Gateway Qualifications
Entry Level
QN: 603/4394/1
Curriculum Active
Gateway Qualifications Entry level Extended Certificate 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: 2372 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
Gateway Qualifications
Syllabus Units
91 Units
Guided Hours
2372 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
Applying for Jobs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know who can help them to apply for a job.
- Be able to apply for a job.
3
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.
4
Communication skills for work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use communication skills in a work context.
5
Completing a workplace task
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to complete a workplace task.2.
- Be able to review a workplace task.
6
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.
7
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.
8
Contributing to workplace tasks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to engage in work place activity.
9
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.
10
Dealing with Work-related Problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise when they have a problem in the workplace.
- Be able to seek help in solving a workplace problem.
- Be able to work with others to solve a work-related problem.
11
Digital skills for work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use digital skills and/or devices in a work environment.2.
- Use digital skills and/or devices to communicate in a work environment.
12
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.
13
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.
14
Exploring Entrepreneurship
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what makes a successful entrepreneur.2.
- Be able to assess own suitability for enterprise.
15
Exploring the world of work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about working life.2.
- Know about areas of work.
16
Finding jobs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know who can help them to find a job.2.
- Be able to identify jobs of interest to self.
17
Following Instructions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow instructions.
18
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.
19
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.
20
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.
21
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.
22
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
23
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
24
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
25
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
26
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.
27
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.
28
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.
29
Numeracy skills for work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use numeracy skills in a work context.
30
Presenting information about self to an employer
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present information about self to an employer
31
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.
32
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.
33
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.
34
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.
35
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.
36
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.
37
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.
38
Speaking up for yourself
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to express thoughts and feelings.2.
- Be able to make choices and express preferences.3.
- Be able to make requests.4.
- Be able to ask questions.
39
Time Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to manage their time while working or studying.2.
- Be able to review their time management.
40
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.
41
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.
42
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.
43
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.
44
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.
45
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.
46
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.
47
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
48
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
49
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.
50
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.
51
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.
52
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.
53
Working with Colleagues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work positively with colleagues.
54
Working with Customers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work with customers.
55
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)
- 603/4394/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Gateway Qualifications
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2019