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VTCT Level 1 Award in Developing Employability Skills

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Qualification Information

VTCT Product Code: AG10478 GLH: 49 Age Restriction: 16
Qualification Number: 600/8750/X Units: 4 - 16 Registration End Date: 31st Jul 2023
Level: 1 Minimum Credits: 7

Additional Information

The VTCT Level 1 Award in Developing Employability Skills is a preparation for work qualification. This qualification will develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required to enable you to make informed vocational career and progression choices.

It will help to build your self-esteem and confidence for employment and develop the transferable skills required by employers such as team working, communication and time management. It will also allow you to gain vocational skills and experience through participation in practical activities, work-related activities, work simulations and work experience.

The skills and qualities developed in this qualification relate to a number of wider issues such as equal opportunities, health and safety, interpersonal skills and roles and responsibilities in the workplace. You are able to undertake the units which are appropriate to your needs and vocational career aspirations.



Qualification Structure

Mandatory - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 3 components and earn a minimum of 6 credits.

Unit Code Unit Ref Unit Title Level Credits GLH
UV11522 K/503/2847 Investigating rights and responsibilities at work 1 1 10
UV11549 F/503/1560 Promoting yourself and preparing for a job interview 1 3 20
UV11550 F/503/1557 Preparing to achieve own job goals 1 2 10



Optional - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 1 components and earn a minimum of 1 credits.

Unit Code Unit Ref Unit Title Level Credits GLH
UV11544 T/504/5181 Learning through work experience 1 3 24
UV11547 T/504/8632 Participating in a vocational taster 1 2 20
UV11551 Y/600/3239 Health and safety in a practical environment 1 1 9
UV11552 A/600/3234 Communicating in a practical environment 1 3 27
UV11553 J/600/3236 Customer service skills 1 3 27
UV11554 L/600/3237 Developing practical skills and techniques 1 3 27
UV11555 H/600/3244 Use of materials in a practical activity 1 2 18
UV11559 K/600/3245 Use tools and equipment for a practical activity 1 2 18
UV31543 F/504/5183 Learning through work experience Entry 3 3 28
UV31546 M/504/8631 Participating in a vocational taster Entry 3 2 20
UV31556 M/602/2198 Developing customer service skills Entry 3 3 30
UV31557 A/602/2205 Introduction to the use of tools and equipment for a practical activity Entry 3 2 20
UV31558 M/602/2203 Introduction to the use of materials in a practical activity Entry 3 3 30



*For full details of the Rules of Combination for this qualification please see the Qualification Specification/Record of Assessment book.

Documents

Record of Assessment Book


*To find specifications for individual units, click on the "Structure" tab of your chosen qualification, select the unit code in the left hand column and on the new page click on the "Download unit book" tab under the unit title.

Centres approved to run this qualification

VTCT accredits centres to offer our qualifications, but cannot advise which centres are running particular courses at any time. Please contact the centre directly to find out if they currently offering your chosen qualification.

NB: The location displayed for each centre is based upon the centre's main address. The location displayed is not necessarily the only location that the centre can deliver VTCT qualifications from. For further information on a centre's delivery capabilities please select the centre's website address.

Centre Name Telephone Website Location
KM Training Ltd 01332 343033 Visit website Derbyshire - Derby
Excellence-Solutions Limited T/A The Trade Academy - Southend-on-Sea 020 8004 8835 Visit website Essex - Southend-on-Sea
SBA Nationwide Ltd 0333 014 4402 Visit website Greater Manchester - Manchester
The Manchester College - Harpurhey Campus 0161 909 6655 Visit website Greater Manchester - Manchester
The Manchester College - Northenden Campus 0161 614 8000 Visit website Greater Manchester - Manchester
Havant & South Downs College 023 9279 7995 Visit website Hampshire
Excellence-Solutions Limited T/A Candor Professional Beauty Academy - Willesden 020 8004 8835 Visit website London - Brent
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College 0208 319 9700 Visit website London - Greenwich
Excellence-Solutions Limited T/A Candor Professional Beauty Academy 0845 467 7754 Visit website London - Waltham Forest
Montebello Training Ltd 0151 329 3292 Visit website Merseyside - Liverpool
Norris Green Liverpool Adult Learning Centre 0151 233 8539 Visit website Merseyside - Liverpool
Fusion Hair Academy 01493 603336 Visit website Norfolk
Positive Approach Academy for Hair - Fusion Hair Academy 01493 603336 Visit website Norfolk
North Nottinghamshire College 01709 722 683 Visit website Nottinghamshire
South Staffordshire College - Tamworth Campus 01827 310202 Visit website Staffordshire
Hinchleywood School 01932 267186 Visit website Surrey
Acacia Training Ltd - Batley 01924 420010 Visit website West Yorkshire - Kirklees
Ixion Holdings (Contracts) Limited 01924 420010 Visit website West Yorkshire - Kirklees
Guernsey College of Further Education 01481 737500 Visit website Guernsey
Taiwan Research Institute Ltd +886223615269 Visit website Taiwan
Neath Port Talbot College - Coleg Castell Nedd Port Talbot 01639 648200 Visit website Neath Port Talbot
NPTC Group - Newtown College 0845 408 6200 Visit website Powys
NPTC Group - Brecon 0845 408 6400 Visit website Powys

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