SEG Awards

Level 1

QN: 600/8478/9

Curriculum Active

SEG Awards Level 1 Award in Progression

Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SEG Awards. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 4145 hours.

Qualification Level

Level 1

Awarding Body

SEG Awards

Syllabus Units

178 Units

Guided Hours

4145 hrs

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Course Syllabus & Study Modules

Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

Acoustic Recording Techniques

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the resources needed for recording a small music ensemble.
Know how to work safely in a recording studio and control room.
Know about microphones.
Be able to set up and care for microphones, stands and cables used in music production activity.
Understand the recording process.
Be able to use recording techniques.

Alcohol Awareness for the Individual

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about unit strengths and safe limits of alcohol.
Know the possible causes of alcohol mis
use and its effects.
Understand the effects that alcohol mis
use can have on others.
Understand the health issues associated with alcohol mis
Understand the effects of withdrawing from alcohol.
Know some of the agencies offering help and information about alcohol mis

Aspects of Citizenship

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand that individuals have rights and responsibilities.
Understand equality issues in relation to current legislation.
Understand the main functions of local and national government.
Know public services available in own local community.

Assertive Living

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand different types of behaviour.
Know about self-esteem and how it can be enhanced.
Know about stress and strategies for reducing it.
Understand the need for time management and be able to implement it.
Understand personal strengths and interests.

Assertiveness and Decision Making

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to speak up for them self in a structured situation
Be able to demonstrate that they know about the rights and responsibilities of self and others
Be able to use negotiation skills to achieve a desired outcome
Know about the implications and benefits assertiveness

Assist with maintaining the health and wellbeing of animals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Assess (visually) the physical state of an animal, Administer preventative care to animals, Deal with different potential animal emergency situations

Audio Software

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Use audio hardware and software to capture sequences
Use audio software tools to combine and edit sequences, Play and present audio sequences

Backstage Theatre Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about backstage roles.
Be able to work backstage safely.
Know specialist terminology relating to backstage work.
Be able to use technical skills backstage.
Be able to assess own technical theatre skills.

Banking and Other Financial Organisations

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about credit and borrowing
Know how different bank accounts work
Know about different ways and places to save and borrow money

Basic Food Preparation and Cooking

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the principal methods of cooking
Be able to prepare, cook and present simple dishes

Behaviour in Conflict

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the kinds of behaviours that can hinder a trusting and supportive atmosphere
Know how being labelled may impact behaviour
Know about habitual behaviours
Know how past events may influence the development of habitual behaviours
Know about core beliefs
Know the concept of choice over habitual behaviours

Bricklaying Tools, Equipment and Materials

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to identify commonly used materials and equipment used for bricklaying
Be able to stack and store materials
Be able to use access equipment
Be able to use a brick trowel
Be able to re-point an area of brick
Be able to measure, cut and level bricks

Building a Personal Career Portfolio

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about own skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and personal qualities
Be able to build a portfolio of personal/educational information
Be able to produce a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Be able to identify personal goals

Business Communication

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about forms of communication
Be able to identify behaviour in teams
Know about the benefits of effective communication

Career Planning

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know own strengths, qualities, skills and abilities
Know where to find sources of information, advice and guidance for career planning
Understand how own abilities relate to progression opportunities
Know how to plan for transition to the next stage of education, training or work

Caring for your Child

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about childhood behaviour patterns/problems
Know about the importance of play in child development
Know about the nature of children’s social and emotional development
Know about the importance of safety and hygiene in childcare
Know about children’s physical development up to 11 years
Know about the nutritional needs of children

Carpentry Hand Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about hand tools used in carpentry
Be able to use face and edge marks
Be able to saw to a line
Be able to plane timber
Be able to use a chisel

Child Development 0-3 Years

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the development of children from 0-3 years
Know about different kinds of childcare provision
Know the need for a safe environment

College Induction

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to locate facilities at college.
Be able to identify members of staff and their roles.
Be able to identify reasons for attending college.
Understand own responsibilities while at college.
Understand the differences between college and a previous establishment.
Be able to identify Health and Safety procedures.

