Highfield Qualifications · RQF Level 2

Highfield Level 2 Certificate In Personal Development for Employability (RQF)

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  • LevelRQF Level 2
  • Total credits13
  • Guided learning104 hours
  • Units in this qualification203

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These are the units Highfield Qualifications 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.

Aerate turf by handReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand the purpose and techniques of aerating turf by hand. The unit covers selecting appropriate tools, performing aeration safely and effectively, and maintaining the tools used.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the correct techniques for aerating turf by hand
  • Safely and effectively aerate turf by hand using appropriate tools and techniques
Alternatives to Paid WorkReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll explore various alternatives to paid work, such as volunteering, and understand their benefits and challenges. The unit also covers how to identify and transfer skills, qualities, and knowledge gained from these alternatives to other areas of life.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand different alternatives to paid work
  • Understand how to transfer the skills gained from alternatives to paid work to other areas of life
  • Understand how to transfer the qualities gained from alternatives to paid work to other areas of life
  • Understand how to transfer the knowledge gained from alternatives to paid work to other areas of life
Alternatives to Paid WorkReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit introduces learners to various alternatives to paid work, including volunteering, internships, and community projects. You'll identify different types of these opportunities and understand how participation can develop valuable skills and qualities that enhance employability.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify different types of alternatives to paid work, such as volunteering, internships, and community projects.
  • Recognise the value of skills and qualities gained from participating in alternatives to paid work, and how these can enhance employability.
An Introduction to AccountingReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll be introduced to basic accounting principles, applying mathematical skills in financial contexts. The unit covers accounting terminology, roles and responsibilities, effective communication, and the use of IT programmes supporting accounting tasks.

What you'll be able to do

  • Apply basic mathematical skills to solve problems in a financial context
  • Understand the terminology and language used in basic accounting practices
  • Understand the different roles and responsibilities of individuals working within an accounting environment
  • Understand how to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients in an accounting setting
  • Understand the advantages of using different IT programmes and software to support accounting tasks
  • Produce accurate and professional business documents relevant to accounting
  • Understand how to use common office equipment for accounting-related activities
Applying for a JobReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides learners with knowledge of different job application methods, including online applications and CVs. You'll learn to complete job application forms accurately and present information clearly and concisely.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand different methods of applying for jobs, including online applications and CV submissions
  • Complete a job application form accurately and effectively
Applying for a JobReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand various methods of applying for jobs and the importance of tailoring applications to specific roles. The unit teaches you to prepare accurate and complete job applications, including personal statements or cover letters.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand different methods of applying for a job, including online applications, postal applications, and networking.
  • Prepare a job application, ensuring it is accurate, complete, and tailored to the specific job requirements.
Assess soil texture and conditionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge of methods to assess soil texture and condition, including the feel method and ribbon test. The unit develops practical skills to assess soil properties, record observations accurately, and identify potential soil issues.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the methods used to assess soil texture and condition
  • Assess soil texture and condition using appropriate methods
Assessing myself for a careerReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand how communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills contribute to success in business. The unit supports evaluation of personal strengths and weaknesses, sector-specific skills audit, and planning for skill development to inform career choices.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how skills and personal attributes lead to national or international success in business, recognising the importance of factors such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
  • Evaluate own skills and personal attributes to inform career choices, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for development.
  • Audit own sector-specific skills relating to career choices, assessing competence in relevant technical and practical skills.
  • Plan the development of skills and personal attributes for a career, setting realistic goals and identifying appropriate training and development opportunities.
Assessing myself for a jobReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to assess their own skills and personal attributes against workplace requirements. You'll understand sector-specific needs and plan development activities to improve employability and workplace success.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the skills and personal attributes needed for success at work in general.
  • Assess the level of own skills and personal attributes against the requirements of specific jobs.
  • Understand sector-specific skills and personal attributes that need to be developed for jobs in particular sectors.
  • Plan the development of skills and personal attributes to improve suitability for jobs.
Assessing myself for workReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll assess their own skills and personal attributes relevant to work success. The unit covers identifying areas for development and producing action plans to enhance skills and attributes tailored to specific job requirements and career progression.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know what skills are needed for success in work
  • Know what personal attributes are needed for success in work
  • Assess own level of skills
  • Assess own level of personal attributes
  • Know skills that need to be developed for specific jobs
  • Know personal attributes that need to be developed for specific jobs
  • Produce an action plan to develop skills for a specific job
  • Produce an action plan to develop personal attributes for a specific job
Assist with harvesting and preparing cropsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to assist with harvesting and preparing crops safely under supervision. You'll follow instructions, use appropriate tools and techniques, and adhere to hygiene and quality standards.

What you'll be able to do

  • Assist with harvesting crops under supervision, following instructions and using appropriate tools and techniques
  • Prepare harvested crops for storage or further processing, following hygiene and quality standards
  • Work safely when assisting with harvesting and preparing crops, adhering to health and safety regulations and using personal protective equipment
Assist with potting up rooted cuttings, large seedlings or plugs by handReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll develop practical skills to prepare for potting, pot rooted cuttings, large seedlings or plugs by hand, provide aftercare, and maintain a clean and safe working environment during the potting process.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare the necessary materials and equipment for potting rooted cuttings, large seedlings or plugs
  • Pot rooted cuttings, large seedlings or plugs by hand
  • Provide appropriate care for cuttings, seedlings or plugs immediately after potting
  • Clear up the work area and dispose of waste materials safely after potting
Assist with the Maintenance of EquipmentReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll develop the ability to assist with equipment maintenance by preparing tools and equipment safely. The unit covers supporting maintenance tasks under supervision while adhering to health and safety requirements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Assist with the preparation of equipment for maintenance, following instructions and procedures
  • Assist with the maintenance of equipment, under supervision and according to guidelines
  • Work safely when assisting with equipment maintenance, adhering to health and safety regulations
Assist with the movement of animalsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll learn to assist safely with the movement of animals within defined environments and during transport. The unit covers appropriate handling techniques, following instructions, and identifying hazards to ensure animal welfare and safety.

What you'll be able to do

  • Safely assist with moving animals from one place to another within a defined environment.
  • Safely assist with the loading and unloading of animals for transport, following given instructions.
Awareness of Equality and DiversityReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides learners with an understanding of key equality and diversity concepts, including definitions, discrimination forms, and inclusive behaviour. You'll also study relevant UK legislation and the importance of promoting equality within organisations.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand definitions and key concepts that are important regarding equality and diversity
  • Know the relevant legislation and regulations used in Equality and Diversity
  • Understand why Equality and Diversity is key in organisations and the benefits of promoting it
Being Responsible for Other People’s MoneyReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand different methods of payment and their appropriate use. The unit emphasises the importance of handling other people's money responsibly, outlines relevant procedures, and develops skills to manage financial transactions accurately and ethically.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify different methods of payment and explain when each method could be used.
  • Explain the importance of handling other people’s money responsibly.
  • Identify procedures that might apply when responsible for other people’s money.
  • Handle financial transactions responsibly in a given context.
Building Working Relationships with ColleaguesReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit equips learners with the skills to build effective working relationships with colleagues through positive communication and appropriate behaviour. You'll understand the benefits of good relationships with employers, managers, and peers in the workplace.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know why it is important to get on well with colleagues.
  • Work with employers in the workplace.
  • Work with managers in the workplace.
  • Work with peers in the workplace.
Building Working Relationships with ColleaguesReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to understand the importance of building positive working relationships with colleagues. You'll explore workplace interdependence, the impact of individual behaviour, and demonstrate behaviours that promote effective teamwork.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how people in the workplace depend on one another
  • Understand how an individual’s behaviour affects other people at work
  • Demonstrate positive behaviours that promote effective working with others
Building Working Relationships with CustomersReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers how employee interactions influence customer perceptions of an organisation. You'll understand the importance of customer service protocols and develop skills to interact positively and professionally with customers.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how a customer’s or client’s interactions with employees influence their opinion of the organisation as a whole
  • Understand why organisations normally have protocols and procedures for dealing with customers and clients
  • Interact positively and professionally with customers in line with given organisational protocols
Building Working Relationships with CustomersReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers the impact of personal presentation and organisational protocols on customer impressions and interactions. You'll learn to interact positively with customers in accordance with organisational guidelines.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know that the way of presenting oneself makes an impression on a customer or client, considering factors such as appearance and behaviour
  • Know that organisations normally have protocols and procedures for dealing with customers or clients, including communication guidelines and service standards
  • Interact positively with customers or clients in line with given organisational protocols, demonstrating professionalism and respect
Career ProgressionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to understand the concept and importance of career progression. You'll assess their own skills and qualities, identify potential career opportunities, and plan short-term goals to support their career development.

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the concept of career progression and its importance.
  • Assess own skills and qualities in relation to potential career progression opportunities.
  • Plan short-term goals to support career progression.
Collect and prepare produce or plant material for transportReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides knowledge and skills to collect and prepare produce or plant material for transport. You'll understand methods to avoid damage and follow instructions for cleaning, sorting, and packaging.

What you'll be able to do

  • Describe how to collect produce or plant material in preparation for transport
  • Describe how to prepare produce or plant material in preparation for transport
  • Collect and prepare produce or plant material in preparation for transport
Communicate effectively with customersReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to communicate effectively with customers using suitable verbal and non-verbal techniques. You'll adapt their communication style to meet diverse customer needs and demonstrate active listening and understanding of communication principles.

What you'll be able to do

  • Communicate effectively with customers using appropriate methods and techniques
  • Understand the principles of effective communication in customer service interactions
Communicate in a business environmentReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit develops knowledge and skills for effective communication in a business environment, including planning communication, written and verbal communication techniques, and the role of feedback in improving communication skills.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the purpose of planning communication in a business environment
  • Understand how to communicate effectively in writing within a business context
  • Communicate verbally in a clear and professional manner
  • Understand the purpose of feedback in developing communication skills
  • Plan communication activities for different business scenarios
  • Communicate effectively in writing, using appropriate language and format
  • Communicate verbally, demonstrating active listening and clear articulation
  • Identify and agree on specific ways of developing communication skills, based on feedback and self-reflection
Communicating Solutions to OthersReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll develop knowledge of problem-solving techniques and how to communicate solutions appropriately to different audiences. The unit also covers reviewing personal communication performance to enhance effectiveness.

