Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in Progression

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the social diversity of citizens within the local community, recognising different backgrounds, cultures, and needs.
• Understand the importance of active participation in the local community, including the benefits of volunteering, community involvement, and civic engagement.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the unit strengths and safe limits of alcohol consumption for an individual.
• Recognise the possible causes of alcohol misuse and its potential effects on the individual.
• Explain the effects that alcohol misuse can have on other people.
• Describe the health issues associated with alcohol misuse.
• Explain the potential effects of withdrawing from alcohol.
• Identify agencies that offer help and information about alcohol misuse.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain that people learn differently
• Identify own learning preferences
• Explain how learning styles affect approaches to learning and study
• Reflect on own approaches to learning

What you'll be able to do

• Understand that individuals have rights and responsibilities within society.
• Understand equality issues in relation to current legislation, including protected characteristics and discrimination.
• Understand the main functions of local and national government, including their roles and responsibilities.
• Know the public services available in own local community, including their purpose and how to access them.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand that individuals have both rights and responsibilities within society
• Understand the principles of equal opportunities in relation to current legislation
• Understand the main functions of local and national government in the UK
• Know the public services that are available in your own local community

What you'll be able to do

• Interpret information relevant to the assembly of units for interiors.
• Prepare components for assembly according to the given specification.
• Assemble components to meet the required specification.
• Finish the assembled unit to the required standard.
• Check the completed assembly for accuracy and quality.
• Understand the ways of working that ensure their own safety during the assembly process.
• Understand the ways of working that ensure the safety of others during the assembly process.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand different types of behaviour and their potential impact on interactions with others.
• Know about self-esteem and how it can be enhanced through positive self-talk and actions.
• Know about stress, its causes, and strategies for reducing it, such as relaxation techniques and time management.
• Understand the need for effective time management and be able to implement strategies to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Understand personal strengths and interests and how they can be used to achieve personal and professional goals.

What you'll be able to do

• Assist with cleaning animal accommodation, following established procedures and using appropriate cleaning products.
• Assist with maintaining animal accommodation, including tasks such as replacing bedding, checking equipment, and reporting any damage or hazards.

What you'll be able to do

• Assist with receiving animal feed.
• Assist with storing animal feed correctly.
• Assist with preparing feed for small animals.

What you'll be able to do

• Assess the physical state of an animal, recognising signs of health and illness.
• Administer preventative care to animals, including feeding, grooming, and basic health checks.
• Deal with different animal emergency situations, following appropriate procedures and seeking professional veterinary assistance when necessary.

What you'll be able to do

• Assist with monitoring and caring for the health and well-being of animals.
• Assist with providing food and water for animals.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the principal methods of cooking, including boiling, frying, grilling, baking and microwave cooking.
• Prepare ingredients, cook simple dishes using appropriate methods, and present them in an appealing manner.

What you'll be able to do

• Recognise own skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and personal qualities.
• Assess the potential of own skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and personal qualities for contributing towards the achievement of personal goals.
• Build a portfolio of information to evidence achievements and qualities.
• Describe how to produce a curriculum vitae (CV).
• Identify personal goals and the actions required to achieve these.
• Understand the value of a portfolio in personal, educational and career development.

What you'll be able to do

• Know own skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and personal qualities, providing specific examples of each.
• Know how different types of information can be used to evidence own skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and personal qualities, such as qualifications, work samples, and references.
• Build a portfolio of personal achievements and qualities, including relevant documentation and evidence.
• Produce a Curriculum Vitae (CV) that effectively highlights own skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Identify personal goals, both short-term and long-term, related to education, career, and personal development.
• Understand the value of a portfolio in personal, educational and career development, including its use in showcasing skills and achievements to potential employers or educational institutions.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the benefits of effective communication in a business environment, including improved productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Know about different forms of communication used in business, such as written, verbal, and electronic communication.
• Know about the importance of effective communication in teams, including collaboration and conflict resolution.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the purpose and importance of a Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Complete a CV using an appropriate format and structure.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the care planning process and its purpose in providing effective care.
• Understand the assessment process and how it informs the development of care plans.
• Understand the role of risk assessment in the care planning process and its importance in ensuring safety.
• Participate in planning the delivery of care, contributing to the development of individualised care plans.
• Understand the implementation of care plans and the responsibilities of care workers in delivering care.
• Evaluate care plans and processes to ensure they are meeting the needs of the individual.
• Understand the issues around the storage of information related to care plans, including confidentiality and data protection.

What you'll be able to do

• Investigate a range of career options within a chosen field
• Assess the suitability of different career options based on personal skills and interests
• Plan specific steps to achieve a career-related goal
• Know about different routes for career progression within a chosen field

What you'll be able to do

• Know about a range of careers within the leisure and tourism industry, including job roles and responsibilities.
• Know about the skills and qualifications required for different careers within the leisure and tourism industry.
• Know about trends, developments and issues in leisure and tourism in the UK, including factors affecting the industry.
• Know about the impact of trends, developments and issues on careers in leisure and tourism.
• Understand the factors affecting people’s choice of leisure and tourism activities, including personal preferences and socio-economic factors.
• Understand the influence of marketing and promotion on people's choice of leisure and tourism activities.

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate knowledge of how to wash or bathe babies and young children safely and effectively.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the correct procedures to follow when feeding young children, including hygiene and safety considerations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of how to dress children appropriately for different weather conditions and activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of how to respond to a baby or child’s need for sleep and rest, including creating a suitable environment.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the basic needs of a baby, including feeding, hygiene, comfort, and emotional support.
• Know the need for regular developmental and health checks for babies, including vaccinations and monitoring of growth and milestones.
• Identify why immunisation is necessary for babies, understanding its role in protecting against infectious diseases.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about hand tools used in carpentry
• Use face and edge marks accurately
• Saw timber accurately to a marked line
• Plane timber to a required finish
• Use a chisel safely and effectively

What you'll be able to do

• Know about different research methods and their suitability for different types of project.
• Carry out a practical research project, following a defined methodology.
• Report back on project findings clearly and concisely, using appropriate methods of presentation.

What you'll be able to do

• Use relevant tools and equipment safely and effectively when checking and maintaining tyres.
• Understand how to maintain road wheels and tyres on a motor vehicle to ensure safety and performance.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the cognitive development of children.
• Understand theories of cognitive development.
• Explain how language develops in children.
• Understand experimental methods in relation to cognitive development.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the formal and informal lines of communication within own organisation, including reporting structures and communication channels.
• Understand the need to communicate effectively with others in the workplace, considering factors such as clarity, accuracy, and respect.
• Communicate with others about tasks in the workplace, including giving instructions, providing feedback, and asking questions.
• Know how conflict is dealt with in own organisation, including procedures for reporting and resolving disputes.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the lines of communication within own organisation.
• Understand the need to communicate effectively with others in the workplace.
• Communicate with others about tasks in the workplace.
• Understand how conflict is dealt with in own organisation.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare the work area, tools, equipment and materials required for constructing a cavity wall
• Demonstrate the skills and techniques used in constructing a cavity wall, including bricklaying, insulation installation, and wall tie placement
• Construct a cavity wall to the required specifications, ensuring structural integrity and thermal performance
• Leave the work area clean and tidy, disposing of waste materials appropriately and safely

