WJEC
Entry Level
QN: 501/1390/2
Curriculum Active
WJEC Entry Level Award in Preparing for Work (Entry 2)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by WJEC. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1783 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
WJEC
Syllabus Units
73 Units
Guided Hours
1783 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 Cooking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to cook basic food items and dishes
3
Basic food preparation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare food for cold presentation or cooking
4
Basic Food Preparation and Cooking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principal methods of cooking
- Be able to prepare, cook and present simple dishes
5
Choices and Decisions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know that choices can be made.
- Be able to take part in decision making.
6
Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of good customer service
- Be able to communicate with customers
- Know the importance of good personal presentation
7
Design and Technology – Health and Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about hazards/risks in the workshop environment.
- Be able to apply health and safety practices.
8
Design and Technology- Designing and Modelling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to research features of a product suitable for design work.
- Be able to create a design brief and specification.
- Be able to present design ideas.
9
Design and Technology- Making a Product
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to choose suitable materials for the chosen product
- Be able to manufacture their chosen design
- Review a manufactured product.
10
Design and Technology- Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of planning the making of a product
- Be able to create a plan of manufacture
- Be able to review a plan of manufacture
11
Economics of Motoring
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the standing costs that the motorist will incur when using a modern road vehicle.
- Understand the running costs that the motorist will incur when using a modern road vehicle.
12
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
13
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.
14
Hairdressing: Introduction to Assisting a Stylist
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assist stylist with technical service.(SLlr/E3; SLc/E3; Rt/E3), Shampoo a client’s hair.
15
Hand care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for a basic hand care treatment
- Be able to provide basic hand care treatment
16
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.
17
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.
18
Introduction to Catering: Level 1
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the range and purpose of catering
- Understand the importance of food safety in catering
19
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.
20
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.
21
Introduction to the catering and hospitality industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the different sectors of the catering and hospitality industry
- Know what the relevant qualifications, training and experience for employment within the industry
22
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
23
Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the career opportunities and working patterns within the hair and beauty sector
- Know the main hairdressing services and beauty treatments
24
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the main outlets in the hospitality industry
- Know the job opportunities within the hospitality industry
25
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
26
Learning about work places
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different work places.
- Know about a variety of different jobs.
27
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
28
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.
29
Motor Vehicle Chassis Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the main units of the modern motor vehicle chassis system.
- Be able to work on the basic components and units of a modern motor vehicle chassis system.
30
Motor Vehicle Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out regular checks on a vehicle.
- Be able to maintain a vehicle so that it may be ridden/driven safely.
31
Motor Vehicle Power
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the main units of the modern motor vehicle engine.
- Be able to carry out basic work on the components and units of a modern motor vehicle engine
32
Motor Vehicle Road Control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to operate the controls of a motor vehicle
- Be able to ride/drive a motor vehicle around a simulated road course in a safe and responsible manner.
33
Motor Vehicle Transmission Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the main units of the modern motor car transmission system
- Be able to carry out simple maintenance work on the basic components and units of a modern motor car transmission system.
34
Myself within the Community
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about local community
- Know the various facilities/services within a community.
35
Planning a journey
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan a journey within a community
36
Planning for the Physical Care Needs of Children aged 0-3 years
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the physical care needs of children
- Know what is needed to care for the physical needs of children aged 0-3 years
- Be able to plan a physical care routine for a child aged 0-3 years
37
Play and learning in the home
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know ways to provide play in the home for a young child.
- Understand the role of the adult during play in the home.
38
Preparation for work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the skills and qualities needed for working life
- Investigate personal career opportunities
39
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.
40
Providing basic manicure treatment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic manicure treatments
- Be able to provide basic manicure treatments
41
Road User and the Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand basic laws relating to the vehicle being ridden/driven.
- Understand basic laws relating to the rider/driver.
- Understand basic laws relating to the road user on foot.
42
Rules of the Road
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand traffic signs and road markings.
- Understand the rules that apply when using the motorway system.
- Understand the rules that apply for the road user on wheels.
43
Serving Food and Drink
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to serve food and drink to customers
- Be able to work as part of a food and drink service team
44
Skin care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic skin care treatment
- Be able to provide basic skin care treatment
45
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.
46
Working as part of a group
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate an awareness of how to work with others in appropriate ways
- Be able to demonstrate working as part of a group
47
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)
- 501/1390/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- WJEC
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010
- Operational End
- Feb 2028