What you'll be able to do

  • Solve problems using appropriate techniques
  • Communicate the solution appropriately to others, considering their understanding and needs
  • Communicate the solution appropriately to others, using clear and concise language
  • Review own performance in communicating solutions, identifying areas for improvement
Communicating Solutions to OthersReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit develops learners’ ability to communicate solutions to workplace problems effectively. You'll explain solutions clearly, respond to questions or objections appropriately, and evaluate their communication performance using suitable language and visual aids.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand why it is necessary to solve a problem.
  • Communicate the solution effectively to others.
  • Provide appropriate responses to questions or objections.
  • Evaluate their performance in communicating solutions.
Communication MethodsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides learners with knowledge of different communication methods and models relevant to customer service. You'll explore effective communication techniques across various channels, including online, face-to-face, and telephone interactions.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand different methods of communication and their applications
  • Understand how different methods of communication support customer service
  • Understand different communication models and their principles
  • Understand ways to communicate effectively with customers over the internet using various tools
  • Understand ways to communicate effectively with customers face-to-face using appropriate techniques
  • Understand ways to communicate effectively with customers over the phone using professional etiquette
Complaint ResolutionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll develop an understanding of complaint resolution, including distinguishing between handling and resolving complaints. The unit covers managing complaints on social media, recognising escalation signs, and applying techniques to resolve issues professionally.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the differences between handling complaints and resolving complaints effectively
  • Understand how to deal with complaints on social media platforms professionally
  • Know the signs of complaint intensification to prevent escalation
  • Know methods of avoidance to de-escalate potentially intensifying complaints
  • Know the skills that can be used to resolve complaints effectively
  • Know the attributes that can be used to resolve complaints effectively
  • Know the techniques that can be used to resolve complaints effectively
Completing a job application formReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to accurately complete a simple job application form. You'll provide relevant information, present it clearly and legibly, and proofread the form to ensure a professional and error-free application.

What you'll be able to do

  • Accurately complete a simple job application form.
Completing an Application FormReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers the information required to complete an application form accurately, including personal details, qualifications, experience, and references. You'll develop the skills to provide clear and concise information when completing application forms.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the information required when completing an application form, including personal details, qualifications, experience, and references
  • Complete an application form accurately and effectively, providing all the necessary information in a clear and concise manner
Construct a composterReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll develop practical skills to construct a composter by identifying necessary tools and materials, following assembly instructions, and practising safe working methods. The unit ensures learners can complete the composter to specified standards through effective checking procedures.

What you'll be able to do

  • Construct a composter according to given instructions or plans
Contributing to MeetingsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers the formats and structures of meetings, preparation techniques, and effective participation. You'll learn to prepare relevant information, use necessary resources, and demonstrate active listening and contribution during meetings.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the format of a meeting
  • Prepare for meetings effectively
  • Contribute effectively at meetings
Contributing to MeetingsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge of meeting types, structures, and common problems, enabling effective contribution to discussions. They will also learn to take responsibility for agenda items and present information clearly.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the key aspects of meetings, including their purpose and structure
  • Know solutions to common meeting problems, such as poor timekeeping and lack of participation
  • Contribute effectively to the discussion at a meeting, expressing own views clearly and respectfully
  • Take responsibility for an agenda item at a meeting, preparing and presenting information as required
Creating First ImpressionsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to understand factors influencing customers' first impressions in business settings. You'll learn how to create positive impressions through appearance, body language, tone of voice, and communication style.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the various factors that can influence a customer's first impressions in a business context
  • Create a positive first impression when interacting with customers
Customer FeedbackReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides learners with knowledge of the importance of collecting and using customer feedback. You'll understand how feedback informs business improvements, enhances customer satisfaction, and influences future planning.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know why collecting customer feedback is important for business improvement and customer satisfaction
  • Understand how customer feedback can be analysed and used to improve products, services, and customer experience
  • Know how customer feedback can influence future planning and strategic decision-making within an organisation
Database SoftwareReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll learn to create and modify non-relational database tables, enter and organise structured data, and use database software tools to run queries and generate reports effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Create non-relational database tables, defining fields and data types appropriately.
  • Modify non-relational database tables, adding, deleting, or altering fields as required.
  • Enter structured information into a database accurately and efficiently.
  • Edit existing information in a database to ensure data integrity.
  • Organise structured information in a database using appropriate indexing and sorting techniques.
  • Use database software tools to run queries to retrieve specific information from the database.
  • Use database software tools to produce reports summarising and presenting data in a clear and concise manner.
Deal with customers face to faceReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll learn to communicate effectively with customers face to face, including adapting communication styles and using positive body language. The unit emphasises building rapport and responding appropriately to customer needs.

What you'll be able to do

  • Communicate effectively with customers in face-to-face interactions
  • Improve rapport with customers through the effective use of body language
  • Understand the key principles of dealing with customers face to face in a professional manner
Dealing with PaymentsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge of setting up and operating a payment point efficiently, including preparing equipment, processing various payment types, and managing common problems that may occur during transactions.

What you'll be able to do

  • Set up a payment point in preparation for service
  • Operate a payment point efficiently and accurately
  • Know the potential problems that may occur at a payment point and how to address them
Dealing with Problems in daily lifeReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit develops learners' awareness of recognising straightforward problems encountered in daily life and equips them with strategies to tackle these problems. You'll apply appropriate problem-solving methods and evaluate their effectiveness.

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate an awareness of how to recognise straightforward problems in daily life
  • Tackle straightforward problems using appropriate strategies
Delivery of effective customer serviceReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll explore the principles of customer service, how customer needs and expectations are formed, and how to respond to problems or complaints professionally. This unit also covers interpersonal and teamwork skills required in customer service environments.

What you'll be able to do

  • Describe the principles of customer service and their application
  • Understand how customer needs and expectations are formed and influenced
  • Understand principles of responding to customers’ problems or complaints in a professional manner
  • Identify the interpersonal and team working skills required in the customer service environment
  • Identify the legislation which supports the customer service process and its impact
Determine soil pH with colour indicator test kit under supervisionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge and practical skills to determine soil pH using a colour indicator test kit under supervision. The unit covers the purpose, process, and recording of soil pH testing.

What you'll be able to do

  • Describe the process of determining soil pH using a colour indicator test kit
  • Determine soil pH using a colour indicator test kit under supervision
Developing Personal Presentation Skills for the WorkplaceReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll explore the importance of personal presentation in the workplace, including appearance and communication. The unit develops learners’ ability to present themselves appropriately through suitable dress, grooming, language, and body language in professional settings.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about personal presentation for the workplace
  • Present self appropriately for the workplace
Developing Personal Skills For LeadershipReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides learners with an understanding of leadership characteristics and styles, emphasising effective communication. You'll plan and prepare for leadership activities, identifying required resources and setting objectives.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the main features of leadership
  • Plan how to demonstrate leadership skills
  • Prepare for a leadership activity
Developing Personal Skills for LeadershipReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides knowledge of leadership styles, decision-making processes, and communication techniques for giving instructions and feedback. You'll learn to lead groups effectively and support team performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about the main features of leadership, including different leadership styles and their impact
  • Make decisions effectively, considering relevant information and potential consequences
  • Give clear and concise instructions to members of a group, ensuring understanding and compliance
  • Give and receive constructive feedback about a task or activity, promoting improvement and development
Developing effective communication skills for the workplaceReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll develop effective communication skills for the workplace, including verbal, non-verbal, and written methods. The unit emphasises the importance of clear communication and teaches you to demonstrate active listening and appropriate communication with colleagues and customers.

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the importance of effective communication in the workplace.
  • Describe different methods of communication used in the workplace, including verbal, non-verbal, and written communication.
  • Explain how to communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting with others in a simulated workplace environment.
  • Use active listening skills to understand the needs and perspectives of others.
  • Adapt communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Developing time-management skills for the workplaceReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll develop an understanding of the importance of time-management skills in the workplace. The unit covers prioritising tasks, applying various time-management techniques, and recognising the consequences of poor time-management to achieve workplace objectives effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of effective time-management skills for success in the workplace.
  • Effectively use time-management skills to complete tasks within given deadlines.
Effective TeamworkReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to organise their own work within a team, support team activities through communication and collabouration, and contribute to their personal learning and development through reflection and feedback.

What you'll be able to do

  • Describe how to organise their own work effectively within a team environment.
  • Explain how to support the work of a team through collaboration and communication.
  • Describe how to contribute to their own learning and development through reflection and feedback.
Effectiveness at WorkReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers effective workplace behaviour, including communication, teamwork, and professionalism. You'll demonstrate these practices and evaluate their own performance to identify areas for development.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand effective workplace behaviour, including communication, teamwork and professionalism
  • Demonstrate effective working practice by applying relevant skills and knowledge in a workplace setting
  • Evaluate their own practice to identify areas for improvement and development
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Adult CareReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to understand social inclusion within person-centred adult care practice. You'll define social inclusion, explain its importance, and describe methods to promote it to achieve positive outcomes for individuals receiving care.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the meaning of social inclusion in the context of person-centred practice.
  • Understand how to achieve positive outcomes through social inclusion.
Expectations of working in a customer service roleReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand the expectations of working in a customer service role, focusing on punctuality, professional dress and presentation, and the impact of shift patterns. The unit highlights how these factors affect colleagues, customers, and service delivery.

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the importance of punctuality and time keeping in a customer service role.
  • Describe the correct way to dress and present themselves professionally in a customer service role.
  • Explain the impact and importance of shift patterns on personal life and customer service delivery.
Follow the rules to deliver customer serviceReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers adherence to organisational customer service practices and procedures, including handling inquiries and complaints. You'll understand relevant rules and regulations to deliver effective and compliant customer service.

What you'll be able to do

  • Follow their organisation’s established customer service practices and procedures consistently
  • Follow the rules and regulations relevant to delivering customer service effectively and legally
Food Safety Awareness in CateringReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers personal responsibilities for food safety in a catering environment, highlighting the importance of personal hygiene and maintaining clean work areas. You'll understand how to keep food safe to prevent contamination and comply with food safety legislation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand personal responsibilities for food safety in a catering environment
  • Understand the importance of personal hygiene in a catering environment
  • Understand the importance of keeping work areas clean and hygienic in a catering environment
  • Understand how to keep food safe in a catering environment
Food Safety Awareness in ManufacturingReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand their personal responsibilities for food safety in a manufacturing environment, including the importance of personal hygiene and maintaining clean work areas. The unit also covers procedures to prevent food contamination and the reporting of food safety hazards.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand personal responsibilities for maintaining food safety within a food manufacturing environment.
  • Understand the importance of adhering to personal hygiene standards within a food manufacturing environment.
  • Understand the importance of maintaining clean and hygienic work areas within a food manufacturing environment.
  • Understand the procedures for keeping food safe from contamination and spoilage within a food manufacturing environment.
Giving Customers a Positive ImpressionReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge of how to establish positive relationships with customers and the importance of customer service standards and procedures. The unit also covers communication techniques to enhance the customer experience and build rapport.

