Gateway Qualifications Limited · RQF Entry Level
Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Certificate In Progression (Entry 3)
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- LevelRQF Entry Level
- Total credits15
- Guided learning130 hours
- Units in this qualification60
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These are the units Gateway Qualifications Limited registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Alcohol and Drug Misuse AwarenessReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain awareness of alcohol and drug misuse, including types of substances, causes, and their physical and psychological effects. The unit also covers implications for others, health issues, withdrawal symptoms, and available support services.
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
Aspects of CitizenshipReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of citizenship, focusing on individual rights and responsibilities, equal opportunity issues, and the functions of local and national government. You'll also learn about public services available in their local community.
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.
Assist with Catching and Restraining a Small AnimalReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to safely catch and restrain small animals using appropriate handling techniques and equipment. The unit emphasises minimising distress to the animal and ensuring its welfare throughout the process.
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
Basic Craft SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit introduces learners to basic craft skills, including health and safety requirements, safe use of tools and materials, and planning and carrying out craft activities. You'll also reflect on their work to identify areas for improvement.
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
British values and keeping safe from radicalisationReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain an understanding of British values such as democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect. The unit also covers awareness of extremism and strategies to keep safe from radicalisation, including sources of support.
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
BudgetingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit covers the principles of budgeting, distinguishing between essential and non-essential spending. You'll understand the purpose of personal budgets and how to manage finances effectively by planning and monitoring expenditure.
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
Career planningReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to research and assess different career options based on personal skills and interests. The unit supports setting realistic goals and planning for future career development.
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
Check that a Small Animal is HealthyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with skills to safely restrain small animals for health checks and recognise signs of good health. You'll demonstrate appropriate handling techniques and identify normal physical and behavioural indicators.
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.
Checking and Maintaining Fluid Levels on a CarReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge and skills to check and maintain fluid levels in car engines safely. The unit covers identifying fluids, selecting tools, observing safety precautions, and performing checks and top-ups according to manufacturer guidelines.
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.
Clothing DesignReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit introduces learners to clothing design principles and enables them to interpret a design brief. You'll explore clothing styles, the importance of function, and produce a basic sketch that meets the design requirements.
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.
Communication Skills for Group and TeamworkReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop communication skills for effective group and teamwork, including understanding group roles, verbal communication, active listening, and respecting others' rights to contribute. The unit emphasises cooperation and positive group dynamics.
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.
Communication skills for workReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' written and oral communication skills in a work context. You'll produce clear written documents using appropriate language and tone, and demonstrate effective speaking and listening skills.
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.
Community environment projectReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll be able to select, plan, participate in, and review a community environment project. The unit covers communicating the benefits of the project and evaluating its impact to identify improvements.
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
Customer Service SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of good customer service principles and develops skills to interact effectively with customers. You'll perform customer service tasks using active listening and appropriate communication.
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
Developing Confidence Working with AnimalsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit aims to build learners' confidence in working with animals by teaching relevant health and safety rules, understanding animal behaviour, and practising safe handling techniques appropriate to different species.
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.
Developing Skills for Gaining EmploymentReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to identify employment options, complete application forms, create a CV, and prepare for interviews. The unit also covers locating local job and training opportunities and planning for future career development.
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.
Developing Skills for Listening to ChildrenReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' understanding of the importance of listening to children, including recognising their feelings and needs. You'll practise active listening skills and learn how to ask appropriate questions to support children's development and well-being.
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.
Developing a Personal Learning ProgrammeReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop a personal learning programme by reflecting on previous skills and experience, seeking guidance on learning options, and understanding the value of discussing their progress. The unit supports reviewing progress towards learning goals.
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.
Digital MarketingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll explore the purpose and key elements of product descriptions in digital marketing and examine various digital marketing methods. They will develop skills to write clear and effective product descriptions tailored to digital platforms.
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
Domestic energy efficiencyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of domestic energy use and the principles of energy efficiency in UK homes. You'll understand how to improve energy efficiency, recognising its environmental and financial benefits.
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
Environmental awarenessReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain an understanding of global climate change, its impact on plants, animals, and people, and the concept of a carbon footprint. The unit also covers practical ways individuals and businesses can reduce their environmental impact.
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
Exercise as Part of a Healthy LifestyleReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit covers how participation in sport and physical activity contributes to physical and mental health. You'll also consider other factors that support a healthy lifestyle and assess the effects of exercise on their own health.
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
Exploring and Presenting Enterprise IdeasReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll explore various enterprise ideas, evaluating their benefits and challenges. They will select a suitable idea based on specific criteria and present it effectively to others, demonstrating understanding of its purpose and feasibility.
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.
Food Safety and StorageReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with knowledge of basic food hygiene and safe storage practices. You'll understand how to prevent contamination, store different food types correctly, and identify when food should be discarded to ensure safety.
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.
Garden Horticulture SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop foundational horticultural knowledge and skills, including identifying common garden plants and their growing requirements. They will learn to propagate plants, prepare outdoor growing beds, and care for plants through appropriate maintenance.
