Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa · RQF Entry Level
Certa Entry Level Diploma in Work Preparation (Entry 3) (QCF)
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- LevelRQF Entry Level
- Total credits39
- Units in this qualification131
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These are the units Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa 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.
Applying for a JobReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know different methods of applying for a job.
- Know why job application forms are used by employers.
- Complete a job application form.
Art and Design Project in 2 or 3 DimensionsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Work creatively in 2 or 3 dimensions from a set theme.
- Produce a 2 or 3 dimensional design on a set theme.
- Work safely.
- Review own work.
Assist in Handling MailReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know workplace procedures for handling incoming and outgoing mail.
- Assist with handling incoming and outgoing mail.
Basic CookingReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Cook basic food items and dishes
Basic Food PreparationReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare food for cold presentation or cooking
Basic Performing Arts SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Express feelings, emotions or ideas through mime, dance and acting.
- Prepare for a performance.
- Use performance space.
Beauty CareReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the main features of the face and skin
- Know about facial skin care techniques and products
- Know about make-up
- Know about beauty products
Bricklaying SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know tools and equipment required to build a wall.
- Set out the work area.
- Roll, spread and place a bed joint and perpendicular onto bricks and blocks.
- Build a wall in bricks and blocks.
- Know about pointing and jointing.
- Work safely and efficiently.
Building working relationships with colleaguesReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know why it is important to get on well with colleagues.
- Work with employers and/or managers.
- Work with peers in the workplace.
CV WritingReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the purpose of a CV.
- Understand what a CV contains.
- Complete a CV.
Caring for Young Children and BabiesReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Provide physical care for children of different ages.
- Choose appropriate clothing and footwear for children.
- Understand the importance of a child’s daily routine.
Clean and Prepare a Cycle for UseReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for cycle cleaning and preparation.
- Clean and prepare a cycle for use.
- Tidy up area after work.
Clearing and Weeding a GardenReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for clearing and weeding a garden.
- Clear and weed an area of a garden.
- Tidy after clearing and weeding.
Communication in the workplaceReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know about ways of communicating.
- Know the methods used to communicate different types of information in the workplace.
- Use communication skills.
Craft Activities with Children and Young PeopleReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know about uses for craft activities.
- Recognise the safety requirements for craft activities.
- Plan a craft activity.
- Carry out a craft activity.
Cultivating HerbsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the use of herbs.
- Know some factors to consider when selecting herbs to grow on a particular site.
- Cultivate herbs.
Customer CareReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of good customer care.
- Provide good customer care.
- Communicate positively with customers.
- Understand the importance of keeping to organisational policies and practice.
Customer Service in the Hospitality IndustryReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the importance of good customer service in the hospitality industry
- Communicate with customers in a hospitality environment
- Know the importance of good personal presentation in the hospitality industry
Customer serviceReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Understand why good customer service is important
- Understand customer needs and how own organisation tries to meet them
- Know ways to provide good customer service
- Provide good customer service
Dealing with Conflict in a WorkplaceReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know about causes of conflict in a work situation.
- Know about how conflict in a work situation can be prevented.
- Know the types of behaviour that are unacceptable in a work situation.
Desktop Publishing Software SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Select information and page layouts for a publication
- Input text and information into a publication
- Use desktop publishing software to edit and format a publication
Developing Confidence Working With AnimalsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Follow relevant health and safety rules when handling animals.
- Deal with animal behaviour.
- Handle animals.
Developing Skills for Listening to ChildrenReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the value and benefits of listening to children.
- Listen without interrupting.
- Understand the importance of acknowledging children's feelings and needs.
- Ask appropriate questions when listening to children.
Developing Skills for a Healthy LifestyleReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Understand why personal fitness is important to good health.
- Recognise the role that exercise plays in maintaining a healthy life style.
- Understand the importance of a balanced diet in promoting personal good health.
- Understand the importance of personal hygiene and good grooming in relation to living healthily.
- Understand the basic issues of sex education and contraception in the context of sexual health.
- Take responsibility for own health and lifestyle through action planning for the future.
Developing meeting skillsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the format of a meeting.
- Prepare for meetings.
- Contribute to a meeting.
Digital LifestyleReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know about digital technology
- Know about digital audio
- Know about digital video
- Know about digital photography
- Know about the career opportunities for those with digital technology experience
Effective Relationships with Customers and ColleaguesReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Relate to customers.
- Relate to colleagues in a customer service team.