What you'll be able to do

  • Establish positive relationships with customers to enhance their experience
  • Understand why organisations have standards and procedures for customer service
  • Communicate information clearly and effectively to customers
Health and Safety for the cleaning and support services industryReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge of health and safety legislation relevant to the Cleaning and Support Services industry. The unit covers safe working practices, risk control measures, and the consequences of non-compliance, enabling learners to work safely and adhere to industry standards.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the health and safety legislation which applies specifically to the Cleaning and Support Services industry
  • Understand how to work in a safe manner, adhering to relevant procedures and guidelines
  • Understand how to control risks in the workplace, implementing appropriate control measures
Health and Safety within the WorkplaceReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides knowledge of the roles and duties of employers and employees regarding health, safety, and welfare in the workplace. You'll understand the risk assessment process, its role in improving safety, and procedures for responding to accidents, near misses, and ill-health.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the roles and duties of employers and employees for health, safety and welfare in the workplace, according to relevant legislation and organisational policies.
  • Understand the process of risk assessment, including hazard identification, risk evaluation, and control measure implementation.
  • Understand how risk assessments improve health and safety at work by reducing the likelihood and severity of accidents and ill-health.
  • Know the procedures for responding to accidents, near misses and ill-health in the workplace, including reporting, first aid, and investigation.
IT Security for UsersReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand common security risks to IT systems and data, and learn methods to minimise these risks, including password management and secure data handling. The unit also covers procedures for reporting security breaches and demonstrates the use of strong passwords and secure data storage.

What you'll be able to do

  • Use appropriate methods to minimise security risks to IT systems and data, including password management and data handling
IT User FundamentalsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll develop fundamental IT skills to use hardware and software effectively for various tasks. The unit includes organising, storing, and retrieving information, applying safety and security practices, and performing routine maintenance and problem-solving on IT systems.

What you'll be able to do

  • Use IT systems effectively to meet identified needs.
  • Organise, store and retrieve information efficiently using IT systems.
  • Follow and understand the need for safety and security practices when using IT systems.
  • Carry out routine maintenance of IT systems and respond appropriately to routine IT system problems.
Improving Productivity Using ITReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit equips learners to plan, select, and use IT systems and software suited to various tasks. You'll monitor, adapt, and develop solutions to improve the ongoing use of IT tools and systems for successful activity completion.

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan, select, and utilise appropriate IT systems and software to achieve different objectives.
  • Review and adapt the ongoing use of IT tools and systems to ensure activities are successful and efficient.
  • Develop and test solutions to improve the ongoing use of IT tools and systems, enhancing productivity.
Improving Productivity Using ITReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll learn to plan, select, and use appropriate IT systems and software to improve productivity. The unit includes evaluating IT tool usage and devising solutions to enhance IT effectiveness for themselves and others.

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan the use of appropriate IT systems and software for different purposes.
  • Select and use appropriate IT systems and software for different purposes.
  • Evaluate the selection and use of IT tools to ensure activities are successful.
  • Devise solutions to improve the use of IT tools and systems for self and others.
Interview SkillsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to prepare effectively for interviews by researching company backgrounds, roles, and values. You'll learn to respond to interview questions clearly and assess their own performance to identify areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare to be interviewed by researching the company and role.
  • Prepare to be interviewed by anticipating potential questions and formulating appropriate answers.
  • Respond to questions in an interview clearly and concisely.
  • Respond to questions in an interview using appropriate language and tone.
  • Assess own performance in an interview by reflecting on strengths and weaknesses.
  • Assess own performance in an interview by identifying areas for improvement.
Interview SkillsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll develop interview skills including preparing documentation, researching organisations, and dressing appropriately. The unit also covers effective response techniques during interviews and methods for reviewing personal performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate readiness for an interview.
  • Respond to questions in an interview.
  • Review own performance in an interview.
Introduction to Equality and DiversityReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides learners with knowledge of equality and diversity concepts in society. You'll understand the effects of stereotyping, labelling, prejudice, and discrimination, alongside relevant legislation promoting fairness and social justice.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the concept of equality in society, including its definition and importance.
  • Understand diversity in society, including different aspects of diversity and their significance.
  • Understand the effects of stereotyping and labelling on individuals and groups.
  • Understand the effects of prejudice and discrimination on individuals and groups.
Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settingsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides an introduction to the duty of care concept within health, social care, or children’s and young people’s settings. You'll understand its implications, potential conflicts with individual rights, available support for dilemmas, and appropriate responses to complaints.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the implications of duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
  • Understand the support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise in relation to duty of care
  • Respond appropriately to complaints in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Investigating Rights and Responsibilities at WorkReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers employee rights and responsibilities within the workplace, including how these rights are supported through legislation and policies. You'll also understand employer responsibilities in maintaining a safe and fair working environment.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify employee ‘rights’ and ‘responsibilities’ in a place of work
  • Explain how the rights of individuals are supported in a place of work
  • Describe the responsibilities of employers in a place of work
Investigating Rights and Responsibilities at WorkReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides an understanding of workplace rights and responsibilities for employees and employers, their importance for a fair workplace, and how to access guidance and information related to these rights and responsibilities.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand why rights and responsibilities are important in a workplace.
  • Understand the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers.
  • Obtain guidance and information about rights and responsibilities at work.
Job searchingReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit equips learners with knowledge of various resources for finding job vacancies and how to search effectively for suitable roles based on skills and experience. You'll develop practical job searching skills using online boards, newspapers, and recruitment agencies.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know where to find information on job vacancies using different resources
  • Search for suitable job roles based on personal skills and experience
  • Search for job vacancies using appropriate methods
Keeping yourself and others safe from COVID-19Real unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge of Coronavirus and COVID-19, including their characteristics and effects on the body. The unit covers protective measures such as hygiene practices and social distancing to reduce transmission risks.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the characteristics of Coronavirus and COVID-19
  • Know how COVID-19 can affect the body
  • Protect yourself and others from COVID-19
Lay paving blocks on sandReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides learners with the knowledge and skills to lay paving blocks on sand. You'll identify required tools and PPE, prepare the area correctly, compact the sand base, and lay paving blocks to a specified pattern and level.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the correct procedures for laying paving blocks on sand.
  • Prepare the area for laying paving blocks.
  • Lay paving blocks on sand to a specified pattern and level.
  • Check the finished paving block surface for accuracy and stability.
Learning from More Experienced PeopleReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides learners with knowledge of how to interact with and learn from more experienced individuals. You'll understand effective work practices and strategies to enhance their own performance through observation and guidance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about situations where they might interact with more experienced people in the workplace or other settings.
  • Know ways in which more experienced people work effectively, including strategies and techniques.
  • Improve performance by learning from those who have more experience, applying their knowledge and skills.
Learning from More Experienced PeopleReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to understand how to learn from more experienced people in various contexts. You'll identify experienced individuals, explore learning methods such as observation and questioning, and reflect on the knowledge gained from these interactions.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand a range of more experienced people with whom they could come into contact in various situations.
  • Understand how they can learn from more experienced people through different methods and approaches.
  • Understand what they have learned from more experienced people and how this learning can be applied.
Learning from More Experienced PeopleReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge of identifying more experienced individuals in various settings and learn how to observe and interact with them to support personal development. This unit covers applying learned skills to enhance own performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify more experienced people within a specific context
  • Learn from people with more experience through observation and interaction
  • Understand what they have learned from people with more experience and how it can be applied
Learning from Work PlacementReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit encourages learners to reflect on their work placement experiences, analyse task performance, and identify areas for improvement. You'll use these reflections to set short-term goals for personal and professional development.

What you'll be able to do

  • Reflect on what has been learned from the work placement experience
  • Identify how tasks undertaken during the work placement could be undertaken differently or improved
  • Use learning from the work placement to set short-term goals for personal and professional development
Learning from Work PlacementReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll reflect on their work placement experiences to identify key skills developed and areas for improvement. They will analyse challenges faced, consider feedback, and use this learning to set career-related goals and suggest enhancements for future placements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Reflect on what was learnt on the work placement, identifying key skills developed and areas for improvement.
  • Improve the work placement experience for future placements, based on personal reflections and feedback.
  • Use learning from the work placement to set career-related goals, aligning personal development with career aspirations.
Learning to be financially awareReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit develops learners' financial awareness, including how money is used and managed in everyday life. You'll understand UK state financial benefits, plan personal spending, interpret financial documents, carry out transactions, and recognise the consequences of debt.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know how money is used in everyday life
  • Know about United Kingdom (UK) state financial benefits available to individuals
  • Plan personal spending for a week, taking into account income and expenses
  • Understand the information presented in common financial documents
  • Carry out basic financial transactions, such as paying bills
  • Know the potential consequences of getting into debt
Learning to be financially capableReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll develop financial capability by understanding how money is used in daily life and the UK state financial benefits available. The unit includes planning personal spending, understanding financial documents, carrying out transactions, and recognising the consequences of debt.

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the different ways money is used in everyday life.
  • Identify the different types of United Kingdom (UK) state financial benefits available.
  • Plan personal spending for a week, taking into account income and expenses.
  • Interpret information presented in financial documents, such as bank statements and payslips.
  • Carry out common financial transactions, such as paying bills and withdrawing cash.
  • Explain the potential consequences of getting into debt, including interest charges and legal action.
Learning with Colleagues and Other LearnersReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit introduces learners to formal and informal learning situations, emphasising the differences between them. You'll learn to interact effectively with colleagues and other learners, recognise individual learning styles, and accurately record their learning progress.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify situations where learning can take place, both formally and informally.
  • Interact effectively with colleagues or other learners in a learning situation, demonstrating appropriate communication skills.
  • Recognise that people have preferred individual learning styles and that these can impact on learning.
  • Accurately record progress in learning activities, using appropriate methods.
Learning with Colleagues and Other LearnersReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit highlights the importance of collabourative learning with colleagues and other learners. You'll plan, participate in, and review joint learning activities, demonstrating effective interaction and communication skills.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of learning with colleagues or other learners.
  • Plan the learning they will undertake with colleagues or other learners.
  • Interact appropriately with colleagues or other learners in a learning situation.
  • Review the learning they have undertaken with colleagues or other learners.
Legislation and Regulation in the Customer Service EnvironmentReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit introduces learners to key legislation and regulations relevant to customer service environments. You'll identify important legal requirements and understand how these frameworks influence customer service practices and compliance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the key legislation and regulations that are relevant to a customer service environment.
  • Explain how legislation and regulations impact customer service practices and customer rights.
Listening TechniquesReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit introduces learners to active listening techniques and their application in customer interactions. You'll learn to identify customer needs, show empathy, provide feedback, and use questioning techniques to enhance communication and problem resolution.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand active listening techniques, including paying attention, showing empathy, and providing feedback
  • Listen to customers effectively, to understand their needs and resolve their issues
Maintain hand toolsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand the key components of hand tools and the importance of their maintenance for safety and effectiveness. This unit develops practical skills in cleaning, sharpening (where applicable), and storing hand tools correctly.

