Pearson EDI · RQF Entry Level
Pearson EDI Entry Level Certificate in Skills for Working Life (Entry 3) (QCF)
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Entry Level
- Total credits13
- Guided learning60 hours
- Units in this qualification70
Awarded by Pearson EDI · on the Ofqual register
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What you’ll learn
What each unit actually teaches you to do
These are the units Pearson EDI registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Assist with Maintaining PlantsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Assist with maintaining the health of plants.
- Assist with controlling unwanted plants.
- Work safely.
Assist with Planting and Establishing PlantsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Assist with carrying out planting.
- Assist with any additional activities required to establish plants.
- Work safely.
Assist with the Propagation of Plants from SeedReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Assist with preparing to propagate plants from seed.
- Sow seed under supervision.
- Work safely.
Assist with the Vegetative Propagation of PlantsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Assist with collecting propagation material for the vegetative propagation of plants.
- Assist with preparing propagation materials.
- Assist with establishing propagation materials in a growing environment.
- Work safely.
Assist with the Vegetative Propagation of PlantsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Assist with collecting propagation material for the vegetative propagation of plants.
- Assist with preparing propagation materials.
- Assist with establishing propagation materials in a growing environment.
- Work safely.
Basic CookingReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Cook basic food items and dishes
Basic Vehicle ValetingReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know commonly used valeting tools and equipment and how they are used correctly and safely
- Know the commonly used cleaning materials and how they are used correctly and safely
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for valeting motor vehicles safely and effectively
Communicate in a work situationReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Communicate with others in the workplace
- Follow instructions
Completing a job applicationReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know the different ways of applying for a job
- Apply for a job
Completing a job application formReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Complete a simple job application form
Completing a job application formReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Be aware of different methods of applying for a job
- Complete a simple job application form
Customer Service in the Hospitality IndustryReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know the importance of good customer service
- Communicate with customers
- Know the importance of good personal presentation
Dealing with Problems in daily lifeReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate an awareness of how to recognise straightforward problems
- Tackle straightforward problems
Dealing with Problems in daily lifeReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to recognize a straightforward problem
- Tackle a problem
- Carry out a review of their progress towards solving the problem
Dealing with Problems in daily lifeReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Recognize a straightforward problem and identify ways to tackle it
- Plan and carry out activities to tackle a problem
- Carry out a review of their methods and the skills they used in tackling the problem
Developing Building Maintenance SkillsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know the hand tools used in building maintenance processes
- Know the materials used in building maintenance processes
- Know the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in building maintenance processes
- Apply safe working practices to perform building maintenance tasks
- Work responsibly with others
- Seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team
Developing Carpentry SkillsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know the hand tools used in basic carpentry processes
- Know the materials used in basic carpentry processes
- Know the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in basic carpentry processes
- Apply safe working practices to produce a carpentry item
- Work responsibly with others
- Seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team
Developing Construction Decorating SkillsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know the hand tools used in basic decorating tasks
- Know the materials used in basic decorating tasks
- Know the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in basic decorating tasks
- Apply safe working practices to produce a wallpapered wall
- Work responsibly with others
- Seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team
Developing Construction Painting SkillsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know the hand tools and equipment used in basic painting tasks
- Know the materials used in basic painting tasks
- Know the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in basic painting tasks
- Apply safe working practices to paint a flat wall area
- Work responsibly with others
- Seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team
Developing Personal Presentation SkillsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of personal presentation
- Present a professional image
Developing Personal Presentation SkillsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Present themselves appropriately for a work environment
Developing Plumbing SkillsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know the hand tools used in basic plumbing processes
- Know the materials and components used in basic plumbing processes
- Know the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in basic plumbing processes
- Apply safe working practices to perform plumbing operations
- Work responsibly with others
- Seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team
Developing health and safety skills for workReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know about health and safety in the workplace
- Be aware of potential hazards
- Understand emergency procedures
Developing job search skillsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Search for a job vacancy
Developing skills to prepare for an interviewReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for an interview
Developing time management skillsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Manage their time
Developing time management skillsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of good time management and timekeeping
- Manage time
Developing time management skillsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know the importance of time management in the workplace
- Demonstrate time management skills
Discovering the retail workplaceReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different types of retailers
- Know about different roles in retail
Effective communication for the workplaceReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate an understanding of effective communication
- Understand the importance of the choice of communication method
- Use communication to support the work of others
- Understand the importance of following instructions
Effective communication for workReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Communicate appropriately for the workplace
- Choose a method of communication
- Use communication to support the work of others
- Follow instructions
Exploring Design Skills for the Performing ArtsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- - Know the purpose of design in performing arts production
- - Be able to use design skills for a performing arts production
- - Be able to demonstrate employability skills through participation in practical activities
- - Be able to evaluate the success of the design for the performing arts production
Handling mailReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know why it is important for a business to handle mail efficiently and securely
- Deal with incoming mail
- Deal with outgoing mail
Health and Safety and Welfare in ConstructionReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know the causes of accidents in construction
- Know about the hazards and safety signs in a construction environment
- Minimise the risk of hazards
- Know about the different types of fire extinguishers and when to use them
- Know about the legislation HASAWA and COSHH
Health and safety awareness for catering and hospitalityReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate awareness of health and safety practices in the catering and hospitality workplace
- Identify Hazards in the workplace
- Follow health and safety procedures
Health and safety skills for workReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Show knowledge and understanding of health and safety
- Be aware of risk
- Understand emergency procedures
Horticulture: Introduction to Clearing and Weeding a GardenReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for clearing and weeding
- Clear and weed an area
- Tidy a work area
Horticulture: Introduction to Ground PreparationReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for ground preparation tasks
- Prepare the ground for planting or seed sowing
- Tidy the work area after ground preparation
Horticulture: Introduction to Propagation of PlantsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise different forms of embryo plants
- Know potential sources of embryo plants
- Know the factors that affect success of propagation
Introduction to CV Writing SkillsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know what a CV is
- Prepare information about themselves for a CV
Introduction to Handling Stock in a Retail EnvironmentReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Unpack and move stock.
