Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546)

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1 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) Version 15 (March 2014) Qualification handbook for centres

2 About City & Guilds City & Guilds is the UK s leading provider of vocational qualifications, offering over 500 awards across a wide range of industries, and progressing from entry level to the highest levels of professional achievement. With over 8500 centres in 100 countries, City & Guilds is recognised by employers worldwide for providing qualifications that offer proof of the skills they need to get the job done. City & Guilds Group The City & Guilds Group includes City & Guilds, ILM (the Institute of Leadership & Management, which provides management qualifications, learning materials and membership services), City & Guilds NPTC (which offers land-based qualifications and membership services), City & Guilds HAB (the Hospitality Awarding Body), and City & Guilds Centre for Skills Development. City & Guilds also manages the Engineering Council Examinations on behalf of the Engineering Council. Equal opportunities City & Guilds fully supports the principle of equal opportunities and we are committed to satisfying this principle in all our activities and published material. A copy of our equal opportunities policy statement is available on the City & Guilds website. Copyright The content of this document is, unless otherwise indicated, The City and Guilds of London Institute and may not be copied, reproduced or distributed without prior written consent. However, approved City & Guilds centres and learners studying for City & Guilds qualifications may photocopy this document free of charge and/or include a PDF version of it on centre intranets on the following conditions: centre staff may copy the material only for the purpose of teaching learners working towards a City & Guilds qualification, or for internal administration purposes learners may copy the material only for their own use when working towards a City & Guilds qualification The Standard Copying Conditions (which can be found on the City & Guilds website) also apply. Please note: National Occupational Standards are not The City and Guilds of London Institute. Please check the conditions upon which they may be copied with the relevant Sector Skills Council. Publications City & Guilds publications are available on the City & Guilds website or from our Publications Sales department at the address below or by telephoning +44 (0) or faxing +44 (0) Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is true and correct at the time of going to press. However, City & Guilds products and services are subject to continuous development and improvement and the right is reserved to change products and services from time to time. City & Guilds cannot accept liability for loss or damage arising from the use of information in this publication. City & Guilds 1 Giltspur Street London EC1A 9DD T +44 (0) F +44 (0) centresupport@cityandguilds.com

3 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) Qualification handbook for centres Version 15 (March 2014) Version and date Change detail Section 2.0 May 2012 Corrected Certification Module numbers for: Entry Level Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (Entry 3) (923) Level 1 Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (924) Level 2 Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (925) 1.1 Qualifications Structure 3.0 June 2012 Amendment to Level 1 and Level 2 Certificate in Employability and Personal Development structure 4.0 June 2012 Amendment to E3 Certificate in Employability and Personal Development. 5.0 September September November 2012 Amendments to Rules of Combination in Qualifications Structure section and also to List of units and Barred combinations sections Themed units added to Qualifications Structure Corrections to Rules of Combinations Corrections to QANs Corrections to credits 8.0 January 2013 Amendment to Rules of Combination for Entry Level and Entry 1.1 Level Extended Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (Entry 3) 9.0 April 2013 Amendment to Rules of Combination, unit 842 added June 2013 Amendments to Rules of Combination in Qualifications Structure section 11 September 2013 Unit 852 removed from Qualification Structure 1.1 Qualifications structure 1.1 Qualifications structure 1.1 Qualifications structure 3.4 List of Units 3.6 Barred Combinations 1.1 Qualifications structure 1.1 Qualifications structure 1.1Qualifications structure Qualifications structure 12.October 2013 Rules of Combination amended. Qualifications structure 13 November 2013 Unit 855 removed from Qualification Structure Qualifications structure 14 January 2014 Removed unit 308 as a barred combination with unit Barred combinations 15 March 2014 Added unit 459 to the barred combination table againt unit 509 Barred combination table Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 1

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5 Contents 1 Introduction to the qualifications Qualifications structure Opportunities for progression 18 2 Centre requirements Resource requirements Learner entry requirements 20 3 Units Availability of units Structure of units Guidance for centres List of units Summary of assessment methods Barred combination table Evidence requirements for portfolio assessed units Recording forms 41 4 Course design and delivery Initial assessment and induction Recommended delivery strategies 42 Appendix 1 Relationships with Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) 43 Appendix 2 Sources of general information 51 Appendix 3 Glossary 52 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 3

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7 1 Introduction to the qualifications This handbook contains the information that centres need to offer the following qualifications: Qualification title Number Ofqual ref. Awards City & Guilds Entry Level Introductory Award in Employability and /4109/2 Personal Development (Entry 2) (QCF) City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability and Personal /4113/4 Development (Entry 2) (QCF) City & Guilds Entry Level Extended Award in Employability and /4080/4 Personal Development (Entry 2) (QCF) City & Guilds Entry Level Introductory Award In Employability and /4110/9 Personal Development (Entry 3) (QCF) City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability and Personal /4162/6 Development (Entry 3) (QCF) City & Guilds Entry Level Extended Award in Employability and /4161/4 Personal Development (Entry 3) (QCF) City & Guilds Level 1 Introductory Award In Employability and Personal /4177/8 Development (QCF) City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal /4174/2 Development (QCF) City & Guilds Level 1 Extended Award in Employability and Personal /4175/4 Development (QCF) City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employability and Personal /4178/X Development (QCF) City & Guilds Level 2 Extended Award in Employability and Personal /4148/1 Development (QCF) Certificates City & Guilds Entry Level Certificate in Employability and Personal /4154/7 Development (Entry 2) (QCF) City & Guilds Entry Level Extended Certificate in Employability and /4156/0 Personal Development (Entry 2) (QCF) City & Guilds Entry Level Certificate in Employability and Personal /4155/9 Development (Entry 3) (QCF) City & Guilds Entry Level Extended Certificate in Employability and /4157/2 Personal Development (Entry 3) (QCF) City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Employability and Personal /4168/7 Development (QCF) City & Guilds Level 1 Extended Certificate in Employability and /4171/7 Personal Development (QCF) City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) /4265/5 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 5

8 Diplomas City & Guilds Entry Level 3 Diploma in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) Themed Awards Preparing for Employment City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability and Personal Development - Preparing for Employment (Entry 3) City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development - Preparing for Employment City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employability and Personal Development - Preparing for Employment Succeeding at Work City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability and Personal Development - Succeeding at Work (Entry 3) City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development - Succeeding at Work City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employability and Personal Development - Succeeding at Work Community Involvement City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability and Personal Development Community Involvement (Entry 3) City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development Community Involvement City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employability and Personal Development - Community Involvement Lifestyle City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability and Personal Development Lifestyle (Entry 3) City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development Lifestyle City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employability and Personal Development - Lifestyle Enterprise City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability and Personal Development Enterprise (Entry 3) City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development Enterprise City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employability and Personal Development - Enterprise Planning for Life and Work City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability and Personal Development Planning for Life and Work (Entry 2) City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability and Personal Development Planning for Life and Work (Entry 3) City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development Planning for Life and Work /4158/ /4176/ /4124/ /4173/ /4146/ /4112/ /4128/ /4145/ /4116/X /4170/ /4147/X /4123/ /4172/ /4144/ /4095/ /4167/ /4254/ /4078/ /4086/ /4129/8 6 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546)

9 City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employability and Personal Development Planning for Life and Work /4149/3 This suite of qualifications has been developed for the widest range of learners possible: young people and adults, those who are pre-employment, in employment or between jobs. They recognise the personal skills, qualities and attitudes required by employers across vocational sectors. These qualifications are also suitable for those learners who intend to progress to further learning. There are no pre-conditions for entry and there is no minimum level of literacy or numeracy required. Qualification providers can deliver these qualifications alongside a language, literacy or numeracy qualification. The units in these qualifications fall into two categories: Employability/Personal and Social Development (PSD) units These comprise the majority of the units and are all assessed by learner portfolio. Vocational taster units These Entry and Level 1 units provide learners with an introduction to a variety of vocational areas. In the List of units (section 3.4) they are units in the 800 series. The assessment method for each unit appears in the Unit handbooks. These units appear in other City & Guilds qualifications for more details see A maximum number of credits from these vocational taster units is allowed per qualification (as stated in the rules of combination for each qualification see Qualifications Structure Section 1.1). The vocational taster units do not appear in the rules of combination for the Level 2 Award, the Level 2 Extended Award or the Level 2 Certificate. The aims of these qualifications are to: meet the needs of learners who wish to seek, gain and retain employment or progress to further learning allow learners to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment provide valuable accreditation of skills and/or knowledge for learners, without requiring or proving occupational competence form the basis of Foundation Learning programmes (in England) Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 7

