Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate in Employability Skills

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare a job application that meets employer requirements
• Prepare a CV that accurately reflects skills and experience

What you'll be able to do

• Understand different methods of applying for a job
• Prepare a job application
• Prepare a CV

What you'll be able to do

• Know about different methods of applying for jobs, including online applications, CV submissions, and networking.
• Complete a job application accurately and effectively, providing relevant information and highlighting key skills and experience.

What you'll be able to do

• Investigate different career options within a chosen field
• Assess the suitability of different career options based on personal skills and interests
• Plan realistic and achievable goals for future career progression

What you'll be able to do

• Investigate career options
• Assess career options
• Plan to achieve a career-related goal
• Plan for career progression

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

• Use written communication effectively in a work context, producing clear, concise, and accurate documents.
• Use oral communication effectively in a work context, conveying information clearly and professionally in various situations.

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

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

What you'll be able to do

• Select a suitable focus area for a community environment project, considering local needs and resources
• Communicate the benefits of engaging in a community environment project to different audiences
• Develop a detailed plan for a community environment project, including objectives, activities, and timelines
• Participate actively in a community environment project, contributing to its successful implementation
• Review the outcomes of a community environment project, evaluating its impact and identifying areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Conduct yourself appropriately in a work setting, demonstrating professional behaviour.
• Review and evaluate your own conduct in a work setting, identifying areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate the ability to conduct self appropriately in a work setting, adhering to workplace policies and procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to review own conduct in a work setting, identifying 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

• Describe the principles of good customer service
• Demonstrate the ability to provide effective customer service to customers
• Perform customer service tasks in a professional manner

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of good customer service
• Communicate effectively with customers
• Perform a range of customer service tasks

What you'll be able to do

• Apply digital skills to effectively manage and process work-related information
• Create and edit digital content for various work-related purposes, such as reports, presentations, and documents
• Utilise digital skills to communicate effectively in a work context, using email, instant messaging, and video conferencing
• Demonstrate the ability to work online and use digital devices safely and responsibly in a work environment, adhering to security protocols and ethical guidelines
• Apply problem-solving techniques to resolve technical issues that may arise when using digital tools and technologies

What you'll be able to do

• Use digital skills to handle work-related information effectively
• Create and edit digital content for work-related purposes, ensuring accuracy and clarity
• Use digital skills to communicate effectively in a work context
• Work online and use digital devices safely and responsibly in a work context, adhering to organisational policies
• Identify and solve basic technical problems encountered when using digital devices and software

What you'll be able to do

• Utilise digital skills to locate and manage work-related information effectively.
• Create new digital content and edit existing digital content for specific work-related purposes.
• Use digital skills to communicate effectively with colleagues and other stakeholders in a work context.
• Work online and use digital devices safely, securely and responsibly, adhering to organisational policies and procedures in a work context.
• Identify and respond appropriately to common technical problems encountered when using digital devices and online systems.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain how and why the climate is changing, including the key drivers and scientific evidence.
• Describe the effects of climate change on plants, animals, and people, providing specific examples of impacts.
• Define the concept of a carbon footprint and explain how it is calculated.
• Describe how individuals and businesses can reduce their carbon footprint, including practical strategies and examples.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the key characteristics and qualities that contribute to the success of an entrepreneur.
• Recognise the factors that contribute to a successful entrepreneurial venture.
• Evaluate your own skills, qualities, and experience to determine your suitability for enterprise.
• Assess your own strengths and weaknesses in relation to the demands of starting and running a business.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the key characteristics of a successful entrepreneur
• Assess own suitability for enterprise, considering strengths and weaknesses

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the key characteristics of a successful entrepreneur, including resilience, creativity, and risk-taking
• Explain the importance of innovation and adaptability in entrepreneurship
• Analyse the skills and qualities required to start and run a successful business
• Assess own strengths as an enterprising person, identifying areas of competence and potential
• Reflect on personal skills and attributes that contribute to entrepreneurial success
• Identify areas where further development is needed to enhance enterprise skills and knowledge
• Explore different ways to develop enterprise skills and knowledge, such as training courses, mentoring, and networking