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare to construct a half brick wall, ensuring all necessary materials, tools, and equipment are available and in good working order.
• Demonstrate the correct skills and techniques required for constructing half brick wide walls, including mixing mortar, laying bricks, and checking alignment.
• Construct a half brick wall to the required specification, ensuring it is level, plumb, and structurally sound.
• Leave the work area clean and tidy, removing all waste materials and ensuring tools and equipment are stored safely.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare effectively for constructing a one brick wide wall, ensuring all necessary materials and tools are available.
• Demonstrate the skills and techniques required for constructing one brick wide walls to a satisfactory standard.
• Construct a one brick wide wall, adhering to safety guidelines and industry best practices.
• Ensure the work area is left clean and tidy after completing the bricklaying task.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify a range of meats suitable for different cooking methods.
• Prepare a range of meats for cooking, ensuring appropriate hygiene and safety standards.
• Cook a range of meats using different cooking methods to achieve desired results.
• Identify a range of fish suitable for different cooking methods.
• Prepare a range of fish for cooking, ensuring appropriate hygiene and safety standards.
• Cook a range of fish using different cooking methods to achieve desired results.
• Identify a range of vegetables suitable for different cooking methods.
• Prepare a range of vegetables for cooking, ensuring appropriate hygiene and safety standards.
• Cook a range of vegetables using different cooking methods to achieve desired results.
• Understand different cooking methods suitable for meat, fish and vegetables.
• Prepare a balanced meal using meat, fish and vegetables, considering nutritional value and dietary requirements.
• Present a balanced meal using meat, fish and vegetables in an appealing and appropriate manner.
• Review own work, identifying areas for improvement in cooking techniques and meal preparation.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the differences between fiction and non-fiction writing styles and techniques
• Use personal experience as a source of inspiration and material for creative writing
• Use a range of stimuli, such as images, music, or objects, as a basis for creative writing
• Know about the process of drafting and re-drafting in creative writing to improve clarity and impact
• Know about the importance of choosing an intended audience for creative writing and tailoring the writing accordingly
• Reflect on own creative writing work, identifying strengths and areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Understand what is meant by critical thinking, including its key components and importance.
• Understand methods for improving critical thinking skills, such as questioning assumptions and evaluating evidence.
• Use critical thinking skills to analyse information, solve problems, and make informed decisions.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare for composting and cultivation tasks, ensuring all necessary equipment and materials are available.
• Make compost using appropriate materials and techniques for horticultural use.
• Use compost effectively in horticultural settings to improve soil quality and plant growth.
• Understand how to cultivate different soil types, recognising their properties and requirements.
• Know the different pH levels in soil and their effects on plant life, including how to adjust pH levels.
• Tidy the work area after completing composting and cultivation tasks, ensuring tools and materials are stored safely and appropriately.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the diverse uses of herbs in culinary, medicinal, and other applications.
• Understand the key factors to consider when selecting appropriate herbs for a particular site, including environmental conditions and soil type.
• Cultivate a variety of herbs using suitable methods and techniques.

What you'll be able to do

• Recognise the benefits of providing good customer service in the hospitality industry.
• Communicate effectively with customers in a hospitality environment, using appropriate language and behaviour.
• Understand the importance of good personal presentation when working in the hospitality industry.

What you'll be able to do

• Know how decisions are made in different contexts
• Know about the different types of decisions made within groups, such as consensus and majority vote
• Understand different decision-making styles, including autocratic and democratic approaches

What you'll be able to do

• Work with decorative paints and glazes safely, adhering to relevant health and safety guidelines.
• Prepare the work area for decorative painting tasks, ensuring it is clean, organised, and protected.
• Produce a range of decorative paint effects on interior walls, following instructions and demonstrating appropriate techniques.
• Store materials, tools, and equipment used for decorative painting in a safe and organised manner.
• Re-instate the work area after completing decorative painting tasks, leaving it clean and tidy.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand what dementia is.
• Understand key features of the theoretical models of dementia.
• Know the most common types of dementia and their causes.
• Understand factors relating to an individual’s experience of dementia.

What you'll be able to do

• Obtain information relevant to design tasks from various sources.
• Insert and combine different types of information effectively for design purposes.
• Use design software tools to create original designs.
• Use design software tools to manipulate and edit existing designs.

What you'll be able to do

• Select and use appropriate designs and page layouts for publications, considering the target audience and purpose.
• Input and combine text and other information within publications, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications, enhancing their visual appeal and readability.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the different branches of angling, including coarse, game and sea angling
• Know about the regulations relating to angling, including licences and permits
• Know about Health and Safety requirements when angling, including safe handling of equipment and awareness of surroundings
• Use angling equipment safely and effectively in a specific branch of angling
• Select and use appropriate bait for a specific branch of angling

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles and purpose of bonding in brickwork construction, including different bonding patterns and their applications.
• Prepare for constructing brick walls using bonding techniques, ensuring the correct materials, tools, and equipment are available.
• Demonstrate skills and techniques used in constructing brick walls using bonding, ensuring accuracy and quality of workmanship.
• Leave the work area clean and tidy after completing brickwork construction, disposing of waste materials appropriately.

What you'll be able to do

• Follow health and safety rules when working with animals
• Describe the natural behaviour and original habitat of a range of domesticated animals and the implications of this for their care
• Recognise a range of behaviours in both animals and humans and explain why they show these behaviours
• Explain how to look after a range of animals with reference to their feelings and physical needs

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the impact of confidence on personal and professional life.
• Know what is meant by self-esteem and its importance.
• Understand different ways of building confidence and self-esteem.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the benefits to the organisation of providing good customer service.
• Understand the possible consequences of providing poor customer service.
• Understand the value of making positive first impressions on customers.
• Understand how to use positive verbal and non-verbal communication when interacting with customers.
• Understand that treating each customer with respect is fundamental to good customer service.
• Understand their role in dealing with complaints from customers, following organisational procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Use a variety of measuring methods accurately and consistently.
• Understand the importance of adhering to health and safety requirements when working in a kitchen environment.
• Apply the principles of food and personal hygiene to prevent contamination.
• Apply correct storage methods for different types of food to maintain quality and safety.
• Organise and maintain the work area effectively for efficient food preparation.
• Clear away equipment and materials safely and efficiently after food preparation.
• Use kitchen equipment correctly and safely, following manufacturer's instructions.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand reasons for feeling confident and lacking confidence.
• Understand effective participation in social situations.
• Understand ways to manage stress.
• Set goals for own development.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand different learning styles and their characteristics.
• Understand own preferred learning style.
• Understand own personal development needs in relation to learning.
• Evaluate own performance and progress in relation to learning goals.

