iCQ
Level 1
QN: 601/2517/2
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iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by iCQ. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 703 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
iCQ
Syllabus Units
41 Units
Guided Hours
703 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Job Applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to complete a job application form., Know how to write a letter of application for a job.
2
iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Job application skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the type of information usually asked for in job applications., Understand how a straightforward job application form should be completed and accompanying letter written.
3
iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Health and Safety in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Health and Safety rights and responsibilities, Understand the health and safety requirements of employers, Understand how to prevent and deal with accidents, Understand how to perform workplace tasks safely
4
iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Preparation for work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how own skills and qualities relate to those needed for working life, Research personal career opportunities
5
iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Health and safety in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand rights and responsibilities relating to workplace health and safety, Know about a range of hazards in the workplace and about safety signs and protective equipment, Know what to do in the event of accidents and emergencies, Be able to complete tasks safely
6
iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Time Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify reasons why time management is important in the workplace
- Explain the consequences of poor time management
- Apply techniques for planning and prioritising tasks
- Use a to-do list or schedule to manage time effectively
- Monitor and review own time management
- Evaluate own time management and suggest improvements
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iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Preparation for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the key skills and qualities required for working life
- Explain the importance of these skills and qualities to employers
- Research personal career opportunities and progression routes
- Evaluate how personal skills and qualities align with career opportunities
8
iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Career Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify personal attributes and learning styles relevant to career planning
- Explain how personal attributes and learning styles influence career choices
- Use a range of career information sources to explore career options
- Create a personal action plan for transition to the next stage of education, training, or work
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iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Managing my money
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify different types of banking services and their purposes
- Explain the main deductions that can be made from earnings
- Describe the benefits of managing personal money effectively
- Apply basic budgeting techniques to plan personal spending
10
iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Interpersonal and self management skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify a range of interpersonal skills used in personal and professional contexts.
- Explain the importance of interpersonal skills in building positive relationships.
- Demonstrate appropriate responses to others in given scenarios.
- Review own interpersonal skills and identify areas for improvement.
- Set personal development goals based on self-review.
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iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Developing self
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify their own strengths and areas for development
- Set SMART targets for their self development
- Create a personal development plan with clear actions and timelines
- Review their progress against their plan and identify achievements
- Revise their plan based on feedback and reflection
- Explain how their development activities contribute to their employability
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iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Preparation for Work Experience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the main departments and functions of the host organisation.
- Explain the purpose of the organisation and how it serves its customers or clients.
- Describe own role and responsibilities within the work experience placement.
- Recognise key health and safety signs and procedures relevant to the workplace.
- Explain the importance of following health and safety rules during work experience.
- Identify employer and trainer expectations regarding behaviour, punctuality, and dress code.
- Explain how to demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn during work experience.
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iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Learning from Work Placement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Reflect on the key skills and knowledge gained during the work placement.
- Identify aspects of tasks that could be undertaken differently or improved.
- Set short-term goals based on the learning from the work placement.
- Explain how the learning from the work placement can be applied to future opportunities.
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iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Preparing for an Interview
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify common interview questions and formulate appropriate responses.
- Prepare relevant and insightful questions to ask the interviewer.
- Plan a travel route and schedule to ensure punctual arrival at the interview.
- Demonstrate appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication during a mock interview.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of their interview preparation and performance.
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iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Teamwork Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to contribute to the setting of team and individual goals, Understand own and others’ responsibilities in achieving the team’s goals, Be able to plan and undertake team activities, Be able to review the team activities
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iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Searching for a Job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know sources of information for potential employment, Know own skills and abilities for employment, Be able to search for job vacancies from given sources
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iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Exploring job opportunities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Decide on suitable job options
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iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Learning through work experience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for learning in the workplace, Be able to carry out activities in the workplace, Be able to identify what has been learnt from the workplace experience
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iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Managing Social Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to interact with others in familiar social situations, Demonstrate how to interact with others in familiar social situations
20
iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
CV Writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of a CV., Understand what a CV contains., Know how to complete a CV.
21
iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Dealing with Problems in daily life
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to recognize a straightforward problem and identify ways to tackle it, Be able to plan and carry out activities to tackle a problem, Be able to carry out a review of their methods and the skills they used in tackling the problem
22
iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Preparing for Work Placement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know where they plan to do work placement, Know what is expected of them during the work placement, Know appropriate sources of support for dealing with anxiety or uncertainty during the work placement, Know what they might achieve from the work placement
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iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Planning for personal development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify own personal development needs, Be able to plan for personal development, Be able to follow and review plans for personal development
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iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Preparing for an Interview
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is required in the job, placement or course for which they are applying, Be able to prepare responses for likely interview questions, Know that it is important to plan their travel for the interview
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iCQ Level 1 (6 Credit) Award in Personal Development and Employability Skills
Improving Own Confidence
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the characteristics of confidence and its importance in personal and professional contexts.
- Explain how effective communication skills can contribute to improving confidence.
- Describe the decision-making process and the emotions and feelings associated with it.
- Explain how setting and achieving goals can increase confidence.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/2517/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- iCQ
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2014