GA
Entry Level
QN: 603/5600/5
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GA Entry Level Diploma in Preparing for Employment (Entry 2)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GA. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 434 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
GA
Syllabus Units
24 Units
Guided Hours
434 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applying for a Job or a Course
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand job or course applications
- take part in an activity to apply for a job or a course
2
Being Healthy and Safe in a Place of Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand health and safety in a workplace
- follow health and safety procedures relevant to a workplace
3
Communicating in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand how to communicate in the workplace
- communicate in the workplace
4
Dealing with Work-Related Problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand some common 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
5
Environmental Awareness in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand how to help the environment in a workplace
- take part in an activity to help the environment in a workplace
6
Exploring CVs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the purpose of a CV
- understand the main features of a CV
- produce a simple CV
7
Exploring Occupational Areas
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand different occupational areas
- understand different jobs in an occupational area
- understand own skills
8
Exploring the World of Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the benefits of working
- understand ways in which people work
- understand different areas of work
9
Finding a Job or a Course
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand who can help them to find a job or course
- understand jobs or courses of interest to self
10
Following Workplace Instructions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand different workplace instructions
- take part in following instructions in the workplace
11
Handling Money
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- count money using coins and notes
- understand how to look after own money
- use money to make simple purchases
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 Manner and Conduct at Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand workplace manner and conduct
- take part in conducting and presenting self appropriately
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 for an Interview
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand how to prepare for a job or course interview
- understand how to present self at an interview
17
Preparing to Volunteer
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand voluntary organisations
- understand the role of a volunteer in an organisation
- understand how to find out about securing a volunteering role
18
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
19
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
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 their own route to work
- take part in making a journey to own workplace
21
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
22
Understanding Change
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand different types of changes
- understand the impact of change
- know about sources of information, advice, and guidance related to change
23
Using ICT for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the use of ICT in a workplace
- use ICT safely to carry out a workplace task
- use ICT safely to communicate in a workplace
24
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)
- 603/5600/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GA
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2020