Gateway Qualifications
Level 1
QN: 601/1020/X
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Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate In Applied Science and Technology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Gateway Qualifications. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1615 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
Gateway Qualifications
Syllabus Units
64 Units
Guided Hours
1615 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:
- Know about different methods of applying for jobs.2.
- Be able to complete a job application.
2
Career Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to investigate different career options.2.
- Be able to assess career options.3.
- Be able to plan goals for future career.
3
Carrying out a Science or Technology Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and select a science or technology project.
- Be able to carry out research for a science or technology project.
- Be able to undertake activity to complete a science or technology project.
- Be able to present a science or technology project.
- Be able to assess science or technology project outcomes and own performance.
4
Communication skills for work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use written communication in a work context.2.
- Use oral communication in a work context.
5
Concepts and Techniques for Chemistry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how chemical elements are classified.
- Know the main factors involved in chemical reactions.
- Know how to identify useful natural resources, for use as potential future fuels.
- Be able to create useful chemical products from given starting materials.
6
Conduct at Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to conduct self appropriately in a work setting.2.
- Be able to review own conduct in a work setting.
7
Customer service skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about good customer service.2.
- Be able to provide effective customer service.3.
- Be able to perform customer service tasks.
8
Digital Skills for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use digital skills to handle work-related information.
- Be able to create and edit digital content for work-related purposes.
- Be able to use digital skills to communicate in a work context.
- Be able to work online and use digital devices safely and responsibly in a work context.5.
- Be able to identify and solve technical problems.
9
Electronics in Action
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the components used in electronic systems.
- Know how electronic circuits function.
- Be able to build an electronic circuit.
- Be able to check
- measure and test electronic circuits.
10
Engage in Discussion
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to engage in discussion to reach a shared understanding of a topic.
11
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.
- Know the risks involved in implementing the enterprise activity.4.
- Be able to present an idea for an enterprise activity to an audience.
12
Exploring Entrepreneurship
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.2.
- Be able to assess own suitability for enterprise.
13
Forensic Detection
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know roles and responsibilities of employees and laboratories in forensic detection.
- Know about types of forensic evidence.
- Be able to detect, collect and record evidence.
- Be able to use scientific procedures to identify and analyse evidence.
14
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about roles and responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace.2.
- Know about roles and responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace.3.
- Know the procedures for responding to accidents and incidents in the workplace.
15
Healthy Living
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the lifestyle factors that affect the health of an individual.
- Know the effects of diet on the health and wellbeing of individuals.
- Be able to create a nutritional plan for an individual.
16
Interview Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for an interview.2.
- Be able to plan how to arrive punctually.3.
- Be able to present self positively at an interview.4.
- Be able to review own performance in an interview.
17
Introduction to Programming
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about components of computer programming
- Design a simple computer program to a given brief, using an algorithm
- Develop a simple computer program to meet a given brief
18
Introduction to Self-Employment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about self-employment opportunities in a given sector.2.
- Know about income and expenditure.3.
- Know about planning for self-employment.
19
Listen and Respond
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand and respond to spoken language.
- Be able to listen and respond in exchanges.
20
Making Calculations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to add and subtract whole numbers and decimals.
- Be able to multiply and divide whole numbers and decimals.
- Be able to solve problems with and without a calculator.
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 to get the most out of a work placement.3.
- Be able to review a work placement.
22
Making Useful Scientific Devices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to construct and test a weighing device.
- Be able to construct a device to generate electricity.
23
Money, Time and Temperature
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work with money.
- Be able to work with time.
- Be able to work with temperature.
24
Negotiation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate own position.2.
- Be able to discuss the position of others.3.
- Be able to suggest ways forward at the end of a negotiation process.
25
Numbers, Decimals, Fractions and Percentages
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work with numbers.
- Be able to work with fractions.
- Be able to work with decimals.
- Be able to work with percentages.
26
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 interpret and communicate results in situations where they have applied numerical skills in a work context.
