Open Awards
    Entry Level
    QN: 603/5585/2
    Curriculum Active

    Open Awards Entry Level Award in Employability and Professional Development (Entry 2) (RQF)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 473 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Entry Level
    Awarding Body
    Open Awards
    Syllabus Units
    23 Units
    Guided Hours
    473 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Applying for Jobs and Courses

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to apply for a job or course.
    • Know what information to use to support an application for a job or course
    2

    Communicating With Others at Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understanding how to communicate appropriately with others at work
    3

    Completing a Job Application Form

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to complete a job application form
    4

    Completing Tasks at Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about workplace tasks
    • Be able to complete workplace tasks
    5

    Customer Service

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand what is meant by good customer service.
    • Understand own role in providing a service to customers.
    • Be able to work with customers
    6

    Dealing with Problems at Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be aware of problems when they arise in the work place.
    • Know who to ask for help when a problem arises in the work place.
    • Be able to take part in solving a problem in the work place
    7

    Dealing with Stress

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to deal with stress
    8

    Decision Making in the Work Place

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to make a decision at work, with support.
    • Be able to work with others in the work place to make a decision
    9

    Effective Skills, Qualities and Attitudes for Learning and Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to demonstrate a range of positive qualities, attitudes and behaviours for learning and work.
    • Know that effective communication is important for learning and work.
    • Be able to work effectively under frequent and directive supervision
    10

    Following Instructions

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to follow instructions.
    • Know the potential impact of not following instructions in a work environment
    11

    Making Choices

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know when choices can be made.
    • Know how to make an informed choice
    12

    Managing Your Time

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to turn up on time
    • Be able to complete tasks on time
    13

    Participation in Team Activities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know why team
    • work may be necessary.
    • Recognise members of a team.
    • Understand roles and responsibilities of a team.Co-operate as a member of a team
    • Review performances of team
    14

    Personal Presentation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Recognise importance of personal appearance.
    • Understand main features of face and skin.
    • Recognise face/skin care products and techniques.
    • Know process of hair care.
    • Understand the responsibility of using products and equipment
    15

    Preparing For and Taking Part in an Interview

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to prepare for an interview.
    • Be able to take part in an interview
    16

    Setting Work Related Targets

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the purpose of target-setting at work
    • Be able to suggest areas of focus for work-related targets
    • Know own work-related targets
    17

    Using a Computer Keyboard in a Workplace Setting

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to type using an alphanumeric keyboard
    18

    Using a Telephone in a Workplace Setting

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use a telephone in a workplace setting
    19

    Using Communication Skills in a Work Place

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know communication skills needed in a work place.
    • Be able to identify communication skills that he/she needs to develop for a work place.
    • Be able to develop communication skills in a work place.
    • Be able to review his/her learning
    20

    Using Number Skills in a Work Place

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know number skills needed in a work place.
    • Be able to identify number skills that they need to develop for a work place.
    • Be able to develop number skills in a work place.
    • Be able to review their learning
    21

    Using Reading Skills in a Work Place

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know reading skills needed in a work place.
    • Be able to identify reading skills that they need to develop for a work place.
    • Be able to develop reading skills in a work place.
    • Be able to review their learning
    22

    Using Writing Skills in a Work Place

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know writing skills needed in a work place.
    • Be able to identify writing skills that they need to develop for a work place.
    • Be able to develop writing skills in a work place.
    • Be able to review their learning
    23

    Writing a Curriculum Vitae

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about a Curriculum Vitae (CV).
    • Be able to prepare a personal CV

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/5585/2
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Open Awards
    Qualification Type
    Other Life Skills Qualification
    Operational Start
    Mar 2020