Gateway Qualifications
Level 1
QN: 603/6501/8
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Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Diploma in Engineering
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Gateway Qualifications. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1942 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
Gateway Qualifications
Syllabus Units
73 Units
Guided Hours
1942 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
Assembling Mechanical Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare a work area in readiness for assembly operations.
- Be able to carry out assembly operations using mechanical components.
3
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.
4
Carrying Out an Engineering Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and select an engineering project.
- Be able to carry out research for an engineering project.
- Be able to undertake activity to complete an engineering project.
- Be able to present an engineering project.
- Be able to assess project outcomes and own performance.
5
Communication skills for work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use written communication in a work context.2.
- Use oral communication in a work context.
6
Community environment project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select a focus for a community environment project.
- Be able to communicate the benefits of engaging in a community environment project.
- Be able to plan a community environment project.
- Be able to participate in a community environment project.
- Be able to review a community environment project.
7
Computer Aided Drawing - CAD
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the use of CAD in engineering.
- Be able to produce a CAD drawing in 2D and 3D.
- Be able to save and store CAD data files correctly.
- Be able to output CAD data to peripheral devices.
8
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.
9
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.
10
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.
11
Domestic energy efficiency
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about domestic energy use.
- Know about energy efficiency.
- Know the benefits of domestic energy efficiency.
- Know how householders can improve domestic energy efficiency.
12
Electronic Assembly
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for electronic assembly activity.
- Be able to assemble electronic components correctly and safely.
13
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.
14
Engage in Discussion
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to engage in discussion to reach a shared understanding of a topic.
15
Environmental awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how and why the climate is changing.
- Know about the effects of climate change on plants, animals and people.
- Know about the carbon footprint.
- Know how individuals and businesses can reduce their carbon footprint.
16
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.
17
Exploring Entrepreneurship
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.2.
- Be able to assess own suitability for enterprise.
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 about roles and responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace.3.
- Know the procedures for responding to accidents and incidents in the workplace.
19
Improving sustainability in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify an area of a business in need of improvement in terms of sustainability.
- Be able to identify processes, practices or resources to support improvement in terms of sustainability.
- Be able to develop and present a project plan to support improvement in terms of sustainability.
20
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.
21
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.
22
Joining Materials Using Welding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare a work area in readiness for welding operations.
- Be able to produce welded joints.
23
Listen and Respond
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand and respond to spoken language.
- Be able to listen and respond in exchanges.
24
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.
25
Making Engineering Components Using Hand Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare a work area for hand cutting and shaping activities.
- Be able to produce components using hand tools safely.
26
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.
27
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.
28
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.
29
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.
30
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.
31
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.
32
Planning and Making a Machined Product
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the resources required to make machined products.
- Be able to plan the manufacture of a machined product.
- Be able to prepare for producing a machined product.
- Be able to make a machined product.
33
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.
34
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.
35
Routine Servicing of an Electrical/Electronic System
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about routine electrical/electronic servicing operations.
- Be able to service electrical/electronic equipment and systems safely.
36
Routine Servicing of Mechanical Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about routine mechanical servicing operations.
- Be able to service mechanical equipment and systems safely.
37
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.
38
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.
39
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.
40
Skills for Creative Thinkers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to think creatively
- Be able to work creatively to apply imaginative solutions to issues
41
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
42
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
43
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
44
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.
45
Speak to Communicate
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to speak to communicate information, feelings and opinions.
46
Sustainability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what sustainability means.
- Know how human activity is threatening sustainability.
- Know about sustainability goals and targets.
- Know how a business or sector is working towards achieving sustainability.
47
Taking Personal Responsibility for the Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to research ways individuals can help fight climate change.
- Be able to identify ways to reduce own negative impact on the environment.
- Be able to implement actions or changes to reduce their negative impact on the environment.
- Be able to reflect on how effectively they have reduced their negative impact on the environment.
48
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.
49
Using a Bench/Pedestal Drilling Machine
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare a work area for producing components using a bench/pedestal drilling machine.
- Be able to safely carry out drilling activities using a bench/pedestal drilling machine.
50
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.
51
Using Mathematics and Science in Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply mathematics to solve engineering problems.
- Be able to apply science to solve engineering problems.
52
Using Probability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about probability.
- Be able to calculate and express probability.
53
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.
54
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.
55
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.
56
Wiring Electrical Circuits and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for an electrical wiring activity.
- Be able to wire and terminate electrical components correctly and safely.
57
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.
58
Working in Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the engineering sector.
- Know about job opportunities in engineering.
- Know about skills and qualities required for jobs in the engineering sector.
- Be able to plan own learning and development in order to prepare for a career within engineering.
59
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.
60
Working Safely in Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about health and safety in the workplace.
- Know about accident and emergency procedures.
- Know how to work safely in an engineering environment.
- Be able to apply safe working practices and procedures.
61
Working with Colleagues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work with senior colleagues.2.
- Be able to work with peers in the workplace.
62
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.
63
Write to Communicate
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan own writing.
- Be able to structure own writing to communicate ideas and information.
64
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)
- 603/6501/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Gateway Qualifications
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2020