WJEC
Entry Level
QN: 501/1384/7
Curriculum Active
WJEC Entry Level Award in Independent Living (Entry 2)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by WJEC. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1398 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
WJEC
Syllabus Units
62 Units
Guided Hours
1398 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
An Introduction to Childcare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the need for day care provision.
- Know roles, duties and qualifications needed to work within the childcare industry.
- Understand the need for acceptable patterns of behaviour.
2
Basic Food Preparation and Cooking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principal methods of cooking
- Be able to prepare, cook and present simple dishes
3
Care of a New Baby
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about post-natal provision available for the mother and baby.
- Understand specific needs of premature babies.
- Identify the benefits of breast and bottle feeding
- Be able to describe weaning.
- Know how to keep a baby clean
4
Choices and Decisions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know that choices can be made.
- Be able to take part in decision making.
5
Contraception information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about contraception.
- Know where to seek advice in relation to contraception.
6
Dealing with Problems in daily life
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate an awareness of how to recognise straightforward problems, Tackle straightforward problems
7
Developing self
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Take an active role in their self development
- Be able to plan for their self development
- Review their self development and plan for the future
8
Encourage children and young people to eat healthily
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about healthy eating for children and young people
- Know about activities to encourage children and young people to eat healthily
9
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
10
Food and Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of a healthy diet.
- Be able to apply dietary knowledge to plan meals to meet dietary needs.
- Be able to use a range of practical skills to make healthy meals / food items.
11
Food Preparation, Cooking and Serving
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a selection of basic food preparation skills.
- Be able to select suitable equipment to complete set tasks.
- Be able to cook and serve a selection of dishes.
12
Health, Safety and Hygiene
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make decisions regarding safe and hygienic working practices.
- Know the common causes and types of food poisoning.
- Know the main symptoms of food poisoning and the effect on health.
13
Healthy Living
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle
- Demonstrate how they contribute to own healthy lifestyle
- Review the activities undertaken to maintain a healthy lifestyle
14
Individual rights and responsibilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that they have individual rights and responsibilities
15
Introduction to Animal Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know basic animal requirements.
- know how to care for animals
- know the purpose in breeding animals.
- be able to care for animals.
16
Introduction to Catering: Level 1
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the range and purpose of catering
- Understand the importance of food safety in catering
17
Introduction to Land Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to maintain a planted area.
- know when to carry out maintenance of planted areas.
- be able to plant an area for a purpose.
- be able to maintain planted areas.
18
Introduction to Plant Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the requirements of plants for healthy growth.
- Be able to propagate a plant.
- Be able to care for a plant, maintaining healthy growth
- Be able to produce a food/flower crop.
19
Introduction to the development of children and young people through play
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of play for children and young people’s development and well being
- Know factors that promote inclusive and stimulating play environments
20
Introduction to the physical care of babies and young children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the physical care needs of babies and young children
- Know how to support physical care routines for babies and young children
- Know how to support safe and protective environments for babies and young children
- Know the nutritional needs of babies and young children
21
Learning about work places
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different work places.
- Know about a variety of different jobs.
22
Maintaining Healthy Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand hair structure.
- Know about different hair types
- Know about appropriate hair care products
- Be able to shampoo and condition hair
23
Maintaining Healthy Skin and Nails
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know skin types and appropriate care products.
- Know different factors that contribute to the condition of skin and nails.
- Be able to use products and equipment as part of a nailcare routine.
24
Managing Own Money
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to plan a personal budget
- Know how to carry out transactions
25
Managing Social Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise how to interact with others in everyday and familiar situations
26
Myself within the Community
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about local community
- Know the various facilities/services within a community.
27
Planning a journey
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan a journey within a community
28
Preparation for Pregnancy and Birth of the Baby
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of pre-planned parenthood.
- Know about stages of pregnancy.
- Know the importance of ante-natal care.
- Know signs and stages of labour
- Know the factors that affect choice for birth.
29
Preparing for Work Experience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about work experience.
- Know the preparations needed before a work experience.
- Be able to undertake work experience.
30
The Family
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different family structures in the UK.
- Know about roles, responsibilities and values within a family.
- Know about factors that can affect family life.
31
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.
32
Working towards Goals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify goals
- Be able to plan how to meet their agreed goal
- Follow a plan to achieve an agreed goal
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 501/1384/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- WJEC
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010
- Operational End
- Feb 2028