- Know the importance of positive body language when dealing with customers and colleagues.
Environmental AwarenessReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the impact of humans on the environment.
- Know about the impact of global warming on people and the environment.
- Know about the importance of sustainable energy.
Environmental Awareness in ConstructionReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know about environmental issues affecting the construction industry.
- Know the importance of energy conservation.
- Know methods of reducing waste whilst working in the construction industry.
Environmental SustainabilityReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know why environmental sustainability is important.
- Know about the key principles of sustainability.
- Know about the correct disposal of waste.
Exploring a Career in the Creative SectorReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise career opportunities in the creative sector.
- Identify future opportunities or goals.
- Understand the value of a CV or portfolio for career development.
Exploring job opportunitiesReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Identify suitable job opportunities
Food CommoditiesReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know some main food commodities.
- Know where the main food commodities can be obtained.
- Know how the main food commodities should be stored.
Groom a Small AnimalReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Groom a small animal
Hairdressing: Introduction to Assisting a StylistReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Assist stylist with technical service
- Shampoo a client’s hair
Handling Money in a Sales SituationReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
This unit develops learners' skills and knowledge to handle money securely and accurately in sales environments. It covers procedures for cash handling, identifying counterfeit currency, managing a float, reconciling takings, and organisational reporting of discrepancies.
What you'll be able to do
- Handle money securely and accurately in a sales situation, adhering to organisational procedures
- Know the purpose of a float and how it is used in managing cash transactions
- Take a cash payment from a customer, ensuring correct change is given
- Accurately calculate takings at the end of a sales period
Health and Safety in a Practical EnvironmentReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the health and safety requirements relevant to their work environment.
- Know the procedure for dealing with accidents and emergencies in the work environment.
Identification of Basic External and Internal Car PartsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and locate basic external car parts.
- Identify and locate basic internal car parts.
Improving own learning and performanceReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Show an awareness of different ways of learning.
- Set realistic learning targets.
- Review own performance in meeting learning targets.
Interview SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare to be interviewed.
- Respond to the interviewer’s questions.
- Recognise effectiveness of own performance in an interview.
Introduction to Amenity Horticulture SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know relevant tools used in amenity horticulture.
- Prepare land for planting and sowing.
- Plant and maintain plants.
- Prepare and turf an area.
Introduction to Building and ConstructionReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the structure and working patterns of the Building and Construction industry
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Building and Construction industry.
- Develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Building and Construction industry.
Introduction to Business AdministrationReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the structure and working patterns of the Business and Administration sector.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Business and Administration sector.
- Develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Business and Administration sector.
Introduction to Carpentry and JoineryReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know about tools, equipment and materials used in carpentry and joinery.
- Interact with others in an appropriate way.
- Work safely and correctly.
- Select tools, equipment and materials for specific projects.
- Review own performance.
Introduction to CateringReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the structure and working patterns of the Catering sector.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Catering sector.
- Develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Catering sector.
Introduction to DJing SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know about what is included in a DJ rig.
- Set up a DJ rig following Health and Safety procedures.
- Use headphones and a turntable or computer-based system.
Introduction to Design StyleReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the design characteristics of an object or image.
- Recognise key influences on the design of objects or images.
- Comment on design style.
- Record information and ideas on design style.
Introduction to Drawing and PaintingReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Use sources of ideas for painting or drawing work.
- Use materials, techniques and processes to develop ideas for painting or drawing.
- Produce and present painting or drawing work in response to a task or theme.
Introduction to EngineeringReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the structure and working patterns of the Engineering sector.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Engineering sector.
- Develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Engineering sector.
Introduction to Enterprise SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Understand own strengths as an enterprising person and ways to improve enterprise skills.
- Understand the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.
Introduction to Food and Nutrition for Children and Young PeopleReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know what constitutes a balanced diet.
- Know common food allergies and their effects.
- Know food restrictions that affect the diets of religious and cultural groups.
Introduction to Graphic DesignReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Use sources of ideas for graphic design.
- Use materials and techniques to develop ideas for graphic design.
- Produce and present graphic design in response to a task or theme.
Introduction to Hairdressing and BeautyReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the structure and working patterns of the hairdressing and beauty sector.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in the hairdressing and beauty sector.
- Develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the hairdressing and beauty sector.
Introduction to Health and Social CareReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the structure and working patterns of the Health and Social Care sector.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in Health and Social Care.
- Develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in Health and Social Care.