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

• Discuss ideas for a potential enterprise activity
• Select a suitable idea for an enterprise activity
• Know the potential risks involved in implementing the chosen enterprise activity
• Present the idea for an enterprise activity effectively to an audience

What you'll be able to do

• Explore ideas for an enterprise activity
• Test out ideas with potential customers
• Understand the risks involved in implementing the enterprise activity
• Present an idea for an enterprise activity to an audience

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the different roles and responsibilities for maintaining health and safety in the workplace
• Know about the procedures for responding to accidents and incidents in the workplace

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees regarding health, safety, and welfare in the workplace
• Explain how risk assessments contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment
• Identify common workplace hazards and describe appropriate control measures to minimise risks
• Describe the procedures to follow when responding to accidents and incidents in the workplace, including reporting and first aid

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 of a business that requires improvement in terms of sustainability, justifying your choice with relevant evidence.
• Identify processes, practices, or resources that can support improvement in terms of sustainability within the chosen area.
• Develop and present a project plan to support improvement in terms of sustainability, including clear objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare effectively for an interview, taking into account the role and the organisation.
• Present oneself in a positive and professional manner during an interview, demonstrating relevant skills and experience.
• Review and evaluate one's own performance in an interview, identifying areas for improvement and future development.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare effectively for an interview, ensuring all necessary documentation and information are readily available
• Plan travel arrangements to arrive punctually for an interview, considering potential delays and alternative routes
• Present oneself positively at an interview, demonstrating appropriate behaviour, communication skills and personal presentation
• Review own performance in an interview, identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare effectively for an interview by researching the organisation and the role.
• Identify appropriate questions to ask the interviewer.
• Plan the logistics of attending the interview, including travel arrangements and timings.
• Plan how to present yourself professionally and appropriately at the interview.
• Present yourself positively and confidently during the interview.
• Communicate your skills, experience, and suitability for the role effectively.
• Review your performance in the interview, identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement.
• Reflect on the feedback received and use it to enhance future interview performance.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the nature of self-employment in a given sector, including the types of businesses and opportunities available
• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of self-employment compared to traditional employment
• Identify the skills and qualifications required to succeed in self-employment in the chosen sector
• Explain how to manage income and expenditure as a self-employed person, including budgeting and financial planning
• Describe the importance of record-keeping and financial management for self-employed individuals
• Identify the responsibilities of a self-employed person, including legal, ethical, and financial obligations
• Explain the importance of complying with relevant regulations and legislation
• Describe the responsibilities of a self-employed person in relation to customer service and quality assurance

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and describe self-employment opportunities within a given sector, considering market trends and potential demand
• Understand the principles of income and expenditure in self-employment, including budgeting and financial management
• Understand the key considerations when planning for self-employment, including legal requirements, insurance and marketing strategies

What you'll be able to do

• Know the key aspects of self-employment
• Plan for self-employment effectively
• Manage income and expenditure in self-employment

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the key characteristics of effective leadership, including different leadership styles and their impact.
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills in a practical context, such as motivating a team or delegating tasks.
• Review and evaluate one's own leadership performance, identifying strengths and areas for development.

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

• Prepare effectively for a work placement opportunity
• Set realistic and achievable goals to maximise the benefits of a work placement
• Review the outcomes and experiences gained during a work placement

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare effectively for a work placement, including researching the organisation and understanding the role.
• Set clear and achievable goals to maximise the benefits of a work placement, aligning them with personal and professional development objectives.
• Review and evaluate the overall experience of a work placement, reflecting on achievements, challenges, and learning outcomes.

What you'll be able to do

• Communicate one's own position clearly, justify arguments effectively, and defend one's perspective confidently during a negotiation.
• Actively listen to and discuss the positions of others involved in the negotiation, demonstrating empathy and understanding.
• Conclude a negotiation process successfully, reaching a mutually acceptable agreement or compromise.

