Gateway Qualifications
Entry Level
QN: 603/4392/8
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Gateway Qualifications Entry level Award in Preparation for Employment (Entry 2)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Gateway Qualifications. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 710 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
Gateway Qualifications
Syllabus Units
26 Units
Guided Hours
710 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applying for jobs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply for a job.
2
Communication skills for work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use communication skills in a work context.
3
Completing a workplace task
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to complete a workplace task.2.
- Be able to review a workplace task.
4
Conduct and personal presentation for work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Present self appropriately in a work setting.2. Conduct self appropriately in a work setting.
5
Dealing with work-related problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to tell others about a work-related problem.2.
- Be able to get help in solving problems.3.
- Be able to identify possible solutions to a work-related problem.4.
- Be able to select a solution to a work-related problem.
6
Digital skills for work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use digital skills safely and responsibly in a work setting.2.
- Be able to use digital skills to complete work-related tasks.
7
Direct own support in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to request support in the workplace.2.
- Be able to make use of support in the workplace.3.
- Be able to communicate about support in the workplace.
8
Finding jobs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to find out about available jobs.2.
- Be able to identify suitable jobs.
9
Following Instructions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow instructions.
10
Independent travel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan a journey.2.
- Be able to travel safely.3.
- Know what to do when a journey does not go according to plan.
11
Interview Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for an interview.2.
- Be able to present self positively at an interview.3.
- Be able to review own performance in an interview.
12
Making choices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise the options from which they can choose.2.
- Be able to seek support and/or information to help them make a choice.3.
- Be able to select the most appropriate option.4.
- Be able to recognise the consequences of their choices.
13
Making the most of work placement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for a work placement.2.
- Be able to identify what they want to achieve through the work placement.3.
- Be able to identify learning from the work placement.4.
- Be able to review own performance during work placement.
14
Negotiation skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate own wants, needs and views to others.2.
- Be able to listen to the wants, needs or views of others.3.
- Be able to agree ways forward at the end of a negotiation process.
15
Numeracy skills for work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise when numeracy skills are needed in the workplace.2.
- Be able to use numeracy skills in a work context.
16
Presenting information about self to an employer
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present information about self to an employer.
17
Reviewing and reflecting on own progress towards employment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to review own progress towards employment goals.2.
- Be able to respond positively to feedback from others.3.
- Be able to identify next steps towards achieving own employment goals.
18
Setting work-related targets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to suggest areas of focus for work-related targets.2.
- Know own work-related targets.
19
Speaking up for yourself
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to say what they think and feel.2.
- Be able to state choices and express preferences.3.
- Be able to make requests and suggestions.4.
- Be able to challenge others.
20
Understanding self in an employability context
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to express own wishes and goals in relation to employment.2.
- Be able to identify relevant prior experience and/or knowledge of work and/or the workplace.3.
- Be able to identify own strengths and weaknesses in relation to employment.4.
- Be able to contribute to own development plan.
21
Understanding the world of work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the benefits of working.2.
- Know about ways of working.3.
- Know about areas of work.4.
- Know about sources of information, advice and guidance about work.
22
Using tools or equipment in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use tool(s) or equipment to complete a workplace task.2.
- Be able to deal with tool(s) or equipment after use.
23
Working in a team
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work as a team member.2.
- Be able to contribute to completing an activity as part of a team.3.
- Be able to review a team activity.
24
Working safely
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about health and safety procedures at work.2.
- Be able to follow health and safety procedures at work.3.
- Be able to behave in a safe and responsible way in a work setting.
25
Working with customers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work with customers.
26
Working with others in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know their colleagues.2.
- Be able to work with colleagues.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4392/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Gateway Qualifications
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2019