Introduction to HospitalityReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the structure and working patterns of the Hospitality sector.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Hospitality sector.
- Develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Hospitality sector.
Introduction to Land Based IndustriesReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the structure and working patterns of Land-Based Industries.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in Land-Based Industries.
- Develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in Land-Based Industries.
Introduction to Measuring and Marking out in PlumbingReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for measuring and marking out.
- Mark and measure out a range of components.
- Estimate material requirements according to measurements.
- Leave work area clean and tidy.
Introduction to PhotographyReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Use sources of ideas for photography.
- Develop ideas for photographic work, using appropriate equipment, techniques and processes.
- Produce and present photographic work in response to a task or theme.
Introduction to Propagation of PlantsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise different forms of embryo plants.
- Know potential sources of embryo plants.
- Plant appropriately.
Introduction to RetailReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the structure and working patterns of the Retail sector.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Retail sector.
- Develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Retail sector.
Introduction to Song WritingReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know about song styles in popular music.
- Develop ideas for songs.
- Produce and present song writing work in response to a task or theme.
- Review own work.
Introduction to Textile DesignReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Use sources of ideas for textile design.
- Use materials and techniques to develop ideas for textile design.
- Produce and present textiles in response to a task or theme.
Introduction to Travel and TourismReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the structure and working patterns of the Travel and Tourism industry.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Travel and Tourism industry.
- Develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Travel and Tourism industry.
Introduction to Warehousing and DistributionReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the structure and working patterns of the warehousing and distribution sector.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in the warehousing and distribution sector.
- Develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the warehousing and distribution sector.
Introduction to a Design ProjectReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Source ideas or images for a design project.
- Develop and record own ideas for a project.
- Plan a design project.
- Carry out and complete a design project.
- Review own work.
Introduction to handling stock in a retail environmentReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Unpack and move stock
- Store stock sfaely
- Fill up stock on display
Introduction to looking after customers in a retail environmentReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Project positive impression of self/company to customers
- Communicate with customers
- Deal with customer enquiries
Introduction to the Creative IndustriesReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the structure and working patterns of the Creative Industries.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Creative Industries.
- Develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Creative Industries.
Introduction to the Hospitality IndustryReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the main outlets in the hospitality industry.
- Know the job opportunities within the hospitality industry.
Introduction to the Information and Communication Technology sectorReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the structure and working patterns of the Information and Communication Technology sector.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Information and Communication Technology sector.
- Develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Information and Communication Technology sector.
Introduction to the Leisure SectorReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the structure and working patterns of the leisure sector.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in the leisure sector.
- Develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in leisure sector.
Introduction to the Performing ArtsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know about performance venues
- Know about performance roles in performance venues
- Know about non-performance roles in performance venues
- Report on a performance
Jewellery MakingReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out jewellery making safely.
- Plan for jewellery making.
- Use materials and equipment for jewellery making.
- Use techniques for jewellery making.
Make and Receive Telephone CallsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Use a telephone system.
- Make telephone calls.
Making an Art or Craft ProductReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Select items needed to make an art or craft product.
- Be aware of basic design principles.
- Make the art or craft product.
Media Literacy: Introduction to Understanding NewsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise ‘news’ programmes.
- Understand that news producers make choices about what to include in a news programme.
- Know some of the key elements of a news presenter’s job.
Motor Vehicle Workshop Tools and EquipmentReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Use motor vehicle hand tools
- Use motor vehicle workshop equipment
- Know about locking and securing devices used on motor vehicles
Oral Presentation SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Plan an oral presentation.
- Give an oral presentation.
- Review the presentation.
Outdoor Craft Skills using Natural MaterialsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Use Health and Safety procedures in outdoor craft work for self and general public.
- Carry out a craft project using outdoor materials.
- Use a range of craft techniques.
- Review own work.
Painting SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare a working area.
- Prepare tools, equipment and materials.
- Apply paint to different surface areas.
- Work safely and efficiently.
Participating in Leisure ActivitiesReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Access local leisure activities.
- Know what is required to participate in local leisure activities.
- Participate in local leisure activities.
- Know benefits of participating in leisure activities.
- Know Health and Safety issues related to leisure activities.
Personal presentation in the workplaceReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know conventions for personal presentation in the workplace.
- Demonstrate appropriate personal presentation for the workplace.
Pipework SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the resources required to produce copper pipework.
- Produce copper pipework.