What you'll be able to do

  • Maintain hand tools to ensure they are safe and effective
  • Maintain hand tools in good working order
Maintain wooden structures with water-based preservativeReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers the knowledge and practical skills required to maintain wooden structures using water-based preservatives. You'll understand correct maintenance procedures, necessary safety precautions, and the importance of using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

What you'll be able to do

  • Maintain wooden structures with water-based preservative, including the correct procedures and safety precautions.
  • Maintain wooden structures with water-based preservative, demonstrating practical skills and adherence to safety guidelines.
Make and receive telephone callsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge and skills to make, receive, and transfer telephone calls professionally. The unit emphasises telephone protocols, appropriate language and tone, and effective communication to ensure clear and accurate telephone interactions.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to make telephone calls using appropriate protocols and etiquette
  • Understand how to receive and transfer telephone calls efficiently and accurately
  • Make telephone calls clearly and professionally
  • Receive telephone calls and transfer them appropriately
Making Conversation and Building RapportReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit develops learners' understanding of the importance of building rapport with customers. You'll explore verbal and non-verbal communication techniques and suitable questioning methods to enhance customer satisfaction.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of building rapport with customers in a professional setting
  • Know ways to build rapport with customers through effective communication
  • Use suitable questioning techniques when making conversation with customers
Making Informed Career and Progression ChoicesReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers the factors influencing career choices, including personal values and education opportunities. You'll learn to make informed career decisions, prepare for careers guidance interviews, and review individual learning plans to reflect their career and progression choices.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know influences on career choices
  • Understand how to make career choices
  • Prepare for a careers guidance interview
  • Review individual learning plan to reflect career choices
  • Review individual learning plan to reflect progression choices
Making informed career and progression choicesReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand how personal experiences and external factors influence career choices. The unit enables matching personal attributes to career options, preparing for career guidance interviews, and planning learning for career management.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know how personal experiences and external factors influence career choices
  • Match personal needs, interests, values, skills, abilities and attitudes to a range of career options
  • Prepare effectively for a career guidance interview, including identifying relevant questions and information
  • Plan learning activities for effective career management and progression
Manage own professional development within an organisationReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll assess their own career goals and personal development needs, set SMART work objectives, and produce a personal development plan. The unit also covers implementing and monitoring this plan to support career progression within an organisation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Assess own career goals and personal development needs.
  • Set personal work objectives that align with career goals.
  • Produce a personal development plan to achieve work objectives and career goals.
  • Implement and monitor own personal development plan, making adjustments as necessary.
Manage your own professional development in logistics operationsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to understand and manage their own professional development within logistics operations. You'll identify development opportunities, set goals, and create plans to enhance their skills and knowledge in the logistics sector.

What you'll be able to do

  • Manage own professional development in logistics operations.
  • Manage own professional development in logistics operations.
Managing Your Health at WorkReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides learners with an understanding of their role in maintaining good health at work, including recognising hazards and reporting concerns. You'll also learn about employer-provided health services and available sources of support.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the employee’s role in maintaining good health at work
  • Know the services employers can provide to maintain the health of the workforce
  • Know sources of help to ensure good health at work
Managing Your Health at WorkReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll identify physical and psychological health risks in their chosen work area and understand methods to maintain good health and well-being. The unit emphasises recognising risks and applying strategies for health maintenance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the potential risks to health associated with a chosen area of work
  • Understand methods for maintaining good health and well-being in a chosen area of work
Managing Your Own MoneyReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit equips learners with skills to create and manage a personal budget by calculating income and expenditure. You'll also understand the use of credit, including borrowing responsibilities and associated risks.

What you'll be able to do

  • Produce a personal budget, taking into account income and expenditure.
  • Understand the use of credit to borrow money, including the associated risks and responsibilities.
Managing Your Own MoneyReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides learners with the ability to manage personal finances by comparing income and expenditure, understanding saving methods, and recognising the implications of borrowing. You'll calculate financial balances and explain benefits and responsibilities related to money management.

What you'll be able to do

  • Compare personal income with expenditure to determine financial status
  • Describe methods for saving money effectively
  • Understand the implications of borrowing money, including interest and repayment terms
Managing conflict in the workplace when dealing with customers, service users or the publicReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides learners with knowledge of communication techniques and factors influencing human responses in conflict. You'll learn to assess risks and apply strategies to communicate effectively and de-escalate conflict in workplace situations involving customers or the public.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know how communication techniques can be used to solve problems and reduce the likelihood of conflict escalating
  • Know the factors that influence human responses in conflict situations, including emotional and psychological factors
  • Assess and reduce risks in conflict situations, considering the safety of all parties involved
  • Communicate effectively and de-escalate conflict in emotive situations, using appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Know good practice to follow after conflict situations, including reporting, debriefing, and support for those affected
Manual handling safety at workReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers the principles of safe manual handling in the workplace, including legal requirements, risk assessments, and the use of equipment. You'll understand the causes and consequences of unsafe practices and be able to apply safe manual handling techniques effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the reasons for safe manual handling practices in the workplace
  • Understand how manual handling risk assessments contribute to improving health and safety and reducing the risk of injury
  • Understand the principles, types of equipment, and testing requirements associated with manual handling safety
  • Apply safe manual handling principles in practical situations
Mix mortar or concreteReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge of mixing mortar or concrete according to specified ratios and safety guidelines. The unit covers practical skills to produce the correct consistency for applications while emphasising the importance of safety and accuracy.

What you'll be able to do

  • Mix mortar or concrete according to specified ratios and safety guidelines.
  • Mix mortar or concrete to the correct consistency for the intended application.
Moving people safelyReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand the principles and practices for safely moving people, including respecting dignity and reducing injury risks. The unit covers personal handling plans, risk assessments, and the use of appropriate equipment.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the personal safety, health, and dignity issues relating to the movement of a person by others
  • Understand how a personal handling plan and risk assessment reduce the risk of injury to everyone involved in moving a person
  • Understand the principles, types of equipment, and testing requirements associated with moving people safely
  • Apply safe principles when moving a person, following the personal handling plan and risk assessment
Personal Behaviour for SuccessReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll explore how personal behaviour influences various situations and impacts others, including the effects of positive and negative behaviours. The unit also covers strategies to modify behaviour and how personal conduct affects success.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know how behaviours influence different situations, including the impact of positive and negative behaviours on outcomes
  • Know how own behaviour impacts on others, including the effect on relationships, communication, and teamwork
  • Know strategies that can be used to modify behaviour in different situations, including techniques for managing emotions, improving communication, and resolving conflict
  • Know how personal behaviour affects personal success, including the link between behaviour, motivation, and achievement
Personal Behaviour for SuccessReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll explore how personal experiences, emotions, and environment affect behaviour. The unit covers organisational and social codes of behaviour, strategies to manage behaviour in different situations, and the impact of personal behaviour on success.

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain how different factors can affect behaviour in various situations.
  • Describe how different codes of behaviour influence behaviour in different situations.
  • Identify strategies to use to manage behaviour in different situations.
  • Manage own behaviour effectively in given situations.
  • Explain how personal behaviour affects personal success.
Personal Development within Customer ServiceReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll explore methods for gathering and analysing feedback on their customer service performance. The unit covers learning activities for skill development and the benefits of continuous personal development in enhancing customer service.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the various methods and techniques used to gather feedback on own performance in a customer service role
  • Know the range of learning activities that can be undertaken to develop own ability and skills in customer service
  • Understand the benefits of continuously developing own skills and knowledge to improve performance in customer service
Personal Presentation for the WorkplaceReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to identify and understand personal presentation requirements for different workplace settings. You'll explore aspects such as hygiene and dress code and demonstrate appropriate personal presentation skills suited to various work environments.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the requirements for personal presentation in the workplace.
  • Explain how requirements for personal presentation vary across different types of workplace.
  • Present self appropriately for the workplace.
Personal presentation and hygiene at workReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand workplace requirements for personal presentation and hygiene. The unit covers variations across industries and the importance of maintaining standards to present oneself appropriately in different work environments.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the specific requirements for personal presentation in a workplace setting
  • Understand how requirements for personal presentation can vary across different types of workplace environments
  • Present oneself appropriately for the workplace
  • Understand the importance of maintaining personal hygiene for the workplace
Plan, allocate and monitor work of a teamReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll learn to plan, allocate, and monitor work within a team, ensuring tasks are matched to members' skills and resources are prioritised. The unit covers managing and evaluating team performance to achieve objectives and implement improvements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan work effectively for a team, considering resources and deadlines.
  • Allocate work appropriately across a team, considering individual skills and workload.
  • Manage team members effectively to achieve team objectives.
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of team members against agreed targets.
  • Improve the performance of a team through feedback, training, and support.
Planning an Enterprise ActivityReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain understanding of selecting suitable enterprise activities, identifying required roles and skills, assessing costs, and applying appropriate promotional techniques. The unit supports effective planning of enterprise activities.

What you'll be able to do

  • Select a suitable enterprise activity, considering factors such as market demand, resources, and skills
  • Know appropriate roles and skills required for the enterprise activity, including identifying the tasks involved and the skills needed to perform them effectively
  • Understand the costs involved in producing and selling a product or service, including materials, labour, and marketing expenses
  • Know appropriate promotional techniques, including advertising, social media, and public relations
Planning an Enterprise ActivityReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers how to select a viable enterprise activity through market research and feasibility studies. You'll prepare implementation plans considering resources, timelines, budgets, and risk management.

What you'll be able to do

  • Choose a viable enterprise activity based on market research and feasibility studies
  • Prepare a plan for implementing an enterprise activity, including resources, timelines and budget
  • Understand the risks involved in running the enterprise activity and how to mitigate them
Planning for and learning from a job interviewReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll learn to plan and prepare for a job interview, including organising personal arrangements, researching the job and company, preparing questions and answers, and reflecting on their interview performance for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

  • Organise personal arrangements in preparation for a specific job interview
  • Research information about a specific job offered for interview
  • Prepare questions and answers in anticipation of a specific job interview
  • Communicate effectively during a specific job interview
  • Reflect on performance following a specific job interview to identify areas for improvement
Planning for and reflecting on a job interviewReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to plan and prepare for a job interview by organising travel, attire, and documentation. You'll research the organisation, prepare interview questions with extended responses, apply interview techniques, and reflect on their performance and outcomes.

