NCFE
Entry Level
QN: 501/0261/8
Curriculum Active
NCFE Entry Level Award in Personal and Social Development (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 455 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
28 Units
Guided Hours
455 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Community action
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate their knowledge of local community groups
- Demonstrate their participation in community activities
2
Contraception information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about contraception.
- Know where to seek advice in relation to contraception.
3
Cyber-bullying
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what cyber-bullying is.
- Understand ways of preventing cyber-bullying.
- Understand ways of responding to cyber-bullying.
4
Dealing with Problems in daily life
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to recognize a straightforward problem, Tackle a problem
- Be able to carry out a review of their progress towards solving the problem
5
Developing assertiveness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what assertiveness is.
- Understand how to be assertive.
6
Developing self
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to identify areas for self development
- Understand how to take responsibility for their own self development
- Be able to demonstrate how they have developed personal skills
7
Environmental Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate an awareness of how the actions of humans affect the environment
- Demonstrate an understanding of environmental issues which affects their life
- Be able to demonstrate ways in which they can help to improve the environment in the local area
8
Healthy Living
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is needed to lead a healthy lifestyle
- Demonstrate how they contribute to own healthy lifestyle
9
Individual rights and responsibilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that they have individual rights and responsibilities
10
Interpersonal communication skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Understand effective interpersonal communication skills.
11
Interview skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare for an interview.
- Know how to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner in a job related interview.
- Know how to review their interview performance.
12
Introduction to essential work skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify essential skills required for the work environment.
- Understand the importance of appropriate behaviour in the workplace.
- Understand the importance of dressing appropriately for work.
- Understand communication in the workplace.
13
Introduction to independence
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what the term ‘independence’ means to an individual.
- Understand how an individual becomes independent.
14
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.
15
Making the most of leisure time
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to make use of their leisure time
- Be able to participate in a range of activities
- Carry out a review of the activities they have tried
16
Managing Own Money
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to plan a personal budget
- Know how to carry out transactions
17
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
18
Parenting awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the demands of having a baby
- Demonstrate an understanding of the sources of help and support available for parents
- Demonstrate an understanding of a parent’s responsibility for keeping a baby safe and healthy
19
Personal care and hygiene
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the need for personal hygiene.
- Know the uses of toiletry products.
- Understand the need for regular changes of clothes.
- Know the importance of oral health.
20
Preparation for work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the skills and qualities needed for working life
- Investigate personal career opportunities
21
Preparing for your next steps
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about personal career goals.
- Understand opportunities for training and work.
- Know how to prepare for work or training.
- Know about the recruitment process.
22
Rights and responsibilities in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that employees have rights.
- Understand that employees have responsibilities.
- Understand why health and safety rules are important.
23
Tackling number problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate accurate completion of work-based tasks and activities involving the use of mathematical processes and units of measurement.
- Know how to observe/obtain and record data in an appropriate way using appropriate tools.
24
Understanding CVs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of a Curriculum Vitae (CV).
25
Understanding how to clean the home
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what rooms need to be cleaned in the home
- Know how to clean the home safely
26
Understanding interpersonal skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to recognise personal strengths in others
- Know own personal strengths when interacting with others
- Know areas for development around own interpersonal skills
27
Working as part of a group
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to work with others in appropriate ways
- Be able to play an active role in working as part of a group
- Review their role in the group
28
Working towards Goals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify goals
- Be able to plan how to meet their agreed goal
- Follow a plan to achieve an agreed goal
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 501/0261/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010