10 1.1 Qualifications structure Rules of combination are used to define the structure of qualifications. The rules of combination specify the credits which must be achieved through a particular combination of units to gain a full qualification. This section provides information about the full qualifications which may be awarded to learners successfully completing the required combinations of units and/or credits as shown in the table below. There are no mandatory units within these qualifications as there were previously with the qualifications. Awards City & Guilds Entry Level Introductory Award in Employability and Personal Development (Entry 2) (QCF) (600/4109/2) Learners must achieve a minimum of 2 credits from ( , 213, 223, , , , 322, , , , ). A minimum of 1 credit must come from ( , 213, 223, , ). Plus 911 for certification. Note: This qualification contains barred units. Please refer to section 3.6 of this handbook or the Walled Garden. City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability and Personal Development (Entry 2) (QCF) (600/4113/4) Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from ( , 213, 223, , , , 322, , , , , , , 816, , , 856, , 870, 872). A minimum of 3 credits must come from ( , 213, 223, , ). Plus 914 for certification. Note: This qualification contains barred units. Please refer to section 3.6 of this handbook or the Walled Garden. City & Guilds Entry Level Extended Award in Employability and Personal Development (Entry 2) (QCF) (600/4080/4) Learners must achieve a minimum of 9 credits from ( , 213, 223, , , , 322, , , , , , , 816, , , 856, , 870, 872). A minimum of 6 credits must come from ( , 213, 223, , ). Plus 918 for certification. Note: This qualification contains barred units. Please refer to section 3.6 of this handbook or the Walled Garden. 8 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546)

11 City & Guilds Entry Level Introductory Award in Employability and Personal Development (Entry 3) (QCF) (600/4110/9) Learners must achieve a minimum of 2 credits from ( , 322, 326, , , , , , , , , , , , ). A minimum of 1 credit must come from ( , 322, 326, , , , ) Plus 912 for certification. Note: This qualification contains barred units. Please refer to section 3.6 of this handbook or the Walled Garden. City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability and Personal Development (Entry 3) (QCF) (600/4162/6) Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from ( , 213, 223, , , , 322, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 856, , ). A minimum of 3 credits must come from ( , 322, , , , ). Plus 915 for certification. Note: This qualification contains barred units. Please refer to section 3.6 of this handbook or the Walled Garden. City & Guilds Entry Level Extended Award in Employability and Personal Development (Entry 3) (QCF) (600/4161/4) Learners must achieve a minimum of 9 credits from ( , 213, 223, , , , 322, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 856, , ). A minimum of 6 credits must come from ( , 322, , , , ). Plus 919 for certification. Note: This qualification contains barred units. Please refer to section 3.6 of this handbook or the Walled Garden. City & Guilds Level 1 Introductory Award in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) (600/4177/8) Learners must achieve a minimum of 2 credits from ( , , , , , , , ). Plus 913 for certification. Note: This qualification contains barred units. Please refer to section 3.6 of this handbook or the Walled Garden. City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) (600/4174/2) Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from ( , 322, , , , , , , , , , , , , 506, 509, 512, , , , , , , , , 856, , ). A minimum of 3 credits must come from ( , , , , , , , ). Plus 916 for certification. Note: This qualification contains barred units. Please refer to section 3.6 of this handbook or the Walled Garden. City & Guilds Level 1 Extended Award in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) (600/4175/4) Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 9

12 Learners must achieve a minimum of 9 credits from ( , 322, , , , , , , , , , , , , 506, 509, 512, , , , , , , , , 856, , ). A minimum of 6 credits must come from ( , , , , , , ). A maximum of 3 credits from ( , 506, 509, 512, , , ). Plus 920 for certification. Note: This qualification contains barred units. Please refer to section 3.6 of this handbook or the Walled Garden. City & Guilds Level 2 Awards in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) (600/4178/X) Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from ( , , , , , , , ,506, 509, 512, , , ). A minimum of 3 credits must come from ( , 506, 509, 512, , , ).Plus 917 for certification. Note: This qualification contains barred units. Please refer to section 3.6 of this handbook or the Walled Garden. City & Guilds Level 2 Extended Awards in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) (600/4148/1) Learners must achieve a minimum of 7 credits from ( , , , , , , , , 506, 509, 512, , , , ). A minimum of 4 credits should come from ( , 506, 509, 512, , , ). Plus 921 for certification. Note: This qualification contains barred units. Please refer to section 3.6 of this handbook or the Walled Garden. 10 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546)

13 Certificates and City & Guilds Entry Level Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (Entry 2) (QCF) (600/4154/7) Learners must achieve a minimum of 15 credits from ( , 213, 223, , , , 322, , , , , , , 816, , , , 870, 872). A minimum of 9 credits from ( , 213, 223, , ). A maximum of 3 credits from ( , , 816, , , , 853, 856, , 870, 872). Plus 922 for certification. Note: This qualification contains barred units. Please refer to section 3.6 of this handbook or the Walled Garden. City & Guilds Entry Level Extended Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (Entry 2) (QCF) (600/4156/0) Learners must achieve a minimum of 25 credits from ( , 213, 223, , , , 322, , , , , , 856, , 870, 872). A minimum of 13 credits from ( , 213, 223, , ). A maximum of 5 credits from ( ,856, , 870, 872). Plus 926 for certification. Note: This qualification contains barred units. Please refer to section 3.6 of this handbook or the Walled Garden. City & Guilds Entry Level Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (Entry 3) (QCF) (600/4155/9) Learners must achieve a minimum of 15 credits from ( , 213, 223, , , , 322, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 856, , ). A minimum of 9 credits must come from ( , 322, , , , ). A maximum of 3 credits from ( , , , , 856, , ). Plus 923 for certification. Note: This qualification contains barred units. Please refer to section 3.6 of this handbook or the Walled Garden. City & Guilds Entry Level Extended Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (Entry 3) (QCF) (600/4157/2) Learners must achieve a minimum of 25 credits from ( , 213, 223, , , , 322, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 856, , ). A minimum of 13 credits from ( , 322, , , , ). A maximum of 5 credits from ( , , , , 856, , ). Plus 927 for certification. Note: This qualification contains barred units. Please refer to section 3.6 of this handbook or the Walled Garden. Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 11

14 City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) (600/4168/7) Learners must achieve a minimum of 15 credits from ( , 322, , , , , , , , , , , , , 506, 509, 512, , , , , , , , , 856, , ). A minimum of 9 credits must come from ( , , , , , , , ). A maximum of 6 credits from ( , 506, 509, 512, , , ). A maximum 3 credits from ( , , , , , 856, , ) plus 924 for certification. Note: This qualification contains barred units. Please refer to section 3.6 of this handbook or the Walled Garden. City & Guilds Level 1 Extended Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) (600/4171/7) Learners must achieve a minimum of 25 credits from ( , 322, , , , , , , , , , , , , 506, 509, 512, , , , , , , , , 856, , ). A minimum of 13 credits from ( , , , , , , ). A maximum of 12 credits from ( , 506, 509, 512, , , ). A maximum of 5 credits from ( , , , , , 856, , ). Plus 928 for certification. Note: This qualification contains barred units. Please refer to section 3.6 of this handbook or the Walled Garden. City & Guilds Level 2 Certificates in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) (600/4265/5) Learners must achieve a minimum of 13 credits from ( , , , , , , , , 506, 509, 512, , , , ). A minimum of 7 credits from ( , 506, 509, 512, , , ). Plus 925 for certification. Note: This qualification contains barred units. Please refer to section 3.6 of this handbook or the Walled Garden. 12 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546)

15 Diplomas and City & Guilds Entry Level 3 Diploma in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) (600/4158/4) Learners must achieve a minimum of 39 credits from ( , 213, 223, , , , 322, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 856, , ). A minimum of 20 credits from ( , 322, , , , ). A maximum of 9 credits from ( , , , , 856, , ). Plus 930 for certification. Note: This qualification contains barred units. Please refer to section 3.6 of this handbook or the Walled Garden. City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) (600/4176/6) Learners must achieve a minimum of 39 credits from ( , 322, , , , , , , , , , , , , 506, 509, 512, , , , , , , , , 856, , ). A minimum of 20 credits from ( , , , , , , , ). A maximum of 15 credits from ( , 506, 509, 512, , , ) A maximum of 9 from ( , , , , , 856, , ). Plus 931 for certification. Note: This qualification contains barred units. Please refer to section 3.6 of this handbook or the Walled Garden. Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 13