What you'll be able to do

• Locate, retrieve, and store information efficiently using a variety of resources.
• Read and respond to written materials effectively, demonstrating comprehension and critical thinking skills.
• Produce written materials for specific purposes, adapting style and format to suit the intended audience and context.
• Use basic IT applications to enhance own learning, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
• Make personal contributions effectively in individual and group discussions, expressing ideas clearly and respectfully.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the hand tools used in basic plumbing processes and their functions.
• Know the materials and components used in basic plumbing processes and their applications.
• Know the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in basic plumbing processes and their importance.
• Apply safe working practices to perform plumbing operations, ensuring personal and others' safety.
• Work responsibly with others as part of a team, demonstrating effective communication and collaboration.
• Seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team, demonstrating a willingness to learn and improve.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the value and benefits of listening to children in various contexts.
• Actively listen to children, demonstrating appropriate techniques.
• Understand the importance of acknowledging children’s feelings and needs when listening to them.
• Ask appropriate and relevant questions when listening to children to gain further understanding.
• Understand the intention and purpose of listening to children in different situations.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify different types of garden and allotment produce, including fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
• Control weeds effectively using appropriate methods, such as manual removal or chemical treatments.
• Propagate plants using various techniques, such as cuttings, seeds, or division.
• Grow and care for plants grown from seed, including sowing, watering, and feeding.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify own skills and their uses.
• Understand the need for time management.
• Understand the importance of managing stress.
• Understand the difference between different types of criticism.
• Recognise confident behaviour in self and others.
• Know what is meant by non-verbal communication.
• Know the difference between aggressive, passive and assertive behaviour.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the distribution of water to and around domestic properties, including mains water supply, storage and distribution systems.
• Plan the positioning of plumbing hardware in a domestic property, considering accessibility, functionality and aesthetics.
• Plan pipework, storage and insulation systems for a domestic property, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practice.
• Understand the main types of domestic hot water systems, including their advantages and disadvantages.
• Understand how to install major domestic appliances and facilities, following manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines.
• Understand the relative merits of common domestic central heating options, including gas, oil, electric and renewable energy sources.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the differences between types of drugs, including legal and illegal substances
• Know some of the causes of drug misuse, including social, environmental and personal factors
• Know some of the physical and psychological effects of drug misuse on the individual
• Understand the implications of drug misuse on others, including family, friends and the wider community
• Understand some of the health issues associated with drug misuse, including infections and organ damage
• Know the effects of withdrawing from drugs, including physical and psychological symptoms
• Know some of the agencies offering help and information on drug misuse, including support groups and treatment centres

What you'll be able to do

• Identify a range of human emotions, both in oneself and in others.
• Recognise factors that can influence emotions, such as stress, fatigue, and personal experiences.
• Know about techniques to help deal with strong emotions, such as relaxation techniques and seeking support.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about key aspects of employment legislation
• Know about statutory employment rights
• Know about contractual employment rights
• Know about the key elements of a contract of employment
• Understand the implications for both employer and employee of breach of contract
• Understand how pay is calculated, including deductions

What you'll be able to do

• Know about employment legislation, including key laws and regulations.
• Know about statutory and contractual employment rights, including entitlements and protections.
• Know about the key elements of a contract of employment, including terms and conditions.
• Know about the implications of breach of contract for both employer and employee.
• Know about the key information on a payslip, including deductions and net pay.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about employment legislation.
• Know about statutory and contractual employment rights.
• Know about a contract of employment.
• Understand the implications of breach of contract.
• Know about payslips and pay.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the meaning of the term ‘equality’
• Understand the meaning of the term ‘diversity’
• Understand the importance of equality and diversity
• Understand equality and diversity legislation

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the meaning of the term ‘equality’.
• Understand the meaning of the term ‘diversity’.
• Know about organisations that work on equality issues.
• Understand the importance of equality and diversity.
• Understand equality and diversity legislation.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify different types of family units and the roles within them.
• Explain some of the causes and effects of problems in family life.
• Describe their personal responsibilities to family members within the family unit.
• Recognise that family members have changing needs throughout their lives.
• Develop their own strategies for future direction and personal development as a member of the family unit.

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate how to fix and fit furniture components in a specified location, following instructions and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate how to check the final fitting of an interior unit to ensure it is secure, level, and aesthetically pleasing.

What you'll be able to do

• Interpret information from plans, drawings, and specifications related to work surface installation.
• Check that the work area is ready for positioning the work surface/s, ensuring it is clean, clear, and appropriately prepared.
• Secure work surface/s in position using appropriate tools and techniques, ensuring stability and alignment.
• Understand the ways of working that ensure their own and other’s safety during the installation of work surfaces, including risk assessment and hazard identification.

What you'll be able to do

• Know different types of food service, including table service, buffet service, and takeaway service
• Serve food to customers in a professional and efficient manner
• Work effectively in a food service area, following established procedures and guidelines

What you'll be able to do

• Plan and prepare thoroughly for participation in a Further Education enrichment activity
• Review and reflect constructively on own experience of participating in a Further Education enrichment activity

What you'll be able to do

• Understand methods of group and team communication, including verbal, non-verbal, and written communication techniques.
• Understand how to use communication to maintain good working relationships with group and team members, including active listening and constructive feedback.
• Understand roles within the team, including leadership, support, and specialist roles.
• Complete a task as part of a team, demonstrating effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Review a task as part of a team, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the different roles and responsibilities associated with working effectively in a group.
• Understand how to communicate verbally in a clear and respectful manner with group members.
• Understand the importance of actively listening to the contributions of others within group situations.
• Understand and respect others’ rights to communicate their ideas and opinions within a group situation.
• Understand the importance of co-operation and collaboration when working in group situations to achieve common goals.
• Understand the importance of providing praise and constructive criticism in a variety of contexts to support team development.
• Give praise and constructive criticism appropriately, using suitable language and tone.
• Understand the dynamics of relationships within own team, including roles, responsibilities and communication styles.

What you'll be able to do

• Maintain a clean and hygienic home environment, including cleaning schedules and appropriate cleaning products.
• Care for clothing, including washing, drying, and ironing techniques.
• Understand the need for basic personal hygiene practices, such as handwashing and showering.
• Maintain a healthy body through diet and exercise.
• Understand the importance of regular eye tests for maintaining good vision.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the key elements of health and safety policy at work, including the employer's responsibilities and the employee's rights.
• Understand the key elements of health and safety policy at work, including procedures for reporting accidents and incidents.
• Understand where potential hazards can occur in the workplace, including physical, chemical, and biological hazards.
• Understand where potential hazards can occur in the workplace, including risks associated with manual handling and working at height.
• Maintain a safe environment in the workplace, including keeping work areas clean and tidy.
• Maintain a safe environment in the workplace, including using equipment safely and reporting hazards.
• Understand the individual’s responsibility for health and safety at work, including following safety procedures and wearing appropriate PPE.
• Understand the individual’s responsibility for health and safety at work, including reporting accidents and near misses.
• Understand the procedures for fire prevention and evacuation, including identifying fire exits and assembly points.
• Understand the procedures for fire prevention and evacuation, including knowing how to raise the alarm and use fire extinguishers.
• Understand the purpose of risk assessment, including identifying hazards and evaluating risks.
• Understand the purpose of risk assessment, including implementing control measures to reduce risks.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the common types of accidents that occur in the construction industry
• Know about methods for minimising hazards and risks in construction environments
• Know about the different types of safety equipment used in construction and their purpose
• Know about relevant health and safety legislation and regulations applicable to construction sites

What you'll be able to do

• Know the Health and Safety requirements relevant to their work environment, including legislation and organisational policies.
• Recognise risks in their work environment, identifying potential hazards and assessing their severity.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the components of personal fitness, including physical activity and exercise.
• Know about the principles of healthy eating and the importance of a balanced diet.
• Know about the importance of personal hygiene and grooming practices for maintaining health and wellbeing.
• Know about sex education and contraception methods for responsible sexual health.
• Take responsibility for own health and lifestyle choices, making informed decisions to promote wellbeing.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the main functions of the skeletal and muscular systems within the human body.
• Know the main functions of the cardio-respiratory systems within the human body.
• Know the essential requirements of a healthy and balanced diet for maintaining well-being.