Planning For and Taking Part in a VisitReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a visit to a chosen tourism destination.
- Use personal skills to take part in a visit.
Planning WalksReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Read a map to plan a walk
- Know about keeping safe on a walk
- Follow a planned route
Planning a Healthy DietReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the principles and benefits of a healthy diet.
- Know the factors to be considered when planning a healthy diet for an individual.
Planning and reviewing learningReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Identify what they need to improve to help them achieve their goals
- Identify their targets and plan how to meet them
- Carry out their plan and review progress
Plastering SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Work safely.
- Prepare the tools and equipment used in plastering.
- Know about materials used in plastering.
- Apply plaster.
Preparing, Presenting and Keeping Food for ChildrenReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare food safely and hygienically
- Store food safely and hygienically
- Prepare nutritious food
- Present food in a way that is attractive to children and young people
Presentation Software SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Use information to create presentation slides
- Use presentation software tools
- Prepare slides for presentation
Presenting a Professional Image in a SalonReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Present a professional image in a salon environment.
- Communicate and behave in a salon environment.
- Communicate and behave in a salon environment.
Problem Solving Skills for WorkReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise a problem in the place of work.
- Identify a solution to a problem in the place of work.
Reception and Filing SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out reception duties in an office environment
- Carry out basic filing in an office environment
Recognise Trees and Plants and their Importance to WildlifeReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise common trees.
- Recognise common plants.
- Know the benefits of trees and plants to wildlife.
Recognising and Respecting Diversity in the WorkplaceReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise that there are differences and similarities between people.
- Recognise key responsibilities in relation to promoting equality in the workplace.
- Recognise discrimination at work.
Recognising prejudice and discriminationReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise discrimination and the impact on individuals and the workplace.
Remove and replace cycle wheels, tyres and inner tubesReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for replacement of cycle wheels, tyres and inner tubes.
- Replace cycle wheels, tyres and inner tubes.
- Tidy up area after work.
Researching a Tourist DestinationReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to research tourist destinations.
- Carry out research on a tourist destination.
- Present research on a tourist destination.
Respecting ChildrenReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know why children need to be respected as individuals.
- Know how adults show respect to children.
- Recognise how the physical environment respects children as individuals.
Responsible Work PracticeReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the requirements of the workplace.
- Understand the importance of positive attitudes and behaviours at work.
- Understand the importance of positive attitudes and behaviours at work.
Rights and responsibilities in the workplaceReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Understand that employees have rights in the workplace
- Understand that employees have responsibilities in the workplace
Routine Motorcycle ChecksReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the motorcycle systems and components that require routine checks
- Know the information and equipment required for motorcycle maintenance checks
- Safely and correctly carry out routine motorcycle checks
Routine Vehicle ChecksReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know vehicle systems and components that require routine checks
- Know the information and equipment required for vehicle maintenance checks
- Safely and correctly carry out vehicle checks
Routine Wheel and Tyre ChecksReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Work safely.
- Know how wheel and tyres are constructed.
- Know wheel and tyre terminology.
- Safely and correctly remove and refit road wheels.
- Check tyre pressure and tread depth.
Self ManagementReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the time and resources needed for given tasks
- Know what is meant by risk
- Face change
Show Visitors around a Small Animal EnterpriseReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Show visitors round a small animal unit.
- Deal with visitor queries.
Simple Body Repair ProcessesReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Work safely
- Know the basic hand tools used in vehicle body repairs
- Carry out simple body repair procedures by using basic hand tools
- Carry out mixing, application and shaping of body fillers
Skin CareReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for basic skin care treatment
- Provide basic skin care treatment
Sowing and Growing PlantsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Use indoor sowing techniques (frame/greenhouse)
- Use outdoor sowing techniques
- Maintain and transplant seedling plants
- Use specific plant growing processes
Spreadsheet SoftwareReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Enter and edit numerical and other information using spreadsheets.
- Use appropriate formulas and tools to summarise and display spreadsheet information.
- Use appropriate tools and techniques to present spreadsheet information.
Take Part in Exercise and FitnessReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different exercise and fitness facilities.
- Take part in exercise and fitness safely.
- Use skills in exercise and fitness activities.
- Review own performance.
Teamwork SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how roles and responsibilities can be allocated within a team.
- Understand how to contribute to a team discussion.
- Understand how to participate in a team activity.
- Review own contribution to the team.
Understand MenusReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know the key purpose of menus.
