NCFE
Entry Level
QN: 601/4678/3
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NCFE Entry Level Award in Employability Skills (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 378 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
33 Units
Guided Hours
378 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Behaving appropriately at work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what attitudes and behaviours will be expected from employees by employers.
- Be able to demonstrate positive and confident attitudes and behaviours when working with others
2
Completing an application form
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the types of information requested in a job application form.
- Be able to prepare information for a straightforward application form.
- Know how to complete application form correctly.
3
Dealing with numbers in a place of work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the ways in which numbers are used in a place of work
- Be able to use numbers appropriately in a place of work.
4
Dealing with your first days at work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what might be included within an induction process.
- Understand how they can get the most from induction.
- Understand how to use additional support and advice available.
- Understand the importance of first impressions.
5
Deciding on the right job for you
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise their skills, abilities, strengths and interests.
- Be able to match their skills, abilities, strengths and interests to potential job roles.
6
Disclosing an offence
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what disclosure means
- Understand disclosure of convictions
- Be able to write a disclosure letter
7
Following instructions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use active listening skills and questioning techniques to clarify understanding.
- Know how to follow written instructions.
8
Getting ready for interviews
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to find out information about the recruiting organisation.
- Be able to prepare information for a straightforward application form.
9
Getting to a destination safely and on time
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about options for travelling to and from a specific destination.
- Be able to plan and carry out a journey to arrive at a destination safely and on time.
10
Goal and target setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to set goals and targets in the place of work.
- Be able to carry out activities to work towards meeting their goal or target.
- Be able to review their progress with an appropriate person and appraise their performance.
11
Health and safety in places of work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate health and safety legislation for their place of work.
- Recognise responsibility for keeping themselves and others safe.
12
How to keep improving
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to do a basic appraisal of own learning and development needs for a work role.
- Recognise the link between their development and improvement at work.
- Recognise how their own improvement can prepare them for new demands at work
13
ICT for employment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the types of information and communication technology that are used in a place of work.
- Know how to use relevant information and communication technology systems.
14
Job and training search skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand where and how to search for jobs.
15
Looking for work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know where to find information about potential job opportunities.
- Know how to carry out a search for potential job opportunities.
16
Making progress
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to record progress within a place of work.
- Recognise when they have made progress.
17
Making the right impression at work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present themselves in a suitable way.
- Be able to interact appropriately with colleagues in familiar situations.
18
Managing your time
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to manage their time in a place of work.
- Be able to demonstrate time management skills in a place of work.
19
Prioritising tasks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise tasks that they need to complete at work.
- Know how to prioritise tasks., Be able complete straightforward work related tasks.
20
Problem solving skills for work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to recognise a problem in the place of work.
- Be able to identify a solution to the problem.
21
Rights and entitlements at work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that there are rights and entitlements for employees in the place of work.
- Know how rights and entitlements relate to their own situation.
22
Social Media in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how social media is used in the workplace
- Know how to stay safe and act responsibly and legally when using social media in the workplace
- Contribute to social media networks
23
Understanding conflict at work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise what can ca
- use conflict in the place of work and know how conflict could be prevented.
- Recognise types of behaviour that are unacceptable in the place of work.
24
Understanding Mindset
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how mindset can improve employability
25
Understanding money at work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to deal with money in a straightforward work context.
- Understand the need for security and confidentiality when handling other people’s money.
- Understand the calculations associated with being paid.
26
Work Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the types of employer that are found in their local area
- Understand some of the expectations employers have of employees
- Be able to relate employer expectations to their own activities
27
Working in a team
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the features of good team working.
- Be able to work co-operatively with others in a team.
- Know how team members value each others’ contributions.
- Be able to carry out a review of their team work.
28
Working with colleagues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to work with colleagues in a courteous, respectful and supportive manner.
29
Working with managers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the role of managers in a place of work.
- Be able to work appropriately with a manager.
30
Working with other employees
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise when they will need to work with people who are not part of their immediate team.
- Work appropriately with other people who are not part of their immediate team
31
Your responsibilities as an employee
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise key responsibilities that they have as an employee.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/4678/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2014