Communication in the Workplace

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the lines of communication within own organisation
Understand the need to communicate effectively with others in the workplace
Know how to communicate with others about tasks in the workplace
Know how conflict is dealt with in own organisation

Constructing a Half Brick Wall using Bricklaying Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use a range of hand tools used for constructing half brick wide walls.
Be able to demonstrate relevant skills and techniques used in constructing half brick wide walls.
Understand the purpose of planning, organising and setting out a workstation.
Be able to construct a half brick wall in stretcher bond.

Craft Activities with Children and Young People

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the uses of craft activities
Know how to select craft techniques to use with a child/young person
Be able to organise a craft activity with a child/young person

Creative Writing Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the differences between fiction and non-fiction
Be able to use personal experience as a source for creative writing
Be able to use stimuli as a basis for creative writing
Know how to develop work in progress
Know the importance of choosing a particular reading audience
Be able to reflect on own work

Cultivating Herbs

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the use of herbs
Know about the factors to be considered in selecting herbs for a particular site
Be able to cultivate herbs

Customer Service

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the benefits to an organisation of good customer service
Know about the possible consequences of poor customer service
Know about the value of giving customers a positive first impression of an organisation
Know about verbal and non-verbal interaction with customers
Know how to respect customer needs
Know how to deal with customer complaints

Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the benefits of good customer service.
Be able to communicate with customers in the hospitality environment.
know the importance of good personal presentation.

Data Calculations

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the arithmetical average for a set of data.
Understand the range of a set of data.

Data Management Software

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Enter, edit and maintain data records in a data management system, Retrieve and display data records to meet requirements

Database Software

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to enter, edit and organise structured information in a database.
Be able to use database software tools to extract information and produce reports.

Demonstrating Speaking and Listening Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Communicate with others., Present information effectively to others., Obtain information from others., Engage in discussion.

Desktop Publishing Software

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Select and use appropriate designs and page layouts for publications, Input and combine text and other information within publications
Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications

Developing a Personal Learning Programme

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the relevance of previous skills and experience for future learning
Be able to use guidance and advice for own learning needs
Know about the purpose and value of negotiating own learning programme
Review learning programme in the context of own needs and development

Developing Language and Communication Skills in Children

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how children develop language and communication skills
Know about the links between language and communication skills
Know the role of adults in promoting language skills

Developing own Interpersonal Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to identify own skills.
Understand the need for time management.
Be able to recognise signs of stress.
Be able to recognise different types of criticism.
Be able to recognise confident behaviour in self and others.
Know what is meant by non-verbal communication.
Know the difference between aggressive, passive and assertive behaviour.

Developing Performance Improvisation Techniques

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able develop performance ideas by responding to stimuli
Be able to use improvisation to explore material
Be able to reflect on performance
Know about health and safety procedures

Developing Personal Confidence and Self Awareness

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand reasons for feeling confident and lacking confidence.
Understand effective participation in social situations.
Understand ways to manage stress.
Be able to set goals for own development.

Developing Plumbing Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the hand tools used in basic plumbing processes
Know the materials and components used in basic plumbing processes
Know the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in basic plumbing processes
Be able to apply safe working practices to perform plumbing operations
Be able to work responsibly with others
Be able to seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team

Developing Skills in Caring for Young Children

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to wash/bathe babies and children.
Know the correct procedures to follow when feeding young children.
Know about children's clothing needs.
Know how to respond to a baby/child’s need for sleep and rest.

Developing Skills in Electronic Assembly

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to prepare for and carry out an electronic assembly activity
Be able to assemble electronic components correctly and safely

Developing Skills in Garden Horticulture

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to identify garden / allotment produce.
Know how to control weeds.
Be able to propagate plants.
Be able to grow and care for plants grown from seed.

DJing Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know what constitutes a D.J. rig.
Know how to set up a D.J. rig safely., Set up a DJ rig safely.
Be able to use headphones and turntable.

Employment Rights, Contracts and Pay

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about employment legislation
Know about statutory and contractual employment rights
Know about a contract of employment
Know about the implications of breach of contract
Know about the key information on a payslip

Enterprise skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and how these are important in business situations
Understand own strengths as an enterprising person and ways to develop own enterprising characteristics

Equality Issues and Disabled People

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the social and medical approaches to disability and how they can affect disabled people.
Know about the different kinds of barriers that disabled people face.
Understand a range of equality issues, including racism.

