Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award In Progression (Entry 3)

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the differences between various types of drugs and alcoholic drinks
• Understand the potential causes of alcohol and/or drug misuse
• Describe the physical and/or psychological effects of drug and alcohol misuse
• Explain the implications of drug and/or alcohol misuse on other individuals
• Understand the health issues that are associated with drug and alcohol misuse
• Describe the potential effects of withdrawing from drugs and/or alcohol
• Identify agencies that offer help and information related to drug and alcohol misuse

What you'll be able to do

• Understand that individuals have rights and responsibilities within society.
• Understand equal opportunity issues in relation to current legislation and policies.
• Understand the main functions of local and national government and their roles in society.
• Know public services available in own local community and how to access them.

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate the ability to safely catch a small animal
• Demonstrate the ability to safely restrain a small animal

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the relevant health and safety requirements for craft activities
• Demonstrate the safe and effective use of basic craft tools and materials
• Plan a craft activity, considering resources and safety
• Carry out a planned craft activity, following instructions and safety guidelines
• Reflect on own work, identifying areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of democracy and its importance
• Understand the rule of law and its application in society
• Understand the concept of individual liberty and its limitations
• Understand the importance of mutual respect and tolerance for different beliefs and cultures
• Understand what extremism is and its potential dangers
• Understand how to keep safe from radicalisation and where to seek help

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the difference between essential and non-essential spending in a personal budget
• Understand the purpose and components of personal budgets

What you'll be able to do

• Find out about different career options available
• Assess career options based on personal skills and interests
• Plan goals for a future career path

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively restrain a small animal for examination or treatment.
• Recognise and describe the key signs of good health in a small animal, including physical appearance, behaviour, and vital signs.

What you'll be able to do

• Select and use appropriate materials and equipment for checking and maintaining fluid levels in a car engine.
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately check and maintain fluid levels in a car engine, following manufacturer guidelines and safety procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the fundamental principles and elements of clothing design, including factors such as style, function, and target audience.
• Follow a given design brief to create a clothing design, demonstrating an understanding of the brief's requirements and constraints.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and describe the different roles that individuals can take on within a group or team setting.
• Communicate verbally with group members in a clear, concise, and respectful manner.
• Explain the importance of actively listening to others' contributions and perspectives within group situations.
• Recognise and respect the rights of all group members to communicate their ideas and opinions.
• Explain the importance of co-operation and collaboration when working in group situations to achieve common goals.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to both praise and constructive criticism from group members.
• Describe the different types of relationships that can exist within a team and how these relationships can impact team performance.

What you'll be able to do

• Use written communication methods effectively in a work context.
• Use oral communication methods effectively in a work context.

What you'll be able to do

• Select a suitable focus for a community project
• Communicate the benefits of engaging in a community environment project to others
• Plan a community environment project with clear objectives and timelines
• Participate effectively in a community environment project
• Review a community environment project, identifying successes and areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of good customer service
• Demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with customers
• Demonstrate the ability to perform common customer service tasks

What you'll be able to do

• Follow relevant health and safety rules when handling animals in order to ensure a safe working environment.
• Deal with animal behaviour in a way that is safe for both the handler and the animal.
• Handle animals in a manner appropriate to the species and individual animal.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify a range of possible employment options relevant to personal skills and interests.
• Complete a job application form accurately and effectively.
• Create a straightforward Curriculum Vitae (CV) that highlights relevant skills and experience.
• Understand how to conduct oneself appropriately during a job interview.
• Locate job and training opportunities in a local area using various resources.
• Plan for future career development by setting realistic goals and identifying necessary steps.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the value and benefits of listening to children in order to support their development and well-being.
• Listen without interrupting, allowing children to express themselves fully.
• Understand the importance of acknowledging children's feelings and needs to build trust and rapport.
• Ask appropriate questions when listening to children to encourage further communication and understanding.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain how previous skills and experiences are relevant to further learning and development opportunities.
• Seek guidance and advice from appropriate sources to identify suitable learning options and pathways.
• Explain the purpose and value of discussing a personal learning programme with a mentor, tutor, or other relevant individual.
• Review progress towards a personal learning goal, identifying achievements and areas for further development.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the purpose and key elements of product descriptions for digital marketing
• Identify different methods used for digital marketing
• Demonstrate the ability to write a clear and concise product description for digital marketing purposes

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the typical patterns of domestic energy use in the UK
• Know about the principles of energy efficiency in domestic settings
• Know the environmental and financial benefits of domestic energy efficiency
• Know how householders can improve domestic energy efficiency through various measures