27
Numerical Relationships, Algebra and Ratios
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about numerical relationships.
- Be able to solve problems involving algebra.
- Be able to work with ratios.
28
Read for Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and obtain information from everyday sources.
- Be able to use a dictionary to obtain information.
29
Read for Purpose and Meaning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and understand texts.
- Be able to use simple reading strategies to support understanding.
30
Searching for a Job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to find out about job vacancies.2.
- Be able to take a pro-active approach to job searching.
31
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.
32
Setting and Meeting Work-Related Targets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set personal targets relating to work.2.
- Be able to review progress towards personal targets.
33
Skills for Creative Thinkers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to think creatively
- Be able to work creatively to apply imaginative solutions to issues
34
Skills for Effective Participants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to engage in issues that affect their communities (eg place of learning
- work or area in which they live)
- Be able to take action to bring about improvements within communities
35
Skills for Independent Enquirers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan investigations
- Be able to carry out investigations
- Be able to present findings of investigations
36
Skills for Reflective Learners
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify own strengths and weaknesses
- Be able to set goals for own development
- Be able to reflect on progress and achievement
37
Solving Work-Related Problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use sources of help for work-related problems.2.
- Be able to come up with solutions to work-related problems.3.
- Know how to apply a strategy to solve a workplace problem.
38
Speak to Communicate
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to speak to communicate information, feelings and opinions.
39
The Nature and Applications of Energy, Waves and Radiation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about energy stores and energy transfers.
- Know the applications of waves and radiation.
- Be able to take measurements in electric circuits.
- Know the components of the solar system.
- Know the methods used to explore space.
40
The Study of Living Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about cells and their functions.
- Know about ecosystems.
- Know the role of genes in inheritance and variation.
41
Time Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to manage their time while working or studying.2.
- Be able to assess how well they are managing their time.
42
Using and Communicating Data
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to extract information.
- Be able to collect and record information.
- Be able to organise and present information so it makes sense to others.
43
Using Equipment to Make Scientific Observations and Measurements
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types of measurements used in scientific investigations.
- Know equipment needed for scientific observations and measurements.
- Be able to make accurate scientific observations and measurements in given situations.
44
Using Mathematics Tools in Science and Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use mathematical tools in a science or technology context.
- Be able to collect and record scientific data.
- Be able to display and interpret scientific data.
45
Using Probability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about probability.
- Be able to calculate and express probability.
46
Using Size, Shape and Measures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read
- measure, estimate and compare length.
- measure, estimate and compare weight.
- measure, estimate and compare capacity.
- Know about shape, positional vocabulary and space.
47
Using Size, Shape and Space
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to measure length and distance.
- Be able to measure weight.
- Be able to measure capacity.
- Be able to work with shape, positional vocabulary and space.
48
Using Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions and Percentages
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work with whole numbers.
- Be able to work with fractions.
- Be able to work with percentages.
- Be able to work with decimals.
49
Working in a Team
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify how they could contribute to a team task.2.
- Be able to plan team activity with others.3.
- Be able to work positively as a member of a team.4.
- Be able to review own performance as a member of a team.
50
Working in Science and Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the science and technology sectors.
- Know about job opportunities in the science and technology sectors.
- Know about skills and qualities required for jobs in the science and technology sectors.
- Be able to plan own learning and development in order to prepare for a career within science or technology.
51
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 hazards and risks within the work environment.
52
Working with Colleagues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work with senior colleagues.2.
- Be able to work with peers in the workplace.
53
Write Accurately
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to write using correct basic grammar.
- Be able to write using correct basic spelling and punctuation.
- Be able to proofread own writing.
54
Write to Communicate
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan own writing.
- Be able to structure own writing to communicate ideas and information.
55
Write with Accuracy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use correct grammar in written texts.
- Be able to write legibly with correct spelling and punctuation.
- Be able to proofread and revise writing.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/1020/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Gateway Qualifications
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2013