YMCA
Level 1
QN: 601/4334/4
Curriculum Active
YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by YMCA. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 301 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
YMCA
Syllabus Units
15 Units
Guided Hours
301 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development
Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for learning and work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to demonstrate a range of positive qualities, attitudes and behaviour for learning and work, Understand why effective communication is important, Be able to work effectively
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YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development
Healthy Lifestyles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of a balanced diet to a healthy lifestyle., Know about the importance of exercise to a healthy lifestyle., Understand the importance of emotional and mental well-being., Know how to improve own lifestyle.
3
YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development
Candidate project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan a project (activity or piece of research), Carry out a project, Evaluate the project
4
YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development
Planning for progression
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own study or training programme, Know the facilities and services provided in the place of study or training, Be able to recognise personal strengths (skills, qualities and attitudes) needed for learning and work, Be able to action plan for self improvement
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YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development
Developing personal confidence
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- understand the meaning of personal confidence and self-awareness, know current levels of personal/self confidence, be able to develop personal confidence and self-awareness
6
YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development
Develop Independent Skills For Living In The Community
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what a community is., Know the location and use of buildings and facilities in own local area., Understand independent skills in own community., Know facilities and services available to the community., Understand own responsibilities as part of a community.
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YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development
Planning for and learning from a job interview
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to organise personal arrangements for a specific job interview, Be able to research information about a specific job offered for interview, Be able to prepare questions and answers for a specific job interview, Be able to communicate during a specific job interview, Be able to reflect on a specific job interview
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YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development
Career planning and making applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to choose a suitable career pathway, Be able to identify a suitable job, training programme or course, Understand how to prepare a curriculum vitae, Understand how candidates are selected for interview, Be able to apply for a job, training placement or course, Understand the interview process
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YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development
Contributing to a team
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to give reasons why effective teamwork is important, Understand how team values and procedures can vary, Understand the roles people may take in a teamwork situation, Understand what needs to be done to achieve a team goal, Be able to work with others towards achieving shared objectives in a well-defined situation, Be aware of own contribution to team progress
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YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development
Rights and responsibilities in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify key rights of employees in the workplace
- Describe the responsibilities of employees in the workplace
- Explain the importance of health and safety rules in the workplace
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YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development
Managing personal finance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify different sources of income and types of expenditure
- Explain the importance of balancing income and expenditure
- Apply strategies to reduce personal expenditure
- Describe products offered by banks and building societies
- Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of borrowing money
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YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development
Work-based experience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for a work experience placement by identifying necessary arrangements and expectations.
- Plan a journey to work, considering transport options and timing.
- Follow workplace requirements, including health and safety, dress code, and conduct.
- Complete a work experience review, reflecting on achievements and areas for development.
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YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development
Developing Own Interpersonal Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify own strengths and areas for development.
- Explain the importance of time management in the workplace.
- Describe strategies for managing own stress.
- Distinguish between constructive and destructive criticism.
- Demonstrate confident behaviour in a given scenario.
- Interpret body language cues in communication.
- Compare aggressive, passive, and assertive behaviour.
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YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development
Valuing equality and diversity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Define equality and its importance in the workplace
- Explain the concept of diversity and its benefits
- Identify different forms of discrimination
- Describe the impact of discrimination on individuals and organizations
- Recognize the legal and ethical responsibilities regarding equality and diversity
- Apply principles of equality and diversity in a work context
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YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development
Health and safety procedures at work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify common workplace hazards and the procedures in place to control them
- Explain the purpose of risk assessments and how they contribute to health and safety
- Describe the steps to take when an accident or emergency occurs at work
- State the importance of reporting accidents and near misses
- Outline the roles and responsibilities of employees and employers in maintaining health and safety
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/4334/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- YMCA
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2014