Take part in leisure activities
This element focuses on enabling learners to identify a range of leisure activities and participate in them appropriately. It develops skills in recognising the benefits of leisure for personal wellbeing and social integration, while demonstrating the ability to engage in chosen activities either independently or as part of a group. Practical application includes selecting activities aligned with personal interests and available community resources, which supports lifelong learning and employability through improved confidence and social interaction.
Assessment criteria
Topic Overview
The City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability Skills (Entry 3) is designed to help you develop the essential skills needed to succeed in the workplace. This qualification focuses on building your confidence, communication, and teamwork abilities, which are highly valued by employers. You will learn how to present yourself professionally, work effectively with others, and understand the expectations of the working world.
This award is part of a broader suite of employability qualifications that prepare you for further study, apprenticeships, or employment. By completing it, you will gain practical skills such as creating a CV, preparing for interviews, and understanding workplace health and safety. These skills are transferable across different jobs and industries, making you a more attractive candidate to employers.
The qualification is assessed through a portfolio of evidence, meaning you will collect examples of your work to demonstrate your abilities. This approach allows you to showcase your progress and reflect on your learning. Whether you are new to the job market or looking to improve your skills, this award provides a solid foundation for your future career.
Key Concepts
Core ideas you must understand for this topic
- →Communication: Understanding how to listen, speak, and write clearly in a work context, including using appropriate language and body language.
- →Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others, respecting different opinions, and contributing to group tasks to achieve common goals.
- →Self-management: Organising your time, meeting deadlines, and taking responsibility for your own learning and actions.
- →Problem-solving: Identifying issues, thinking of solutions, and making decisions to overcome challenges in the workplace.
- →Health and safety: Knowing basic workplace safety rules, such as fire procedures, manual handling, and reporting hazards.
Learning Objectives
What you need to know and understand
- be able to recognise different types of leisure activities, be able to take part in leisure activities
- be able to recognise different types of leisure activities, be able to take part in leisure activities
Assessment Criteria
Key criteria assessors look for in your portfolio
- Award credit for demonstrating accurate identification of at least three distinct types of leisure activities (e.g., physical, creative, social, relaxation) with examples for each.
- Award credit for showing evidence of planning to take part in a leisure activity, including consideration of necessary resources, time, and any support required.
- Award credit for active participation in a leisure activity over a sustained period, evidenced through observation records, witness statements, or reflective logs.
- Award credit for evaluating own participation, identifying what went well and what could be improved, linking to personal development or wellbeing goals.
- Identifies a range of leisure activities (e.g., sports, arts, social).
- Participates in a chosen leisure activity appropriately.
- Demonstrates understanding of the benefits of leisure activities.
- Follows rules and safety guidelines during activities.
- Shows willingness to try new activities.
Assessment Guidance
Guidance for achieving higher grades
- 💡When providing evidence of recognition, use a variety of formats such as photo diaries, annotated posters, or video clips to clearly link each activity to its type.
- 💡For participation evidence, ensure witness statements are detailed and signed, describing exactly what the learner did, their level of engagement, and any social interactions.
- 💡Include a simple reflective log or verbal/written commentary that directly addresses the learning objective 'be able to take part in leisure activities' by explaining what was done, why it was chosen, and what benefit it provided.
- 💡Check that all evidence is authentic, dated, and clearly attributed to the learner; City & Guilds assessors will look for a coherent narrative from recognition through to participation and evaluation.
- 💡Try different activities to broaden your experience.
- 💡Ask for help if you are unsure about rules or equipment.
- 💡Reflect on how each activity makes you feel.
- 💡When building your portfolio, include a variety of evidence such as witness statements, photographs, and written reflections. This shows you can apply skills in different situations.
- 💡Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to describe examples of your teamwork or problem-solving. This structure helps you provide clear and detailed evidence.
- 💡Always check your spelling and grammar in written work. Clear communication is a key employability skill, and errors can lose you marks.
Common Mistakes
Common errors to avoid in your coursework
- Confusing leisure activities with essential daily routines or employment tasks, failing to distinguish purely recreational pursuits.
- Listing activities without understanding how to access them locally, leading to impractical choices unsupported by resources or personal circumstances.
- Assuming passive observation (e.g., watching TV) counts as active participation; evidence must show purposeful engagement.
- Neglecting to reflect on the experience, resulting in incomplete portfolios that lack self-assessment and therefore fail to meet the full criteria.
- Only recognising a narrow range of activities.
- Not following instructions or safety rules.
- Reluctance to engage with others during group activities.
- Misconception: Employability skills are only about getting a job. Correction: While they help you get a job, these skills are also crucial for keeping a job and progressing in your career. Employers value employees who can communicate, work in a team, and solve problems.
- Misconception: You don't need to prepare for an interview if you have a good CV. Correction: Your CV gets you an interview, but your performance in the interview determines if you get the job. Practising answers to common questions and researching the company are essential.
- Misconception: Health and safety is just common sense. Correction: Many workplace hazards are not obvious, and specific rules exist to prevent accidents. Learning these rules helps keep you and others safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions students ask about this topic
Pass / Merit / Distinction Evidence Checklist
How your portfolio evidence is graded for CITY & GUILDS LIMITED Take part in leisure activities
Every vocational unit is marked against named criteria rather than an exam percentage. Your tutor's brief lists the exact codes for this unit — here is what each band is asking you to do.
Demonstrate baseline knowledge, accurate terminology, and core practical application.
Provide detailed analysis, structured explanations, and clear workplace reasoning.
Deliver thorough evaluation, original problem solving, and fully justified recommendations.
Before You Start
Prior knowledge that will help with this topic
- •Basic literacy and numeracy skills (Entry 3 level or equivalent) to complete written tasks and understand instructions.
- •Some experience of working with others, such as in group projects or extracurricular activities, can be helpful but is not essential.
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