GA
Entry Level
QN: 603/5602/9
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GA Entry Level Certificate in Preparing for Employment (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GA. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 522 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
GA
Syllabus Units
26 Units
Guided Hours
522 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Behaviour and Conduct at Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the behaviours expected in the workplace
- understand why it is necessary to follow rules on workplace behaviour
- understand the potential impact of unacceptable behaviour
- maintain acceptable behaviour and conduct in the workplace
2
Being Healthy and Safe in a Place of Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand health and safety rules in a workplace
- follow health and safety procedures relevant to a workplace
- understand how to respond to emergencies and accidents
3
Communicating in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the purpose and methods of communication in the workplace
- understand why effective workplace communication is important
- understand what needs to be communicated in the workplace
- communicate effectively in the workplace
- understand feedback in the workplace
4
Completing a Job Application
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand job applications
- complete a job application and supporting letter or email
5
Dealing with Change at Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand different types of changes in a workplace and why change might happen
- understand employees’ rights in the context of workplace changes
- know about sources of information, advice, and guidance related to change at work
6
Employment Contracts and Pay
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand employment contracts
- understand the key information on a payslip
- understand how employees are paid
- understand the importance of keeping employment-related records
7
Environmental Awareness in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- describe an environmental issue
- understand environmental issues in a workplace
- take part in an activity to help the environment in a workplace
8
Exploring Occupational Areas
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand different occupational areas
- understand different jobs in an occupational area
- understand own skills
9
Following Workplace Instructions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the importance of instructions in a workplace
- understand the potential impact of not following instructions in a workplace
- follow instructions in the workplace
10
Handling Money in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand money handling scenarios in a workplace
- understand how to handle money safely in a workplace
- understand money calculations in a workplace
11
Job Interview Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand how to prepare for a job interview
- understand personal qualities and behaviours for interviews
- take part in an interview scenario
- reflect on own interview performance
12
Number Skills for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand numeracy skills in a workplace
- understand own numeracy skills and areas for development
- use numeracy skills to contribute to completing a workplace task
13
Personal Career Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand own qualities, skills, interests and achievements
- use careers information resources to identify personal career options
- understand employment options within a particular career pathway
- plan for future career development
14
Planning for Personal Success
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand their own strengths
- understand areas for their own self-improvement
- plan for self-improvement
15
Preparing for a Work Placement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the organisation offering the work placement
- understand what to expect during the work placement
16
Preparing to Volunteer
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand voluntary organisations
- understand the role of a volunteer in an organisation
- understand how to secure a volunteering role
17
Reading Skills for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand reading skills in a workplace
- understand own reading skills and areas for development
- use reading skills to contribute to completing a workplace task
18
Rights and Responsibilities at Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand that employees have rights and responsibilities
- understand that employers have rights and responsibilities
- understand what to do if an employee is unsure of their rights
19
Searching for a Job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand how to search for job opportunities
- search for job opportunities
20
Skills for Travelling To and From Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the different types of transport that can be used to travel to and from work
- plan and make a journey to own workplace safely and on time
21
Solving Work-Related Problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand some problems which may occur in the workplace
- communicate the details of a work-related problem
- understand possible solutions to workplace problems
- work with others to take part in solving a work-related problem
- reflect on the problem-solving scenario
22
Speaking and Listening Skills for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand speaking and listening skills in a workplace
- understand own speaking and listening skills and areas for development
- use speaking and listening skills to contribute to completing a workplace task
23
Undertaking a Work Placement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand own role during a work placement
- carry out tasks safely during a work placement
- comply with organisational rules and housekeeping conventions during a work placement
- reflect on the experience of undertaking a work placement
24
Using ICT for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the use of ICT in a workplace
- use ICT safely to carry out workplace tasks
- use ICT safely to communicate in a workplace
25
Writing a CV
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the purpose of a CV
- understand the main features of a CV
- produce a CV
26
Writing Skills for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand writing skills in a workplace
- understand own writing skills and areas for development
- use writing skills to contribute to completing a workplace task
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/5602/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GA
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2020