What you'll be able to do

• Use a variety of sources of information, including written, oral and electronic sources, to meet specified requirements.
• Access, search for, select and use Internet-based information effectively.
• Assess the fitness for purpose of Internet-based information.
• Select and use appropriate IT tools to communicate and exchange information with others.
• Use IT to communicate and exchange information clearly and accurately.

What you'll be able to do

• Select and use appropriate software applications to meet specific requirements.
• Enter, develop, and format different types of information using IT software to suit its meaning and purpose.
• Present information in ways that are fit for purpose and audience, using appropriate IT tools.
• Review completed work and the IT tools selected, identifying areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the location of major engine and chassis components in a vehicle.
• Know the major internal engine components and their functions.
• Know the major cooling system components and their functions.

What you'll be able to do

• Know a range of softwood and hardwood timber types, including their common uses and distinguishing features.
• Understand environmental concerns related to timber harvesting and processing, including deforestation, habitat loss, and sustainable forestry practices.
• Know the properties of softwoods and hardwoods, such as strength, durability, and workability, and understand how to select timber to meet the specific requirements of a given task.
• Select appropriate timber for a given task, considering its properties, cost, and environmental impact.
• Know a range of manufactured boards, such as plywood, MDF, and chipboard, including their composition and manufacturing processes.
• Know the properties of manufactured boards, such as strength, stability, and moisture resistance, and understand how to select them to meet the specific requirements of a task.
• Select appropriate manufactured boards for a given task, considering their properties, cost, and suitability for the intended application.

What you'll be able to do

• Obtain information for images from various sources.
• Insert information into images.
• Combine different pieces of information within images.
• Use imaging software tools to create images.
• Use imaging software tools to manipulate images.
• Use imaging software tools to edit images.

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate the ability to speak up confidently in a group situation
• Recognise and understand their own decisions and choices
• Identify the rights and responsibilities of themselves and others in various situations
• Demonstrate the ability to negotiate effectively to achieve a desired outcome
• Understand the benefits and advantages of being assertive

What you'll be able to do

• Present opinions with confidence and assertiveness, expressing views clearly and respectfully.
• Make decisions and choices based on available information, considering potential consequences.
• Know the rights and responsibilities of self and others when making decisions, ensuring fairness and ethical considerations.
• Negotiate effectively to achieve a desired outcome, demonstrating compromise and collaboration skills.
• Understand the implications and benefits of assertiveness in personal and professional contexts.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the concept of confidence, including its importance in personal and professional life.
• Understand how effective communication skills can contribute to improving self-confidence and building positive relationships.
• Know about decision-making processes and the associated emotions and feelings that can influence choices.
• Know how having clearly defined goals and targets can increase confidence and motivation.

What you'll be able to do

• Use punctuation correctly to aid understanding and clarity in written communication.
• Use grammar correctly to construct clear and coherent sentences and paragraphs.

What you'll be able to do

• Locate correct spellings using appropriate resources such as dictionaries and online tools
• Identify own spelling strengths and weaknesses through self-assessment and feedback
• Maintain a personal spelling programme over a time-span, tracking progress and adapting strategies as needed

What you'll be able to do

• Understand different ways of learning and identify preferred learning styles.
• Set realistic learning targets that are achievable and measurable.
• Review own performance in meeting learning targets and identify areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand different ways of learning, including visual, auditory and kinaesthetic methods
• Set realistic learning targets that are achievable and measurable
• Review own performance in meeting learning targets, identifying areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Recognise the functions of different types of shops, such as supermarkets, department stores, and specialist shops.
• Identify items needed to furnish a home, considering essential household goods and personal preferences.
• Use a budget for shopping, prioritising needs and making informed purchasing decisions.
• Behave appropriately in shops, demonstrating respect for staff and other customers.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the definition of a community and its various aspects
• Identify the use of different buildings and facilities within their own local area
• Apply independent living skills effectively within their own community
• Identify the range of facilities and services available to members of the community
• Understand their own responsibilities as an active and engaged member of a community

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the facilities available within their own learning environment
• Describe relevant Health and Safety Procedures within the learning environment
• Demonstrate the ability to use the library or learning resource centre effectively
• Develop a personal study plan, outlining goals and strategies
• Demonstrate effective participation in group work within a learning situation

What you'll be able to do

• Know the main features of fabric screen-printing equipment, including the function of each component.
• Know the main elements of fabric screen-printing procedures, including preparation, printing, and finishing.
• Use the fabric printing machine safely and effectively, and recognise common errors in the printing process.
• Know the essential safety features of the working methods for fabric screen-printing, including the use of personal protective equipment and safe handling of materials.

What you'll be able to do

• Recognise and understand their own personal skills and attributes
• Understand the importance of effective time management
• Recognise the signs and symptoms of stress in themselves and others
• Understand the different types and forms of criticism
• Demonstrate the ability to identify confident behaviour in themselves and others
• Understand the role and impact of body language in communication
• Understand the differences between aggressive, passive, and assertive behaviour

What you'll be able to do

• Identify own strengths and skills in interpersonal interactions.
• Understand the importance of managing stress in interpersonal relationships.
• Know about different types of criticism and how to respond constructively.
• Know about non-verbal communication and its impact on interpersonal interactions.
• Respond to different behaviours effectively in interpersonal situations.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the differences between various types of drugs, including their legal status.
• Know the potential causes of drug misuse.
• Recognise the physical and psychological effects of drug misuse on an individual.
• Identify the impact that drug misuse may have on other people.
• Identify common health issues associated with drug misuse.
• Know the potential effects of withdrawing from different types of drugs.
• Identify agencies that offer help and information on drug misuse.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand what is meant by ‘mentoring’ and its role in supporting individuals.
• Understand the need to respect individuality and difference within the mentoring relationship, promoting inclusivity and understanding.

What you'll be able to do

• Recognise a range of tools and equipment commonly used in plastering
• Identify a range of materials used in plastering, including their properties and applications
• Identify the range of backgrounds that commonly receive plaster, and their preparation requirements
• Prepare a surface for plastering, ensuring it is clean and suitable for application
• Explain floating techniques used in plastering
• Apply plaster to a surface, demonstrating basic techniques

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the purpose and range of different types of retail businesses, including their objectives and target markets.
• Understand the various roles and activities performed within retail businesses, including customer service, sales, and stock management.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the structure of the hospitality industry, including different sectors and types of organisations.
• Know the career opportunities available in the hospitality industry, including entry requirements and progression routes.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the purpose of career planning and its benefits
• Explore own career options, considering interests, skills, and values
• Describe the impact of topical issues on work sectors, such as technological advancements and economic trends
• Explain issues relating to regulations in a career sector, including professional standards and legal requirements

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the key activities involved in job seeking.
• Match personal skills and abilities with the requirements of different jobs.
• Describe the process of applying for a job, including completing application forms and writing covering letters.
• Explain interview skills and procedures, including preparation and appropriate behaviour.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the key characteristics of an effective leader, including communication and motivation
• Understand the skills involved in being an effective leader, such as delegation and problem-solving
• Understand the relationship between a leader and their team members, including trust and respect
• Lead a team effectively, providing direction and support