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan the necessary arrangements for attending a job interview for a specific job role.
  • Research a specific organisation prior to attending a job interview.
  • Prepare relevant questions, including those requiring extended responses, to ask during a specific job interview.
  • Apply appropriate interview techniques during a specific job interview.
  • Reflect on performance and outcomes following a specific job interview.
  • Plan improvements to interview techniques for future job interviews.
Planting and staking a treeReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit equips learners with the skills to prepare a site, plant and stake a tree correctly, and provide immediate aftercare. You'll also learn to clear the work area responsibly following planting activities.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare the planting site and necessary materials for planting a tree
  • Plant and stake a tree correctly, providing appropriate immediate aftercare to ensure its establishment
  • Clear the work area and dispose of waste materials responsibly after planting and staking a tree
Positive Attitudes and Behaviours at WorkReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to understand the significance of positive attitudes and behaviours at work. You'll demonstrate a range of positive workplace behaviours, assess their own attitudes, and appreciate the impact these have on colleagues, customers, and team performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of demonstrating positive attitudes at work
  • Understand the importance of demonstrating positive behaviours at work
  • Demonstrate a range of positive attitudes in the workplace
  • Demonstrate a range of positive behaviours in the workplace
  • Assess own attitudes in the workplace
  • Assess own behaviours in the workplace
Practising Leadership Skills with OthersReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides learners with knowledge of effective group leadership principles and styles. You'll demonstrate leadership skills in group activities and evaluate their own performance to identify strengths and areas for development.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the key principles of leading a group activity effectively.
  • Demonstrate effective leadership skills when working with others in a group setting.
  • Evaluate their own leadership performance, identifying strengths and areas for development.
Practising Leadership Skills with OthersReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to identify and apply appropriate leadership skills when working with others in a group. You'll demonstrate effective communication, initiative, and problem-solving, as well as review their leadership practice to identify areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know which leadership skills are appropriate to use with others in different situations
  • Demonstrate leadership skills effectively when working in a group
  • Review own practice of leadership skills to identify areas for improvement
Preparation and Clearing of Service AreasReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers the preparation and clearing of service areas and equipment for food and drink service. You'll understand how to maintain customer areas to required standards, efficiently clear service areas, and properly clean and store glassware.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare service areas and equipment effectively for food and drink service
  • Prepare customer areas to a suitable standard for food and drink service
  • Clear food and drink service areas efficiently after service
  • Clean and store glassware correctly, maintaining hygiene standards
Preparation for workReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll explore the skills and qualities required for working life and investigate personal career opportunities. The unit supports understanding of how individual skills and interests align with career paths.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the skills and qualities needed for working life
  • Investigate personal career opportunities
Preparing for Work PlacementReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit prepares learners for work placements by providing knowledge of the organisation's activities and values. You'll understand their expected roles and responsibilities and be able to set goals to maximise learning during the placement.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about the work placement company or organisation, including its activities and values
  • Know what is expected of the learner during the work placement, including roles and responsibilities
  • Set realistic and achievable goals to help the learner get the most out of the work placement
Preparing for Work PlacementReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit prepares learners for work placement by providing knowledge of the organisation's mission, values, expectations, and procedures. You'll set relevant goals and understand health and safety and performance standards.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the company or organisation where the work placement is planned, including its mission and values
  • Know the information needed before starting the work placement, such as dress code and health and safety procedures
  • Know what the company or organisation expects of the learner during the work placement, including attendance and performance standards
  • Set goals relating to the work placement, identifying specific skills and knowledge to be developed
Preparing for an InterviewReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit equips learners with the skills to prepare effectively for interviews. You'll research job roles and organisations, prepare answers to common questions, and plan travel arrangements to attend interviews confidently and punctually.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the information required to prepare effectively for an interview.
  • Prepare appropriate responses to potential interview questions.
  • Plan travel arrangements for attending an interview.
Preparing for an InterviewReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll learn to prepare for interviews by researching company information and job specifications. The unit includes preparing answers that demonstrate relevant skills and aligning responses with company culture and values.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know information required in preparing for an interview, such as company details and job specifications.
  • Prepare answers to interview questions, demonstrating relevant skills and experience.
Presenting personal information for the workplaceReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand the importance of providing accurate personal information in workplace situations and the risks associated with data breaches. The unit also develops communication skills for providing personal information via telephone and producing relevant documents.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of providing accurate and relevant personal information in relation to various workplace situations, such as recruitment, training, and emergency contact details.
  • Understand the risks associated with sharing personal information in the workplace, including data breaches, identity theft, and discrimination.
  • Use effective communication skills to accurately provide own personal information in telephone calls, ensuring clarity, conciseness, and professionalism.
  • Produce documents requiring personal information in relation to work situations, such as application forms, expense claims, and absence reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Present personal information on a curriculum vitae (CV) in relation to an employment opportunity, highlighting relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
  • Present, in different formats, evidence of own personal achievements, in relation to future employment, such as portfolios, presentations, and testimonials.
  • Reflect on written and verbal skills used when presenting personal information, identifying strengths and areas for development.
Preventing underage sales in retail and licensed premisesReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge of legislation and regulations governing the sale of age-restricted products. The unit covers methods to prevent unlawful sales, legal responsibilities, licensing requirements, and potential penalties in retail and licenced premises.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the current legislation relating to the sale and purchase of age-restricted products.
  • Prevent unlawful sales of age-restricted products.
  • Understand licensing regulations, age restrictions, legal responsibilities and penalties that apply to retail environments.
  • Understand licensing regulations, age restrictions, legal responsibilities and penalties that apply to licensed hospitality environments.
Principles of Cleaning Drink Dispense LinesReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand correct procedures for cleaning drink dispense lines to maintain hygiene and quality standards. The unit also covers the safe use of cleaning agents and equipment to ensure compliance with cleanliness requirements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the correct procedures for cleaning drink dispense lines to meet the required standards
  • Safely handle and use cleaning agents when cleaning drink dispense lines
  • Safely operate equipment used in the cleaning of drink dispense lines
Principles of Customer ServiceReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll explore the fundamental principles of customer service, including how customer needs and expectations are formed. The unit covers essential interpersonal skills and appropriate behaviours required in customer service environments, alongside strategies for responding to customer problems and complaints.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the fundamental principles of customer service
  • Understand how customer needs and expectations are formed in various contexts
  • Know the interpersonal skills and appropriate behaviour required in a customer service environment
  • Understand the principles of responding effectively to customers’ problems or complaints
Principles of Customer ServiceReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain foundational knowledge of customer service principles, including effective communication methods. The unit covers delivering good customer service in various situations and handling customer queries, problems, and complaints in line with organisational procedures.

What you'll be able to do

  • Deliver good customer service in a variety of situations
  • Know different communication methods used in customer service
  • Provide good customer service in line with organisational procedures and policies
  • Effectively deal with customer queries in a professional manner
  • Effectively deal with customer problems and complaints, following organisational guidelines
Principles of Customer Service in Hospitality Leisure Travel and TourismReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit explores the principles of customer service within hospitality, leisure, travel, and tourism industries. You'll understand the impact of excellent customer service on organisational reputation and profitability, and the role of individuals in service delivery.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance to the organisation of providing excellent customer service in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industries, and the impact on its reputation and profitability.
  • Understand the role of the individual in delivering customer service in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industries, including communication skills and problem-solving.
  • Understand the importance of identifying and meeting customers’ needs and expectations in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industries, and how to exceed them.
Principles of Fire SafetyReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand fire hazards and risks in the workplace and how these are controlled through preventative measures. The unit covers common sources of ignition, flammable materials, fire safety equipment, and procedures for fire prevention and response.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace, including sources of ignition, flammable materials, and potential consequences.
  • Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace through preventative measures, such as fire safety equipment, emergency procedures, and staff training.
Principles of Fire Safety AwarenessReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides learners with an understanding of fire hazards and risks in the workplace. You'll learn about fire prevention measures and how fire risk is controlled to maintain a safe working environment.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the hazards associated with fire in the workplace
  • Understand the risks associated with fire in the workplace
  • Understand how fire risk is controlled in the workplace through preventative measures
Principles of Food Safety for CateringReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand the principles of food safety in catering, emphasising personal hygiene, cleanliness of work areas, and safe handling of food products. The unit covers techniques to prevent contamination and maintain food safety standards.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of food handlers keeping themselves clean and hygienic.
  • Understand the importance of maintaining clean and hygienic work areas.
  • Understand the importance of keeping food products safe.
Principles of Food Safety for ManufacturingReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge of maintaining personal and workplace hygiene in food manufacturing. The unit covers correct hand washing, use of protective clothing, cleaning procedures, and the importance of preventing contamination to keep food products safe.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of food handlers keeping themselves clean and hygienic
  • Understand the importance of keeping work areas clean and hygienic
  • Understand the importance of keeping food products safe
Principles of Food Safety in CateringReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll study the principles of food safety in catering, focusing on personal responsibility, hygiene, and maintaining clean work areas. The unit also covers the importance of keeping food products safe and complying with relevant legislation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how individuals can take personal responsibility for ensuring food safety in a catering environment.
  • Understand the importance of food handlers maintaining high standards of personal cleanliness and hygiene.
  • Understand the importance of maintaining clean and hygienic work areas in a catering environment.
  • Identify the importance of keeping food products safe from contamination and spoilage.
Principles of Food Safety in ManufacturingReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand personal responsibility for food safety in manufacturing environments. The unit covers the importance of personal hygiene, maintaining clean work areas, and procedures to prevent contamination and spoilage of food products.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how individuals can take personal responsibility for food safety in a manufacturing environment
  • Understand the importance of food handlers keeping themselves clean and hygienic to prevent contamination
  • Understand the importance of maintaining clean and hygienic work areas in food manufacturing
  • Identify the importance of keeping food products safe from contamination and spoilage
Principles of Health and Safety within the WorkplaceReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain an understanding of health and safety responsibilities in the workplace for both employers and employees. The unit also covers the identification of workplace hazards and how environmental factors can affect health and safety.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the main responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace
  • Understand how the workplace environment can affect health and safety
Principles of Maintaining Cellars and KegsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides knowledge on maintaining cellar conditions for optimal drink storage, including temperature and humidity control. You'll also understand how to prepare kegs and gas cylinders for dispensing drinks safely and effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Maintain cellars to ensure optimal conditions for storing drinks
  • Prepare kegs and gas cylinders for use in dispensing drinks
Principles of Maintaining Customer Service Through Effective HandoverReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge of customer service team roles and responsibilities, including follow-up actions. The unit emphasises effective teamwork, communication, and handover processes to maintain consistent customer service standards.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about the roles and responsibilities of individuals within a customer service team
  • Know about the importance of teamwork and communication in providing excellent customer service
  • Follow up on customer service actions to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Document customer service interactions and outcomes accurately
  • Maintain customer service through effective handover, providing clear and concise information to colleagues
  • Use handover procedures to ensure continuity of service and prevent customer dissatisfaction
Principles of Preparing and Clearing Areas for Table ServiceReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers the procedures for preparing and clearing service, customer, and dining areas for table service. You'll gain knowledge of setting up equipment, preparing customer areas, and clearing dining spaces to maintain a clean and organised environment.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare service areas for table service
  • Prepare equipment for table service
  • Prepare customer areas for table service
  • Prepare dining areas for table service
  • Clear dining areas after table service
  • Clear service areas after table service
Principles of Preparing and Clearing Bar AreasReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers the procedures for preparing and clearing bar customer and service areas. You'll understand how to maintain cleanliness and store glassware appropriately to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare customer areas in a bar, ensuring they are clean, tidy, and welcoming
  • Prepare service areas in a bar, ensuring they are organised and stocked with necessary supplies
  • Clear customer areas in a bar, removing empty glasses and other items promptly and efficiently
  • Clear service areas in a bar, disposing of waste and restocking supplies as needed
  • Clean glassware effectively, using appropriate cleaning products and techniques
  • Store glassware safely and hygienically, preventing damage and contamination
Principles of Preparing and Serving Dispensed and Instant Hot DrinksReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand how to prepare work areas and equipment for service, maintaining cleanliness and organisation. The unit also covers the preparation and serving of instant hot drinks according to standard recipes and customer preferences.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare the work area for service, ensuring it is clean, organised, and ready for the preparation of hot drinks.
  • Prepare equipment for service, ensuring it is clean, functional, and safe to use.
  • Prepare and serve a range of instant hot drinks according to standard recipes and customer preferences.
Principles of Preparing and Serving WinesReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides knowledge on preparing service areas, equipment, and stock for wine service. You'll understand how to promote and serve wines in compliance with relevant legislation and customer needs.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare service areas for wine service, ensuring they are clean, organised, and appropriately set up.
  • Prepare equipment for wine service, ensuring it is clean, functional, and ready for use.
  • Prepare and manage wine stock for service, ensuring correct storage and rotation.
  • Promote and serve wines in accordance with relevant legislation and to meet customer needs and preferences.
  • Present and serve wine in a manner that complies with relevant legislation and meets customer expectations.
Principles of Promoting Additional Services or Products to CustomersReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers the importance of promoting additional services or products to customers and how this benefits both the organisation and its customers. You'll explore effective methods for promoting additional offerings in a customer-focused manner.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the importance of promoting additional services or products that are available to customers within the organisation.
  • Promote additional services or products to customers in a way that benefits both the organisation and the customer.
Principles of Providing a Buffet and Carvery ServiceReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides knowledge of preparing and maintaining buffet and carvery displays with attention to food safety and presentation standards. You'll understand procedures for replenishing food, monitoring temperatures, and serving customers appropriately.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare a buffet display, ensuring food safety and presentation standards are met.
  • Maintain a buffet display, including replenishing food items and monitoring temperature controls.
  • Prepare a carvery display, ensuring the meat is cooked and presented appropriately.
  • Maintain a carvery display, including carving techniques and temperature control.
  • Serve customers at a buffet display, providing assistance and information about the food items.
  • Assist customers at a carvery display, carving meat to their specifications and providing appropriate accompaniments.
Principles of Providing a Counter and Takeaway ServiceReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand how to serve customers effectively at a counter in a takeaway service, including greeting, taking orders, handling payments, and managing customer queries. The unit also covers maintaining cleanliness and organisation of service areas.