16 A range of themed awards have been created for this qualification as follows: Preparing for Employment Succeeding at Work Community Involvement Lifestyle Enterprise Planning for Life and Work Preparing for Employment City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability and Personal Development - Preparing for Employment (Entry 3) (QCF) (600/4124/9) Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from ( , 309, , , 366, 372, , , 409, 436, 446, , , 474, 489, , , , , 582, 591, 597). A minimum of 3 credits must come from ( , 309, , , 366, 372, ). Plus 932 for certification. City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development - Preparing for Employment (QCF) (600/4173/0) Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from ( , 309, , , 366, 372, , , 409, 436, 446, , , 474, 489, , , , , 582, 591, 597). A minimum of 3 credits must come from ( , 409, 436, 446, , , 474, 489). A maximum of 3 credits from ( , , , , 582, 591, 597) Plus 933 for certification. City & Guilds Level 2 Awards in Employability and Personal Development - Preparing for Employment (QCF) (600/4146/8) Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from ( , 309, , , 366, 372, , , 409, 436, 446, , , 474, 489, , , , , 582, 591, 597). A minimum of 3 credits must come from ( , , , , 582, 591, 597). Plus 934 for certification. Succeeding at Work City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability and Personal Development - Succeeding at Work (Entry 3) (QCF) (600/4112/2) Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from (302, 304, 311, 340, , , , 402, 404, 425, 441, 448, , 455, 458, 463, 488, , 502, 509, 512, 514, , 521, 545, 551, , 557, , 578, , 588, , ). A minimum of 3 credits must come from (302, 304, 311, 340, , , ) plus 935 for certification. City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development - Succeeding at Work (QCF) (600/4128/6) Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from (302, 304, 311, 340, , , , 402, 404, 425, 441, 448, , 455, 458, 463, 488, , 502, 509, 512, 514, , 521, 545, 551, , 557, , 578, , 588, , ). 14 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546)

17 A minimum of 3 credits must come from (402, 404, 425, 441, 448, , 455, 458, 463, 488, ). A maximum of 3 credits mat come from (502, 509, 512, 514, , 521, 545, 551, , 557, , 578, , 588, , ) plus 936 for certification. City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employability and Personal Development - Succeeding at Work (QCF) (600/4145/6) Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from (302, 304, 311, 340, , , , 402, 404, 425, 441, 448, , 455, 458, 463, 488, , 502, 509, 512, 514, , 521, 545, 551, , 557, , 578, , 588, , ). A minimum of 3 credits must come from (502, 509, 512, 514, , 521, 545, 551, , 557, , 578, , 588, , ) plus 937 for certification. Community Involvement City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability and Personal Development Community Involvement (Entry 3) (QCF) (600/4116/X) Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from (310, 322, 326, 329, 338, 341, 363, , 382, , , 426, 429, 439, 449, 483, , 522, 539, 543, 552, 592, 606, 607. A minimum of 3 credits must come from (310, 322, 326, 329, 338, 341, 363, , 382) plus 938 for certification. City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development Community Involvement (QCF) (600/4170/5) Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from (310, 322, 326, 329, 338, 341, 363, , 382, , , 426, 429, 439, 449, 483, , 522, 539, 543, 552, 592, ). A minimum of 3 credits must come from ( , , 426, 429, 439, 449, 483, , ) A maximum of 3 credits may come from (522, 539, 543, 552, 592, ) plus 939 for certification. City & Guilds Level 2 Awards in Employability and Personal Development - Community Involvement (QCF) (600/4147/X) Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from (310, 322, 326, 329, 338, 341, 363, , 382, , , 426, 429, 439, 449, 483, , 522, 539, 543, 552, 592, 606, 607. A minimum of 3 credits must come from (522, 539, 543, 552, 592) plus 940 for certification. Lifestyle City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability and Personal Development Lifestyle (Entry 3) (QCF) (600/4123/7) Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from (330, 332, , , , 364, , 383, 430, 432, , 471, 480, 482, 498, , 540, , 604, 606, 608). A minimum of 3 credits from (330, 332, , , ,364, , 383) plus 941 for certification. City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development Lifestyle (QCF) (600/4172/9) Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from (330, 332, , , , 364, , 383, 430, 432, , 471, 480, 482, 498, , 540, , 604, 606, 608). Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 15

18 A minimum of 3 credits from (430, 432, , 471, 480, 482, 604, 606, 608) A maximum of 3 credits may come from ( , 540, ) plus 942 for certification. City & Guilds Level 2 Awards in Employability and Personal Development - Lifestyle (QCF) (600/4144/4) Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from (330, 332, , , , 364, , 383, 430, 432, , 471, 480, 482, 498, , 540, , 604, 606, 608). A minimum of 3 credits from ( , 540, ) plus 943 for certification. Enterprise City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability and Personal Development Enterprise (Entry 3) (QCF) (600/4095/6) Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from (308, 366, 368, 408, 489, , ). A minimum of 3 credits must come from (308, 366, 368) plus 944 for certification. City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development Enterprise (QCF) (600/4167/5) Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from (308, 366, 368, 408, 489, , ). A minimum of 3 credits must come from (408, 489). A maximum of 3 credits from ( , plus 945 for certification. City & Guilds Level 2 Awards in Employability and Personal Development - Enterprise (QCF) (600/4254/0) Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from (308, 366, 368, , 408, 489, , ). A minimum of 3 credits must come from ( , ) plus 946 for certification. Planning for Life and Work City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability and Personal Development Planning for Life and Work (Entry 2) (QCF) (600/4078/6) Learners must achieve all 6 credits from (201 and 202) plus 947 for certification. City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability and Personal Development Planning for Life and Work (Entry 3) (QCF) (600/4086/5) Learners must achieve all 6 credits from (301 and 302) plus 948 for certification. City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development Planning for Life and Work (QCF) (600/4129/8) Learners must achieve all 6 credits from (401 and 402) plus 949 for certification. City & Guilds Level 2 Awards in Employability and Personal Development Planning for Life and Work (QCF) (600/4149/3) Learners must achieve all 3 credits from (502) plus 950 for certification. 16 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546)

19 Certificates of unit credit Certificates of unit credit (CUC) will be issued to learners listing each successfully completed unit, even if a full qualification is not attempted. Learners who do complete a full qualification will receive, in addition to their certificate, a CUC listing each unit achieved. Certification modules Although all unit achievements will be recorded on a Certificate of Unit Credit (CUC), learners will only receive a full qualification certificate if the relevant Award Module or Certificate Module is claimed in addition to the units the learner has achieved: Qualification City & Guilds Entry Level Introductory Award in Employability and Personal Development (Entry 2) (QCF) City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability and Personal Development (Entry 2) (QCF) City & Guilds Entry Level Extended Award in Employability and Personal Development (Entry 2) (QCF) City & Guilds Entry Level Introductory Award In Employability and Personal Development (Entry 3) (QCF) City & Guilds Entry Level Award in Employability and Personal Development (Entry 3) (QCF) City & Guilds Entry Level Extended Award in Employability and Personal Development (Entry 3) (QCF) City & Guilds Level 1 Introductory Award In Employability and Personal Development (QCF) City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) City & Guilds Level 1 Extended Award in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) City & Guilds Level 2 Extended Award in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) Certificates City & Guilds Entry Level Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (Entry 2) (QCF) City & Guilds Entry Level Extended Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (Entry 2) (QCF) City & Guilds Entry Level Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (Entry 3) (QCF) City & Guilds Entry Level Extended Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (Entry 3) (QCF) City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) City & Guilds Level 1 Extended Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) Module needed to generate a certificate Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 17

20 Diplomas City & Guilds Entry Level 3 Diploma in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Employability and Personal Development (QCF) Please ensure that these modules are only claimed once learners have achieved sufficient credits at a high enough level to entitle them to that qualification. Barred combinations Units that have a significant overlap in content are barred combinations. Learners can take units that are barred and they will appear on the learner s Certificate of Unit Credit (CUC), but barred units will not both/all count towards the credit required for a qualification. If a centre wishes to claim two (or more) barred units for a learner, they are advised to claim the unit that is most necessary to the rules of combination for the qualification and then wait until they receive the certification before they claim the other barred unit(s). If a centre claims two (or more) barred units at the same time, they may not be recognised and therefore the learner will not be considered to have achieved the qualification. Full details of the barred combinations can be found in section 3.6 of this document. 1.2 Opportunities for progression These qualifications provide a solid grounding in generic employability and personal development skills, which will enable progression to employment and/or to further learning including qualifications such as: Functional Skills Essential Skills Wales Essential Skills (Northern Ireland) wider Key Skills vocational qualifications The Work-based experience unit provides valuable preparation for employment as it enables learners to prepare for, attend and review work experience. The Learner project unit is particularly relevant to learners who wish to progress to further learning since it can be used to plan, carry out and evaluate a piece of research. 18 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546)

