Open Awards
Entry Level
QN: 601/3593/1
Curriculum Active
Open Awards Entry Level Diploma in Skills for Further Learning and Employment (Entry 2) (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 2553 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
122 Units
Guided Hours
2553 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Accessing Games on a Digital Device
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to play digital games on a device
- Be able to share and comment on games with others
2
Accessing Leisure Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what the service is for.
- Know how to find the service.
- Be able to use the service.
- Know when the service is needed.
3
Accessing Online Video Clips
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select videos
- Be able to organise videos within the applicationShare video clip choices with others
4
Anger Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different emotions.
- Know the effects of anger.
- Be able to use an anger management technique
5
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
6
Art and Design - Painting and Drawing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to research information and ideas appropriate to painting and drawing work.
- Be able to develop ideas for a painting and drawing outcome using appropriate materials, techniques and processes.
- Be able to produce and present a painting and drawing outcome in response to a task or theme
7
Assist with Cleaning Housing for Small Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to clean and disinfect small animal accommodation
8
Building Confidence and Self Esteem
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how confidence and self-esteem can improve their life.
- Understand a way in which confidence and self esteem can be damaged.
- Understand how confidence and self esteem can be increased
- Understand feelings surrounding confidence and self esteem
9
Collecting and Presenting Numerical Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to collect numerical information.
- Be able to present numerical information.
- Be able to make an observation about numerical information
10
Communicate to Give and Receive Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate with others.
- Be able to present information to others.
- Be able to receive information from others
11
Completing a Job Application Form
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to complete a job application form
12
Cooking Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different methods of cooking.
- Recognise different equipment needed for cooking.
- Understand health and safety issues relating to different techniques.
- Understand some techniques are healthier than others.
- Know how to make a dish using different cooking methods.
13
Creating an Art or Craft Product
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use resources to create an art or craft product.
- Be able to comment on the completed art or craft product
14
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
15
Dealing with Customers Queries and Complaints
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to deal with customer queries and complaints
16
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
17
Dealing with Stress
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to deal with stress
18
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
19
Develop Skills to Play a Musical Instrument
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to respond to music
- Be able to play a musical instrument
20
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.
21
Developing Assertiveness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise key implications and benefits of assertiveness.
- Understand ways of being assertive in a given situation
22
Developing Skills in Drama
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to create a mood, role or character
- Be able to use movement, gestures and/or speech to create a mood, role or character
23
Displaying an Art or Craft Product
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to exhibit an art or craft product.
- Be able to exhibit an art or craft product
24
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
25
E-Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about risks that exist when using the internet.
- Understand that not everybody you meet online is automatically trustworthy .
- Know about cyberbullying .
- Know how to keep safe online
26
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
27
Emotional Wellbeing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify emotions and know how to manage emotional experiences.
- Know about bullying.
- Know how to be a good friend.
- Know that illness can be mental or physical
28
Engage in Discussions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to engage in discussion
29
Environmental Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate an awareness of how the actions of humans affect the environment.
- Demonstrate an awareness of environmental issues which affects their life.
- Be able to demonstrate a way in which they can help the environment
30
Exploring Art
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to appreciate art.
- Know of art techniques.
- Produce a piece of personal art.
- Be able to tidy up
31
Exploring Business and Enterprise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of business/enterprises.
- Know the services/products that business/enterprises offer
- Know the features of a successful business/enterprise.
32
Exploring Dance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to move in response to sound.
- Be able to move in space.
- Be able to make dance movements
33
Exploring Music
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to appreciate music.
- Be able to identify and play musical instruments.Play a musical instrument with others
34
Exploring Working in an Office
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to reflect on own experience of working in an office
35
Exploring Working in Catering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to reflect on own experience of working in catering
36
Exploring Working in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to reflect on the experience of working in construction
37
Exploring Working in Hairdressing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to reflect on own experience of working in hairdressing
38
Exploring Working in Hospitality
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to reflect on own experience of working in hospitality
39
Exploring Working in Retail
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to reflect on own experience of working in retail
40
Exploring Working in Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to reflect on own experience of working in sport
41
Exploring Working with Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to reflect on own experience of working with animals
42
Feed and Water Small Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to feed and water small animals.