What you'll be able to do

• Communicate own position clearly and effectively during a negotiation
• Discuss and understand the position of others involved in a negotiation
• Suggest constructive ways forward at the end of a negotiation process to reach a mutually agreeable outcome

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

• Select appropriate mathematical approaches to solve work-related problems
• Apply appropriate numeracy skills in a work context
• Interpret and communicate results in situations where they have applied numeracy skills in a work context

What you'll be able to do

• Select appropriate numeracy skills for a given task in a work context, justifying the choice of method
• Apply appropriate numeracy skills accurately and efficiently in a work context to solve practical problems
• Interpret and communicate the results of numerical calculations clearly and concisely in situations where they have applied numerical skills in a work context

What you'll be able to do

• Select appropriate numeracy skills relevant to a specific task or situation in a work context.
• Identify the required calculations or measurements needed.
• Apply appropriate numeracy skills accurately and efficiently in a work context.
• Perform calculations, measurements, or data analysis using relevant techniques.
• Use the results obtained from applying numeracy skills to inform decision-making in a work context.
• Interpret and present numerical data effectively to colleagues or clients.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and explore various job vacancy sources
• Utilise different methods to find out about job vacancies
• Take a proactive approach to job searching, including networking and direct applications

What you'll be able to do

• Find out about job vacancies using appropriate methods
• Take a pro-active approach to job-searching, demonstrating initiative and resourcefulness

What you'll be able to do

• Identify various sources of information about job vacancies
• Evaluate the suitability of different job vacancies based on personal skills and interests
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to job searching by actively seeking opportunities
• Utilise different methods for contacting potential employers

What you'll be able to do

• Manage self effectively in a work context, demonstrating professionalism and responsibility
• Review own self-management skills, identifying areas for improvement and development

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate effective time-keeping skills in a work environment.
• Work in a consistently organised manner.
• Manage own feelings and behaviours appropriately in the workplace.
• Review and evaluate own self-management skills to identify areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate good time-keeping in a work-related context
• Organise tasks and resources effectively in a work environment
• Manage own feelings and behaviours appropriately in the workplace
• Review and evaluate own self-management skills, identifying areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Set personal targets relating to work, ensuring they are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART)
• Review progress towards personal targets, identifying areas of success and areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Set a personal target relating to work, ensuring it is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART)
• Monitor and review progress towards a personal target, identifying any challenges and adjustments needed

What you'll be able to do

• Set personal targets relating to work, ensuring they are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART)
• Review progress in meeting own targets, identifying any challenges and adjusting strategies as needed

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate the ability to think creatively, generating new ideas and perspectives
• Work creatively to apply imaginative solutions to problems and challenges

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate creative thinking skills.
• Apply creative approaches to develop imaginative solutions for identified issues.

What you'll be able to do

• Think creatively, generating new ideas and approaches
• Work creatively to apply imaginative solutions to issues, demonstrating innovation and problem-solving skills

What you'll be able to do

• Engage with issues that affect their communities (e.g. place of learning, work or area in which they live), demonstrating awareness and understanding
• Take action to bring about improvements within communities, contributing to positive change and development

What you'll be able to do

• Engage with issues that affect their communities, such as their place of learning, work, or area in which they live
• Take action to bring about improvements within communities

What you'll be able to do

• Engage with issues that affect their communities, such as their place of learning, work, or area in which they live
• Take action to bring about improvements within communities

What you'll be able to do

• Plan investigations by defining the purpose, identifying the resources needed, and outlining the steps to be taken.
• Carry out investigations by following the planned procedures, collecting data accurately, and recording observations systematically.
• Present the findings of investigations in a clear and organised manner, using appropriate formats such as written reports, tables, or charts.

What you'll be able to do

• Plan investigations effectively, considering the purpose, scope, and resources required.
• Carry out investigations using appropriate methods to gather relevant information.
• Present findings of investigations in a clear, organised, and accessible format.