21 2 Centre requirements This section outlines the approval processes for Centres to offer these qualifications and any resources that Centres will need in place to offer the qualifications including qualification-specific requirements for Centre staff. Centres already offering City & Guilds qualifications Centres approved to offer the qualifications will receive automatic approval to run the , 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 11, 12 and 13. Centres not already offering City & Guilds qualifications To offer these qualifications, new centres will need to gain both centre and qualification approval. Please refer to the Centre Manual - Supporting Customer Excellence for further information. Centre staff should familiarise themselves with the structure, content and assessment requirements of the qualifications before designing a course programme. 2.1 Resource requirements Human resources To meet the quality assurance criteria for these qualifications the centre must ensure that the following internal roles are undertaken: quality assurance co-ordinator trainer/tutor assessor internal verifier (this can be the same person as the quality assurance co-ordinator) All new teachers delivering publicly funded qualifications in the learning and skills sector (all post 16 education including FE, adult and community learning, work-based learning and offender education) in England are now required to take qualifications which form part of the Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) framework. City & Guilds offers a range of qualifications within the QTLS framework. Details are available on the QTLS pages of Teachers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland should be guided by current government policy. Centre staff may undertake more than one role, eg tutor and assessor or internal verifier, but must never internally verify their own assessments. Trainer/tutors must be competent and confident to a level above that which they are assessing. Assessors and internal verifiers While the Assessor/Verifier (A/V) units are valued as qualifications for centre staff, they are not currently a requirement for these qualifications. However, staff should hold, or be working towards, teaching/training qualifications and have sufficient experience and/or qualifications for competent delivery and assessment of the unit. Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 19

22 Continuing professional development (CPD) Centres are expected to support their staff in ensuring that their knowledge of the occupational area and of best practice in delivery, mentoring, training, assessment and verification remains current, and that it takes account of any national or legislative developments. 2.2 Learner entry requirements Learners should not be entered for a qualification of the same type, content and level as that of a qualification they already hold. There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking these qualifications. However, centres must ensure that learners have the potential and opportunity to achieve the qualifications successfully. Please see section 4 of this document, Course design and delivery, which offers guidance on initial assessment. Age restrictions These qualifications are suitable for the 14-16, 16-18, 18+ and 19+ age ranges ie for both young people and adults. 20 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546)

23 3 Units 3.1 Availability of units The units for these qualifications are available in the following handbooks: Entry 2 Unit handbook for centres Entry 3 Unit handbook for centres Level 1 Unit handbook for centres Level 2 Unit handbook for centres In addition to the Awards, Certificates and Diplomas there are 6 themed qualifications, each containing 3 Awards from Entry level 3 to Level 2. They are as follows: Awards in Employability and Personal Development Preparing for Employment Awards in Employability and Personal Development Succeeding at Work Awards in Employability and Personal Development Community Involvement Awards in Employability and Personal Development Lifestyle Awards in Employability and Personal Development Enterprise Awards in Employability and Personal Development Planning for Life and Work Scheme handbooks are available for each of these themes are available to download from The learning outcomes and assessment criteria are also available on The Register at ww.register.ofqual.gov.uk 3.2 Structure of units The units in these qualifications are written in a standard format and comprise the following: City & Guilds unit number title level credit value Unit accreditation number (UAN) unit aim statement of guided learning hours details of the relationship between the unit and Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) (and other national standards where relevant) learning outcomes and assessment criteria how the unit is assessed Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 21

24 3.3 Guidance for centres The majority of the units also contain guidance to support centres. This guidance appears in the following sections: Who is this unit for? this section appears in some of the units and suggests the types of learners who might gain particular benefit from the unit Outcome definitions the learning outcomes are defined where this will add value How does this unit go beyond the requirements of the level below? this section explains how the unit goes beyond the assessment criteria of the level below (where a unit is available at more than one level) Explanation of criteria and examples of evidence the assessment criteria are explained and, where they add value to the guidance, examples of evidence are provided How can this unit be delivered? this section provides guidance on how the unit can be delivered, including recommendations of resources such as web sites. 3.4 List of units This is a list of all the units in , 12 and 13 showing the City & Guilds unit numbers: Entry Level 2 Units Unit No Title Credit Value GLH Entry 2 Planning for progression Entry 2 Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for learning and work Entry 2 Career planning and making applications Entry 2 Rights and responsibilities in the workplace Entry 2 Introduction to ICT Entry 2 Managing personal finance Entry 2 Personal skills Entry 2 Managing Own Money Entry 2 Community action Entry 2 Dealing with problems in daily life Entry 2 Environmental awareness Entry 2 Healthy living Entry 2 Individual rights and responsibilities Entry 2 Making the most of leisure time Entry 2 Managing social relationships Entry 2 Parenting awareness Entry 2 Preparation for work Entry 2 Working as part of a group Entry 2 Working towards goals Entry 2 Recognise, use and care for tools used in horticulture 2 20 Entry 2 Recognise, use and care for basic construction hand tools 2 20 Entry 2 Recognise, use and care for woodworking hand tools Entry 2 Recognise inside parts of a motor car or van 1 10 Entry 2 Recognise outside parts of a motor car or van Entry 2 Wash the outside of a motor car or van Entry 2 Clean the inside of a motor car or van Entry 2 Repair a puncture Entry 2 Introduction to retail skills Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546)

25 Entry Level 3 Units Unit No Title Credit Value GLH Entry 3 Planning for progression Entry 3 Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for learning and work Entry 3 Career planning and making applications Entry 3 Rights and responsibilities in the workplace Entry 3 Introduction to ICT Entry 3 Managing personal finance Entry 3 Supporting others Entry 3 Enterprise activity: producing products or services Entry 3 Work-based experience Entry 3 Community project Entry 3 Contributing to a team Entry 3 Candidate project Entry 3 Personal skills Entry 3 Introduction to sustainable development and global citizenship Entry 3 Community action Entry 3 Developing Self Entry 3 Dealing with problems in daily life Entry 3 Environmental awareness Entry 3 Healthy living Entry 3 Individual rights and responsibilities Entry 3 Making the most of leisure time Entry 3 Managing Own Money Entry 3 Managing social relationships Entry 3 Parenting awareness Entry 3 Preparation for Work Entry 3 Working as part of a group Entry 3 Alternatives to paid work Entry 3 Self-assessment Entry 3 Career progression Entry 3 Working as a volunteer Entry 3 Investigating rights and responsibilities at work Entry 3 Solving work-related problems Entry 3 Preparing for work placement Entry 3 Learning from work placement Entry 3 Safe learning in the workplace Entry 3 Searching for a job Entry 3 Applying for a job Entry 3 Preparing for an interview Entry 3 Interview skills Entry 3 Self-management skills Entry 3 Conduct at work Entry 3 Speaking confidently at work Entry 3 Presenting accurate documents Entry 3 Introduction to aspects of citizenship Entry 3 Personal body hygiene awareness Entry 3 Developing domestic skills Entry 3 Develop skills for table setting in your home Entry 3 Introduction to issues of substance misuse 1 10 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 23