- Store stock safely.
- Fill up stock on display.
Introduction to Health and Safety at WorkReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know that health and safety is important at work
- Be aware of common safety hazards
- Be aware of emergency procedures
Introduction to Looking after Customers in a Retail EnvironmentReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Project positive impression of self/organisation to customers.
- Communicate with customers.
- Deal with customer enquiries.
Introduction to Motor Vehicle Workshop SafetyReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate safe working practices within a motor vehicle workshop
- Know the essential personal protective equipment required whilst working in a motor vehicle workshop
- Know a range of potential hazards in a motor vehicle workshop
- Know what to do in the event of an accident or emergency
- Demonstrate their awareness of environmental protection issues and safe disposal of hazardous substances
Introduction to keeping the work area clean, tidy and safe in a retail environmentReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Clean work areas
- Dispose of waste and rubbish safely
- Ask for help in an accident or emergency
Introduction to the Hospitality IndustryReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know the main outlets in the hospitality industry
- Know the job opportunities within the hospitality industry
Introduction to the Hospitality IndustryReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know the structure of the hospitality industry
- Know the career opportunities in the hospitality industry
Introduction to the Performing ArtsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know about performance venues
- Know about performance roles in performance venues
- Know about non performance roles in performance venues
- Report on a performance
Introduction to the Propagation of PlantsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise different forms of embryo plants.
- Be aware of sources of embryo plants.
- Be aware of the need to plant apppropriately.
Personal PresentationReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Understand what personal presentation is
- Present a professional image
- Understand that standards of presentation vary in different workplaces
Preparation for workReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the skills and qualities needed for working life
- Investigate personal career opportunities
Preparation for workReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how own skills and qualities relate to those needed for working life
- Research personal career opportunities
Preparation for workReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise the skills and qualities needed for working life
- Recognise personal career opportunities
Prepare and plant an areaReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and plant an area
Preparing for an interviewReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for an interview
Preparing for an interviewReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for an interview
- Perform effectively in a job related interview
- Review interview performance
Recognise and use hand tools and materials used in constructionReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise and use hand tools and materials used in construction
Recognise, use and care for basic construction hand toolsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Use and care for basic construction hand tools
Routine Vehicle ChecksReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know vehicle systems and components that require routine checks
- Know the information and equipment required for vehicle maintenance checks
- Safely and correctly carry out vehicle checks
Searching for a jobReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Understand where to look for job vacancies
- Search for job vacancies
Searching for a jobReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know where to find information for potential employment
- Know what types of job they are seeking
- Search for job vacancies from given sources
Serving Food and DrinkReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Serve food and drink to customers
- Work as part of a food and drink service team
Starting to Develop Performance SkillsReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know performance skills
- Demonstrate preparatory skills in group activities
- Demonstrate performance skills
Using a Computer in Business AdministrationReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Log on to the computer
- Create and save a business document.
- Create and send a business email.
Working as part of a groupReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate an awareness of how to work with others in appropriate ways
- Demonstrate working as part of a group
Working as part of a groupReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Work with others in appropriate ways
- Play an active role in working as part of a group
- Review their role in the group
Working as part of a groupReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to contribute to working as part of a group in appropriate ways
- Demonstrate how to work as an effective group member
- Review the group’s progress and their contribution to it
Working in Business and AdministrationReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know what activities are routinely undertaken by administrators
- Follow instructions to carry out administrative tasks
Writing a CVReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know the purpose of a CV
- Prepare information required in a CV
- Understand what a reference is
- Produce a CV
Writing a CVReal unit · Pearson EDI
What you'll be able to do
- Know the type of information usually included in a CV
- Understand the importance of a reference
- Produce a CV
The honest bit
You’ve started things before
Most courses were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.
There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.
And you only pay once you start learning. Searching and planning are free, and you can cancel any time — so the cost of finding out is an afternoon, not a year.
Your passport
Every credit is a stamp you keep
Entry Level credits are regulated. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you’ve earned and what’s next.
Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
Who’d teach you this
The Evidence Evaluator
Assessor
Helps you show what you can actually do, gathering the evidence that proves it as you learn.
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Where these credits take you
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Where this can lead
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How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for Pearson EDI Entry Level Certificate in Skills for Working Life (Entry 3) (QCF)
55 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Pearson EDI.
- Assist with Maintaining Plants
- Assist with Planting and Establishing Plants
- Assist with the Propagation of Plants from Seed
- Assist with the Vegetative Propagation of Plants
- Basic Cooking
- Basic Vehicle Valeting
and 49 more in the full unit list below.
One to one, not one to many
No two people run this the same way
A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.
- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
- What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
- The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
- How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
- Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.
See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.
Why it sticks
Most courses stop at remembering
There’s a well-known ladder of how deeply you learn something, called Bloom’s Taxonomy. Most courses get you up the first two rungs: you remember some facts, you pass a test, you forget it. Real skill lives at the top. Judging, deciding, creating. And this isn’t a generic ladder: every rung has a named Zavmo tutor who walks you up it.
- 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
- 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
- 4AnalyseThe Analyst
- 3ApplyThe Coach
- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
Where most courses leave you Where Zavmo takes you
The value
Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
Earned on your own work, taught to the top.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
Build my plan, freeNo card. See how this qualification maps onto your role and meet the tutors who’d teach it, free. The learning begins when you subscribe. It’s £70 a month, billed monthly. Cancel any time and billing stops.