- Be able to work safely
43
Fill Plant Containers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to fill plant containers with growing medium
44
Finding, Selecting and Exchanging Information Using ICT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know ICT sources of information.
- Be able to locate information using ICT sources.
- Be able to use enter and save information.
- Be able to send and receive ICT based information.
45
Floristry Hand Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use hand tools in floristry.
- Be able to work safely
46
Floristry Plant Materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about floristry plant materials
47
Following Health and Safety Working Practices when Using ICT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand some safety measures needed when using ICT.
- Understand safety measures needed when using passwords and PINs.
48
Following Instructions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow instructions.
- Know the potential impact of not following instructions in a work environment
49
Food and Drink Preparation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare a hot or cold drink.
- Know how to prepare a simple dish.
- Know how to clean up after preparing food.
- Know how to store food and drink.
- Know how to work safely in a kitchen
50
Growing and Caring for Plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to engage in activities to grow and care for plants
51
Health and Fitness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about keeping fit.
- Be able to take part in fitness activities.
- Be able to apply dress safely for fitness activities.
- Be able to review own performance
52
Healthy Lifestyles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is needed for a healthy body.
- Know about the importance of protection from the sun and how to achieve it.
- Know about the roles of some given healthcare services
53
Identify Personal Protective Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify personal protective equipment (PPE)
54
Intermediate Email Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to create and send a structured email
- Be able to manage the inbox
55
Introduction to Customer Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what customer care means in the workplace.
- Understand own role in providing customer care
56
Introduction to Handling Stock in a Retail Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to unpack and move stock.
- Be able to fill up stock on display
57
Introduction to Retail Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose and range of retail businesses
- Know how to make a sale
- Know how to work safely
58
Introduction to the Propagation of Plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise different forms of embryo plants., Be aware of sources of embryo plants, Be aware of the need to plant apppropriately
59
Keeping a Retail Environment Clean and Tidy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to keep a retail environment clean and tidy
60
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.
61
Knowing Your Local Area
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the location and use of buildings and facilities in own local area.
- Understand the community.
- Understand own responsibilities in the community
62
Learning Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able set out learning objectives with the support of a tutor
- Demonstrate an ability to learn
- Know how to review your learning
63
Listening and Responding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the topics of spoken information delivered in different contexts
- Be able to listen to gain details
- Be able to listen to and follow instructions
64
Looking After and Caring for Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to engage in activities to look after and care for animals
65
Maintain a Fence
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to maintain a fence
- Be able to work safely
66
Maintain a Footpath
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to maintain a footpath
- Be able to work safely
67
Maintaining Healthy Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about hair.
- Be able to shampoo and condition hair
68
Make a Meal
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know 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.
69
Making a Product
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know safety rules when making a product.
- Be able to choose a suitable material to make a given product.
- Know types of equipment to make a product.
- Be able to use a piece of equipment to make a given product.
- Know where to store materials and equipment
70
Making Informed Career Choices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and use sources to assist in career planning.
- Be able to identify preferred careers or jobs.
- Be able to recognise own suitability for specific careers or jobs
71
Marketing Products and Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about products and services.
- Know about the market for products and services.
- Be able to explore and select marketing methods.
- Be able to market products and services
72
Money
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Have an awareness of the use of money.
- Be able to recognise coins and notes.
- Solve problems involving money.
- Use money in real life situations.
73
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
74
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 for improvement.
- Be able to carry out basic action planning
75
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
76
Personal Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise personal appearance.
- Be able to recognise personal qualities.
- Understand impact of own behaviour on others
77
Personal Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify some skills that are needed to progress in everyday life, education and training.
- Be able to recognise steps for self improvement.
- Be able to identify personal goals and how they are to be achieved.
- Be able to carry out a personal development task
78
Personal Skin Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the need for skin care.
- Know how to care for skin.
- Be able to care for own facial skin
79
Pet Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what animals make suitable pets.
- Know how to handle a pet.
- Know about the food and equipment needed for pet care.
- Know about the health of a pet
80
Planning for Progress in English Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know own strengths and areas for development in English skills.
