The purpose of this qualification is to help learners aged 16+ to develop the skills, abilities and personal qualities that optimise success in working life and further learning
The purpose of the qualification is to harness some skills which will assist you to gain employment
There are no formal entry requirements to access this course; however, you will need access to a PC/Laptop/Mac and internet access. You will also be required to be motivated and able to set aside time to complete your work.
As this is a vocational qualification there are no final exams for you to sit. You will be continually assessed using a variety of tasks intended to show and use the skillset that you have.
This course is delivered remotely utilising our materials and the use of zoom / teams / Skype, etc. All written work will be submitted and assesed via our portfolio system.
The duration of the course is approximately 160 hours TQT. This includes tutoring and individual learning; however, as we take into account your previous work and academic history this could be less.
This qualification provides an introduction to the skills, qualities and knowledge that may be required for employment in a particular vocational sector
This qualification comprises of nine mandatory units.
2 Credit unit at Level 3
Understand the purpose of constructive feedback in the workplace
Be able to give and receive constructive feedback
Be able to review own skills in giving and receiving constructive feedback
2 Credit unit at Level 2
Be able to produce a personal budget.
Understand the use of credit to borrow money.
3 Credit unit at Level 2
Know the statutory rights and responsibilities of employees and employers within own area of work
Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer
Know how own role fits within the wider context of the sector
Know career pathways available within own and related sectors
2 Credit unit at Level 3
Be able to identify strengths and needs in own learning
Understand opportunities for further learning development
Be able to plan own further learning development
1 Credit unit at Level 3
Understand the benefits of confidence for work
Understand how confidence is supported by assertive behaviour
Understand how to develop confidence for work
1 Credit unit at Level 3
Be able to organize and manage own learning goals
Be able to reflect on own learning
2 Credit unit at Level 3
2 Credit unit at Level 3
2 Credit unit at Level 3
Know the value of critical thinking skills
Understand how to think critically
Be able to develop own critical thinking skills