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.
Garden Maintenance SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to develop practical garden maintenance skills, including the safe use of tools and equipment. You'll perform tasks such as weeding, pruning, and lawn care, and understand proper methods for garden waste disposal.
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.
Groom a Small AnimalReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to safely groom small animals, including appropriate handling techniques and the use of grooming tools. The unit also covers identifying and managing potential hazards during the grooming process to meet the animal's needs.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the ability to groom a small animal safely and effectively.
Health and Safety in the WorkplaceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of health and safety roles and responsibilities in the workplace. You'll identify common hazards, apply risk control methods, and understand procedures for responding to accidents and incidents.
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
Improving sustainability in the workplaceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll identify areas within a business where sustainability can be improved, such as energy, waste, and water use. They will develop and present a project plan to support sustainability improvements, considering relevant processes and resources.
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
Individual Rights and ResponsibilitiesReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit introduces learners to their individual rights and responsibilities within society. You'll identify examples, understand the importance of respecting others' rights, and recognise the consequences of not fulfilling responsibilities.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand that they have individual rights and responsibilities within society.
Introduction to Mixed Media in 2DReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to create 2D artwork using mixed media, applying formal art and design elements such as line, shape, colour, texture, and pattern. The unit emphasises safe workshop practice and includes reviewing and reflecting on their own work.
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.
Introduction to Road SafetyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with knowledge and skills to cross roads safely and independently walk to specified destinations. You'll identify safe crossing points, plan routes, and follow road safety rules to manage potential hazards.
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.
Living in the CommunityReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll explore the concept of community, its characteristics, and relevant community facilities. The unit also covers ways individuals can contribute positively to their community and demonstrate respect for others.
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.
Making ChoicesReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to make informed choices by identifying available options and relevant factors. You'll seek appropriate support, select the most suitable option, and understand the potential consequences of their decisions.
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
Making the Most of Work PlacementReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll prepare for a work placement by researching the organisation and understanding role expectations. They will set specific, measurable goals, identify necessary resources, and review their progress and learning during the placement.
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.
Managing MoneyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with foundational knowledge of managing personal finances. You'll understand different types of income and expenditure and identify sources of help and advice for effective money management.
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
Managing Social RelationshipsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop understanding and skills to interact appropriately in familiar social situations. The unit covers respectful communication, effective listening, and recognising both appropriate and inappropriate social behaviours.
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
Mental WellbeingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit introduces learners to the concept of mental health, exploring factors that affect mental wellbeing and strategies for self-care. You'll also develop skills to support friends and family experiencing mental health difficulties and understand available support services.
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
Needle/Textile CraftsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of equipment and materials used in needle and textile crafts and develop practical skills to use these safely and correctly. The unit includes completing craft tasks and reviewing work to identify areas for improvement.
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
Negotiation SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' negotiation skills, focusing on clear and respectful communication of their own needs and views. You'll practise responding to objections, understanding others' perspectives, and suggesting solutions to reach agreements.
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.
Personal DevelopmentReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll identify their personal strengths and weaknesses and understand how to set achievable personal goals. The unit covers breaking down goals into manageable steps and reflecting on how strengths can support goal fulfilment.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify his/her own strengths and weaknesses
- Describe how to set personal goals
Planning and Participating in Short WalksReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with skills to plan and participate in short walks safely and effectively. You'll consider factors such as weather and terrain, prepare appropriately, follow routes, and maintain records of their walking experiences.
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
Plant Propagation SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll explore plant propagation by recognising different embryo plant forms such as seeds, cuttings, and spores. The unit covers sources of embryo plants and the importance of appropriate planting techniques for successful growth.
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
Practical Introduction to ConstructionReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides a practical introduction to construction, enabling learners to follow instructions, use hand and power tools safely, and adhere to health and safety requirements. You'll also reflect on their performance and suitability for construction work or study.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow instructions accurately to carry out a construction task
- Use tools safely and effectively to carry out a construction task
- Work safely, adhering to health and safety regulations, when carrying out a construction task
- Reflect on own performance and assess their suitability for working in or studying construction
Practical Introduction to Creative CraftsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop practical skills in creative crafts by following instructions and using tools safely. The unit emphasises health and safety practices and includes reflection on performance and suitability for further study or work in creative crafts.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow instructions accurately to carry out a creative craft task
- Use tools safely and effectively to carry out a creative craft task
- Work safely, adhering to health and safety regulations, when carrying out a creative craft task
- Reflect on own performance and assess their suitability for working in or studying creative craft
Practical Introduction to Health and Social CareReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit introduces learners to practical health and social care activities, focusing on following instructions, demonstrating appropriate behaviours, and working safely. You'll reflect on their performance and assess their suitability for future roles in the sector.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow instructions to engage in a health or social care activity.
- Demonstrate appropriate behaviours and attitudes when engaging in a health and social care activity.
- Work safely when engaging in a health or social care activity.
- Reflect on own performance and on their suitability for working in or studying health and social care.
