Preparation for Employment
Objective
The objective of this Gateway Qualification Entry level 1 suite of qualification is not only to give learners personal growth and engagement in learning but to prepare learners for employment, independent living and/or adult life in general.
This qualification includes a broad range of skills which will support learners to develop the generic employability skills needed in most jobs, including areas such as working with customers, managing their time, problem-solving and getting on with colleagues.
Programme Summary
| Qualification | Total Units | Maximum Credit | Total Guided Learning Hours (GLH) | Aim Reference |
| Entry 1 1 Extended Certificate in Preparation for Employment | 10 | 26 | 260 Hours | 60091307 |
| Unit | Level | Credit Value | GLH | Unit Code |
| 1.Developing Skills for the Workplace: Getting Things Done | Entry 1 | 4 | 40 | J/502/4450 |
| 2. Developing Skills for the Workplace: Following Instructions | Entry 1 | 2 | 20 | R/502/4449 |
| 3. Developing communication skills | Entry 1 | 3 | 30 | F/502/4317 |
| 4. Working in a Team | Entry 1 | 3 | 30 | M/504/9665 |
| 5. Working with Customers | Entry 1 | 2 | 20 | D/504/9659 |
| 6. Applying for Jobs | Entry 1 | 2 | 20 | Y/504/9658 |
| 7. Preparing for Interviews | Entry 1 | 2 | 20 | M/504/9715 |
| 8. Finding Jobs | Entry 1 | 2 | 20 | R/504/9707 |
| 9. Working in Retail | Entry 3 | 3 | 30 | R/504/7617 |
| 10. Working in Business Administration | Entry 3 | 3 | 30 | R/504/8105 |
The qualification will be awarded to learners who successfully achieve an approved combination of units through a Portfolio of Evidence that has been successfully verified and monitored through
Achievement methodology
Gateway Qualifications’ Quality Assurance process. Achievement is therefore determined by successful completion of unit assessment with no further requirement for additional/summative assessment.
Progression Opportunities
This qualification provides progression within the Entry level suite and onto Level 1qualifications offered by Gateway Qualifications in Personal Learning and Thinking Skills, Employability Skills, and Skills for specific sectors, as well as directly into employment, including supported employment, and to other more personalized destinations such as independent living.
Age
Pre-16, 16-18, 19+
Prior Qualifications
There is no requirement for learners to have undertaken prior qualifications.
Prior Skills/Knowledge/Understanding
There is no requirement for learners to have any prior skills, knowledge or understanding.
Restrictions
There are no restrictions to entry.