- Know the use of service items.
- Understand the make-up of dishes and dietary requirements.
Understanding Change in the WorkplaceReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Understand that organisations need to respond to change and new directions.
- Understand the impacts of change in the workplace.
Understanding Human Growth and DevelopmentReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the sequence of growth and development from birth to old age
- Know some of the factors that affect growth and development
Understanding Nutrition, Performance and Healthy EatingReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the function of food.
- Understand the relationship between food and health.
- Understand the basic principles of weight control.
- Understand why a balanced diet is required to maximise performance.
- Understand how to promote healthy eating.
Understanding Opportunities in Work Based LearningReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise work based learning.
- Identify learning opportunities in the work place.
Understanding Structures in the WorkplaceReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of organisational objectives and values.
- Understand the need for effective communication routes within an organisation.
- Recognise the way in which decisions are made in relation to organisational structure.
Using EmailReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Use e-mail software tools to send and compose messages.
- Manage incoming email.
- Respond to common problems when using e-mail.
Using Kitchen EquipmentReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different types of kitchen equipment.
- Select and use kitchen equipment.
Using Office Equipment in a Business EnvironmentReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Select equipment and resources to carry out routine office tasks.
- Use office equipment.
Valeting a Car InteriorReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Identify equipment and tools to valet a car interior.
- Valet a car interior.
Vehicle Wheels And Tyre SystemsReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Follow approved and safe procedures when carrying out removal replacement and checking activities on vehicle wheels and tyres.
- Carry out removal replacement and checking activities on vehicle wheels and tyres.
Washing a Car ExteriorReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Use appropriate tools and equipment
- Wash the exterior of a car
Wax and Polish a Car ExteriorReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Use waxing and polishing equipment
- Wax and polish car exterior
Word Processing SoftwareReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Input text and edit word processing documents.
- Structure information within word processing documents.
- Use word processing software tools to format and present documents.
Work ExperienceReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for their work experience placement.
- Work appropriately in their role.
- Review their work experience placement.
Working in Business and AdministrationReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know about jobs in business and administration.
- Know about the skills needed to work in business and administration.
- Assess own suitability for working in business and administration.
Working in ConstructionReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the construction industry.
- Know about jobs in construction.
- Know about the skills needed to work in the construction industry.
- Develop own skills for working in construction.
Working in RetailReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know safety rules in a retail work place.
- Know types of equipment used in a retail work place.
- Use a piece of equipment safely in a retail work place.
- Communicate in a retail work place.
Working in Sport and Active LeisureReal unit · Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the sport and active leisure sector.
- Know about jobs in sport and active leisure.
- Know about the skills needed to work in the sport and active leisure sector.
- Develop own skills for work within sport and active leisure.
The honest bit
You’ve started things before
Most courses were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.
There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.
And you only pay once you start learning. Searching and planning are free, and you can cancel any time — so the cost of finding out is an afternoon, not a year.
Your passport
Every credit is a stamp you keep
Entry Level credits are regulated. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you’ve earned and what’s next.
Applying for a JobArt and Design Project in 2 or 3 DimensionsAssist in Handling MailBasic CookingBasic Food PreparationBasic Performing Arts SkillsBeauty CareBricklaying Skills
Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
Who’d teach you this
The Evidence Evaluator
Assessor
Helps you show what you can actually do, gathering the evidence that proves it as you learn.
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Where these credits take you
A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.
Where this can lead
Distribution Clerk
Your journey starts here, learning the fundamental building blocks of operations. With dedication and a willingness to learn, you can build a really rewarding career in logistics and supply chain. We're excited to see where you take it.
See the whole journey →Opens the roleDistribution ClerkOne of the jobs this qualification is a route intoSee the role →Opens the roleDistribution CoordinatorOne of the jobs this qualification is a route into · 1 near-identical record folded inSee the role →Opens the roleAssociate Distribution CoordinatorOne of the jobs this qualification is a route into · 1 near-identical record folded inSee the role →Future FluencyAll ten future skillsSee how every unit is contextualised by the tenExplore →
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Skills it covers
What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
Research travel and destination information
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?
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for Certa Entry Level Diploma in Work Preparation (Entry 3) (QCF)
131 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region trading as Certa.
- Applying for a Job
- Art and Design Project in 2 or 3 Dimensions
- Assist in Handling Mail
- Basic Cooking
- Basic Food Preparation
- Basic Performing Arts Skills
and 125 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.