges, and areas for improvement.
6
Focus Awards Level 2 Award in Employability Skills (RQF)
Effectiveness at Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the key components of effective workplace behaviour
- Demonstrate appropriate professional conduct in a work-related setting
- Apply time management and prioritisation techniques to meet work objectives
- Evaluate personal performance against given workplace standards
- Develop an action plan for improving own workplace effectiveness
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/6257/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Focus Awards
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2015