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the key characteristics of an effective leader.
• Understand the skills required to be an effective leader.
• Understand the relationship and dynamics between a leader and team members.
• Effectively lead a team to achieve a common goal.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify personal goals for volunteering.
• Understand how to find and obtain voluntary work opportunities.
• Understand the personal benefits of undertaking voluntary work.
• Understand the transferability of skills and experience gained through volunteering.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about vehicle care and maintenance procedures, including checking fluid levels and tyre pressure
• Carry out vehicle care and maintenance checks, following manufacturer's instructions
• Identify when specialist advice is needed for vehicle maintenance or repair
• Obtain specialist advice from qualified mechanics or vehicle technicians when appropriate
• Know the main controls of a vehicle and their functions, including steering, braking, and acceleration

What you'll be able to do

• Understand your own current situation, including personal circumstances, skills, and aspirations.
• Make effective use of available information resources to identify a range of opportunities relevant to personal goals.
• Set realistic and achievable personal goals, aligned with individual aspirations and capabilities.
• Understand the practical implications of pursuing personal goals, including potential challenges and required resources.
• Make detailed plans to achieve personal goals, outlining specific steps and timelines.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand self in current situation, including strengths, weaknesses, and current circumstances.
• Make use of information resources to identify a range of opportunities relevant to personal goals.
• Set personal goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
• Understand the practical implications of pursuing personal goals, including potential challenges and required resources.
• Make plans to achieve personal goals, outlining the steps required and timelines for completion.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the difference between positional power and personal power in relationships.
• Know about appropriate and inappropriate behaviour in power relationships.
• Understand the benefits and difficulties of giving and receiving support from others.
• Know the key behaviours that contribute to good teamwork, such as communication and cooperation.
• Use active listening skills effectively in a conflict situation.
• Understand how conflicts can develop and escalate in relationships.
• Understand the concept of impartiality and its importance in resolving conflicts.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the difference between positional power and personal power, and their impact on relationships.
• Know about behaviour in power relationships, including the potential for abuse and the importance of ethical conduct.
• Understand the benefits and difficulties of giving and receiving support in relationships.
• Know the key behaviours that contribute to good teamwork, such as communication, collaboration, and mutual respect.
• Use listening skills in a conflict situation to understand different perspectives and facilitate resolution.
• Understand how conflicts can develop, including the stages of escalation and the role of miscommunication.
• Understand the concept of impartiality and its importance in managing relationships and resolving conflicts.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and understand own learning goals.
• Understand the opportunities available and practical issues involved in pursuing own learning goals.
• Plan a programme of learning activities to achieve identified learning goals.
• Understand how the learning environment can impact on learning.
• Follow the planned learning programme and review progress against learning goals.
• Review the effectiveness of the learning programme and make adjustments as necessary.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify own learning goals
• Describe opportunities and practical issues involved in pursuing learning goals
• Plan a programme to achieve learning goals
• Describe the learning environment
• Follow the learning programme and review progress
• Review the learning programme

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how times are written in different formats, including 12-hour and 24-hour clocks.
• Calculate using time, including addition, subtraction, and elapsed time.
• Read temperatures on different scales, such as Celsius and Fahrenheit.
• Understand metric units of measurement for length, weight, and volume.
• Use instruments for measurement, such as rulers, scales, and measuring jugs.
• Read scales on measuring instruments accurately.
• Recognise common 2D representations of 3D objects, such as plans and elevations.
• Find the perimeters of shapes, including regular and irregular shapes.
• Find the areas of rectangles using appropriate units.

What you'll be able to do

• Use mentoring skills effectively and demonstrate good practice in a mentoring role.
• Understand how to review own practice as a mentor to identify areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the stages of the ‘mentoring’ relationship, from initial contact to conclusion.
• Understand a range of techniques to make mentees feel comfortable and at ease during mentoring sessions.
• Understand the boundaries of a mentoring relationship and the limits of the mentor's role.
• Understand when and to whom referrals should be made if a mentee requires support beyond the mentor's expertise.

What you'll be able to do

• Plan the content and organisation of multimedia products to meet identified needs, considering target audience and purpose.
• Obtain and manipulate content, including text, images, audio, and video, to build multimedia outcomes.
• Use multimedia software tools to edit and format multimedia content to meet requirements, ensuring accessibility and usability.
• Present multimedia outcomes effectively, using appropriate delivery methods and engaging presentation techniques.

What you'll be able to do

• Know basic technical skills on an instrument, including posture, breathing and fingering techniques.
• Develop good practice routines, including warm-up exercises, scales and arpeggios.
• Play music in different moods/styles, demonstrating an understanding of musical expression and interpretation.
• Play music competently, demonstrating accuracy, fluency and control.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the process of negotiation.
• Use negotiation techniques.
• Understand how to improve own negotiation skills.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the function of food in the human body.
• Understand the relationship between food and health, including the impact of diet on various health conditions.
• Understand the basic principles of weight control, including energy balance and portion sizes.
• Understand why a balanced diet is required to maximise performance in physical and mental activities.
• Understand how to promote healthy eating to others, including providing information and advice.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the importance of adequate nutrition for health and well-being
• Know about the different components of a healthy diet
• Give recommendations for healthy eating both in and away from the home environment
• Know about effective methods of weight loss
• Plan a weight management programme for a selected individual, taking into account their specific needs and circumstances

What you'll be able to do

• Source information for and plan a presentation, identifying relevant sources and structuring the content effectively.
• Deliver a structured presentation to an audience, using appropriate visual aids and communication techniques.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the audience, adapting the presentation style and content to suit their needs and interests.
• Handle questions effectively, providing clear and concise answers.
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the presentation, identifying areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the key differences between organic and conventional growing systems in terms of practices and principles.
• Understand various organic soil management techniques used to maintain soil health and fertility.
• Use appropriate organic crop protection techniques to prevent and manage pests and diseases in horticultural settings.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify a range of local leisure activities and understand how to access them.
• Participate actively in local leisure activities.
• Recognise the key benefits of participating in leisure activities, such as improved physical and mental wellbeing.
• Understand how to maintain health and safety when participating in leisure activities.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify different job roles within a specific vocational area.
• Use relevant skills, knowledge and personal qualities when participating in a vocational taster activity.
• Understand the health and safety requirements relevant to a specific vocational context.
• Reflect on own suitability for a job role within a chosen vocational context.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand what is meant by income and expenditure, and be able to identify different sources of income and types of expenditure.
• Understand ways to deal with living on a limited budget, including prioritising needs, reducing expenses, and seeking financial assistance.
• Undertake financial transactions, such as using cash, cheques, debit cards, and online banking.
• Understand key financial information on everyday documents, such as bank statements, utility bills, and payslips.
• Understand what saving means, and be able to identify different saving options and their benefits.
• Understand a simple budget plan, and be able to create and manage a personal budget.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand what is meant by income and expenditure in the context of personal finance.
• Understand the issues and challenges of coping on a limited budget and strategies for managing finances effectively.
• Undertake various financial transactions, such as paying bills and managing bank accounts.
• Understand key financial information presented on everyday documents, such as bank statements and utility bills.
• Understand what saving means and the benefits of saving money for future needs and goals.
• Produce a budget plan that outlines income, expenditure, and savings goals.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the meaning of income and expenditure in the context of personal finance.
• Identify and record own income and expenditure.
• Recognise the difficulties individuals may face when coping with a limited budget.
• Understand the advantages of effective shopping strategies for managing personal finances.
• Demonstrate how to complete cheques and money orders accurately.
• Check statements, receipts and payslips to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Understand how 'interest' works on different saving schemes.
• Identify own requirements for budgeting and financial planning.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and evaluate own strengths, qualities, skills and abilities relevant to career planning.
• Identify and utilise sources of information, advice and guidance available for career planning.
• Explain how own abilities relate to potential learning progressions and career opportunities.
• Develop a plan for transition to the next stage of education, training or work, considering personal goals and aspirations.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand own strengths, qualities, skills and abilities in relation to career planning
• Understand relevant sources of information, advice and guidance in relation to career management
• Know how own abilities relate to own preferred learning and career opportunities
• Plan for transition to the next stage of education, training or work

