LASER
Level 1
QN: 601/3166/4
Curriculum Active
LASER Level 1 Diploma for Learning, Employability and Progression
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by LASER. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 15117 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
LASER
Syllabus Units
624 Units
Guided Hours
15117 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Alcohol Awareness For The Individual
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about differences in unit strengths.
- Understand possible causes of alcohol mis
- Understand some of the psychological effects of alcohol mis
- Know the effects that alcohol use may have on others.
- Understand some of the health issues associated with alcohol mis
- Understand the effects of withdrawing from alcohol.
- Know some of the agencies that offer help and information on alcohol mis
2
Average And Range
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand the arithmetical average for a set of data.
- Be able to understand the range of a set of data.
3
Banking And Other Financial Organisations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand credit and borrowing.
- Understand how different bank accounts work.
- Understand the role of financial organisations offering saving and borrowing services.
- Understand the use of digital technology in banking/financial organisations
4
Brickwork: Building A Three Brick Square Hollow Pillar
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for building a three brick square hollow pillar.
- Be able to build a three brick square hollow pillar.
- Be able to tidy a work area.
5
Building Methods And Construction Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand foundation, wall and floor construction.
- Understand construction of internal and external masonry.
- Understand roof construction.
6
Ceramic Art
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the materials and equipment used in making ceramics.
- Know about the techniques and processes for making ceramics.
- Understand the methods of decorating and glazing ceramic items.
- Be able to produce a piece of ceramic art.
- Know about safe working practices in a ceramic’s environment.
- Be able to use safe working practices in a ceramic’s environment.7.
- Be able to review own work.
7
Ceramics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use sources of ideas for ceramic designs.
- Be able to use materials and techniques to develop ideas for ceramics.
- Be able to produce and present ceramic work in response to a task or theme.
8
Checking And Maintaining Fluid Levels On A Car
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to safely use appropriate materials and equipment.
- Be able to maintain fluid levels in a car engine.
9
Cleaning And Maintaining Animal Accommodation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to clean animal accommodation.
- Be able to maintain animal accommodation.
10
College Induction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the facilities in college.
- Know key members of college staff.
- Know the reasons for attending college.
- Know own responsibilities in college.
- Know health and safety procedures at college.
- Know differences between college and a previous place of learning.
11
Creating A Tailored Curriculum Vitae
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the format of a Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Be able to construct a Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Know how to tailor a personal Curriculum Vitae (CV) for a targeted sector.
- Be able to produce a covering letter of application.
12
Creating And Editing Electronic Documents
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow safe practices when using ICT.2.
- Be able to use ICT systems correctly.
- Be able to create a new document, enter data and check for accuracy.4.
- Be able to insert and position an image into a document.5.
- Be able to save, print and close a document.6.
- Be able to retrieve and edit a document.7.
- Be able to align and format text.
- Be able to shut down an ICT system.
13
Creating And Maintaining Retail Displays In The Salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand a salon retail display.
- Be able to create and maintain a salon retail display.
14
Cyber-Bullying Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of cyber-bullying.
- Know how to minimise cyber-bullying.
- Know how to respond to cyber-bullying.
15
Dementia Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the most common types of dementia.
- Know the signs and symptoms of common types of dementia.
- Know about good practice in caring for an individual with dementia.
16
Developing Employability Skills Through Group Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate effectively.
- Be able to make a positive contribution within a team.
- Be able to deal with challenges and manage time.
- Be able to reflect on personal effectiveness skills and qualities.
17
Developing Personal Confidence And Self Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand reasons for feeling confident and lacking confidence.
- Understand effective participation in social situations., Understanding ways to manage stress.
- Know how to set personal objectives and plan for personal progression.
18
Developing Personal Development Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own strengths and weaknesses.
- Know own skills and investigate ways of self-improvement.
- Understand own current life situation and relationships.
- Be able to make positive decisions.
- Know how to set personal objectives and make action plans for self-improvement.
19
Developing Skills For Table Setting In Your Home
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare and set the table for an informal function.
- Be able to set a table correctly for different meals.
20
Digital Music
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a media player to play music.
- Be able to use appropriate software to play music.
- Be able to use appropriate tools to organise a music collection.
