NCFE
Level 1
QN: 601/1281/5
Curriculum Active
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Job Search and Employment Potential
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 138 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
138 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Business Start-up
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the main aims when starting up a business
- Know the difference between products and services
- Understand business start-up opportunities
2
Disclosing an offence
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what disclosure means
- Understand disclosure of convictions
- Understand disclosure letters
- Understand disclosure within the interview process
3
Money Matters for Employment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand personal finance
- Be able to produce a personal budget
- Know the financial impact of moving into employment
4
Motivation for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to motivate themselves to secure employment
- Be able to agree a personal development plan for self-motivation
- Be able to review their progress against their personal development plan
5
Preparing to achieve own job goals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify achievable job goals
- Know the key qualities required for employment
- Be able to identify own employability skills
6
Principles of Marketing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the main types of research that can be carried out
- Know what should be researched when setting up a new business
- Know common marketing activities
7
Promoting yourself and preparing for a job interview
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the different types of CV and cover letter used to apply for jobs
- Know where and how to search for jobs
- Be able to identify suitable job opportunities and apply for them
- Know how to prepare for an interview
- Be able to conduct self in an interview situation
- Be able to review own performance following an interview situation
8
Recruitment Methods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the information required for job applications
- Understand the different types of interview used in recruitment
- Know standard questions asked in recruitment interviews
- Know how employers assess candidates for jobs
9
Understanding Business Culture and Values
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of business culture
- Understand the importance of business values
- Understand the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/1281/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2014
- Operational End
- Jul 2026