What you'll be able to do

• Understand own aptitude for different career options, considering personal strengths, weaknesses, interests and values.
• Know about relevant sources of information, advice and guidance in relation to career planning, including online resources, careers advisors and professional bodies.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand your own strengths, qualities, skills, and abilities, and how these are transferable to different career paths.
• Know about various sources of information, advice, and guidance available in relation to career planning and development.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand own aptitude for different career options
• Investigate relevant sources of information, advice and guidance in relation to career preparation

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the reasons why individuals may feel confident or lack confidence in different situations.
• Understand how to participate effectively in social situations, demonstrating appropriate communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understand various ways to manage stress and anxiety, promoting personal well-being.
• Set personal objectives that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
• Plan for personal progression by identifying learning opportunities and developing strategies to achieve goals.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about a range of skills used in daily life, such as communication, problem-solving, and time management.
• Know about different approaches to problem solving and their application in various situations.
• Understand how to set realistic and achievable personal goals.
• Know about available support networks and how to access them.
• Know about different methods of communicating effectively with others.
• Understand how key factors such as self-esteem, motivation, and resilience contribute to personal development.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about own strengths, weaknesses and skills in relation to personal development.
• Know own skills and investigate ways of self-improvement to enhance personal capabilities.
• Understand their current life situation and relationships and how they impact personal development.
• Make positive decisions that contribute to personal growth.
• Set personal objectives and action plans for self-improvement, with realistic timescales.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify own strengths and weaknesses
• Identify own skills and investigate ways of self-improvement
• Describe their current life situation and relationships
• Set personal objectives and make action plans for self-improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how previous skills and experience contribute to future learning and development.
• Seek advice and guidance for own learning needs from appropriate sources.
• Understand the purpose and value of negotiating own learning programme with tutors or mentors.
• Review the learning programme in the context of own needs and development, making adjustments as necessary.

What you'll be able to do

• Know facts about the brain and its functions related to learning.
• Understand how learning takes place, including different learning styles and processes.
• Understand own learning profile, including strengths and areas for development.
• Make plans to use learning skills effectively to achieve personal learning goals.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how to manage a personal budget effectively.
• Understand how to find out about benefit entitlement.
• Understand how to read a range of bills, including utility bills and other household expenses.
• Understand the different ways to pay bills, including online banking, direct debit, and cash payments.
• Understand how to use a bank account, including making deposits, withdrawals, and checking balances.

What you'll be able to do

• Assess own physical fitness levels using appropriate methods and tools
• Understand own fitness level and its relationship to a sporting activity, identifying areas for improvement
• Describe how to use a range of modes of exercise to improve fitness levels, including cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility training
• Design a personal training programme, considering individual goals, fitness levels, and safety precautions

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the nature and importance of personal relationships
• Demonstrate the ability to represent their own needs and wishes effectively in different contexts
• Demonstrate the ability to interact with others in an appropriate and respectful manner

What you'll be able to do

• Identify situations where there may be personal risk
• Respond appropriately to situations where there may be personal risk
• Understand the reasons why individuals take risks

What you'll be able to do

• Locate information from different sources
• Retrieve information from different sources
• Store information effectively
• Summarise written materials accurately and concisely
• Produce written materials that are fit for purpose
• Produce written materials that meet the needs of specific audiences
• Use IT applications to support study
• Engage in discussion, contributing relevant points
• Engage in discussion, listening to and responding to the views of others

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the different conflicts that may occur frequently.
• Know about the possible negative and positive outcomes of conflict.
• Know about the causes of conflict.
• Understand the emotions and physical responses experienced during a conflict.
• Recognise the types of behaviours that may affect a conflict situation.

What you'll be able to do

• Analyse the potential impact of own actions and decisions on themselves and others.
• Describe the key principles outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
• Recognise and respect that people hold diverse beliefs and opinions.
• Understand and evaluate key moral arguments and dilemmas, considering different perspectives.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the major food groups and explain their functions within the body
• Understand the different dietary needs of specific groups of people, considering factors such as age, activity level, and health conditions
• Apply dietary knowledge in menu planning to create balanced and healthy meal plans
• Provide nutritious and healthy meals, considering portion sizes, cooking methods, and presentation

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the main costs involved in running a home.
• Compare fuel prices in order to get the best deal.
• Understand the costs involved in furnishing a new home.
• Communicate a change of address to relevant organisations.
• Organise the transport of possessions to a new home.

What you'll be able to do

• Select a suitable visitor attraction based on the needs and preferences of a given visitor.
• Plan a detailed itinerary for a day trip to the chosen visitor attraction, including travel arrangements and timings.
• Present the planned itinerary in a clear and organised manner.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the different components of physical fitness, including cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility
• Assess own fitness level using appropriate methods and techniques
• Plan a personal fitness programme based on own fitness assessment and goals
• Use own fitness programme, following the planned activities and schedule
• Identify potential barriers that may affect achievement of fitness goals
• Overcome barriers that may affect achievement of fitness goals, using appropriate strategies
• Review own fitness programme, evaluating progress and making adjustments as needed

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the tools and equipment used in plastering, including their purpose and safe operation.
• Know about the materials used in plastering, including their properties and appropriate applications.
• Mix plaster to the correct consistency for different plastering techniques.
• Know about the different types of backgrounds that can receive plaster, and their preparation requirements.
• Understand how to prepare a surface for plastering, including cleaning, priming, and applying bonding agents.
• Prepare a surface for plastering, ensuring it is clean, level, and ready to receive plaster.
• Know about different floating techniques used in plastering, including their purpose and application.
• Use floating techniques to create a smooth and even plaster surface.
• Review own work to identify areas for improvement and ensure a high-quality finish.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare adequately for plastering tasks, ensuring the work area is suitable
• Describe the skills and techniques used in plastering, including relevant terminology
• Apply plaster to a surface, demonstrating appropriate techniques
• Ensure the work area is left clean and tidy after plastering activities

What you'll be able to do

• Understand children’s key stages of development, including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional milestones.
• Understand the importance of providing suitable resources and play activities for children to support their development.
• Understand the nature and function of play in a childcare setting, including its role in learning and socialisation.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the importance of creativity and imagination in the development of a child.
• Understand the role and importance of games with rules in the development of the child.
• Organise a cooking activity for children.
• Understand the role of creative activities in enhancing children’s learning and development.
• Understand the importance of books and stories in relation to children’s learning and development.
• Understand the importance of talking and listening activities in relation to children’s learning and development.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the meaning of the terms ‘prejudice’ and ‘discrimination’.
• Know about the nature and impact of stereotypical attitudes.
• Know about the origins and development of attitudes.
• Know the potential consequences of prejudice and discrimination on individuals and society.
• Know the importance of Equal Opportunities Policies in promoting fairness and preventing discrimination.

