Open Awards
Entry Level
QN: 601/3555/4
Curriculum Active
Open Awards Entry Level Diploma in Skills for Further Learning and Employment (Entry 1) (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 2426 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
109 Units
Guided Hours
2426 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Accessing Online Video Clips
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to watch or listen to video clips on a digital device
- Be able to communicate my feelings about the video clips
2
Anger Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the effects of anger.
- Be able to use an anger management technique
3
Communicating with Art
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to indicate shapes and colours
- Be able to talk about a piece of their own art / craft work
- Be able to follow directions to join with others demonstrating an art technique they have learned
- Be able to respond to a farewell
4
Communicating with Music
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to participate in a greeting song
- Be able to follow instructions to select and play, or to respond to a percussion instrument, Be part of an audience/band and show awareness of a musical activity
- Be able to indicate that they are aware that someone has said a musical “Goodbye” to them
5
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
6
Develop Dance and Music Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to respond to music.
- Be able to perform dance movements
7
Develop Skills to Play a Musical Instrument
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to respond to music
- Be able to play a musical instrument
8
Developing and Presenting Information Using ICT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to enter personal information.
- Be able to present information through ICT.
- Be able to delete and amend information.
- Be able to present information orally.
9
Developing Customer Service Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what good customer service is.
- Understand the importance of a good first impression
10
Developing Independent Communication Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to give a presentation about themselves
- Be able to talk about an activity
- Be able to answer the telephone
- Be able to join in a discussion
11
Developing Number Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Participate in activities involving numbers.Be aware of numbers in given contexts.
12
Displaying Creative Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to engage in displaying own creative work
13
Doing Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of training.
- Be able to put training into practice.
- Be able to comply with health and safety rules when taking part in sport
14
E-Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about risks that exist when using the internet.
- Know about cyberbullying.
- Know how to keep safe online
15
Emotional Wellbeing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify emotions and know where to obtain emotional support.
- Know about bullying.
- Know a way to be a good friend
16
Engaging in New Creative Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to engage in new creative activities
17
Environmental Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate an awareness of how the actions of humans affect the environment.
- Demonstrate an awareness of an environmental issue which affects their life.
- Demonstrate an awareness of how they could help the environment
18
Everyday Food and Drink Preparation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare a hot or cold drink.
- Know how to prepare a snack.
- Know how to clean up after preparing food.
- Know how to store food and drink.
- Know how to be safe in the kitchen
19
Exploring Business and Enterprise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of business/enterprises.
- Know the services/products that business/enterprises offer.
- Know a successful business/enterprise.
20
Exploring Dance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to move in response to sound.
- Be able to make dance movements.
21
Exploring Working in an Office
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to reflect on own experience of working in an office
22
Exploring Working in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to reflect on own experience of working in construction
23
Exploring Working in Retail
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to reflect on own experience of working in retail
24
Exploring Working with Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to reflect on own experience of working with animals
25
Finding, Selecting and Exchanging Information Using ICT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know some ICT sources of information.
- Be able to locate information.
- Be able to enter and save information.
- Be able to receive simple ICT based information.
26
Following Health and Safety Working Practices when Using ICT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand safety measures needed when using ICT.
- Know where to find help when needed.
27
Following Instructions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow instructions.
- Know the potential impact of not following instructions in a work environment
28
Gardening
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about gardens
- Know about garden tools.
- Know how to plant.
- Know how to care for equipment
29
Healthy Living
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise what is needed to lead a healthy lifestyle.
- Demonstrate how they can contribute to a healthy lifestyle
30
Identifying Parts of a Flowering Plant
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the parts of a flowering plant
31
Introduction to Retail Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand good retail practice in a sales area.
- Know what constitutes good customer care.
- Know how to make a sale.
- Know how to work safely
32
Keeping a Retail Environment Clean and Tidy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to keep a retail environment clean and tidy
33
Kitchen Hygiene
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know that kitchens must be kept clean.
- Use equipment to clean a kitchen.
- Use products to clean a kitchen.
34
Listening and Repsonding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow instructions
- Be able to respond to requests for personal information
- Be able to respond to simple questions
- Be able to express feelings and opinions
35
Looking After and Caring for Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to engage in activities to look after and care for animals
36
Make a Meal
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the basic hygiene rules of the kitchen
- Be able to select ingredients to make a meal.
- Be able to prepare ingredients.
- Know how to use utensils safely.
- Know how to use a cooker safely.
- Be able to serve a meal
37
Making the Most of Leisure Time
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise local leisure facilities.
- Be able to take part in leisure activities
38
Participating in an Enterprise Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select a product to sell to a particular target market.
- Be able to select a suitable venue to sell the product.
- Be able to advertise the sale
- Understand how to set up a point of sale and sell products.
- Demonstrate awareness of the costs involved in the enterprise project.
- Be able to reflect on own involvement with enterprise project
39
Personal Action Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise some of own strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement.
- Be able to identify a personal target forimprovement
40
Personal Attributes for Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about a sporting activity.
- Know about personal strengths and weaknesses.
- Know about individual contributions in sport
41
Personal Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make positive decisions on what they would like to be able to do in personal life.
- Be able to make positive decisions on what they would like to be able to do in work or educational setting
42
Pet Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what animals make suitable pets.
- Know how to handle a pet.
- Know about food for a pet.
- Know about the health of a pet
43
Preparation for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise personal skills and qualities.
- Know what kind of work they would like to try
44
Preparing Drinks and Snacks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to be involved in preparing drinks safely.
- Be able to be involved in preparing snacks safely
45
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
46
Recognise Hair and Beauty Tools and Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise hair and beauty tools and products
47
Responding to ICT Enabled Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to respond to ICT enabled equipment
48
Sending and Receiving Emails
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use email software tools to send and receive email messages
49
Understanding a Balanced Diet
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what makes a balanced diet.
- Understand what is meant by healthy eating.
- Know how to prepare a balanced meal.
- Understand the need for basic food hygiene
50
Understanding Social Media
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different social media platforms
51
Using a Computer Keyboard in a Workplace Setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to type using an alphanumeric keyboard
52
Using a Radio Application on a Digital Device
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to open a radio application on a device
- Be able to listen to a radio station on a device
- Be able to communicate feelings about a radio station
- Be able to personalise a radio application
53
Using Control Settings on a Digital Device
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to control the sound on a digital device
- Be able to control the visuals on a digital device
- Be able to control the power functions on my device
54
Using Creative Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use creative software
55
Using Digital Photograph Gallery Applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to open a photograph gallery application on a digital device
- Be able to control the functions in a photograph gallery application
- Be able to communicate feelings about a photograph
- Be able to personalise photograph album
56
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
57
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
58
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
59
Using Video Communication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to activate video communications on a digital device
- Be able to receive a video call
- Be able to communicate during a video call
60
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
61
Working in Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about types of equipment used in a sport environment.
- Be able to follow instructions to carry out a task in a sport environment.
- Know about safety rules when working in a sport environment
62
Working with Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know safety rules when working with animals.
- Know types of equipment used when working with animals.
- Be able to use a piece of equipment safely when working with animals.
- Know where to store different types of equipment.
- Be able to recognise when equipment is unsafe
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/3555/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2014