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NCFE Level 1 Award in Employability Skills
Ref:
601/4680/1
Sector:
Preparation for Life and Work
Features:
Teaching materials available Nested qualification
Registration & certification fee:
£31.00
Level:
Level 1
Minimum entry age:
Pre-16
GLH:
36
TQT:
60
Credit value:
6
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About this qualification
This qualification aims to develop and enhance skills required for the working environment and improve learners’ confidence and communication skills in order to prepare them for employment or for a change in employment.
Nested qualification
This qualification is nested. Qualifications within a nested suite allow learners to be topped up to a qualification that is the same level and subject within the Award and Certificate structure. This can be done by self-service through the Portal. Qualification nests and top-up pricing can be found in our fees list.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for learners aged pre-16 and above.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved an entry level 3 qualification.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to achieve six credits as follows:
- two credits from Group A
- a minimum of two credits from Group B
- the remaining credits can be taken from Group B or C
Learners must complete one mandatory unit in Group A and can choose from 42 optional units in Group B and Group C. Grades are not awarded.
How is it assessed?
This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured by a portfolio of evidence.
How many credits are required to complete it?
Learners are required to achieve six credits as detailed in the qualification specification.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners may wish to progress to other qualifications in Preparation for Life and Work.
Career opportunities
Learners who achieve this qualification could work in the following sectors:
- business
- customer service
- team leading and management
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Useful links
Mandatory policies and fees | NCFE
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification specification (PDF | 768 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 476 KB)
Teaching/delivery guidance
Internal assessment sample tasks (PDF | 222 KB)
Learner Workbook (Unit 01) (PDF | 159 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 371 KB)
Teaching materials
Employability Skills Resources
Unit 1 Understanding Mindset workbook and answers resource pack
Price
£5.94
Third-Party Resources
Hallmark Education resources
Price
Refer to external link
Learning Curve Group resources
Price
Refer to external link
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Understanding Mindset (J/506/7234)
Optional units
Understanding Your Customers (J/502/3590 )
Understanding Motivation (L/502/3591 )
Dealing With Your First Days at Work (R/502/3589 )
Business and Customer Awareness (T/502/3584 )
Setting Yourself Targets (H/502/3595 )
Managing Your Time (K/502/3596 )
Handling Information at Work (M/502/3597 )
How to Keep Improving (R/502/3592 )
Presenting Information (Y/502/3593 )
Developing Assertiveness (H/506/8777)
Introduction to Independence (K/506/8778)
Problem Solving at Work (A/502/3585 )
Creative Thinking (A/502/3599 )
Coping With Change (T/502/3598 )
Taking Part in a Project (K/502/3601 )
ICT for Employment (M/502/3602 )
Identifying Processes and Procedures at Work (A/502/3604 )
Following Instructions (F/502/3605 )
Understanding Personal Finance (J/502/3606 )
Tackling Number Problems (R/502/3608 )
Working in a Team (F/502/3586 )
Working With Colleagues (L/502/3610 )
Being Managed by Others (Y/502/3612 )
Using Social Media in the Workplace (F/506/7233)
Using Online Collaborative Workplace Tools (L/506/7235)
Using Telephones in the Workplace (L/506/8790)
Understanding Conflict at Work (Y/502/3609 )
Meetings in the Workplace (Y/506/8789)
Job and Training Search Skills (D/502/3613 )
Job Application Skills (H/502/3614 )
Interview Skills (K/502/3615 )
Writing a CV (J/502/3038)
Being Safe and Healthy at Work (M/502/3616 )
Health and Well-Being in the Workplace (T/506/8783)
Disclosing an Offence (M/508/0897)
Working With Colleagues (A/502/3571)
ICT for Employment (D/502/3563)
Job Search Skills (D/502/3577)
Dealing With Your First Days at Work (J/502/3539)
Following Instructions (K/502/3565)
How to Keep Improving (R/502/3544)
Working in the Community as a Volunteer (J/506/9100)