21
Displaying Merchandise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about keeping displays stocked.
- Know where stock is stored and how to move it safely to a display.
- Know about common types of in-store fixtures.
- Be able to select goods for display.
- Be able to display goods.
22
Domestic Improvement Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare to carry out domestic improvement tasks.
- Be able to carry out basic domestic improvement tasks.
23
Effective Relationships With Customers And Colleagues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to relate effectively to customers.
- Know how to relate effectively to colleagues in a customer service team.
- Know the importance of positive body language when dealing with customers and colleagues.
24
Exploring Poetry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to respond to the subject of a poem.2.
- Know the features of a poem.3.
- Know how to respond to the language used in a poem.
25
Financial Literacy: Bank Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the services offered by banks.
- Understand the difference between credit cards and debit cards.
- Understand interest rates and how they affect saving and borrowing money.
- Know how to select suitable bank products.
- Understand the use of digital technology in banking/financial organisations
26
First Aid Requirements In The Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements for the provision of first aid in the workplace.
- Understand what to do if someone is injured or taken ill.
- Be able to record a first aid occurrence.
27
Fitting And Fixing Work Surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret information for fitting and fixing work surfaces.
- Be able to check the work area is ready for positioning the work surface/s.
- Be able to secure work surface/s in position.
- Be able to maintain a safe working environment.
28
Food Hygiene
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of handling food safely.
- Understand the importance of personal hygiene when handling food.
- Understand the importance of cleaning a food work area.
- Understand the importance of keeping food products safely.
- Be able to handle food safely.
29
Getting The Best From Banks And Credit Cards
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the range of services offered by banks.
- Understand the difference between credit cards and debit cards.
- Understand what is meant by interest rates and how they affect saving and borrowing.
- Know how to research a best deal.
- Understand the language used to describe banking and credit card accounts.
30
Grammar Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how grammar is used to aid understanding.
31
Hair Plaiting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to provide a basic hair plaiting service.
- Be able to carry out basic hair plaiting techniques.
32
Indoor Team Games
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about equipment for indoor team games.
- Be able to use equipment.
- Be able to interact with others in an appropriate way.
- Be able to show development in skills.
- Be able to adapt performance.
- Know safety measures.
- Know how to review own performance and personal skills.
33
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.
34
IT Security For Users
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use appropriate methods to minimise security risks to IT systems and data.
35
IT Troubleshooting For Users
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about common hardware and software errors.
- Be able to solve common hardware and software errors, getting help with more difficult problems.
36
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.
37
Lip-Reading Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how lip-reading can enhance communication in the presence of hearing loss.
- Be able to watch and follow speech on the face.
- Understand the need for good communication skills.
- Be able to demonstrate lip-reading knowledge and skills.
38
Making And Using Story Sacks For Family Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose and content of story sacks.
- Know how to produce a story sack and contents.
39
Methods Used In Floristry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know floristry tools and equipment.
- Know about plant material.
- Understand plant conditioning methods.
- Understand plant preservation methods.
- Know basic design principles.
- Understand basic construction methods.
40
Motor Vehicle Workshop Tools And Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know common motor vehicle hand tools and workshop equipment.
- Be able to use motor vehicle hand tools and workshop equipment correctly and safely.
- Know examples of measuring equipment used in a motor vehicle workshop.
- Know examples of different locking and securing devices used on motor vehicles.
41
Painting And Decorating Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare a work area for painting and decorating.
- Be able to maintain a work area for painting and decorating.
- Be able to use tools and equipment.
- Be able to maintain tools and equipment.
- Be able to prepare one surface.
- Be able to apply materials to a prepared surface.
42
Presentation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose of presentations.
- Be able to prepare for a presentation.
- Be able to deliver a presentation.
- Be able to review a presentation given by another person.
43
Providing Basic Pedicure Treatment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for a basic pedicure treatment.
- Be able to provide a basic pedicure treatment.
44
Public Service Careers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different public services within the UK.
- Know the types of employment opportunities available within a chosen public service.
- Be able to explore a public service career.
45
Reception And Filing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform reception duties in an office environment.
- Be able to perform filing in an office environment.
- Be able to deal with messages in an office environment.
46
Recognising Trees And Plants And Their Importance To Wildlife
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise common trees and plants.