Family Relationships

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the different roles within the family
Know about some of the causes and effects of problems in family life
Know about the changing nature of families
Be able to produce a life plan for family and self

Food Safety in the home and community

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the importance of handling food safely
Understand the importance of personal hygiene when handling food
Understand the importance of cleaning a food work area
Understand the importance of keeping food products safely, Handle food safely

Food Service

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know different types of food service
Be able to serve food
Be able to work in a food service area

Group And Teamwork Communication Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the roles and responsibilities associated with working in a group.
Be able to interact with group members and staff.
Be able to listen and understand.
Be able to let others communicate within a group situation.
Know the importance of co-operation when working in group situations.
Be able to accept and respond to praise and criticism.
Understand relationships within own team.

Health and Hygiene in the Home

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to maintain a clean and hygienic home.
Know how to care for clothing.
Understand the need for basic personal hygiene.
Know how to maintain a healthy body.
Understand the importance of regular eye tests.

Health and Safety Awareness in a Working Environment

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand health and safety procedures and equipment.
Be able to observe safe working practices.

Health and Safety in a Practical Environment

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be aware of relevant health and safety requirements, procedures and equipment.
Recognise and manage risk by following safe working practices.

Healthy Living

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand why personal fitness is important.
Understand the role that exercise plays in a healthy life style.
Understand the role of a balanced diet in promoting personal good health.
Understand the importance of personal hygiene and good grooming.
Understand the basic issues of sex education and contraception.
Know the importance of taking responsibility for their health and life style through action planning for the future.

Healthy, Safety and First Aid at Work

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the health and safety requirements of own workplace surroundings
Know about the main elements of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Know how to prevent common accidents at work
Be able to respond to first aid incidents
Be able to recognise respiratory and cardiac arrest
Be able to demonstrate resuscitation techniques and the recovery position
Be able to safely handle and move inanimate loads

Household Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to sort clothes for cleaning/laundry.
Be able to use the washing machine safely.
Be able to use the iron safely.
Be able to use correct cleaning materials for specific tasks.
Be able to store and use cleaning materials safely.
Know what to do in an emergency situation for water, electricity and gas.
Know emergency procedures.

How the Body Works

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the functions of the skeletal and muscular systems
Know the functions of the cardio-respiratory systems
Know the requirements of a healthy diet

Human Biology

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the structure and function of a cell.
Know about structure and function of some of the basic systems of the human body.
Know about a balanced diet and its importance for health.
Know about some causes of disease.
Know that some micro-organisms can affect humans.

Identification of Basic External and Internal Car Parts

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the location of major engine and chassis components.
Know the major internal engine components.
Know the major cooling system components.

Imaging Software Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to obtain and manipulate images
Be able to use imaging software tools to create, manipulate and edit images

Improving Own Learning and Performance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand ways of learning which reflect own likes and dislikes
Be able to determine realistic learning target(s)
Be able to make decisions about how to achieve learning targets
Understand own performance

Independent Skills for Living in the Community

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand what a community is.
Know the use of buildings and facilities in own local area.
Be able to apply independent skills in own community.
Know the facilities and services available to the community.
Understand own responsibilities as part of a community.

Induction to Study

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know facilities in own learning environment
Know about Health and Safety Procedures
Be able to use the library (learning resource centre)
Know about personal study planning
Know about working in groups in a learning situation

Interview Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to prepare to be interviewed.
Be able to respond to questions in an interview.
Be able to assess own performance in an interview.

Introduction to Building and Construction

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the structure and working patterns of the Building and Construction industry.
Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Building and Construction industry.
Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Building and Construction industry.

Introduction to Business and Administration

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the structure and working patterns of the Business and Administration sector.
Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Business and Administration sector.
Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Business and Administration sector.

Introduction to Catering

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the structure and working patterns of the Catering sector.
Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Catering sector.
Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Catering sector.

Introduction to Composing Music

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the use of musical devices in composition
Be able to compose a piece of music

Introduction to Drug Awareness for the Individual

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the differences between types of drugs, including their legal status.
Know causes of drug mis
Be able to recognise physical and psychological effects of drug mis
Be able to identify the impact that drug mis
use may have on others.
Be able to identify health issues associated with drug mis
Know effects of withdrawing from drugs.
Be able to identify agencies offering help and information on drug mis

Introduction to Engineering

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the structure and working patterns of the Engineering sector.
Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Engineering sector.
Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Engineering sector.