26 Entry 3 Developing an awareness of social and physical aspects of adult relationships Entry 3 Introduction to understanding diversity in society Entry 3 Introduction to developing parenting skills Entry 3 Developing skills for shopping for your home Entry 3 Work awareness Entry 3 Getting to a destination safely and on time Entry 3 Prioritising tasks Entry 3 Managing your time Entry 3 Health and safety in places of work Entry 3 Understanding conflict at work Entry 3 Preparing for and learning from interviews Entry 3 Presenting personal information effectively Entry 3 Learning about the range of opportunities in work Entry 3 Learning about workplace values and practices Entry 3 Developing skills for a healthy lifestyle Entry 3 Introduction to understanding young people, law and order Entry 3 Introduction to the rights and responsibilities of citizenship Entry 3 Drug and alcohol awareness Entry 3 Developing skills for hygiene and health Working towards Goals Entry 3 Recognise and use hand tools and materials used in construction Entry 3 Recognise and use hand tools and materials used in decorating Entry 3 Serving food and drink Entry 3 Basic food preparation Entry 3 Basic cooking Entry 3 Guest services in the hospitality industry Entry 3 Customer service in the hospitality industry Entry 3 Wax and polish a motor car or van Entry 3 Remove, check and replace a wheel on a motor car or van Entry 3 Check and maintain levels of fluids in a motor car or van Entry 3 Check and maintain lights on a motor car or van Entry 3 Replace spark plugs Entry 3 Introduction to brickwork Entry 3 Introduction to carpentry and joinery Entry 3 Introduction to the hospitality industry Entry 3 Understanding human growth and development Entry 3 Introduction to developing skills for caring for your child Entry 3 Introduction to food and nutrition for children and young people Entry 3 Introduction to preparing, presenting and keeping food for children and young people Entry 3 Introduction to using the internet Entry 3 Introduction to using word processing software Entry 3 Introduction to using ICT systems Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546)

27 Entry 3 Introduction to personal digital photograph processing Entry 3 Painting and Decorating Skills Entry 3 Painting and Decorating: Cutting and Hanging Wall Coverings Entry 3 Spreadsheet Software Entry 3 Design and imaging software Entry 3 Desk top publishing software Entry 3 Introduction to using the internet for shopping 1 10 Level 1 Units Unit No Title Credit Value GLH Level 1 Planning for progression Level 1 Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for 3 22 learning and work Level 1 Career planning and making applications Level 1 Rights and responsibilities in the workplace Level 1 Managing personal finance Level 1 Supporting others Level 1 Enterprise activity: producing products or 3 20 services Level 1 Work-based experience Level 1 Community project Level 1 Contributing to a team Level 1 Candidate project Level 1 Understanding the language and culture of a 3 26 community Level 1 Valuing equality and diversity Level 1 Introduction to health and safety awareness 2 18 in the workplace Level 1 Community action Level 1 Developing self Level 1 Dealing with problems in daily life Level 1 Environmental awareness Level 1 Healthy living Level 1 Individual rights and responsibilities Level 1 Making the most of leisure time Level 1 Managing own money Level 1 Managing social relationships Level 1 Parenting awareness Level 1 Preparation for work Level 1 Working as part of a group Level 1 Working towards goals Level 1 Alternatives to paid work Level 1 Self-assessment Level 1 Career progression Level 1 Developing personal skills for leadership Level 1 Practising leadership skills with others Level 1 Learning with colleagues and other learners Level 1 Communicating solutions to others Level 1 Positive attitudes and behaviours at work Level 1 Learning from more experienced people Level 1 Building working relationships with colleagues 2 20 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 25

28 Level 1 Working as a volunteer Level 1 Building working relationships with 2 20 customers Level 1 Investigating rights and responsibilities at 1 10 work Level 1 Solving work-related problems Level 1 Taking notes at meetings Level 1 Summarising documents Level 1 Contributing to meetings Level 1 Preparing for work placement Level 1 Learning from work placement Level 1 Safe learning in the workplace Level 1 Searching for a job Level 1 Applying for a job Level 1 Preparing for an interview Level 1 Interview skills Level 1 Self-management skills Level 1 Developing own interpersonal skills Level 1 Developing personal confidence and selfawareness Level 1 Developing personal development skills Level 1 Family relationships Level 1 Improving assertiveness and decision 3 27 making Level 1 Improving own confidence Level 1 Introduction to alcohol awareness for the 3 27 individual Level 1 Introduction to drug awareness for the 3 27 individual Level 1 Prepare for interview Level 1 Recognising employment opportunities Level 1 Sex and relationship education Level 1 Understanding eating disorders Level 1 Understanding stress and stress 3 27 management techniques Level 1 Use tools and equipment for a practical 2 18 activity Level 1 Understanding young people, law and order Level 1 Understanding rights and responsibilities of 3 27 citizenship Level 1 Develop independent skills for living in the 3 27 community Level 1 Diversity and faith Level 1 Understanding the role of young people as 3 27 peer mentors Level 1 Understanding business communication Level 1 Business and customer awareness Level 1 Coping with change Level 1 Managing your time Level 1 Being safe and healthy at work Level 1 Understanding conflict at work Level 1 Preparing for and learning from interviews Level 1 Presenting personal information effectively Level 1 Assertive living Level 1 Developing group and teamwork 3 27 communication skills Level 1 Healthy lifestyles Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546)

29 Level 1 Understanding Time Management in the 2 18 Workplace Level 1 Active Citizenship in the Local Community Level 1 Aspects of citizenship Level 1 Using Cooking Skills in the Domestic Kitchen Level 1 Introduction to healthy eating Level 1 Using kitchen equipment Level 1 Customer service in the hospitality industry Level 1 Understanding child development Level 1 Developing skills in caring for young children Level 1 Introduction to developing language and 3 27 communication skills in children Level 1 Understanding children's social and 3 27 emotional development Level 1 Understanding growth, social and emotional 3 27 development of children Level 1 Understanding the physical and 3 27 psychological needs of children Level 1 Using craft activities with children and young 3 27 people Level 1 Introduction to working with vulnerable 1 9 adults Level 1 Preparing to work with vulnerable adults Level 1 Developing DJing skills Level 1 Developing creative writing skills Level 1 Developing oral storytelling skills for 3 27 performance Level 1 Developing performance improvisation 3 27 techniques Level 1 Understanding the Intellectual and Language 3 27 Development of Children from Birth to Eight Level 1 Understanding play for early learning 3 27 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 27

30 Level 2 Units Unit No Title Credit Value GLH Level 2 Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for 3 22 learning and work Level 2 Career planning and making applications Level 2 Managing personal finance Level 2 Work-based experience Level 2 Candidate project for learning and work Level 2 Developing self for learning and work Level 2 Teamworking skills Level 2 Dealing with challenges Level 2 Managing yourself Level 2 Valuing customers Level 2 Understanding the business environment Level 2 Working for yourself Level 2 Performing effectively at interviews Level 2 Introduction to sustainable development and 3 26 global citizenship Level 2 Identity and cultural diversity Level 2 Healthy eating in personal development Level 2 Handling food safely in personal 2 20 development Level 2 Recreational involvement in personal 2 20 development Level 2 Alternatives to paid work Level 2 Self-assessment Level 2 Career progression Level 2 Practising leadership skills with others Level 2 Developing personal skills for leadership Level 2 Learning with colleagues and other learners Level 2 Communicating solutions to others Level 2 Learning from more experienced people Level 2 Building working relationships with 2 20 colleagues Level 2 Working as a volunteer Level 2 Building working relationships with 2 20 customers Level 2 Investigating rights and responsibilities at 1 10 work Level 2 Solving work-related problems Level 2 Summarising documents Level 2 Contributing to meetings Level 2 Preparing for work placement Level 2 Learning from work placement Level 2 Planning an enterprise activity Level 2 Running an enterprise activity Level 2 Producing a product Level 2 Searching for a job Level 2 Applying for a job Level 2 Preparing for an interview Level 2 Interview skills Level 2 Self-management skills Level 2 Effectiveness at work Level 2 Developing own interpersonal skills Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546)

31 Level 2 Developing personal confidence and selfawareness Level 2 Developing personal development skills Level 2 Understanding family relationships Level 2 Healthy living Level 2 Introduction to alcohol awareness for the 3 24 individual Level 2 Introduction to drug awareness Level 2 Sex and relationships education Level 2 Developing practical skills and techniques Level 2 Health and safety in a practical environment Level 2 Investigating a vocational area Level 2 Participating in a vocational taster Level 2 Use tools and equipment for a practical 2 16 activity Level 2 Applying for work Level 2 Building and managing workplace 2 16 relationships Level 2 Communication in the workplace Level 2 Developing enterprise skills Level 2 Developing meeting skills Level 2 Improving own performance Level 2 Operating in a work environment Level 2 Oral presentation skills Level 2 Personal money management Level 2 Personal presentation in the workplace Level 2 Recognising prejudice and discrimination Level 2 Responsible work practice Level 2 Rights and responsibilities in the workplace Level 2 Solving problems in the workplace Level 2 Meetings in the workplace Level 2 Business and customer awareness Level 2 Understanding and coping with change Level 2 Managing your time Level 2 Health, safety and security in the workplace Level 2 Dealing with conflict Level 2 Presenting personal information effectively Level 2 Participating in vocational tasters Level 2 Understanding the importance of play 3 24 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 29

