Gateway Qualifications
Entry Level
QN: 603/4395/3
Curriculum Active
Gateway Qualifications Entry level Award in Preparation for Employment (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Gateway Qualifications. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1170 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
Gateway Qualifications
Syllabus Units
44 Units
Guided Hours
1170 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applying for a Job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare a job application.
- Be able to prepare a CV.
2
Career Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to find out about different career options.2.
- Be able to assess career options.3.
- Be able to plan goals for future career.
3
Communication Skills for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use written communication in a work context.2.
- Use oral communication in a work context.
4
Completing a workplace task
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to confirm requirements of a workplace task.2.
- Be able to complete a workplace task.3.
- Be able to review a workplace task.
5
Conduct at Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to conduct self appropriately in a work setting.
- Be able to review own conduct in a work setting.
6
Customer service skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about good customer service.2.
- Be able to interact with customers.3.
- Be able to perform customer service tasks.
7
Digital Skills for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use digital skills to handle work-related information.2.
- Be able to create and edit digital content for work-related purposes.3.
- Be able to use digital skills to communicate in a work context.4.
- Be able to work online and use digital devices safely and responsibly in a work context.5.
- Be able to respond to technical problems.
8
Direct own support in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about own support needs in the workplace.2.
- Be able to request support in the workplace.3.
- Be able to give instructions to people providing support in the workplace.4.
- Be able to make use of support in the workplace.5.
- Be able to ask for support to be adjusted.
9
Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to discuss ideas for an enterprise activity.2.
- Be able to select an enterprise idea.3.
- Be able to present an idea for an enterprise activity to others.
10
Exploring Entrepreneurship
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what makes a successful entrepreneur.2.
- Be able to assess own suitability for enterprise.
11
Following Instructions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow instructions.
12
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about roles and responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace.2.
- Know how to identify and control risks from hazards in the workplace.3.
- Know procedures for responding to accidents and incidents in the workplace.
13
Independent travel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan journeys.2.
- Be able to travel safely.3.
- Know what to do when a journey does not go according to plan.
14
Interview Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for an interview.2.
- Be able to plan how to get to and present self at the interview.3.
- Be able to present self positively at an interview.4.
- Be able to review own performance in an interview.
15
Introduction to Self-Employment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about self-employment.2.
- Know about planning for self-employment.3.
- Know about income and expenditure.
16
Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the career opportunities within the hair and beauty sector
- Know the main hairdressing services and beauty treatments
17
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the main outlets in the hospitality industry
- Know the job opportunities within the hospitality industry
18
Introduction to the Performing Arts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know about performance venues
- know about performance roles in performance venues
- know about non performance roles in performance venues
- be able to report on a performance
19
Introduction to the Retail Automotive Maintenance and Repair Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the type of organisations that make up the retail automotive maintenance and repair industry
- Know the types of vehicle within the sector
- Know the technical and non-technical job roles available within the sector
20
Making choices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise the options available to them.2.
- Be able to seek support to help them make a choice.3.
- Be able to take relevant factors into account when making choices.4.
- Be able to select the most appropriate option.5.
- Be able to recognise the consequences of their choices.
21
Making the Most of Work Placement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for a work placement.2.
- Be able to set goals for a work placement.3.
- Be able to review a work placement.
22
Negotiation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate own wants, needs and views to others.2.
- Be able to respond to the objections or queries of others.3.
- Be able to discuss the wants, needs or views of others.4.
- Be able to suggest ways forward at the end of a negotiation process.
23
Numeracy Skills for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select appropriate numeracy skills in a work context.2.
- Be able to apply appropriate numeracy skills in a work context.3.
- Be able to use the results in situations where they have applied numeracy skills in a work context.
24
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.
25
Searching for a Job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to find out about job vacancies.2.
- Know how to take a pro-active approach to job search.
26
Self-advocacy
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.
27
Self-Management Skills for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to demonstrate good time-keeping.2.
- Be able to work in an organised manner.3.
- Be able to manage own feelings and behaviours.4.
- Be able to review own self-management skills.
28
Setting and Meeting Work-Related Targets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set a personal target relating to work.2.
- Be able to review progress towards a personal target.
29
Solving Work-Related Problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select solutions to a work-related problem or issue.2.
- Be able to apply a strategy to address a work-related problem or issue.
30
Time Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to manage their time while working or studying.2.
- Be able to review their time management.
31
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 experiences of work and/or the workplace.3.
- Be able to identify own strengths and weaknesses in relation to employment.4.
- Be able to identify key support needs.5.
- Be able to contribute to own development plan.
32
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.
33
Using tools or equipment in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select tools or equipment for tasks associated with a specific job role.2.
- Be able to use tools or equipment to complete workplace tasks.3.
- Be able to deal with tools or equipment after use.
34
Working in a Team
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan as part of a team.2.
- Be able to work positively as a member of a team.3.
- Be able to review own performance as a member of a team.
35
Working in Art and Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about jobs in art and design.
- Know about the skills needed to work in art and design.
- Be able to assess own suitability for working in art and design.
36
Working in Business and Administration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about jobs in business and administration.
- Know about the skills needed to work in business and administration.
- Be able to assess own suitability for working in business and administration.
37
Working in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the construction industry.
- Know about jobs in construction.
- Know about the skills needed to work in the construction industry.
- Be able to develop own skills for working in construction.
38
Working in Early Years Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the range of settings in early years provision
- Know the job roles available in early years settings
- Know the skills needed to work effectively in early years settings
- Be able to assess own suitability for working in early years settings
39
Working in Health and Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the range of service provision available in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
- Know the range and scope of roles within the health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
40
Working in Retail
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of retail outlets.
- Know about different jobs in the retail sector.
- Know the skills needed to work effectively in the retail sector.
- Be able to assess own suitability for working in retail.
41
Working in Sport and Active Leisure
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the sport and active leisure sector.
- Know about jobs in sport and active leisure.
- Know about the skills needed to work in the sport and active leisure sector.
- Be able to develop own skills for work within sport and active leisure.
42
Working in the Land-based sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the range of Land-based workplaces.2.
- Know the job roles available in Land-based workplaces.3.
- Know the skills needed to work effectively in the Land-based sector.4.
- Be able to assess own suitability for working in a Land-based workplace.
43
Working Safely
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify risks and hazards in a work environment.2.
- Be able to reduce risk of harm to self or others.3.
- Be able to deal with low-risk hazards in the workplace environment.
44
Working with Colleagues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work positively with colleagues.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4395/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Gateway Qualifications
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2019