What you'll be able to do

• Know how and why the climate is changing globally
• Know about the effects of climate change on plants, animals and people in different environments
• Know about the concept of a carbon footprint and its impact
• Know how individuals and businesses can reduce their own carbon footprint through practical measures

What you'll be able to do

• Know how sport can contribute to a healthy lifestyle, including physical and mental well-being
• Know factors that can be combined with exercise to contribute to a healthy lifestyle, including diet, sleep and stress management
• Assess the effect of exercise on own health, monitoring physical and mental well-being and making adjustments as needed

What you'll be able to do

• Discuss ideas for an enterprise activity, considering their feasibility and potential benefits.
• Select an enterprise idea based on its potential for success and alignment with personal interests.
• Present an idea for an enterprise activity to others, clearly communicating its purpose, benefits, and potential challenges.

What you'll be able to do

• Know basic hygiene rules to prevent food contamination and ensure food safety.
• Store different types of food correctly to maintain their quality and prevent spoilage.
• Know when food should be discarded to avoid the risk of food poisoning.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about things that grow in a garden or allotment, including different types of plants and their growing requirements.
• Propagate plants using appropriate methods.
• Prepare an outside growing bed to provide a suitable environment for planting.
• Grow and care for plants, including watering, feeding, and pest control.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about tools and equipment needed for garden maintenance and their safe use.
• Maintain a garden, including tasks such as weeding, pruning, and planting.
• Know the importance of lawn maintenance for the overall health and appearance of the garden.
• Know about the correct methods of garden waste disposal, including composting and recycling.

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate the ability to groom a small animal safely and effectively.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify roles and responsibilities related to health and safety within the workplace
• Recognise common workplace hazards
• Apply methods to control risks associated with identified workplace hazards
• Describe the procedures for responding to accidents in the workplace
• Describe the procedures for responding to incidents in the workplace

What you'll be able to do

• Identify an area within a business that requires improvement in terms of sustainability
• Identify relevant processes, practices, or resources that can support sustainability improvements
• Develop a project plan to support improvements in sustainability within the identified area
• Present the developed project plan effectively to relevant stakeholders

What you'll be able to do

• Understand that they have individual rights and responsibilities within society.

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate the ability to use a range of materials, equipment and techniques to produce 2D art work.
• Demonstrate the ability to use formal art and design elements to produce 2D art work.
• Work safely and collaboratively with others in a workshop environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to review and reflect on own 2D art work.

What you'll be able to do

• Cross a road safely, following recognised safety procedures.
• Demonstrate the ability to walk to a specified destination safely and independently.

What you'll be able to do

• Know what constitutes a community and its characteristics.
• Know about community facilities that are of interest to the individual.
• Know how an individual can contribute positively to a community.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the different options available when making choices
• Seek support from appropriate sources to help make a choice
• Take relevant factors into account when making choices, such as personal circumstances and potential outcomes
• Select the most appropriate option based on considered factors
• Know the potential consequences of their choices, both positive and negative

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare for a work placement by understanding the organisation, role, and expectations.
• Identify any necessary equipment or resources required for the placement.
• Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for the work placement.
• Monitor progress towards achieving the set goals throughout the placement.
• Review the work placement experience, evaluating the achievement of set goals.
• Reflect on the skills and knowledge gained during the placement and identify areas for further development.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about different types of income and expenditure
• Know about sources of help and advice available for managing money effectively

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how to interact appropriately with others in familiar social situations
• Demonstrate how to interact respectfully and effectively with others in familiar social situations

What you'll be able to do

• Understand what is meant by 'mental health' and the factors that can affect it
• Understand how to look after own mental wellbeing through positive strategies
• Understand how to support friends and family who may be experiencing mental health difficulties
• Know about available support services and resources for mental ill-health

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the different types of equipment and materials used in needle/textile crafts
• Use needle/textile craft equipment safely and correctly
• Complete practical tasks in needle/textile crafts to a given standard
• Work safely at all times when undertaking needle/textile craft activities
• Review own needle/textile work, identifying areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Communicate your own wants, needs, and views clearly and respectfully to others during a negotiation.
• Express your position confidently and assertively.
• Respond appropriately to the objections or queries raised by others during a negotiation.
• Address concerns and provide reasoned explanations for your position.
• Discuss the wants, needs, and views of others involved in the negotiation process.
• Listen actively and empathetically to understand different perspectives.
• Suggest potential ways forward at the end of a negotiation process, aiming for a mutually acceptable outcome.
• Propose compromises and solutions that address the needs of all parties involved.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify his/her own strengths and weaknesses
• Describe how to set personal goals