What you'll be able to do

• Define the meaning of the terms ‘prejudice’ and ‘discrimination’
• Demonstrate an awareness of stereotypical attitudes
• Identify the consequences of prejudice and discrimination
• Explain the importance of Equal Opportunities Policies

What you'll be able to do

• Explore possible career options based on personal interests and skills.
• Understand employers’ needs and expectations regarding skills, qualifications, and work ethic.
• Understand trainers’ needs and expectations regarding commitment, learning, and behaviour.
• Complete a job application form accurately and effectively.
• Complete a training application form accurately and effectively.
• Create a CV that highlights relevant skills and experience.
• Understand how careers services can assist in providing advice and information about job opportunities.
• Understand how other agencies can assist in providing advice and information about training opportunities.
• Understand how to conduct oneself at interview to make a positive impression.
• Identify job opportunities in a local area through various sources.
• Identify training opportunities in a local area through various sources.
• Prepare a simple realistic career action plan for future job prospects.
• Prepare a simple realistic career action plan for future training prospects.
• Understand the purpose of records of achievement in documenting skills and qualifications.
• Understand the purpose of progress files in tracking learning and development.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the importance of being well-prepared for a recruitment interview to maximise chances of success.
• Understand the types of questions that may be used at a recruitment interview to assess suitability for the role.
• Understand how to recognise and respond appropriately to different types of interviewer questions during a recruitment interview.
• Assess own performance in a recruitment interview and identify areas for improvement in future interviews.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the purpose of an interview in the context of employment or other selection processes.
• Understand how to prepare effectively for an interview, including researching the organisation, anticipating potential questions, and planning appropriate attire.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the methods used to remove different types of decorative coverings from ceiling and wall areas.
• Remove decorative coverings from a ceiling or wall area safely and effectively, using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Prepare the ceiling or wall surface for decoration by filling holes, cracks, and imperfections.
• Sand the prepared surface to create a smooth and even finish.
• Apply primer or sealant to the prepared surface as required.
• Leave the work area clean and tidy, removing all waste materials and equipment.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify work or training opportunities relevant to own interests and skills.
• Understand the requirements for a work or training opportunity, including skills, qualifications and experience.
• Complete applications for work or training opportunities accurately and effectively.
• Demonstrate how to present him/herself effectively at an interview.
• Plan his/her own career path, including short-term and long-term goals.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare different types of drinks according to standard recipes and procedures
• Serve drinks to customers in a professional and timely manner
• Work effectively in a drinks service area, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene
• Follow health and safety regulations when preparing and serving drinks

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare for an interview, including researching the organisation and role.
• Listen effectively in an interview, demonstrating attentiveness and understanding.
• Respond appropriately to questioning in an interview, providing clear and concise answers.
• Ask relevant questions in an interview, demonstrating interest and engagement.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify a range of potential career or job options that align with their interests and skills.
• Understand the specific requirements for a chosen work or training opportunity, including qualifications and experience.
• Complete applications for work or training opportunities accurately and effectively.
• Present themselves confidently and professionally at an interview.
• Plan effectively for future work or training, setting realistic goals and identifying necessary steps.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare effectively for a recruitment interview, including researching the company and role.
• Know about common recruitment interview questions and how to formulate appropriate and effective responses.
• Review and evaluate own performance in a recruitment interview, identifying areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the rights and responsibilities of a tenant in a rented property
• Understand the principles of being a good tenant and neighbour in a community
• Understand how to make a positive contribution to the overall well-being of a neighbourhood

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the purpose and use of presentations in various contexts
• Describe the main steps involved in planning and preparing a presentation, including content and visual aids
• Deliver a presentation, demonstrating effective communication skills
• Review own performance during a presentation, identifying areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Know why and/or when formal presentations can be used in different contexts.
• Plan a presentation, including identifying the target audience, defining the objectives, and structuring the content.
• Know about using visual images effectively in presentations to enhance understanding and engagement.
• Know about techniques for scripting a presentation, including writing clear and concise language and using appropriate tone.
• Know about the health and safety requirements involved in using equipment for presentations, such as projectors and microphones.
• Deliver a presentation effectively, using appropriate communication skills and engaging with the audience.

What you'll be able to do

• Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides.
• Use presentation software tools to structure slides.
• Use presentation software tools to edit slides.
• Use presentation software tools to format slides.
• Prepare slides for presentation to meet identified needs.

What you'll be able to do

• Promote and maintain the well-being of animals.
• Monitor the health of animals.
• Provide food and water to animals.

What you'll be able to do

• Know factors that might influence possible solutions to particular problems, including resource constraints and time limitations.
• Know factors that might influence possible solutions to particular problems, including ethical considerations and legal requirements.
• Use evidence to assist problem solving, including gathering relevant information and data.
• Use evidence to assist problem solving, including analysing information to identify potential solutions.
• Apply problem solving processes, including defining the problem and generating possible solutions.
• Apply problem solving processes, including evaluating solutions and implementing the chosen solution.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify factors that might influence potential solutions to a given problem.
• Use evidence to assist problem solving.
• Propose a response to a given problem.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify problems that can occur in the workplace
• Describe ways to solve problems in the workplace
• Explain how to work collaboratively in problem solving
• Reflect on the effectiveness of the solution to a problem

What you'll be able to do

• Use punctuation correctly to aid understanding in written communication.
• Use grammar correctly to aid understanding in written communication.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the purpose of a range of texts, including informational, persuasive, and narrative texts.
• Read critically to evaluate information and ideas presented in different types of text.
• Use reading strategies effectively depending on the purpose, such as skimming, scanning, and close reading.
• Use organisational features and systems to locate texts and information efficiently, such as indexes, tables of contents, and online search tools.
• Understand vocabulary associated with different types of text, including technical terms, jargon, and figurative language.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about different forms of employment, including full-time, part-time, temporary and self-employment
• Know about the current labour market, including different sectors and types of jobs available

What you'll be able to do

• Understand different forms of employment, including full-time, part-time, temporary, and self-employment.
• Understand the concept of the labour market, including supply and demand, and factors that influence employment opportunities.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about different forms of employment, including full-time, part-time, temporary, and self-employment.
• Know about the current state of the labour market, including trends, opportunities, and challenges.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe different forms of misuse of legal substances, such as alcohol and prescription drugs.
• Describe different forms of misuse of illegal substances, such as cannabis and heroin.
• Explain the impact of the use and misuse of substances on individuals, families, and communities.
• Identify some sources of available support relating to misuse of substances, including helplines, support groups, and treatment centres.