Practical Introduction to Hospitality and CateringReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with practical skills in hospitality and catering, including following instructions, using tools safely, and recognising hazards. You'll reflect on their performance and assess their suitability for further study or employment in the sector.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow instructions to carry out a hospitality and catering task.
- Use tools to carry out a hospitality and catering task.
- Work safely to carry out a hospitality and catering task.
- Reflect on own performance and on their suitability for working in or studying hospitality and catering.
Practical Introduction to Sport and Active LeisureReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop practical skills in sport and active leisure by following instructions and demonstrating appropriate behaviours and attitudes. The unit emphasises safe participation and includes reflection on performance and suitability for related work or study.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow instructions to engage in a sport or active leisure activity.
- Demonstrate appropriate behaviours and attitudes when engaging in a sport or active leisure activity.
- Work safely when engaging in a sport or active leisure activity.
- Reflect on own performance and on their suitability for working in or studying sport and active leisure.
Practical introduction to HorticultureReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain practical skills in horticulture by following instructions and using tools safely to complete tasks. The unit includes identifying hazards and reflecting on performance and suitability for work or study in horticulture.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow instructions to carry out a horticulture task.
- Use tools to carry out a horticulture task.
- Work safely to carry out a horticulture task.
- Reflect on own performance and on their suitability for working in or studying horticulture.
Preparation for Work ExperienceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to understand the structure and purpose of an organisation and the expectations of employers and trainers. You'll identify organisational types and activities and recognise workplace expectations such as timekeeping and dress code.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the structure and purpose of the organisation.
- Understand employers’ and trainers’ expectations.
Recognising Own AchievementsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop the ability to recognise their own achievements in relation to personal targets or goals. The unit covers identifying targets, describing achievements, and communicating about these effectively to others.
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.
Recognising Small AnimalsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to identify and recognise different species of small animals and compare their body parts. You'll also understand various modes of animal movement and their functions.
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.
Rights and ResponsibilitiesReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain an understanding of their individual rights and responsibilities and explore how these relate to each other within society. The unit covers identifying rights and responsibilities and explaining their interconnection.
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.
Setting Personal GoalsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to understand how personal attributes have influenced their current situation and to identify information resources relevant to future opportunities. You'll set realistic personal goals and consider the practical implications of pursuing them.
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.
Skills for EmployabilityReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop an understanding of Health and Safety procedures in the workplace and demonstrate effective participation in work-simulated tasks. The unit also covers teamwork skills and social behaviours necessary for employment.
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.
Skills for ShoppingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with skills to plan and prepare for a shopping trip, purchase items using appropriate payment methods, and demonstrate respectful behaviour throughout the shopping experience.
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.
SustainabilityReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of sustainability concepts across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. The unit covers how human activities threaten sustainability and examines how businesses or sectors work towards sustainable practices.
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.
Take Part in an ActivityReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to participate effectively in activities by following instructions, interacting respectfully with others, contributing positively, and demonstrating appropriate behaviour throughout the activity.
What you'll be able to do
- Participate in an activity
Taking personal responsibility for the environmentReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll research individual actions to combat climate change, identify ways to reduce their environmental impact, implement changes, and reflect on the effectiveness of these actions to take personal responsibility for the environment.
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.
The Local CommunityReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of the diverse age, ethnic, and social groups within their local community and the importance of active participation through volunteering, attending events, and supporting local businesses.
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
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Health & Safety Coordinator
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How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
Credits you keep, a map that continuesEvery unit is regulated and yours for good. The day you finish, Zavmo already knows the next role your new credits open.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Which job do you mean?
Learners will gain awareness of alcohol and drug misuse, including types of substances, causes, and their physical and psychological effects. The unit also covers implications for others, health issues, withdrawal symptoms, and available support services.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Certificate In Progression (Entry 3)
60 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Gateway Qualifications Limited.
- Alcohol and Drug Misuse Awareness
- Aspects of Citizenship
- Assist with Catching and Restraining a Small Animal
- Basic Craft Skills
- British values and keeping safe from radicalisation
- Budgeting
and 54 more in the full unit list below.
One to one, not one to many
No two people run this the same way
A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.
- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
- What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
- The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
- How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
- Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.
See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.
Why it sticks
Most courses stop at remembering
There’s a well-known ladder of how deeply you learn something, called Bloom’s Taxonomy. Most courses get you up the first two rungs: you remember some facts, you pass a test, you forget it. Real skill lives at the top. Judging, deciding, creating. And this isn’t a generic ladder: every rung has a named Zavmo tutor who walks you up it.
- 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
- 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
- 4AnalyseThe Analyst
- 3ApplyThe Coach
- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
Where most courses leave you Where Zavmo takes you
Why this matters: AI can already remember and understand for you. What it can’t do is
take your real problem and judge the right call. So the only learning worth paying
for is the learning that takes you to the top. That’s exactly what a tutor doing it with
you, on your real work, is for.
The value
Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
Earned on your own work, taught to the top.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
Build my plan, freeNo card. See how this qualification maps onto your role and meet the tutors who’d teach it, free. The learning begins when you subscribe. It’s £70 a month, billed monthly. Cancel any time and billing stops.