32 3.5 Summary of assessment methods The Unit handbooks explain how each unit is assessed. All the units are assessed by learner portfolio of evidence except the vocational taster units (units ), which are assessed by the following methods: Units (NPTC units) Practical activities are assessed by observation of tasks or activities and knowledge evidence is assessed by a variety of methods appropriate to the learner eg oral questioning, centre devised worksheet etc. Units (catering/hospitality units) These are assessed by assignment. Time constraints All assessments must be completed and assessed within the learners period of registration. Centres should advise learners of any internal timescales for the completion and marking of individual assessments. 30 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546)

33 3.6 Barred combination table Product Level Unit title Barred with code Entry 2 Planning for progression Entry 2 Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for 352 learning and work Entry 2 Career planning and making applications 348, 303, 340, 374, 373, 347, 460, 403, 441, 495, 474, Entry 2 Rights and responsibilities in the workplace 331, 231, 342, 375, 304, 371, 451, 404, 371, Entry 2 Introduction to ICT Entry 2 Managing personal finance 306, Entry 2 Personal skills Entry 2 Community action 326, 310, 410, Entry 2 Dealing with problems in daily life 328, 343, 428, Entry 2 Environmental awareness 329, 322, Entry 2 Healthy living 330, Entry 2 Individual rights and responsibilities 204, 331, 356, 304, 204, 431, 356, 404,, 431, Entry 2 Making the most of leisure time 332, Entry 2 Managing social relationships 334, Entry 2 Parenting awareness 364, 335, Entry 2 Working as part of a group 311, 337, 411, Entry 2 Recognise, use and care for tools used in horticulture Entry 2 Recognise, use and care for basic 805, 803, 827, 482 construction hand tools Entry 2 Recognise, use and care for woodworking 828, 805, 802, 482 hand tools Entry 2 Recognise inside parts of a motor car or van Entry 2 Recognise outside parts of a motor car or van Entry 2 Wash the outside of a motor car or van Entry 2 Clean the inside of a motor car or van Entry 2 Repair a puncture Entry 2 Introduction to Retail Skills Entry 3 Planning for progression 496, 339, Entry 3 Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for 352, 446 learning and work Entry 3 Career planning and making applications 348, 203, 231, 340, 342, 374, 373, 375, 347, 348, 460, 403, 441, 495, 474, 459, 564, 582, 503, 545, 602, 563, 451 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 31

34 Entry 3 Rights and responsibilities in the workplace 331, 231, 342, 375, 204, 371, 431, 451, 404, 493, 601, 554, Entry 3 Introduction to ICT Entry 3 Managing personal finance 206, Entry 3 Supporting others 341, 407, 449, Entry 3 Enterprise activity: producing products or 408, 560, 562, 561 services Entry 3 Work-based experience 367, 345, 344, 457, 459, 409, 559, 580, 603, 456, Entry 3 Community project 326, 226, 410, Entry 3 Contributing to a team 237, 337, 411, 497, 515, Entry 3 Candidate project Entry 3 Personal skills Entry 3 Introduction to sustainable development 229, 329, 429 and global citizenship Entry 3 Community action 226, 310, 426, Entry 3 Dealing with problems in daily life 228, 343, 428, 452, 595, 555, Entry 3 Environmental awareness 229, 322, Entry 3 Healthy living 230, Entry 3 Individual rights and responsibilities 231, 356, 304, 204, 431, 404, 477, 606, Entry 3 Making the most of leisure time 232, Entry 3 Managing social relationships 234, Entry 3 Parenting awareness 364, 235, Entry 3 Working as part of a group 311, 237, 411, 497, 515, Entry 3 Recognise and use hand tools and materials used in construction Entry 3 Recognise and use hand tools and materials used in decorating Entry 3 Serving food and drink Entry 3 Basic food preparation Entry 3 Basic cooking Entry 3 Guest services in the hospitality industry Entry 3 Customer service in the hospitality industry 802, 803, 828, 864, 865, 806, 482, , 865, 482, 828, 805, , 553, 817, 518, Entry 3 Alternatives to paid work 439, Entry 3 Self-assessment 201, 301, 440, 401, Entry 3 Career progression 303, 203, 403, 441, 503, Entry 3 Working as a volunteer 307, 407, 449, Entry 3 Investigating rights and responsibilities at 304, 204, 451, 404, 554, 594 work Entry 3 Solving work-related problems 228, 328, 428, 452, 585, Entry 3 Preparing for work placement 309, 456, 409, 558, Entry 3 Learning from work placement 309, 457, 409, 559, Entry 3 Safe learning in the workplace 370, 492, 425, 458, 578, Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546)

35 Entry 3 Searching for a job 303, 203, 403, 459, 503, 563, Entry 3 Applying for a job 303, 203, 460, 403, 564, Entry 3 Preparing for an interview 461, 521, Entry 3 Interview skills 462, 566, Entry 3 Self-management skills 463, Entry 3 Conduct at work 202, 302, Entry 3 Speaking confidently at work Entry 3 Presenting accurate documents Entry 3 Introduction to aspects of citizenship 331, 231, 431, 606, Entry 3 Personal body hygiene awareness Entry 3 Developing domestic skills Entry 3 Develop skills for table setting in your home Entry 3 Introduction to issues of substance misuse 379, 471, 472, Entry 3 Develop an awareness of social and 358, 475, 576 physical aspects of adult relationships Entry 3 Introduction to understanding diversity in 424 society Entry 3 Introduction to developing parenting skills 235, 335, Entry 3 Developing shopping skills for your home Entry 3 Work awareness 489, Entry 3 Getting to a destination safely and on time 309, 409, Entry 3 Prioritising tasks Entry 3 Managing your time 491, Entry 3 Health and safety in places of work 346, 492, 425, 458, 578, Entry 3 Understanding conflict at work 304, 204, 404, 493, 601, Entry 3 Preparing for and learning from interviews 494, Entry 3 Presenting personal information effectively 303, 203, 403, 495, 503, Entry 3 Learning about the range of opportunities 303, 203, 403, 503 at work Entry 3 Learning about workplace practices and 304, 204, 404 values Entry 3 Developing skills for a healthy lifestyle 604, Entry 3 Introduction to understanding young people, law and order Entry 3 Drug and Alcohol Awareness 361, 471, 472, 574, Entry 3 Developing Skills for Hygiene and Health Entry 3 Wax and polish a motor car or van Entry 3 Remove, check and replace a wheel on a motor car or van Entry 3 Check and maintain levels of fluids in a motor car or van Entry 3 Check and maintain lights on a motor car or van Entry 3 Replace spark plugs Entry 3 Introduction to brickwork 802, 482 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 33

36 Entry 3 Introduction to carpentry and joinery 803, 482, 864, 865, 805, 806, Entry 3 Introduction to the hospitality industry Entry 3 Understanding human growth and development Entry 3 Introduction to developing skills for caring for your child Entry 3 Introduction to food and nutrition for children and young people Entry 3 Introduction to preparing, presenting and keeping food for children and young people Entry 3 Introduction to using the internet Entry 3 Introduction to using word processing software Entry 3 Introduction to using ICT systems Entry 3 Introduction to personal digital photograph processing Entry 3 Introduction to using the internet for shopping Entry 3 Painting and Decorating Skills 482, 581, 805, 806, 828, Entry 3 Painting and Decorating: Cutting and Hanging Wall Coverings 482, 581, 805,806, 828, Entry 3 Spreadsheet software Entry 3 Design and Imaging Software Entry 3 Desktop publishing software Level 1 Planning for progression 427, 438, 496, 583, 571, 466, 587, 339, 440, 544, 427, 514, 436, Level 1 Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for 584, 352, 588, 591, 446 learning and work Level 1 Career planning and making applications 347, 348, 460, 303, 203, 441, 340, 374, 373, 436, 495, 474, 347, 459, 564, 460, 582, 545, 602, 563, 503, 579, 436, Level 1 Rights and responsibilities in the workplace 342, 451, 375, 304, 204, 231, 331, 342, 371, 493, 601, 554, 305, 594, 431, Level 1 Managing personal finance 206, 306, 433, 506, Level 1 Supporting others 307, 449, 341, Level 1 Enterprise activity: producing products or 308, 560, 562, 561, 585 services Level 1 Work-based experience 367, 345, 457, 344, 456, 309, 559, 580, 603, 558, Level 1 Community project 226, 310, 326, Level 1 Contributing to a team 237, 311, 497, 515, 337, Level 1 Candidate project 312, 512, Level 1 Understanding the language and culture of 34 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546)