Introduction to Hairdressing and Beauty

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the structure and working patterns of the Hairdressing and Beauty sector.
Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Hairdressing and Beauty sector.
Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Hairdressing and Beauty sector.

Introduction to Health and Social Care

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the structure and working patterns of the Health and Social Care sector.
Know about different types of career opportunities available in Health and Social Care.
Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in Health and Social Care.

Introduction to Hospitality

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the structure and working patterns of the Hospitality sector.
Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Hospitality sector.
Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Hospitality sector.

Introduction to Land Based Industries

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the structure and working patterns of Land-Based Industries.
Know about different types of career opportunities available in Land-Based Industries.
Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in Land-Based Industries.

Introduction to News Production

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the differences between news media formats.
Understand why producers choose particular news items.
Understand the use of images in news reporting.

Introduction to Peer Support Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the role of the peer supporter.
Understand the skills and qualities required to be an effective peer supporter.
Understand the importance of listening.

Introduction to Retail

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the structure and working patterns of the Retail sector.
Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Retail sector.
Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Retail sector.

Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the structure of the hospitality industry.
Know the career opportunities in the hospitality industry.

Introduction to the Information and Communication Technology Sector

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the structure and working patterns of the Information and Communication Technology sector.
Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Information and Communication Technology sector.
Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Information and Communication Technology sector.

Introduction to the Leisure Sector

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the structure and working patterns of the leisure sector.
Know about different types of career opportunities available in the leisure sector.
Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the leisure sector.

Introduction to Travel and Tourism

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the structure and working patterns of the Travel and Tourism industry.
Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Travel and Tourism industry.
Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Travel and Tourism industry.

IT Communication Fundamentals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Use a variety of sources of information to meet needs, Access, search for
select and use Internet-based information and assess its fitness for purpose
Select and use IT to communicate and exchange information

IT Software Fundamentals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Select and use software applications to meet needs and solve problems, Enter
develop and format different types of information to suit its meaning and purpose, Present information in ways that are fit for purpose and audience, Make effective use of IT tools and facilities to present information

Job Seeking Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about what is involved in job searching
Be able to match personal skills and abilities with different jobs
Know about applying for a job
Know about interview skills and procedures

Know How to Use Craft Activities to Support Your Child’s Learning

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how craft activities can support his/her child’s learning.
Know how to use craft activities with his/her child.
Know whether a craft activity has been successful.

Know How to Use Games to Support Your Child’s Literacy Development

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to design a game to develop his/her child’s literacy skills.
Know how the game supports his/her child’s literacy development.
Know whether a games activity has been successful.

Know How to Use Games to Support Your Child’s Numeracy Development

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to design a game to develop his/her child’s numeracy skills.
Know how the game supports his/her child’s numeracy development.
Know whether a games activity has been successful.

Know How to Use Play to Support Your Child’s Learning

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how play can support his/her child’s learning.
Understand own role in supporting his/her child’s learning through play.
Know whether a play activity has been successful.

Know How to Use Poetry and Rhyme to Support Your Child’s Language Development

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how poetry and rhyme can support the development of his/her child’s language skills.
Know how to use poetry and rhyme to develop his/her child’s language skills.
Know whether an activity using rhyme games and poetry has been successful.

Making and Using Story Sacks for Family Learning

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the purpose and content of story sacks.
Be able to produce a story sack and contents.
Be able to use a story sack.
Be able to encourage reading for meaning and comprehension.
Be able to use prompt cards to develop literacy skills.
Know about sequencing skills.
Be able to use story sacks to identify language opportunities.
Know how to evaluate the use of story sacks.

Making Choices in Pursuit of Personal Goals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand self in current situation.
Be able to make use of information resources to identify a range of opportunities.
Be able to set personal goals.
Understand the practical implications of pursuing personal goals.
Be able to make plans to achieve personal goals.

Measure: Time and Temperature

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand times written in different formats.
Understand dates written in different formats.
Know the relationship between units of time.
Be able to calculate using time.
Be able to read temperatures.
Be able to compare temperatures.
Be able to measure temperature.

Motivation

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the meaning of motivation
Know about own levels of motivation

Musical Ensemble Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to perform pieces as part of an ensemble on an instrument or voice.
Understand the importance of rehearsal.
Be able to rehearse ensemble performance.