What you'll be able to do

• Define the terms 'bullying' and 'victim' in relation to bullying behaviour.
• Recognise the potential effects of bullying on individuals.
• Understand and apply different strategies for dealing with bullying situations.
• Identify appropriate sources of help and support for individuals affected by bullying.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare the necessary tools and equipment to repair a cycle puncture safely and effectively.
• Repair a cycle puncture following correct procedures.
• Tidy up the work area after completing the cycle puncture repair, disposing of waste appropriately.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the objectives of undertaking a research project, including defining a research question and identifying relevant sources of information.
• Identify and use secondary data sources effectively for research purposes, such as books, journals, and online databases.
• Identify and use primary data collection methods for research purposes, such as surveys, interviews, and observations.
• Generate primary data through appropriate research methods, ensuring ethical considerations are addressed.
• Produce a clear and concise research report, presenting findings in a structured and logical manner.
• Present research findings effectively to an audience, using appropriate visual aids and communication techniques.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand different types of research methods and their uses, including qualitative and quantitative approaches.
• Plan a piece of research, including defining the research question, identifying sources of information and developing a research strategy.
• Report on a piece of research, presenting findings clearly and concisely, using appropriate referencing techniques.
• Evaluate a piece of research, assessing its validity, reliability and limitations.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the social, personal and environmental impact of vehicle use, including pollution, congestion, and accidents.
• Know the personal responsibilities that vehicle use has on the individual, such as maintaining the vehicle and driving safely.
• Know the legal requirements for the road use of vehicles, including licensing, insurance, and road traffic laws.
• Understand the principles of road safety, including hazard perception, defensive driving, and the Highway Code.
• Understand considerate driving or riding practice, including respecting other road users and minimising environmental impact.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the importance of effective communication and customer service in salon reception duties
• Describe the procedures for handling customer enquiries, bookings, and payments in a salon environment
• Carry out salon reception duties, including greeting clients, answering phones, and managing appointments
• Record salon appointments accurately using appropriate systems and procedures

What you'll be able to do

• Understand different types of relationship, including friendships, family relationships and romantic relationships.
• Understand how cultural differences may affect relationships.
• Understand how individual differences may affect relationships.
• Understand qualities and attributes that may help individuals form positive relationships.
• Understand rights in the context of relationships.
• Understand responsibilities in the context of relationships.
• Know the law in relation to sex and sexuality in the UK.
• Understand how the human body works in relation to sex and sexuality.
• Understand contraception in terms of protection against pregnancy.
• Understand contraception in terms of protection against sexually transmitted infections.
• Apply a condom correctly.
• Know agencies which provide contraception advice.
• Know agencies which provide sexual health advice.
• Know agencies which provide sexual health treatment.
• Communicate effectively about sex, sexuality and relationships.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain a range of relationships, family lifestyles and sexuality, including awareness of culture and individual differences.
• Know the qualities and attributes that help form individuals’ positive consensual relationships.
• Know that individuals have rights and responsibilities within a relationship.
• Know the law in relation to sex and sexuality.
• Know how the body works in relation to sexual activity.
• Identify the range and purpose of male and female contraception methods including a knowledge of sexually transmitted infections.
• Know agencies able to give help, advice and treatment on contraception and sexual health.
• Communicate about sex, sexuality and relationships.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the meaning of written words in a variety of texts.
• Use imagery techniques to aid understanding of written texts.
• Identify the purpose of different texts based on their format and structure.
• Read texts effectively to extract meaning and comprehend the overall message.
• Find specific information within a text for a defined purpose.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain what is meant by independent living, including managing finances, household tasks, and personal care.
• Record positive and negative aspects of own experience of the transition to independence, identifying areas for improvement.
• Explain the responsibilities for both tenant and landlord incorporated in a tenancy agreement, including rent payments, repairs, and maintenance.
• Identify the skills needed for successful independent living, such as budgeting, cooking, and cleaning.
• Describe skills for coping in difficult situations, such as dealing with loneliness, managing stress, and resolving conflicts.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the key principles to follow when offering personal care to individuals
• Know how the environment can affect an individual's eating and drinking experience
• Understand the importance of maintaining personal hygiene and dignity needs during eating and drinking
• Understand the importance of providing appropriate support with personal care activities
• Understand the importance of supporting an individual to care for their personal appearance
• Understand that sensitivity is important when providing personal care
• Know the social and cultural purposes and norms associated with eating and drinking
• Understand the importance of assessing an individual’s specific needs in relation to eating and drinking
• Understand the importance of enabling informed choice in eating and drinking
• Understand the importance of supporting individuals with eating and drinking, respecting their preferences and abilities

What you'll be able to do

• Understand health and safety requirements and procedures in sound and audio production environments.
• Develop technical skills relevant to sound and audio production.
• Use technical skills to develop ideas for sound and audio production projects.
• Know about professional working methods used in the sound and audio production industry.
• Work effectively within a group situation on a sound and audio production task.
• Reflect on own work and identify areas for improvement in sound and audio production.

What you'll be able to do

• Propagate seeds indoors using appropriate techniques, such as seed trays, pots, or modules
• Propagate seeds outdoors using appropriate techniques, such as direct sowing or seedbeds
• Care for growing seedlings by providing adequate water, light, and nutrients
• Transplant germinated seeds carefully to avoid damage to the roots and stems

What you'll be able to do

• Communicate effectively with others in a range of situations.
• Present information clearly and effectively to others.
• Obtain information accurately from others through active listening and questioning.
• Engage constructively in discussions, contributing relevant points and respecting the views of others.

What you'll be able to do

• Communicate effectively with others in a variety of contexts.
• Present information clearly and concisely to others.
• Obtain information effectively from others through active listening and questioning.
• Engage constructively in discussions, contributing relevant ideas and responding to others' viewpoints.

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate an understanding of the language used in spelling.
• Demonstrate the ability to match sounds to written symbols accurately.
• Apply methods and strategies to learn how to spell words correctly.
• Explain the importance of developing memory skills to improve spelling abilities.

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate the ability to locate correct spellings using appropriate resources.
• Evaluate own spelling strengths and weaknesses to identify areas for improvement.
• Implement and maintain a personal spelling programme to enhance spelling skills.

What you'll be able to do

• Use a spreadsheet to enter numerical data
• Use a spreadsheet to edit numerical data
• Use a spreadsheet to organise numerical and other data
• Apply appropriate formulas to summarise spreadsheet information
• Utilise appropriate tools to display spreadsheet information
• Select appropriate tools to present spreadsheet information
• Use appropriate techniques to present spreadsheet information

What you'll be able to do

• Use a spreadsheet to enter, edit and organise numerical and other data accurately and efficiently.
• Select and use appropriate formulas and data analysis tools to meet requirements, such as calculating totals, averages and percentages.
• Select and use tools and techniques to present and format spreadsheet information effectively, including charts, graphs and tables.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the definition of stress and its various forms.
• Recognise the signs and symptoms of stress in oneself and others.
• Know how stress can affect physical and mental health.
• Know about potential causes of stress in everyday life, including personal, social, and work-related factors.
• Design a personal plan to combat stress, incorporating stress management techniques and coping strategies.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the meaning of the term stress.
• Recognise the signs and symptoms of stress in yourself and others.
• Understand potential causes of stress in everyday life.
• Know about a range of stress management techniques.
• Devise a stress management plan for a specific individual, taking into account their specific needs and circumstances.

What you'll be able to do

• Plan an activity effectively, considering resources, safety and individual needs.
• Participate in an activity, following instructions and working with others.
• Review an activity, identifying what went well and what could be improved.

What you'll be able to do

• Plan an activity, taking into account resources, timescales and individual needs.
• Deliver an activity in a safe and effective manner.
• Participate in an activity, contributing to the group and following instructions.
• Understand how to review an activity, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify different exercise and fitness facilities available.
• Describe how to take part in exercise and fitness activities safely, including warm-up and cool-down procedures.
• Use skills in exercise and fitness activities, demonstrating appropriate techniques.
• Review own performance in exercise and fitness activities, identifying strengths and areas for development.