37 a community Level 1 Valuing equality and diversity 343, 363, 539, Level 1 Introduction to health and safety 492, 370, 458, 346, 578, 600 awareness in the workplace Level 1 Community action 226, 326, 310, Level 1 Developing self 514, 401, 440, Level 1 Dealing with problems in daily life 228, 328, 452, 342, 595, 555, Level 1 Environmental awareness 229, 322, 329, Level 1 Healthy living 230, Level 1 Individual rights and responsibilities 204, 304, 331, 231, 356, 606, 607, Level 1 Making the most of leisure time 232, 432, Level 1 Managing own money 406, 506, Level 1 Managing social relationships 234, Level 1 Parenting awareness 364, 235, Level 1 Preparation for work 403, 503, 514, 401, Level 1 Working as part of a group 237, 411, 311, 497, 337, 513, Level 1 Working towards goals 514, 401, Level 1 Introduction to healthy eating Level 1 Using kitchen equipment Level 1 Customer service in the hospitality 450, 553, 816, 518, 808, 816 industry Level 1 Alternatives to paid work 338, Level 1 Self-assessment 301, 339, 407, 307, 341, 401, 427, 514, Level 1 Career progression 403, 303, 203, 340, 503, 545, 340, Level 1 Developing personal skills for leadership Level 1 Practising leadership skills with others Level 1 Learning with colleagues and other 548 learners Level 1 Communicating solutions to others Level 1 Positive attitudes and behaviours at work 202, 302, 402, Level 1 Learning from more experienced people Level 1 Building working relationships with 551 colleagues Level 1 Working as a volunteer 407, 307, 552, Level 1 Building working relationships with 553, 816, 817, 518 customers Level 1 Investigating rights and responsibilities at 342, 304, 404, 204, 554, 594 work Level 1 Solving work-related problems 228, 328, 428, 343, 585, 555, Level 1 Taking notes at meetings Level 1 Summarising documents 556 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 35

38 Level 1 Contributing to meetings Level 1 Preparing for work placement 344, 409, 309, 558, Level 1 Learning from work placement 345, 409, 309, 559, Level 1 Safe learning in the workplace 492, 370, 425, 346, 578, Level 1 Searching for a job 403, 303, 203, 347, 509, 563, Level 1 Applying for a job 203, 348, 403, 303, 203, 564, 503, Level 1 Preparing for an interview 349, 521, Level 1 Interview skills 350, 566, Level 1 Self-management skills 351, 558, Level 1 Developing own interpersonal skills Level 1 Developing personal confidence and selfawareness Level 1 Developing personal development skills 571, 401, Level 1 Family relationships Level 1 Improving assertiveness and decision making Level 1 Improving own confidence Level 1 Introduction to alcohol awareness for the 355, 379, 361, 379, 574 individual Level 1 Introduction to drug awareness for the 361, 379, 575 individual Level 1 Prepare for an interview Level 1 Recognising employment opportunities 403, 303, 203, Level 1 Sex and relationship education 362, Level 1 Understanding eating disorders Level 1 Understanding stress and stress management techniques Level 1 Use tools and equipment for a practical activity Level 1 Understanding young people, law and order Level 1 Introduction to the rights and responsibilities of citizenship Level 1 Develop independent skills for living in the community Level 1 Diversity and faith Level 1 Understanding the role of young people as peer mentors Level 1 Understanding business communication 827, 828, 864, 865, 806, 802, 803, 805, Level 1 Business and customer awareness 366, Level 1 Coping with change Level 1 Managing your time 369, Level 1 Being safe and healthy at work 370, 425, 458, 346, 578, Level 1 Understanding conflict at work 304, 404, 204, 371, 601, Level 1 Preparing for and learning from interviews 521, Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546)

39 Level 1 Presenting personal information effectively 403, 303, 203, 373, 503, Level 1 Assertive living 301, Level 1 Developing group and teamwork 411, 311, 515, 337, 437 communication skills Level 1 Understanding child development Level 1 Developing skills for caring in young children Level 1 Introduction to developing language and communication skills in children Level 1 Understanding children's social and emotional development Level 1 Understanding growth, social and emotional development of children Level 1 Understanding play for early learning Level 1 Understanding the physical and psychological needs of children Level 1 Understanding craft activities with children and young people Level 1 Introduction to working with vulnerable adults Level 1 Preparing to work with vulnerable adults Level 1 Developing DJing skills Level 1 Developing creative writing skills Level 1 Developing oral storytelling skills for performance Level 1 Developing performance improvement techniques Level 1 Understanding the intellectual and language development of children from birth to eight Level 1 Healthy Lifestyles 376, Level 1 Understanding Time Management in the 517 Workplace Level 1 Active Citizenship in the Local Community 231, 331, 356, Level 1 Aspects of Citizenship 231, 331, 356, Level 1 Using Cooking Skills in the Domestic Kitchen Level 2 Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for 584, 591, 446 learning and work Level 2 Career planning and making applications 564, 348, 460, 582, 303, 441, 545, 340, 374, 602, 373, 495, 474, 563, 347, 451, 403, 303, 602, 579, 436, Level 2 Managing personal finance 367, 345, 457, 559, 580, 603, 344, 456, 558, 409, 433, 406, Level 2 Work-based experience 457, 559, 580, 456, 558, 409, Level 2 Candidate project for learning and work 412, Level 2 Developing self for learning and work 427, 401, 436 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 37

40 Level 2 Teamworking skills 411, 311, 497, Level 2 Dealing with challenges Level 2 Managing yourself Level 2 Valuing customers 402, 450, 553, 816, Level 2 Understanding the business environment Level 2 Working for yourself Level 2 Performing effectively at interviews 566, 462, 350, 473, 461, 565, 349, 494, Level 2 Introduction to sustainable development 429 and global citizenship Level 2 Identity and cultural diversity Level 2 Healthy eating in personal development Level 2 Handling food safely in personal development Level 2 Recreational involvement in personal 432 development Level 2 Alternatives to paid work 493, Level 2 Self-assessment 401, 339, 440, 427, Level 2 Career progression 403, 503, 303, 441, Level 2 Practising leadership with skills with others Level 2 Developing personal skills for leadership Level 2 Learning with colleagues and other 444 learners Level 2 Communicating solutions to others Level 2 Learning from more experienced people Level 2 Building working relationships with 448 colleagues Level 2 Working as a volunteer 407, 307, 449, Level 2 Building working relationships with 450, 816, 817, 518 customers Level 2 Investigating rights and responsibilities at 342, 451, 304, 404, 594 work Level 2 Solving work-related problems 328, 428, 585, 452, 343, Level 2 Summarising documents Level 2 Contributing to meetings Level 2 Preparing for work placement 344, 456, 409, 309, 509, Level 2 Learning from work placement 345, 457, 409, 309, Level 2 Planning an enterprise activity 408, Level 2 Running an enterprise activity 408, Level 2 Producing a product 408, Level 2 Searching for a job 401, 403, 503, 303, 347, 451, Level 2 Applying for a job 203, 348, 460, 403, 303, 503, Level 2 Preparing for an interview 521, 461, Level 2 Interview skills 462, 350, Level 2 Self-management skills 351, Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546)

41 Level 2 Effectiveness at work Level 2 Developing own interpersonal skills Level 2 Developing personal confidence and selfawareness Level 2 Developing personal development skills 466, 401, Level 2 Understanding family relationships Level 2 Healthy living 376, 468, Level 2 Introduction to alcohol awareness for the individual 379, Level 2 Introduction to drug awareness 379, 472, Level 2 Sex and relationships education 362, 475, Level 2 Developing practical skills and techniques 412, Level 2 Health and safety in a practical environment Level 2 Investigating a vocational area 403, , 370, 425, 458, Level 2 Participating in a vocational taster 409, 309, Level 2 Use tools and equipment for a practical 828, 864, 865, 805, 806, 482 activity Level 2 Applying for work 402, 303, 503, Level 2 Building and managing workplace 401 relationships Level 2 Communication in the workplace Level 2 Developing enterprise skills Level 2 Developing meeting skills Level 2 Improving own performance Level 2 Interview skills Level 2 Oral presentation skills Level 2 Personal money management 433, 406, Level 2 Personal presentation in the workplace 402, Level 2 Recognising prejudice and discrimination Level 2 Responsible work practice Level 2 Rights and responsibilities in the workplace 601, 342, 554, 451, 304, 404, 371, Level 2 Solving problems in the workplace 328, 428, 555, 452, Level 2 Meetings in the workplace Level 2 Business and customer awareness 489, Level 2 Understand and coping with change Level 2 Managing your time 369, Level 2 Health, safety and security in the 492, 370, 458, 346, 425 workplace Level 2 Dealing with conflict 304, 404, 594, 371, Level 2 Presenting personal information effectively 403, 503, 303, 373, Level 2 Participating in vocational tasters 409, 309, Level 2 Understanding the Importance of Play Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 39