Musical Theatre

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the elements of musical theatre.
Know about different roles in a musical theatre production.
Be able to take part in a musical theatre performance as a performer or member of the technical or production team.
Be able to assess own contribution to a musical theatre production.

Oral Storytelling Skills for Performance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the difference between written and oral stories.
Understand the different kinds of stories in the oral tradition.
Understand the relevance of personal experience in oral storytelling.
Be able to use a range of basic storytelling techniques.
Understand the basic structure and appeal of popular stories.
Be able to reflect on own work.

Parenting Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about being a parent
Know about the rights and needs of different family members
Know about the importance of listening to children
Know about the major stages of a child’s development
Know how children learn through daily activities

Participating in a Vocational Taster

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand different job roles within a vocational area.
Use relevant skills, knowledge and personal qualities in a vocational context.
Understand the health and safety requirements relevant to the vocational context.
Reflect on suitability for job role in chosen vocational context.

Participating in Leisure Activities

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to identify local activities.
Know how to access local leisure activities.
Be able to participate in a range of local leisure activities.
Be able to recognise key benefits in participating in leisure activities.
Be able to identify health and safety issues related to selected leisure activities.

Personal and Interpersonal Conflict

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the different conflicts that may occur frequently
Know about the possible negative and positive outcomes of conflict
Know about the causes of conflict
Understand the emotions and physical responses experienced during a conflict
Be able to recognise the types of behaviours that may affect a conflict

Personal Awareness

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about personal awareness
Know about the key aspects of personality
Know how to recognise personal skills, knowledge and achievements
Be able to recognise personal feelings

100

Personal Budgeting and Money Management

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand what is meant by income and expenditure including hire purchase and savings.
Record income and expenditure for a personal budget
Understand problems of coping on a limited budget.
Understand the advantages of effective shopping.
Know how to complete cheques and money orders., Check statements, receipts and pay slips.
Understand ‘interest’ on saving schemes.
Recognise personal requirements for budgeting and planning.

101

Personal Development

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to identify own strengths, weaknesses and skills
Be able to acknowledge own current life situation and relationships
Be able to make positive decisions
Be able to set personal objectives

102

Personal Development Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know own strengths and weaknesses.
Know own skills and investigate ways of self-improvement.
Understand their current life situation and relationships.
Be able to set personal objectives and make action plans for self-improvement.

103

Personal Learning Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know facts about the brain
Know how own learning takes place
Know about own learning profile
Be able to make plans to use ‘learning to learn’ skills

104

Personal Relationships

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to represent own needs and wishes in different contexts
Be able to interact with others in an appropriate manner
Understand personal relationships

105

Planning A Trip To A Visitor Attraction

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand which attraction would be most appropriate for a given visitor.
Be able to plan an itinerary for a day trip showing details and costings.
Be able to present the itinerary.

106

Prejudice and Discrimination

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the meaning of the terms ‘prejudice’ and ‘discrimination’
Be able to demonstrate an awareness of stereotypical attitudes
Know the consequences of prejudice and discrimination
Know the importance of Equal Opportunities Policies

107

Preparation for an Recruitment Interview

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the purpose of an interview
Understand how to promote self at an interview

108

Preparing and Serving Drinks

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to prepare and serve different Drinks.
Be able to work in a drinks service area.

109

Preparing for Work

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to identify career or work options.
Be able to complete applications for work or training.
Be able to present self at an interview.
Be able to plan for future work or training.

110

Presentation Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about presentations and presentation styles
Know about the elements and skills involved in the preparation and delivery of a presentation
Be able to deliver a presentation
Be able to review own performance in preparing and delivering a presentation

111

Presentation Software

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides
Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides
Prepare slides for presentation to meet needs

112

Problem Solving in the Workplace

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about problems in the workplace
Be able to identify ways to solve problems in the workplace
Know about ways of working collaboratively to solve a problem
Be able to reflect on the effectiveness of the solution to the problem

113

Punctuation and Grammar Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use punctuation to aid understanding.
Be able to use grammar to aid understanding.

114

Recognising Employment Opportunities

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about different forms of employment
Know about the labour market

115

Rehearsing for a Production

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the purpose of rehearsal.
Be able to take part in rehearsal.
Be able to reflect on the rehearsal process.