What you'll be able to do

• Plan a short walk, taking into account relevant factors
• Describe the considerations for undertaking a walk safely and responsibly
• Participate in at least two walks, following the planned route and instructions
• Maintain records of the walks undertaken, including relevant observations and information

What you'll be able to do

• Recognise different forms of embryo plants, such as seeds, spores, and cuttings
• Identify potential sources of embryo plants, including commercial suppliers and natural environments
• Explain the need to plant appropriately, considering factors such as soil type, climate, and plant requirements

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the structure and purpose of the organisation.
• Understand employers’ and trainers’ expectations.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify what constitutes achievement in relation to their own targets or goals.
• Communicate information about their achievements to others.

What you'll be able to do

• Recognise different species of small animals.
• Recognise and compare the different parts of the body between various animal species.
• Understand the different ways in which animals move.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand their rights as an individual.
• Understand their responsibilities as an individual.
• Understand the relationship and connection between rights and responsibilities.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how their own personal attributes have affected their current situation to date.
• Know about information resources relevant to future opportunities available to them.
• Set realistic and achievable personal goals.
• Understand the practical implications of pursuing their personal goals.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the need for Health and Safety procedures in a workplace environment.
• Participate effectively in a task within a work-simulated environment.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve a common goal.
• Know the social skills required for effective communication and interaction in a work setting.

What you'll be able to do

• Plan a visit to a local shop, considering factors such as transport and budget.
• Buy items from a shop, using appropriate methods of payment.
• Conduct themselves appropriately when on a shopping trip, demonstrating respectful behaviour.

What you'll be able to do

• Know what sustainability means in the context of environmental, social, and economic factors.
• Know how human activity, including industrial processes and consumption patterns, is threatening sustainability.
• Know how a specific business or sector is working towards achieving sustainability through various initiatives and practices.

What you'll be able to do

• Participate in an activity

What you'll be able to do

• Research various ways individuals can help fight climate change, gathering information from reliable sources.
• Identify specific ways to reduce own negative impact on the environment in daily life.
• Implement practical actions or changes to reduce their negative impact on the environment, such as reducing waste or conserving energy.
• Reflect on how effectively they have been reducing their negative impact on the environment, evaluating the outcomes of implemented actions and identifying areas for further improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Know that there are a variety of groups of people within the local community, including different age groups, ethnicities, and social groups
• Know about the importance of active participation in the local community, such as volunteering, attending community events, and supporting local businesses

What you'll be able to do

• Manage own time effectively whilst undertaking work or study activities.
• Review own time management skills and identify areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Define and explain the meaning of the term ‘diversity’.
• Recognise and describe diverse groups and their practices within society.
• Identify and describe some similarities between different groups within society.
• Explain some of the consequences of prejudice and discrimination on individuals and groups.
• Identify and describe the contributions of diverse groups to society.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and describe own needs and wishes in different contexts.
• Understand and explain personal health issues and how to manage them.
• Demonstrate the ability to interact appropriately with others in various situations.
• Understand the nature and importance of personal relationships.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and describe a range of hand tools commonly used in gardening.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain a range of garden hand tools in good working order.
• Demonstrate the ability to use a range of garden hand tools safely and effectively.
• Understand and apply basic Health and Safety procedures in the use and transportation of hand tools.

What you'll be able to do

• Define and describe what voluntary organisations are and their role in society.
• Identify and locate current voluntary positions available in the community.
• Describe the steps and/or processes necessary to become a volunteer within an organisation.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply for a voluntary position, including completing application forms and attending interviews.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the organisation where work experience will take place
• Know about own role within the organisation during a work experience placement
• Maintain acceptable conventions in the workplace during a work experience placement
• Comply with safe working practices in the work environment during a work experience placement
• Carry out tasks as requested during a work experience placement

What you'll be able to do

• Identify potential risks and hazards present in a work environment.
• Reduce the risk of harm to themselves and others in the workplace.
• Deal with low-risk hazards appropriately in the workplace environment.

What you'll be able to do

• Contribute to planning activities as part of a team, sharing ideas and agreeing on objectives and strategies.
• Work positively as a member of a team, supporting colleagues, communicating effectively, and contributing to a positive team environment.
• Review own performance as a member of a team, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and seeking feedback from colleagues.