Open Awards
Entry Level
QN: 603/5584/0
Curriculum Active
Open Awards Entry Level Certificate in Employability and Professional Development (Entry 1) (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 530 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
23 Units
Guided Hours
530 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
- Be able to apply for a job or course
2
Causes of Stress
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about stress
3
Dealing with Problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of problems when they arise.
- Know who to ask for help when a problem arises.
- Be able to take part in solving a problem
4
Developing Communication Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to listen and respond to other people.
- Be able to speak (or use other means) to communicate with other people.
- Be able to engage in discussion with other people
5
Developing Customer Service Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what good customer service is.
- Understand the importance of a good first impression
6
Developing Skills for the Workplace: Getting Things Done
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be involved in decision making.Be involved in problem solving.
- Be able to work with others
7
Developing Skills for the Workplace: Health and Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about health and safety at work
8
Developing Skills for the Workplace: Looking and Acting the Part
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to take some responsibility for themselves in a way that is consistent with workplace expectations
9
Following Instructions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow instructions.
- Know the potential impact of not following instructions in a work environment
10
Job Searching
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know own skills
- Be able to identify jobs of interest to self
11
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 performance of team
12
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 processes of hair care
- Understand the responsibility of using products and equipment
13
Preparation for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise personal skills and qualities.
- Know what kind of work they would like to try
14
Preparing for Work Placement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the work placement.
- Be able to identify what they want to achieve through the work placement
15
Setting Work Related Targets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to engage in the process of setting work-related targets
- Know their own work-related targets
16
Taking Part in an Interview
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present self at an interview.
- Be able to take part in an interview
17
Understanding what Money is Used For
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Have an awareness of the use of money
18
Using a Computer Keyboard in a Workplace Setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to type using an alphanumeric keyboard
19
Using a Telephone in a Workplace Setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a telephone in a workplace setting
20
Using ICT Skills in a Work Place
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use ICT in a work place.
- Be able to identify own ICT skills that need to be developed for a work place.
- Be able to develop ICT skills in a work place
21
Using Number Skills in a Work Place
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know when number skills are needed in a work place.
- Be able to identify own number skills that need to be developed for a work place.
- Be able to develop number skills in a work place
22
Using Reading Skills in a Work Place
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know when reading skills are needed in a work place.
- Be able to identify own reading skills that need to be developed for a work place.
- Be able to develop reading skills in a work place
23
Using Writing Skills in a Work Place
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know when writing skills are needed in a work place.
- Be able to identify own writing skills that need to be developed for a work place.
- Be able to develop writing skills in a work place
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/5584/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2020