116

Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about human rights
Know the law in society
Know about the democratic and electoral process
Know about rights and responsibilities

117

Routine Motorcycle Maintenance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to work safely when carrying out routine motorcycle maintenance
Know motorcycle components and systems that require maintenance
Know routine maintenance requirements for motorcycles
Be able to carryout routine maintenance on motorcycles

118

Sex and Relationship Education

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about different types of relationship
Know about creating positive relationships
Know about legal issues relating to adult relationships
Know how the body works in relation to sexual activity
Know about methods of contraception
Know about sources of support relating to sexual health

119

Sharing Children's Science

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the importance science in the child’s environment.
Understand why science is taught in school., Actively participate in sharing practical science activities with their child.

120

Skills for Independent Life

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand what is meant by independent living.
Be able to record positive and negative aspects of own experience of the transition to independence.
Understand the responsibilities for both tenant and landlord incorporated in a tenancy agreement.
Know the skills needed for successful independent living.
Know about skills for coping in difficult situations.

121

Skills for Listening to Your Child

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the value and benefits of listening to his/her child.
Know how to listen to his/her child.
Know how to ask questions when listening to his/her child.

122

Skills Used in Reading for Meaning

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand written words.
Be able to use imagery to aid understanding.
Be able to identify the purpose of texts from their format.
Be able to read for meaning.
Be able to find information for a specific purpose.

123

Song Writing Skills In Popular Music

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand song styles and form in popular music.
Understand the impact of lyrics on a popular song.
Understand the use of melody and rhythm in popular songs.
Be able to compose a popular music song.

124

Sound and Audio Production Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about health and safety
Be able to record sound
Be able to develop production ideas

125

Spelling Rules and Strategies in Practical Use

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the language of spelling.
Be able to match sounds to written symbols.
Be able to use methods to learn how to spell words.
Understand the importance of developing memory skills in learning spellings.

126

Spelling Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to locate correct spellings.
Understand own spelling strengths and weaknesses.
Be able to maintain a personal spelling programme.

127

Spreadsheet Software

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Use a spreadsheet to enter, edit and organise numerical and other data
Use appropriate formulas and tools to summarise and display spreadsheet information
Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to present spreadsheet information effectively

128

Stress and Stress Management Techniques

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to recognise the symptoms of stress
Know about the possible causes of stress
Know about the benefits of using relaxation as a strategy
Know about coping strategies
Be able to practice a number of relaxation techniques

129

Styling Men's Hair

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to prepare for styling for men
Be able to provide styling for men

130

Styling Women's Hair

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to prepare for styling for women
Be able to provide styling for women

131

Supporting a Child with Reading

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the different approaches and methods that can be used to teach reading
Know about the problems a child may face when learning to read
Know the role of the parent/carer in the reading process
Be able to create reading support materials
Know that children learn in different ways

132

Supporting Children’s Literacy and Numeracy Development

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about opportunities to support literacy and numeracy development
Know about planning practical activities to support literacy and numeracy skills
Know about building on past experience when starting new learning
Know the importance of recording progress to support particular curriculum areas

133

Supporting Your Child’s Learning

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the importance of supporting his/her child’s learning.
Understand own role in supporting his/her child’s learning.
Be able to review own learning.

134

Take Part in an Activity

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to plan an activity
Be able to participate in an activity
Understand how to review an activity

135

Taking Part in Exercise and Fitness

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know where to access exercise and fitness facilities.
Know about different exercise and fitness activities.
Know how to take part in exercise and fitness safely.
Be able to demonstrate work skills through participation in exercise and fitness activities.
Be able to review own performance.

136

Taking Part in Sport

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about a sporting activity
Be able to participate in a sporting activity
Be able to review performance in a sporting activity

137

Teamwork Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to contribute to the setting of team and individual goals
Know about own role responsibility within the team
Be able to plan and undertake team activities
Be able to review team activities

138

Technical Skills for Performance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about health and safety in performance
Be able to contribute to planning a performance
Be able to develop technical skills
Be able to contribute to a performance
Be able to reflect on own work

139

The Angling Environment

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know reasons why people go fishing.
Know how to respect the environment when angling.
Know about the influence of the water cycle and weather on angling.
Know about the anatomy of fish.
Know about the habitat and food source of different species of fish.