42 3.7 Evidence requirements for portfolio assessed units All the units are assessed by learner portfolio except the vocational taster units ( , ). The portfolio is the term given to the collection of evidence which shows that the learner has met the assessment criteria. Usually evidence of learner performance will be derived from assessor observation and/or testimony from an expert witness of the learner carrying out activities in the learning and/or work environment. Evidence is not required in a pre-set format and may be of many types and from diverse sources. Examples of types of evidence include: learner statement notes letter application form annotated or highlighted text action plan Individual Learning Plan (ILP) review and tutorial records report project plan job cards and advertisements diary worksheet calculations expenditure record audio/video recorded discussion/presentation/interview photograph assessor observation witness statement picture poster leaflets map product model sculpture screen dumps (print screen). Please note that centres are not restricted to the types of evidence listed above. As no set level of literacy is required for entry to this qualification, learners can demonstrate competence in different ways. For example, list is an item by item record and learners can: produce a handwritten or typed list list items orally (evidenced by audio, video or written record by assessor or witness) tick or highlight a worksheet arrange word cards (evidenced by photograph or sticking cards on paper) 40 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546)

43 collect items (for portfolio or photograph). Please note that the units are based on the appropriate QCF level descriptors, which are available in full at Except where the assessment strategy/qualification criteria for a specific qualification states otherwise, videos or photographs of minors could be used as the medium to present evidence as part of a portfolio for a qualification. In these cases both the approved centre and the learner have responsibilities in terms of meeting any child protection legislation and seeking to safeguard the interests of the minor. As a minimum, the approved centre must inform the learner that he/she must: obtain written permission from the minor s parent/guardian prior to collecting the evidence and include this permission in the portfolio have a valid reason to use photographs or video recordings as part of the evidence in the portfolio keep photographs or video recordings secure from unauthorised access, whether stored electronically or in hard copy. The approved centre must retain sufficient written records of compliance with the above. It is the responsibility of the approved centre to ensure that learners who use images of minors as evidence for a qualification meet the requirements of child protection legislation. As a minimum requirement, the approved centre should stipulate the need for the learner to obtain the consent of the minor s parent or guardian prior to collecting the evidence. It is important that it is clear that this is simply guidance as to best practice. This is not advice as to how to ensure compliance with legislation. 3.8 Recording forms Learners and centres may decide to use a paper-based or electronic method of recording evidence. City & Guilds endorses several eportfolio systems, including our own Learning Assistant. Further details are available at: We have produced a Work-based experience placement diary which centres may wish to use for units 309/409/509. This is available as an Appendix in the Unit handbooks which are available to download from Although it is expected that centres will use these forms, centres may devise or customise alternative forms, which must be approved for use by the external verifier before they are used by learners and assessors at the centre. Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 41

44 4 Course design and delivery 4.1 Initial assessment and induction Centres will need to make an initial assessment of each learner prior to the start of his/her programme to ensure he/she is entered for an appropriate type and level of qualification. The initial assessment should identify: any specific training needs the learner has, and the support and guidance he/she may require when working towards his/her qualifications. This is sometimes referred to as diagnostic testing. any units the learner has already completed, or credit he/she has accumulated which is relevant to the qualifications he/she is about to begin. City & Guilds recommends that centres provide an induction programme to ensure the learner fully understands the requirements of the qualifications he/she will work towards, his/her responsibilities as a learner and the responsibilities of the centre. It may be helpful to record the information on a learning contract. 4.2 Recommended delivery strategies Centre staff should familiarise themselves with the structure, content and assessment requirements of the qualifications before designing a course programme. Centres may design course programmes of study in any way that: best meets the needs and capabilities of their learners satisfies the requirements of the qualifications. If centres choose to offer the Planning for Progression Units (201, 301 and 401) it is recommended that they are delivered first as an introduction to the qualification. The remainder of the units may be delivered holistically. Centres may deliver this qualification on a full-time or part-time basis. City & Guilds recommends that centres address the wider curriculum, where appropriate, when designing and delivering the course. Centres should also consider links to the Essential/Functional Skills and other related qualifications. Centres may wish to include topics as part of the course programme which will not be assessed through the qualifications. 42 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546)

45 Appendix 1 Relationships with Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) The units relate to the six PLTS areas as follows: Unit number Entry 2 Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) areas Independent Enquirers Creative Thinkers Reflective Learners Team Workers Self Managers Entry 3 Independent Enquirers Creative Thinkers Reflective Learners Team Workers Self Managers Effective Participators Effective Participators Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 43

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53 Appendix 2 Sources of general information The following documents contain essential information for centres delivering City & Guilds qualifications. They should be referred to in conjunction with this handbook. To download the documents and to find other useful documents, go to the Centres and Training Providers homepage on Providing City & Guilds qualifications a guide to centre and qualification approval contains detailed information about the processes which must be followed and requirements which must be met for a centre to achieve approved centre status, or to offer a particular qualification. Specifically, the document includes sections on: The centre and qualification approval process and forms Assessment, verification and examination roles at the centre Registration and certification of learners Non-compliance Complaints and appeals Equal opportunities Data protection Frequently asked questions. Ensuring quality contains updates and good practice exemplars for City & Guilds assessment and policy issues. Specifically, the document contains information on: Management systems Maintaining records Assessment Internal verification and quality assurance External verification. Access to Assessment & Qualifications provides full details of the arrangements that may be made to facilitate access to assessments and qualifications for learners who are eligible for adjustments in assessment. The centre homepage section of the City & Guilds website also contains useful information such on such things as: Walled Garden Find out how to register and certificate learners on line Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Contains general guidance about the QCF and how qualifications will change, as well as information on the IT systems needed and FAQs Events Contains dates and information on the latest Centre events Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 51

54 Appendix 3 Glossary This glossary explains some terms used in the units. Agree Analyse Annotation Assessor observation Attitude Learner portfolio Learner statement Choose Decide Define Demonstrate Describe Evaluate Explain Identify List to reach a joint decision (with one or more person(s)) to study or examine a topic in detail, in order to discover more about it words/notes written on material (eg photographs or text) usually to personalise or clarify the material written evidence produced by the assessor to record what they have observed the learner doing the way a person views something (NB learners do not have to distinguish between skills, qualities and attitudes) see portfolio information provided by the learner which can be hand written, typed or presented as a video or audio recording select from a number of alternatives reach a decision eg by considering options (these options may be suggested by the learner or another person) say (orally or in writing) what the meaning of something, especially a word, is (eg defining a particular term) show how something should be done. This is evidence of performance. give details, to say or write what someone or something is like to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount or value of something to make something clear or easy to understand by describing or giving information about it to recognise something (or someone) and say (or prove) what (or who) they are to make a list of at least two items. This could be a written list produced by the learner (eg hand written, using ICT, by highlighting or cutting and pasting from given source materials). Oral evidence could be recorded as an assessor observation, audio recording or a record of questioning. 52 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546)

55 Outline Portfolio Qualities Range Research Skill State UAN Use Witness statement give a general explanation or description without detail a collection of evidence which meets the assessment criteria. This can be paper based and/or stored electronically (ie e-portfolio). distinguishing characteristics or attributes; a feature of personality (NB learners do not have to distinguish between skills, qualities and attitudes) at least three find information eg from a variety of oral and/or written sources special ability or expertise, often acquired through training (NB learners do not have to distinguish between skills, qualities and attitudes) can be written or oral evidence. Evidence for oral contribution could be an assessor record of questioning. Unit accreditation number to put something such as a tool or skill to a particular purpose written evidence produced by someone other than the assessor to record what they have observed the learner doing Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Employability and Personal Development (7546) 53

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