47
Social Networking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the risks and benefits of social networking.
- Be able to create and maintain a social networking profile.
- Be able to use a social net
- work to communicate with others.
48
Speaking And Listening Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate with others.
- Be able to present information to others.
- Be able to obtain information from others.
- Be able to engage in discussion.
49
Study Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work with peers to improve own learning.
- Understand different learning styles.
- Be able to take notes.
- Be able to research information.
- Be able to create a piece of writing using information found, and accurate spelling.
50
Taking Part In An Activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to participate in an activity.
51
Understanding And Using 2D Shapes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand the properties of 2D shapes.
- Be able to use the properties of 2D shapes to solve problems.
- Be able to read and record angles in degrees.
- Be able to measure and record angles in degrees.
52
Understanding And Using Percentages
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand whole number percentages.
- Be able to calculate percentage parts of whole number quantities.
- Understand how to calculate percentage increase.
- Understand how to calculate percentage decrease.
- Be able to use a calculator to calculate percentages.
53
Understanding Customer Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the benefits to an organisation of good customer service.
- Understand the possible consequences of poor customer service.
- Understand the value of first impressions.
- Understand positive verbal and non-verbal interaction with customers.
- Understand that respect for the individual is at the heart of good customer service.
- Understand own role in dealing with complaints from customers.
54
Understanding Ecology And Conservation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the impact of plant and animal interaction on the environment.
- Understand plant structures and their purpose(s).
- Understand the basic principles of species evolution.
- Understand eco-system development.
- Understand an environmental issue.
- Understand the need for plant and animal conservation.
55
Understanding Family Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the changing nature of families.
- Understand the different roles within the family.
- Understand some of the causes and effects of problems in family life.
- Understand their personal responsibilities within the family to family members.
- Understand that family members have changing needs.
- Develop strategies for future direction and personal development as a member of the family unit.
56
Understanding Growth And Social And Emotional Development In Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the stages of growth and social and emotional development, from birth to adolescence.
- Understand the factors that affect growth and development.
- Understand children’s social and emotional needs.
- Understand how to meet children’s social and emotional needs.
- Understand how to encourage children to feel positive about themselves.
57
Undertaking An Enterprise Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand market research.
- Be able to set the price for, their product or service.
- Understand the significance of effective marketing.
- Be able to plan
- monitor and review the enterprise project.
58
Using Audio And Video Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use audio and/or video hardware and software to record information.
- Be able to use audio and/or video software tools to edit sequences.
- Be able to play and present audio and/or video sequences.
59
Using Desktop Publishing Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use appropriate designs and page layouts for a publication.
- Be able to input text and other information into a publication.
- Be able to use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format a publication.
60
Using Office Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use office equipment.
- Be able to use office equipment.
61
Using Social And Leisure Facilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about social and leisure facilities within the community.
- Understand how to access facilities within the community.
- Be able to use social and leisure facilities.
- Know the benefits of using social and leisure facilities in the community.
62
Using Specialist Or Bespoke Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to input and organise information using specialist or bespoke applications.
- Be able to use tools and techniques to edit, process, format and present information in specialist or bespoke applications.
63
Using Tools And Equipment For Garment Making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work with a wide range of tools and small pieces of equipment.
- Be able to use domestic sewing machines.
- Know about domestic machine maintenance.
64
Valeting A Vehicle
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely.
- Be able to valet the exterior of vehicles.
- Be able to valet the interior of vehicles.
- Be able to valet an engine bay.
- Be able to inspect a valeted vehicle.
- Be able to take into account environmental considerations.
65
Vehicle Engine Operating Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow approved and safe procedures when working on engine systems.
- Know the principles of vehicle engine operation.
- Know about how to dismantle and reassemble engines.
66
Work Experience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and purpose of the organisation.2.
- Understand own role within organisation.
- Be able to maintain conventions for personal presentation and behaviour in the workplace.
- Know how to comply with the safe working practices demanded by the work environment.
- Be able to carry out tasks as requested, using appropriate work related skills.
67
Writing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply the basic rules of grammar.2.
- Be able to adapt writing to meet a specific purpose.3.
- Be able to improve accuracy in written work.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/3166/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- LASER
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2014