What you'll be able to do

  • Describe how to serve customers effectively at a counter in a takeaway service
  • Explain how to maintain the cleanliness and organisation of counter and service areas
Principles of Resolving Customer Service ProblemsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides learners with an understanding of customer service problems in hospitality settings. You'll explore types and causes of problems, their impact on organisations, and develop communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about different types of customer service problems that may arise in a hospitality setting
  • Know about the potential causes and impact of customer service problems on the organisation and the customer
  • Resolve customer service problems effectively, using appropriate communication and problem-solving skills
  • Escalate customer service problems when necessary, following organisational procedures
Principles of communication in adult social care settingsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers the principles of effective communication in adult social care settings, including meeting individuals' communication needs, reducing barriers, and maintaining confidentiality to support well-being and safety.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand why effective communication is important in adult social care settings, including its impact on individuals' well-being and safety.
  • Understand how to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of an individual, taking into account their diverse backgrounds and abilities.
  • Understand how to reduce barriers to communication, including physical, sensory, and emotional barriers.
  • Understand confidentiality requirements in adult social care settings, including data protection principles and the importance of respecting individuals' privacy.
Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settingsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion within adult social care settings. The unit covers inclusive working practices and how to access information, advice, and support related to discrimination and equality.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings.
  • Work in an inclusive way that promotes diversity, equality and inclusion.
  • Access information, advice and support about diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination in adult social care settings.
Principles of how to maintain an efficient use of resources in the kitchenReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand how to maintain efficient use of resources in a kitchen environment. The unit covers identifying resource types, methods to minimise waste, the importance of efficiency, and appropriate storage to reduce resource loss.

What you'll be able to do

  • Use resources effectively
Principles of managing information and producing documentsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand the role of information technology in business, methods for managing electronic and paper-based information, and procedures for producing documents that are fit-for-purpose within a business context.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the purpose of information technology within a business organisation
  • Understand how to manage electronic information effectively
  • Understand how to manage paper-based information effectively
  • Understand the purpose of producing documents that are fit-for-purpose for a business
  • Know the correct procedures to be followed when producing business documents
Principles of personal development in adult social care settingsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand the principles of personal development in adult social care settings. The unit covers relevant legislation, policies, and procedures for good practice, how learning activities develop knowledge and skills, and the role of personal development plans in supporting growth.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand what is required for good practice in adult social care roles, including relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
  • Understand how learning activities, such as training, supervision and reflective practice, can develop knowledge, skills and understanding in adult social care.
  • Know how a personal development plan can contribute to own learning and development in an adult social care role.
Principles of providing administrative servicesReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides learners with knowledge of administrative services, including professional telephone communication, mail handling, use of office equipment, and waste minimisation. You'll also explore organising meetings and travel arrangements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to make professional and effective telephone calls in a business environment
  • Understand how to receive telephone calls, including taking messages and directing calls appropriately
  • Understand how to handle incoming and outgoing mail, including sorting, distributing, and preparing mail items
  • Understand how to use different types of office equipment, such as printers, photocopiers, and scanners
  • Understand how to keep waste to a minimum in a business environment, including recycling and reducing paper consumption
  • Make arrangements for meetings, including booking rooms, sending invitations, and preparing agendas
  • Understand procedures for organising travel and accommodation arrangements for business purposes
  • Understand diary management procedures, including scheduling appointments and managing conflicts
  • Understand the purpose of delivering effective customer service in an administrative role and how to do so
  • Understand the purpose of reception services in a business and how to follow reception procedures, including greeting visitors and handling enquiries
Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social careReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge of recognising signs of abuse and responding appropriately within health and social care settings. This unit covers safeguarding policies, reducing abuse risks, and reporting unsafe practices in line with national and local contexts.

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise the signs of potential abuse in health and social care settings.
  • Respond appropriately to suspected or alleged abuse in line with organisational policies and procedures.
  • Understand the national context of safeguarding and protection from abuse, including relevant legislation and guidance.
  • Understand the local context of safeguarding and protection from abuse, including local policies and procedures.
  • Understand ways to reduce the likelihood of abuse occurring in health and social care settings.
  • Recognise unsafe practices that could lead to abuse or harm.
  • Report unsafe practices in line with organisational policies and procedures.
Principles of setting up and closing the kitchenReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers the procedures for setting up a kitchen for service, ensuring all equipment and resources are ready and functional. You'll also understand the correct processes for closing the kitchen, including cleaning, sanitising, and securing the work area.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the procedures for setting up the kitchen for service, ensuring all equipment and resources are available and ready for use.
  • Know the procedures for closing the kitchen, including cleaning, sanitising, and storing equipment and food items according to hygiene and safety standards.
Principles of the Control of Substances Hazardous to HealthReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides an understanding of hazardous substances in the workplace, including legal requirements and common substance types. You'll explore how substances cause health risks, the role of risk assessments, and necessary precautions and procedures.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the fundamental principles relating to hazardous substances in the workplace
  • Understand how hazardous substances can create hazards and risks to health within the workplace
  • Understand how risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances in the workplace
  • Understand the precautions and procedures necessary to ensure the risks associated with hazardous substances are properly controlled
Principles of the maintenance of equipmentReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand how to prepare equipment for maintenance, carry out maintenance procedures following guidelines, and work safely. The unit emphasises the importance of correct tools, materials, and adherence to health and safety regulations.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare equipment for maintenance activities, ensuring all necessary tools and materials are available.
  • Undertake maintenance procedures according to established guidelines and manufacturer's instructions.
  • Work safely during equipment maintenance, adhering to health and safety regulations and using appropriate personal protective equipment.
Problem solving in a work-related environmentReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides learners with an understanding of work-related problems and their impacts. You'll apply systematic problem-solving techniques to identify, evaluate, and implement effective solutions in the workplace.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the nature of work-related problems and their potential impact
  • Resolve problems effectively in a work-related environment
Produce a Curriculum VitaeReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand the purpose and function of a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and identify the information required in its standard sections. The unit develops skills to produce a well-presented CV tailored to specific job applications.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the purpose and function of a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Know the information required to be included in a CV
  • Produce a CV that is accurate, relevant and well-presented
Produce documents in a business environmentReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain understanding of producing high-quality, accurate, and attractive business documents. The unit covers the use of resources and technology, adherence to procedures, and preparation to meet agreed specifications in a business environment.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the purpose of producing high quality and attractive documents in a business environment.
  • Know the resources and technology available and how to use them when producing documents in a business environment.
  • Understand the purpose of following procedures when producing documents in a business environment.
  • Prepare for tasks.
  • Produce documents to agreed specifications.
Providing personal information for the workplaceReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides knowledge of how personal information is used and protected in workplace contexts. You'll practise providing personal information via telephone and documents, and presenting evidence in various formats while understanding data protection principles.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how personal information is typically used and provided in various workplace situations
  • Provide accurate and relevant personal information during telephone conversations in a professional manner
  • Complete workplace documents accurately, providing all necessary personal information
  • Present evidence of personal achievements in different formats suitable for workplace requirements
  • Develop and improve personal skills relevant to presenting personal information effectively
  • Understand the importance of providing accurate and up-to-date personal information throughout working life
Recognise and deal with customer queries, requests and problemsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll learn to recognise and respond to customer queries, requests, and problems using professional communication. The unit covers organisational procedures and problem-solving strategies to manage customer interactions appropriately.

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise different types of customer queries and requests.
  • Deal with customer queries and requests in a professional and timely manner.
  • Recognise different types of customer problems and complaints.
  • Deal with customer problems and complaints effectively and efficiently.
  • Explain how to identify customer queries, requests and problems.
  • Describe the procedures for dealing with customer queries, requests and problems in line with organisational policies.
Running an Enterprise ActivityReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides knowledge of planning, resource management, and marketing strategies to increase the likelihood of success in an enterprise activity. You'll set objectives, complete the activity, and review its outcomes.

What you'll be able to do

  • Increase the likelihood of success in an enterprise activity, including planning, resource management, and marketing strategies
  • Complete an enterprise activity, including setting objectives, managing resources, and working effectively as part of a team
  • Review the success of the enterprise activity, including evaluating outcomes, identifying areas for improvement, and learning from experience
Running an Enterprise ActivityReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll learn to plan, implement, and evaluate an enterprise activity. The unit covers creating marketing strategies, managing finances, providing customer service, calculating profitability, and reviewing personal involvement in the enterprise.

