Course Summary
Subject: Construction
Course Title: Open Awards Level 1 in Employability and Professional Development
Course Types: Alternative Education
Course Level: Level 1
Age Group: 16-18, Pre 16
Course Description
The primary purpose of this qualification is to recognise development of employabiltiy skills and/knowledge. This qualification has been designed to either support you with your active search for employment or aid you in your porfessional development whilst in the workplace. The qualification addresses the increased demand, as an outcome of a changing economy and competitve global environment, for employees across all sectors to be proficient in the application of generic and transferable employability skills. The qualification will enable learners to develop skills attributes, behaviours and values, which contribute to increased confidence and motivation and enable sustained and successful employment.
Units Covered
- Writing a CV and Cover Letter
- Preparing for Interviews
- Job Applications
- Understanding appraisals and Target Settings
- Prioritisation Skills
- Managing Stress in the Workplace
- Self-management
- Peer Mentoring and Improving Assertiveness and Decision Making
What are the Progression Opportunities?
The qualification provides a mechanism for you to both support you in your aims of gaining employment as well as providing you with the skills and knowledge to progress professionally once in the workplace.
Open Awards offer a range of qualification suites that you could progress to continue developing your employability skills. Examples of these include:
- Level 1 Award/Certificate in Skills for Professional Development and Employability (RQF)
- Level 1 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Skills for Further Learning and Employment (RQF)
You may also choose to progress to a range of vocational qualifications at Level 1 to support your professional development within a chosen career path. Examples of this include:
- Level 1 Award/Certificate in Employment Skills for the Creative and Cultural Industries (RQF)
- Level 1 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Horticulture Skills (RQF)
- Level 1 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Exploring Construction and Building Crafts (RQF)
What are the Assessment Methods?
You will be required to complete a portfolio of evidence to achieve this qualification. Types of evidence included in your portfolio could include:
- Written Assignments
- Reflective Journals
- Questions/answers
- Recorded discussions with your tutor
- Videos/ Photographs
- Evidence of Practical Activities
Course Entry Guidelines
There are no age restrictions for working towards this qualification and no specific prior achievements required.
Course Fees
Non payable
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