140

The Principles of Care, Organisational Policies and the Role of the Care Worker

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the values that underpin the role of the Care Worker
Understand the responsibilities and boundaries of the Care Worker role
Know about the importance of effective communication in the Care Worker role
Know about the need for confidentiality in the role of a Care Worker
Know about organisational policies and procedures
Know about the role of the Care Worker in the support and supervisory process

141

The Role of Young People as Peer Mentors

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the role of a peer mentor
Know why peer mentoring is important to young people
Know about the role of peer mentor with young people within the local community
Know how to assess own work with young people in the role of peer mentor

142

Time Management

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how time is spent
Know about time management skills
Know how to use time management as a way of reducing stress

143

Tools, Equipment and Materials for Vehicle Maintenance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to work safely.
Be able to use and maintain hand tools for vehicle maintenance.
Be able to use workshop equipment for vehicle maintenance.
Be able to use materials when carrying out vehicle maintenance.

144

Understanding and Using Decimals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to read numbers with up to three decimal places.
Be able to write numbers with up to three decimal places.
Be able to order numbers with up to three decimal places.
Understand that the position of a digit signifies its value.
Be able to approximate decimals by rounding to a whole number or 2 decimal places.
Be able to add decimals up to 2 decimal places.
Be able to subtract decimals up to 2 decimal places.
Be able to multiply decimals up to 2 decimal places.
Be able to divide decimals up to 2 decimal places.
Know how to use strategies to check answers.
Be able to use a calculator to calculate decimals.

145

Understanding and Using Fractions

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to read common fractions and mixed numbers.
Be able to write common fractions and mixed numbers.
Be able to order common fractions and mixed numbers.
Know common equivalent fractions.
Be able to find fractions of whole number quantities and measurements.
Be able to use a calculator to solve problems involving fractions.
Understand ratio and direct proportion.

146

Understanding and Using Percentages

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand whole number percentages.
Be able to calculate percentage parts of whole number quantities.
Understand how to calculate percentage increase.
Understand how to calculate percentage decrease.
Be able to use a calculator to calculate percentages.

147

Understanding Diversity within Society

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand what is meant by 'Diversity in Society'.
Know about diverse social groups and their practices.
Be able to identify similarities between diverse groups.
Understand the importance of respecting diversity in a tolerant society.
Be able to recognise the contributions of diverse groups to society.

148

Understanding Equal Opportunities

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand discrimination with regard to ethnicity, gender, disability and sexuality.
Understand equal opportunities.
Understand ways of challenging discrimination.
Know about support agencies in his/her area.

149

Understanding Length, Weight and Capacity

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand metric units of measurement.
Be able to use units for measurement.
Be able to use instruments for measurement.
Be able to read scales.

150

Understanding Numbers

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to read whole numbers.
Be able to write whole numbers.
Be able to order whole numbers.
Understand the symbols for greater than and less than.
Be able to round whole numbers.
Be able to recognise negative numbers in practical contexts.

151

Understanding Nutrition, Performance and Healthy Eating

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand different food groups.
Understand the relationship between food and health.
Understand the basic principles of weight control.
Understand why a balanced diet is required to maximise performance.
Understand how to promote healthy eating.

152

Understanding Peer Mentoring

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the peer mentor role.2.
Know about the benefits of peer mentoring.

153

Understanding Play

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the role of play in a child's development.
Understand the purpose of play activities for children at different levels of development.
Understand the purpose of a play activity plan.
Know how stereotyping can affect children's participation in activities.

154

Understanding Play for Early Learning

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the features of a positive learning environment.
Understand how play can help children’s learning or development.
Understand how play activities can avoid stereotyping and discrimination.

155

Understanding The Importance Of A Balanced Diet And Regular Exercise

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the importance of a balanced diet to a healthy lifestyle.
Understand the importance of regular exercise to a healthy lifestyle.

156

Understanding Young People, Law and Order

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand why young people become involved in crime.
Understand the consequences of crime on different people.
Know about the justice system for young offenders.
Know about custodial and alternative forms of sentences.
Know about support available.

157

Undertaking an Enterprise Project

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Select an appropriate enterprise project for a particular target market.
Appreciate the unit cost of, and how to set the price for, their product or service.
Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of effective marketing.
monitor and review the enterprise project.