What you'll be able to do

  • Develop a strategy to ensure the success of an enterprise activity
  • Carry out an enterprise activity using appropriate skills and procedures
  • Evaluate the profitability of the enterprise activity
  • Review personal involvement in an enterprise activity
Safe Learning in the WorkplaceReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to identify workplace risks and hazards and understand methods to reduce harm. You'll learn how to manage hazards and risks to ensure a safe environment for themselves and others.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify potential risks and hazards present in a workplace environment
  • Describe methods to reduce the risk of harm to themselves or others in the workplace
  • Explain how to deal with identified hazards and risks within the workplace environment
Safe, Hygienic and Secure Working Environments in HospitalityReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers employees' responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and the importance of maintaining safe and hygienic working environments in hospitality. You'll identify workplace hazards and safety measures to prevent accidents and ill health.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know their personal responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act
  • Know why it is important to work in a safe and hygienic way
  • Know about hazards and safety in the workplace
Searching for a JobReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to identify sources of job information, recognise their own skills and interests relevant to job roles, and effectively search for job vacancies using various methods.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify various sources of information about available jobs
  • Recognise own interests and skills in relation to different job roles
  • Demonstrate how to effectively search for job vacancies using appropriate methods
Searching for a JobReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand how to use various sources to search for job vacancies, relate their skills and interests to potential roles, and investigate job opportunities effectively. The unit emphasises researching potential employers.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to use various sources of information to find out about available jobs
  • Understand how to relate own skills, interests and achievements to potential job roles to identify suitable career paths
  • Investigate job vacancies using appropriate methods and resources
Self-management SkillsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand the importance of self-management in the workplace, including time management, organisation, and prioritisation. It develops skills to manage work tasks effectively and review personal self-management techniques.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of self-management for work, including time management, organisation, and prioritisation.
  • Self-manage for work, demonstrating effective time management, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
  • Review own self-management skills for work, identifying areas for improvement and developing strategies for personal development.
Self-management SkillsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit introduces learners to self-management concepts and techniques relevant to the workplace. You'll demonstrate effective time management skills and assess their own performance to identify areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand self-management techniques and their application in the workplace
  • Demonstrate effective time management skills in a work environment
  • Assess own time management skills and identify areas for improvement
Service of Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic DrinksReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers the process of taking customer orders accurately for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. You'll understand serving procedures according to establishment standards and relevant legislation concerning the responsible service of alcohol.

What you'll be able to do

  • Accurately take customer orders for drinks
  • Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks according to establishment procedures
  • Know the relevant legislation that applies to the responsible serving of alcoholic drinks
Service of Food at TableReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll develop knowledge of providing table service, including greeting customers, taking accurate orders, and serving food with proper etiquette. This unit also covers handling special requests and managing customer complaints professionally.

What you'll be able to do

  • Greet customers in a polite and professional manner upon arrival at a dining area.
  • Take customer orders accurately, including dietary requirements and special requests.
  • Serve customers in a dining area, following appropriate service techniques and etiquette.
  • Handle customer requests and complaints effectively and efficiently.
Set objectives and provide support for team membersReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit equips learners with skills to communicate a team’s purpose and objectives clearly, develop plans collabouratively, support team members, and monitor progress. You'll identify opportunities for development and recognise achievements within the team.

What you'll be able to do

  • Communicate a team’s purpose and objectives clearly to all team members.
  • Develop a plan with team members that demonstrates how team objectives will be met.
  • Support team members by identifying opportunities for development and providing appropriate support.
  • Monitor and evaluate progress towards team objectives and recognise individual and team achievement.
Setting and Meeting Targets at WorkReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand how to develop and confirm personal SMART targets relevant to their work role. The unit also covers methods for monitoring progress against targets and reviewing achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to develop and confirm personal targets that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
  • Review progress against own targets, identifying achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.
Setting and Meeting Targets at WorkReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand the importance of setting and meeting targets for individual, team, and organisational performance. It develops skills to set personal targets and review them in line with organisational procedures.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of setting targets in the workplace
  • Understand the importance of meeting targets in the workplace
  • Set personal targets in line with organisational procedures
  • Review personal targets in line with organisational procedures
Standardised Approach to Customer ServiceReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand the benefits of standardised customer service and the importance of setting expectations in customer service environments. The unit covers how these practices contribute to consistent service delivery, customer satisfaction, and business reputation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the benefits of having set standards in customer service, such as improved customer satisfaction and business reputation
  • Understand why expectations have to be set in a customer service environment, to ensure consistent and reliable service delivery
Summarising DocumentsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers the purpose and audience of summaries, enabling learners to distinguish between key points and supporting information in straightforward documents. You'll learn to produce accurate and concise summaries tailored to specific contexts.

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise that summaries are written with a specific audience and purpose in mind
  • Differentiate between the key points and supporting information within straightforward documents
  • Summarise the key points accurately and concisely from straightforward documents
Summarising DocumentsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand how the intended purpose and audience influence the writing of summaries. The unit develops skills to produce accurate, concise summaries that reflect the main points of chosen documents, using appropriate tone and language.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know how the intended purpose and audience for a summary influences the way in which it is written, considering factors such as tone, level of detail, and language.
  • Produce an accurate summary of a chosen document, capturing the main points and key information in a concise and coherent manner.
Supporting the customer service environmentReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll develop practical skills to deliver effective customer service, including communication techniques and following organisational procedures. The unit also covers identifying customer needs, applying service improvements, and self-development to enhance performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Apply the practical skills required to deliver effective customer service in a customer service environment
  • Demonstrate how to meet customer needs and expectations in a customer service environment
  • Communicate effectively with customers using appropriate methods in a customer service environment
  • Apply customer service improvements to enhance the customer experience
  • Develop self to improve performance in a customer service environment
Teamwork in Customer ServiceReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand the importance of teamwork in achieving customer service goals. The unit covers collabourative working benefits, the impact of poor teamwork, and how to contribute ideas and support team objectives effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know why working collaboratively with others in a team is important for achieving common goals in customer service
  • Understand how to effectively support the work of a team by contributing ideas, sharing information, and assisting colleagues
Underage sales prevention for retail and licensed premisesReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand current legislation on the sale and purchase of age-restricted products. The unit covers legal age limits, acceptable forms of identification, and procedures to prevent unlawful sales through effective age verification and refusal of sales.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know current legislation relating to the sale and purchase of age-restricted products, including legal age limits and acceptable forms of identification.
  • Prevent unlawful sales of age-restricted products, implementing effective procedures for age verification and refusing sales where necessary.
Understand the principles and values in health and social care _adults and children and young people_, early years and childcareReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge of the principles and values underpinning work in health and social care, early years, and childcare settings. The unit emphasises respecting and valuing individuals who access these services and understanding professional standards.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the principles and values that underpin work in health and social care for adults, children and young people
  • Know the principles and values that underpin work in early years and childcare settings
  • Know ways to respect and value those who access services in health and social care for adults, children and young people
  • Know ways to respect and value those who access services in early years and childcare settings
Understand the range of service provision and roles within health and social care _adults and children and young people_, early years and childcareReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain an understanding of the range of service provision and roles within health and social care for adults, children, young people, early years, and childcare. The unit covers identifying different services and describing their purposes and scope.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the range of service provision available in health and social care for adults.
  • Know the range of service provision available in health and social care for children and young people.
  • Know the range of service provision available in early years.
  • Know the range of service provision available in childcare.
  • Know the range and scope of roles within the health and social care sector for adults.
  • Know the range and scope of roles within the health and social care sector for children and young people.
  • Know the range and scope of roles within the early years sector.
  • Know the range and scope of roles within the childcare sector.
Understanding Employment Rights and ResponsibilitiesReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of their employment rights and responsibilities under UK law. The unit covers key employment procedures, relevant documents, and duties related to discrimination, health and safety, and workplace policies.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know their employment rights under the law
  • Know their employment responsibilities under the law
  • Understand documents relevant to their employment
  • Know key employment procedures at work
Understanding customer service in the retail sectorReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit explores customer service principles within the retail sector. You'll understand how customer service affects business reputation and loyalty, methods for gathering customer feedback, and the importance of service standards, policies, and complaint handling.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the effect of customer service on the success of a retail business
  • Understand methods that retail businesses use to determine customer needs and preferences
  • Understand the importance of customer service standards to a retail business
  • Understand the importance of customer service policies and procedures to a retail business
  • Understand how customer complaints are resolved in a retail business
  • Understand how customer problems are resolved in a retail business
Understanding customer service in the retail sectorReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers the importance of customer service in retail, its impact on loyalty and reputation, and how to create positive initial impressions. You'll understand how to adapt service to individual needs and the role of communication in customer satisfaction.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of customer service to a retail business, including its impact on customer loyalty, reputation, and profitability.
  • Understand what gives customers a positive initial impression of a retail business and its staff, such as appearance, attitude, and environment.
  • Understand how customer service is adapted to meet the needs of individual customers, considering factors such as age, culture, and disability.
  • Understand the importance of communication to the delivery of customer service, including verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Understand a variety of customer complaints and problems, and how to address them effectively and professionally.
Understanding employment responsibilities and rightsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge of statutory employment rights and responsibilities for employees and employers, agreed working practices, and how their role fits within the wider sector. The unit also covers career pathways and progression opportunities.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the statutory rights and responsibilities of employees and employers within own area of work, including health and safety regulations
  • Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer, including confidentiality and data protection
  • Know how own role fits within the wider context of the sector, understanding the organisation's structure and objectives
  • Know career pathways available within own and related sectors, including opportunities for progression and development
Understanding environmental sustainability in the retail sectorReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides learners with an understanding of environmental sustainability in the retail sector. You'll explore the causes and effects of climate change, relevant environmental legislation, and how retail businesses manage waste, energy conservation, and sustainability practices.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the effect of climate change on the environment, including its impact on various ecosystems and resources.
  • Understand the relevance of climate change issues to the retail sector, including potential risks and opportunities.
  • Know the key environmental legislation which impacts on the retail sector, including regulations related to waste management, energy consumption, and water usage.
  • Understand how waste is managed within the retail sector, including strategies for reducing, reusing, and recycling waste materials.
  • Understand energy conservation practices and how to reduce carbon emissions within the retail sector, including measures to improve energy efficiency and promote renewable energy sources.
  • Understand water conservation practices and the demand on water consumption within the retail sector, including strategies for reducing water usage and promoting water efficiency.
Understanding how a retail business maintains health and safety on its premisesReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit equips learners with knowledge of health and safety legislation relevant to retail businesses. You'll understand emergency procedures, employee responsibilities for reporting hazards and accidents, and safe handling and storage practices.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the main provisions of health and safety legislation in relation to a retail business, including relevant regulations and guidelines.
  • Know what actions to take in an emergency situation within a retail business, including evacuation procedures and first aid protocols.
  • Understand the employees’ responsibilities in reporting hazards that typically occur on the premises of a retail business.
  • Understand the employees’ responsibilities in reporting accidents that typically occur on the premises of a retail business.
  • Understand safe handling procedures for goods and materials within a retail environment.
  • Understand safe storage procedures for goods and materials within a retail environment.
  • Understand safe disposal procedures for waste and hazardous materials within a retail environment.
  • Understand safe working practices to minimise risks and prevent accidents in a retail business.
Understanding how a retail business maintains health, safety and security on its premisesReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain an understanding of how retail businesses maintain health, safety, and security on their premises. The unit covers relevant health and safety legislation, hazard identification, risk assessment processes, and procedures for securing cash and stock.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the main provisions of health and safety legislation relevant to a retail business.
  • Describe how health and safety are maintained on the premises of a retail business, including hazard identification and risk assessment.
  • Explain the procedures for maintaining a safe and healthy environment for staff and customers.
  • Describe the methods used to keep cash secure on the premises of a retail business.
  • Explain the procedures for keeping stock secure on the premises of a retail business, including loss prevention measures.
Understanding how individuals and teams contribute to the effectiveness of a retail businessReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers employment rights and responsibilities of employees and employers, the importance of effective teamwork in retail, and the impact of communication skills. You'll understand team roles and how they contribute to organisational effectiveness.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the employment rights of an employee, and the responsibilities of both the employee and the employer within a retail business.
  • Understand the importance of effective teamwork in a retail business.
  • Recognise the characteristics of effective teamwork in a retail business.
  • Understand the impact of effective communication skills when working as part of a retail team.
  • Understand how the roles and responsibilities of retail teams relate to the structure of retail organisations.
  • Understand how the roles and responsibilities of retail teams relate to the function of retail organisations.
  • Understand how to improve personal performance in a retail environment.
  • Understand how personal performance contributes to the overall success of a retail business.
Understanding how individuals and teams contribute to the effectiveness of a retail businessReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides learners with an understanding of employment rights and responsibilities within retail businesses. You'll explore effective team working characteristics and strategies to improve personal skills and performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the key employment rights of employees within a retail business
  • Know the key employment responsibilities of employees within a retail business
  • Know the key employment responsibilities of the employer within a retail business
  • Know the characteristics of effective team working in a retail business, including communication and collaboration
  • Understand a range of activities for improving own skills and performance in a retail environment
Understanding mind-set towards workReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit develops learners' understanding of the importance of a positive mind-set for workplace success. You'll explore methods for self-reflection, goal setting, and strategies to improve and maintain a proactive mind-set.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know why having a positive and proactive mind-set is important for success and job satisfaction in the workplace
  • Improve and maintain a positive mind-set through self-reflection, goal setting, and positive self-talk
Understanding security and loss prevention in a retail businessReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge of security risks faced by retail businesses and the impact of crime on business and staff. The unit covers preventative actions and appropriate responses to security incidents to support loss prevention.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the range of security risks faced by a retail business
  • Explain the effect which crime has on a retail business and its staff
  • Describe actions that can be taken to prevent crime in a retail business
  • Explain how security incidents should be dealt with
Understanding the control, handling and replenishment of stock in a retail businessReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides learners with knowledge of stock control principles, safe handling and storage of stock, and procedures for replenishing stock in a retail business. You'll understand stock rotation, waste minimisation, and accurate record-keeping.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the principles of stock control, including stock rotation, minimising waste, and maintaining accurate records.
  • Understand how to move, handle, and store stock safely and efficiently, considering different types of stock and storage requirements.
  • Understand procedures for replenishing stock, including identifying when stock levels are low and placing orders with suppliers.
Understanding the control, receipt and storage of stock in a retail businessReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit covers the importance of maintaining correct stock levels, procedures for receiving goods, and methods for storing stock to prevent damage or loss. You'll understand stock control's impact on customer satisfaction and profitability.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of maintaining appropriate stock levels to meet customer demand and minimise losses.
  • Understand the procedures for receiving goods on the premises of a retail business, including checking deliveries and documentation.
  • Understand the correct methods for storing stock to prevent damage, deterioration, or loss due to theft or other factors.
Understanding the handling of customer payments in a retail businessReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge of various payment methods accepted in retail, associated risks, and the cashier's responsibilities at the payment point, including handling age-restricted goods and providing customer service.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the different methods of payment that are commonly accepted from retail customers, including cash, cards, and digital payment systems.
  • Understand the potential risks involved in handling payments, such as fraud, theft, and errors.
  • Understand the cashier’s responsibility for providing excellent customer service at the payment point, including processing transactions efficiently and accurately.
  • Understand the cashier’s specific responsibilities when processing age-restricted goods at the payment point, including verifying customer age and refusing sales to underage individuals.
Understanding the retail selling processReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides knowledge of the retail selling process, including the five-step selling model, questioning techniques to identify customer needs, product knowledge benefits, and methods to close sales effectively in various retail environments.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the five steps of the selling model and their application in a retail environment.
  • Understand how to use different types of questions to effectively identify customers’ needs and preferences.
  • Understand the benefits of comprehensive product knowledge and how to utilise it to enhance sales.
  • Understand various techniques used to close sales effectively and ethically.
Understanding the retail selling processReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand the retail selling process, including identifying customer needs, presenting products, handling objections, and closing sales. This unit develops skills in using product information and questioning techniques to promote sales effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the selling process, including identifying customer needs, presenting products, handling objections, and closing the sale.
  • Understand how to find out what the customer wants through effective questioning, active listening, and observation.
  • Understand how product information can be used to promote sales, highlighting features, benefits, and value to the customer.
Understanding visual merchandising for retail businessReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll study the principles and practices of visual merchandising in retail, including the role of window displays, events, props, floor layouts, and product presentation. The unit focuses on attracting customers, promoting merchandise, and maximising sales.