What you'll be able to do

• Plan research effectively, defining the research question, identifying appropriate resources, and developing a research strategy.
• Carry out research systematically, gathering relevant information from a variety of sources and evaluating its credibility.
• Present findings of research clearly and concisely, using appropriate formats and visual aids to communicate key insights and conclusions.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify own strengths and weaknesses relevant to learning and development
• Set goals for own development, considering strengths and weaknesses
• Reflect on progress and achievement towards set goals

What you'll be able to do

• Identify own strengths and weaknesses in relation to specific tasks or activities.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for own development, aligned with identified strengths and weaknesses.
• Reflect on progress and achievement towards set goals, identifying areas for further improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Evaluate own strengths and weaknesses in relation to learning and development.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for own personal and professional development.
• Reflect on progress and achievement to support future learning and development.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about a range of social media platforms and their common uses, including LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Know about the importance of safe and responsible use of social media, including protecting personal information, avoiding cyberbullying, and respecting copyright laws.
• Know about how social media can be used effectively for job prospecting, including researching companies, networking with professionals, and applying for jobs.
• Use social media platforms to search for job opportunities, connect with potential employers, and promote your skills and experience.

What you'll be able to do

• Use sources of help for a work-related problem
• Solve a work-related problem
• Apply a strategy to solve a work-related problem

What you'll be able to do

• Utilise available sources of help when addressing work-related problems.
• Generate potential solutions to identified work-related problems.
• Implement a structured strategy to effectively solve a problem encountered in the workplace.

What you'll be able to do

• Select appropriate solutions to a defined work-related problem or issue, justifying the choice based on relevant criteria.
• Apply a chosen strategy to address a work-related problem or issue, monitoring progress and making adjustments as necessary.

What you'll be able to do

• Define the concept of sustainability and its importance
• Explain how human activities can negatively impact sustainability
• Identify key sustainability goals and targets set by organisations
• Describe how a specific business or sector is actively working towards achieving sustainability goals
• Give examples of sustainable practices within a business or sector

What you'll be able to do

• Research different ways individuals can help fight climate change, considering various approaches and their potential impact.
• Identify specific ways to reduce your own negative impact on the environment, considering your daily activities and consumption habits.
• Implement practical actions or changes to reduce your negative impact on the environment, putting your identified strategies into practice.
• Reflect on how effectively you have reduced your negative impact on the environment, evaluating the success of your implemented actions and identifying areas for further improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Manage their time effectively while working or studying, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Assess how well they are managing their time, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to enhance time management skills.

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

• Demonstrate time-management skills while working or studying
• Assess how well they are managing their time

What you'll be able to do

• Identify potential risks present in a work environment
• Identify potential hazards present in a work environment
• Apply methods to reduce the risk of harm to self within the work environment
• Apply methods to reduce the risk of harm to others within the work environment
• Implement procedures to deal with hazards within the work environment
• Implement procedures to deal with risks within the work environment

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

• Identify when it would be beneficial to approach a task or problem as a team
• Identify when it would be beneficial to approach a task or problem as a team
• Identify when it would be beneficial to approach a task or problem as a team
• Work positively as a member of a team
• Reflect on the performance of a team

What you'll be able to do

• Identify how they could contribute effectively to a team task, recognising individual skills and strengths
• Plan team activities collaboratively with others, agreeing on roles, responsibilities and timelines
• Work positively as a member of a team, demonstrating effective communication, cooperation and problem-solving skills
• Review own performance as a member of a team, identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement in teamwork skills

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.

What you'll be able to do

• Work effectively with senior colleagues, demonstrating respect, professionalism and appropriate communication skills
• Work collaboratively with peers in the workplace, contributing to a positive and productive working environment

What you'll be able to do

• Work positively and constructively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with a manager, following instructions and contributing to team goals.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with peers, supporting a positive working environment.