158

Use and Maintain Woodworking Tools

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use tools safely.
Be able to identify and use manual tools.
Be able to maintain and store manual tools.
Be able to identify and use electrical tools.
Be able to maintain and store electrical tools.

159

Using an Ordnance Survey Map

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the features of an Ordnance Survey map
Be able to use the grid referencing system to find a location
Be able to use an Ordnance Survey map for navigation

160

Using Calculations: Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to add whole numbers.
Be able to subtract whole numbers.
Be able to check answers.

161

Using Calculations: Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to multiply whole numbers.
Be able to divide whole numbers.
Be able to check answers.
Understand the effect of multiplying whole numbers by 10 and 100.
Understand the effect of dividing whole numbers by 10 and 100.
Be able to recognise numerical relationships.

162

Using Cooking Skills in the Domestic Kitchen

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand how to plan and cost nutritionally balanced meals.
Be able to use fresh ingredients and convenience foods.
Be able to use and maintain a range of domestic kitchen equipment.
Be able to use a variety of food preparation methods.
Understand the importance of health and safety in a domestic kitchen.

163

Using Craft Skills with Natural Materials

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to carry out craft tasks safely.
Be able to plan and implement a craft project using natural materials.
Know how to develop work in craft using natural materials.

164

Using Digital Sampling Techniques for Composing

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the role of samplers in music production.
Know how to choose loops for sampling.
Be able to produce a musical composition using loops.
Be able to remix a composition.
Review the compositions.

165

Using Email

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Use e-mail software tools and techniques to compose and send messages
Manage incoming email effectively

166

Using kitchen equipment

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about different types of kitchen equipment
Be able to select and use kitchen equipment

167

Using the Internet

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Connect to the internet
Use browser software to navigate web pages
Use browser tools to search for information from the internet
Use browser software to communicate information online
Follow and understand the need for safety and security practices when working online

168

Using the Internet as a Medium for Music

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand why the Internet is a useful medium for musicians.
Know how to access music on the internet.
Be able to search the internet for music related resources.
Be able to download, save and retrieve a music file from a designated copyright-free website.
Know the features of different file extensions.

169

Volunteering

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about a range of volunteering opportunities
Know about the benefits of volunteering
Know that volunteers have rights and responsibilities

170

Website Software

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Plan and create web pages
Use website software tools to structure and format web pages, Publish web pages to the Internet or an intranet

171

Word Processing Software

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Enter, edit and combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents, Structure information within word processing documents
Use word processing software tools to format and present documents

172

Work Experience

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the structure and purpose of the organisation.
Understand own role within organisation.
Maintain acceptable conventions for personal presentation and behaviour in the workplace.
Comply with safe working practices demanded by the work environment.
Carry out tasks as requested using appropriate work related skills.

173

Work-Based Placement

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the purpose of a work-based placement
Understand the need for health and safety in the workplace
Understand what has been learnt from a work-based placement
Know about the value of a work-based placement in career planning

174

Work, Review and Plan

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the need for goal setting in relation to learning objectives.
Be able to create simple action plans.
Be able to review own progress.
Understand the need for self-evaluation and summative review.

175

Working with your Child to Develop Literacy Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to create literacy activities for their child
Know about the importance of child-led literacy activities
Know about children’s literacy skills and successes
Know about ways in which achievement in literacy is recorded
Know about the use of positive feedback in the development of literacy skills

176

Working with Your Child to Develop Numeracy Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to create numeracy activities for their child
Know about the importance of child-led numeracy activities
Know about children’s numeracy skills and successes
Know about ways in which achievement in numeracy is recorded
Know about the use of positive feedback in the development of numeracy skills

177

Writing for Meaning Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use writing to communicate clearly and effectively.
Be able to use different writing formats.
Understand the need to plan written work.
Be able to revise written work.
Be able to present writing appropriately.

178

Young Parenthood

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the role of the young parent
Understand the limitations and opportunities that young parenthood presents
Know how to make an action plan for being a young parent

Regulatory & Verification Details

Qualification Number (QN): 600/8478/9
Regulated Status: Available to learners
Awarding Body: SEG Awards
Qualification Type: Other Life Skills Qualification
Operational Start: Mar 2013