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the importance window displays have in translating the retailer’s identity to the customer
  • Explain how events and props are used to promote merchandise in a retail environment
  • Describe how to plan and install window and store displays
  • Explain how floor layouts and product adjacencies maximise sales
  • Explain the importance of product preparation and handling
Use a diary systemReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to understand the purpose and features of diary systems, both paper-based and electronic. You'll learn to use these systems effectively for scheduling appointments, managing tasks, and prioritising commitments.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the purpose and features of a diary system, whether paper-based or electronic
  • Understand how to use a diary system effectively, including scheduling appointments and managing tasks
  • Use a diary system to organise own time and commitments effectively
Use a filing systemReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit provides learners with knowledge of filing systems for storing and retrieving information both physically and digitally. You'll learn to organise, maintain, and access records efficiently in line with organisational procedures.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know methods and procedures for storing information effectively, including physical and digital systems
  • Know methods and procedures for retrieving information efficiently, using appropriate search techniques
  • Store information accurately and securely, following organisational guidelines
  • Retrieve information promptly and efficiently, responding to requests effectively
Use of online and digital software and systemsReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge of safe practices for using online and digital systems, including social media platforms. The unit covers effective communication via email and online chat facilities while recognising potential security risks and adhering to safe usage guidelines.

What you'll be able to do

  • Safely use online and digital systems
  • Understand the uses of social media platforms for communication and information sharing
  • Communicate effectively using email and online chat facilities
Use office equipmentReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll gain knowledge of different types of office equipment, their uses, and the importance of following instructions and health and safety procedures. This unit covers how to operate equipment efficiently, minimise waste, and resolve common problems.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about different types of office equipment and their uses in a workplace environment.
  • Understand the purpose of following instructions when operating office equipment.
  • Understand the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures when using office equipment.
  • Understand how to use office equipment in a way that minimises waste of resources.
  • Know about the different types of problems that may occur when using office equipment and how to deal with them effectively.
  • Understand the purpose of meeting work standards and deadlines when using office equipment.
  • Understand the purpose of leaving equipment and the work area ready for the next user.
  • Use office equipment safely and effectively to complete work tasks.
Using EmailReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll learn to compose and send emails using appropriate software tools and techniques. The unit also covers managing incoming emails effectively by prioritising, organising, and using features such as attachments and recipient fields.

What you'll be able to do

  • Use e-mail software tools and techniques to compose e-mail messages
  • Use e-mail software tools and techniques to send e-mail messages
  • Manage incoming email effectively by prioritising and organising messages
Using the InternetReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
This unit equips learners with the skills to connect to the internet and navigate web pages using browser software. You'll develop abilities to search for information, communicate online, and apply safety and security practices to protect personal data and prevent cyber threats.

What you'll be able to do

  • Connect to the internet using appropriate hardware and software
  • Use browser software to navigate web pages effectively
  • Use browser tools to search for information from the internet efficiently
  • Use browser software to communicate information online in a clear and concise manner
  • Follow safety practices when working online to protect personal information
  • Understand the need for security practices when working online to prevent cyber threats
Working as a VolunteerReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
You'll understand the role of volunteers in various contexts and develop the skills to undertake voluntary work responsibly. The unit covers the benefits of volunteering, required skills and qualities, and appropriate behaviour and communication during voluntary activities.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the role volunteers play in different volunteering situations and contexts
  • Undertake voluntary work in a responsible and effective manner
Working as a VolunteerReal unit · Highfield Qualifications
It teaches you to identify voluntary work opportunities matching their skills and interests. You'll undertake voluntary roles following organisational guidelines and health and safety procedures, and understand the personal benefits of volunteering.

What you'll be able to do

  • Find voluntary work that matches own skills and interests.
  • Undertake voluntary work.
  • Understand the benefits to the individual from taking part in voluntary work.

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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

Level 2 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.

Aerate turf by handAlternatives to Paid WorkAlternatives to Paid WorkAn Introduction to AccountingApplying for a JobApplying for a JobAssess soil texture and conditionAssessing myself for a career

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 this connects

Where these credits take you

A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.

Where this can lead

Food Safety / QA Technician

Your journey starts here, at the foundation of our food safety system. We're looking for someone who sees this not just as a job, but as the beginning of a rewarding career protecting public health. If you're keen to learn, meticulous, and genuinely care about what we put on people's plates, then we'd love to chat.

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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.

One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
Credits you keep, a map that continuesEvery unit is regulated and yours for good. The day you finish, Zavmo already knows the next role your new credits open.
Aerate turf by handLevel 2

Applied to your work in any of these jobs

Learners will understand the purpose and techniques of aerating turf by hand. The unit covers selecting appropriate tools, performing aeration safely and effectively, and maintaining the tools used.

How the thinking builds
  1. Remember
  2. Understand
  3. Apply
  4. Analyse
  5. Evaluate
  6. Create
An illustration of a Zavmo lesson, built from this role’s own route. The unit, its objective and every criterion above are the awarding body’s own words, not an example.
Your PlanIllustration

Built for Highfield Level 2 Certificate In Personal Development for Employability (RQF)

169 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Highfield Qualifications.

  1. Aerate turf by hand
  2. Alternatives to Paid Work
  3. An Introduction to Accounting
  4. Applying for a Job
  5. Assess soil texture and condition
  6. Assessing myself for a career

and 163 more in the full unit list below.

These are the real units of this credential, in its own order. Nothing here is marked done, because this plan has not been started by anyone yet. Yours would fill in as you go.

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.

  1. Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

  1. 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
  2. 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
  3. 4AnalyseThe Analyst
  4. 3ApplyThe Coach
  5. 2UnderstandThe Connector
  6. 1RememberThe Builder

Where most courses leave you Where Zavmo takes you

Why this matters: AI can already remember and understand for you. What it can’t do is take your real problem and judge the right call. So the only learning worth paying for is the learning that takes you to the top. That’s exactly what a tutor doing it with you, on your real work, is for.

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, free

No 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.