- Know how to set targets to develop skills in English
81
Planning to Improve Performance in Mathematics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise some of own strengths in mathematics.
- Be able to recognise areas for development in mathematics.
- Be able to identify personal targets to develop skills in mathematics.
82
Preparation for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the skills and qualities needed for working life.
- Recognise personal career opportunities
83
Prepare and Plant an Area
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare and plant an area
- Be able to work in a safe and tidy manner when planting
84
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
85
Present an Art and Design Evaluation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to respond to contextual references.Present information relating to acquired Art & Design skills and practice.
- Be able to review the effectiveness of a final outcome
86
Produce a Piece of Art Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that there are different forms of visual arts
- Be able to create art work
87
Recognise Hair and Beauty Tools and Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise hair and beauty tools and products
88
Recognise Plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise plants
- Know the functions of parts of a plant
89
Recognise Small Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise breeds and/or types of common small animals.
- Be able to work safely when working with animals
90
Recognise Use and Care for Tools Used in Horticulture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise use and care for tools
91
Selecting and Sharing Music
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select music
- Be able to share music choices with others
- Know how to use a music application
92
Sending and Receiving Emails
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use email software tools to send and receive email messages
93
Shampoo and Conditioning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for shampoo and conditioning.
- Be able to shampoo, condition and towel dry hair
94
Solo Music Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform solo pieces on an instrument/voice.
- Be able to appraise the solo performances
95
Substance Misuse Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about types substances that are misused.
- Know about issues associated with substance mis
- Know about substance mis
- use support services
96
Taking Photographs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about photographic devices.
- Be able to take photographs.
- Be able to review photographs taken
97
Time and Date
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read
- measure and record time in the 12 hour format.
- Be able to read and record common date formats.
98
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
99
Understanding a Work Experience Placement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the organisation identified for work experience
- Understand own role within organisation
- Know safe working practices in the work environment
- Be able to carry out tasks using appropriate work-related skills
100
Understanding Professional Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know that relationships can be different.
- Know how to behave appropriately in a professional relationship.
- Know how to interact in a professional relationship
101
Understanding Social Media
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different social media platforms
102
Using a Computer Keyboard in a Workplace Setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to type using an alphanumeric keyboard
103
Using a Digital Device to Take a Photograph
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a digital device to take a photograph
- Be able to view photographs on a digital device
- Be able to share photographs with others
- Be able to communicate feelings about photographs
104
Using a Telephone in a Workplace Setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a telephone in a workplace setting
105
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
106
Using Construction Hand Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able care for basic hand tools used in construction.
- Be able to work safely with construction hand tools
107
Using ICT Skills in a Work Place
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know ICT skills needed in a work place.
- Be able to identify ICT skills that he/she needs to develop for a work place.
- Be able to develop ICT skills in a work place.
- Be able to review his/her learning
108
Using ICT to Communicate
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use ICT to receive information.
- Be able to use ICT to send information
109
Using ICT to find Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know which ICT-based source to use to find information.
- Be able to find information from ICT-based information sources
110
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
111
Using Office Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use office equipment
112
Using Office Equipment in a Business Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what equipment and resources are needed to carry out routine office tasks.
- Be able to use equipment under supervision.
113
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
114
Using Video Communication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to initiate video communications on a digital device
- Be able to manage a contacts list
115
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
116
Volunteering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what voluntary organisations are.
- Understand the role of a volunteer in an organisation.
- Know how to identify current voluntary positions available.
- Know how to identify the steps/processes necessary to become a volunteer
117
Weed a Planted Area
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to weed a planted area by hand
118
Working in Childcare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the need for day care provision for children.
- Know about working in the childcare industry.
- Know about the need for acceptable patterns of behaviour in children
119
Working in Horticulture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know safety rules when working in a horticultural work place.
- Know types of horticultural equipment used when working in a work place.
- Be able to use a piece of horticultural equipment safely in a work place.
- Know where to store different types of horticultural equipment in a work place
120
Wrap Flowers and Plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to wrap flowers and plants.
- Understand why flowers and plants are wrapped
121
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)
- 601/3593/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2014