• YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development (601/4334/4)

    The YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development aims to develop key personal skills including qualities and attitudes that are required by employers.

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    Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development

    Qualifications Type

    Introductory

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    Introductory qualifications are designed to (re)introduce engagement in learning, laying the ground work for further study or employment.

    Qualification Number (QN)

    601/4334/4

    Availability

    Operational start date – 1 September 2014

    Operational end date –

    Certification end date –

    Latest version of qualification –

    Assessments

    Worksheets
    Posters
    Projects
    Observations
    Interviewing
    Self-evaluation
    Applications
    Action plans
    Risk assessment CV writing

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    Overview

    The YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development aims to develop key personal skills including qualities and attitudes that are required by employers. The primary purpose of this qualification is to support learners to overcome barriers to entering employment. This qualification offers a range of units that will better prepare learners for future employment eg, career planning, interview skills, work-based experience, and developing independent skills for living in the community.

    Qualification details

    Learners will cover:

    Planning for progression into employment or education
    Rights and responsibilities and why health and safety is important in the workplace
    The value of equality and diversity in society
    Explore how diet, exercise/physical activity, emotional and mental wellbeing contribute to a healthy lifestyle
    Identifying and applying for suitable jobs, training programmes or courses
    Demonstrating positive interview skills
    Attending and reviewing work experience
    Basic elements of managing personal finances
    Developing confidence and self-awareness for success in learning, employment and life in general Taking on responsibilities and actively participating in the community

    There are 29 assessment elements across the 15 units; the appropriate ones will depend on your choice of units. Assessments include:

    Worksheets
    Work experience logbook
    Poster / project / worksheet
    Observation of skills, qualities and attitude for learning and work
    Curriculum vitae
    Application process and attending an interview
    Project plan and logbook
    Risk assessment
    Action plan
    Self-evaluation of contributing to a team
    Evaluation of candidate’s project
    Job interview
    Self-evaluation of performance during an interview
    Lifestyle plan

    You can find further information on these assessments in the qualification syllabus and/or learner assessment record, which are available for centres to download from Y-Connect.

    This qualification supports the personal growth of a learner and their ability to operate within a work setting. As such, this qualification supports the learner towards gaining employment in a range of industries and roles or in a job where a very broad understanding of a number of employment sectors is beneficial.

    Having gained employment this qualification would prepare the learner to move onto an apprenticeship and progress to higher levels within their chosen sector.

    For example:

    YMCA Level 1 Certificate in Employability and Personal Development
    YMCA Level 1 Diploma in Employability and Personal Development

    Benefits of YMCA Awards endorsement

    Realise extra value from existing, non-regulated training programmes

    Evidence high standards of teaching, resources and support

    Learn from our experts to reach your ongoing development ambitions

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