This course is designed for young people and adults who are not yet ready for employment but for whom a job is a realistic aim. Learners may have achieved some Entry Level qualifications in school which they now want to extend to include skills for employment. The course builds all round skills to promote independence and progression to employment or higher level learning(conditions and entry requirements apply).
Young adults are prepared for employment by building their skills, knowledge and confidence through team work and …projects. The modules covered serve to develop young adults through enhancing interpersonal relationship skills, functional financial literacy and entrepreneurship.
The Entry Level 3 Award, Certificate or Diploma in WorkSkills offers learners a flexible, relevant course to improve their understanding and application of work-based skills. These qualifications ensure that the knowledge, skills and understanding they provide are relevant, current and useful for both learners and potential employers.
Modules include learning how to look for and apply for a job and the appropriate behaviour in the workplace. They also involve time management and health and safety in the workplace elements. Students may have the opportunity to take part in business enterprise projects.
There are no formal entry requirements. Students will be expected to show a commitment to learn and to demonstrate that they can study at this level. They are invited to take part in an interview to discuss their learning aims and any learning support needs there may be.
Modules to be covered
| Unit | Description | Unit | Description | Unit | Description |
| Unit 01 | Alternatives to Paid Work | Unit 11 | Career Progression | Unit 21 | Learning from Work Placement |
| Unit 02 | Working as a Volunteer | Unit 12 | Conduct at Work | Unit 22 | Safe Learning in the Workplace |
| Unit 03 | Managing Your Own Money | Unit 13 | Working in a Team | Unit 23 | Planning an Enterprise Activity |
| Unit 04 | Being Responsible for Other People’s Money | Unit 14 | Investigating Rights and Responsibilities at Work | Unit 24 | Running an Enterprise Activity |
| Unit 05 | Searching for a Job | Unit 15 | Managing Your Health at Work | Unit 25 | Producing a Product |
| Unit 06 | Applying for a Job | Unit 16 | Setting and Meeting Targets at Work | Unit 26 | Literacy for the Workplace |
| Unit 07 | Preparing for an Interview | Unit 17 | Solving Work-related Problems | Unit 27 | Numeracy for the Workplace |
| Unit 08 | Interview Skills | Unit 18 | Presenting Accurate Documents | Unit 28 | Introduction to Health and Safety at Work |
| Unit 09 | Self-management Skills | Unit 19 | Speaking Confidently at Work | Unit 29 | Communication Skills for Work |
| Unit 10 | Self-assessment | Unit 20 | Preparing for Work Placement | Unit 30 | Developing Personal presentation Skills for the Workplace |
| Unit 31 | Producing a CV | ||||