How you’d get this certificate
- Zavmo teaches you. You learn the units one-to-one with an AI tutor, on your own work.
- You register with an approved centre. That is a college, training provider or employer Gateway Qualifications Limited has approved to offer this qualification. Zavmo is not an approved centre, so you register with them, not with us.
- The centre assesses, and Gateway Qualifications Limited awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from Gateway Qualifications Limited.
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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. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work.
Zavmo is not an awarding body, is not an approved centre, and is not affiliated with Gateway Qualifications Limited. It does the teaching and the mapping. Gateway Qualifications Limited sets this qualification and awards it, and a qualified human assessor makes the assessment decision.
What each unit actually teaches you to do
Applying for a Job Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare a job application that meets employer requirements
- Prepare a CV that accurately reflects skills and experience
Career Planning Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
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
Communication skills for work Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
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.
Completing a workplace task Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Confirm the requirements of a given workplace task
- Complete a workplace task according to the specified requirements
- Review the completed workplace task, identifying areas for improvement
Conduct at Work Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
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.
Customer service skills Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
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
Digital skills for work Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
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.
Direct own support in the workplace Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and describe own support needs in the workplace.
- Request appropriate support from relevant individuals in the workplace.
- Give clear and concise instructions to individuals providing support in the workplace.
- Make effective use of the support provided in the workplace to complete tasks.
- Request adjustments to the support provided based on changing needs or circumstances.
Exploring Entrepreneurship Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
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.
Exploring and presenting enterprise ideas Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
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.
Following instructions Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Follow instructions accurately and completely.
Health and safety in the workplace Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
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
Independent Travel Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Plan journeys, considering factors such as route, time, and cost.
- Travel safely, adhering to relevant safety guidelines and procedures.
- Know what to do when a journey does not go according to plan, including seeking assistance and adapting to unexpected situations.
Interview skills Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
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.
Introduction to self-employment Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
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
Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Identify a range of career opportunities within the hair and beauty sector
- Describe the main hairdressing services offered in a salon
- Describe the main beauty treatments offered in a salon
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
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 Performing Arts Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different types of performance venues, including their characteristics and facilities.
- Know about various performance roles in performance venues, such as actors, musicians, and dancers.
- Know about non-performance roles in performance venues, such as stage managers, technicians, and front-of-house staff.
- Report on a performance, providing a description and personal response.
Introduction to the Retail Automotive Maintenance and Repair Industry Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Know the different types of organisations that make up the retail automotive maintenance and repair industry, including dealerships, independent garages, and fast-fit centres.
- Know the types of vehicles within the sector, including cars, vans, and motorcycles.
- Know the technical and non-technical job roles available within the sector, such as mechanics, technicians, service advisors, and parts advisors.
Making choices Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise the options available to them in a given situation
- Seek support from appropriate sources to help them make a choice
- Take relevant factors into account when making choices, such as personal preferences and potential consequences
- Select the most appropriate option based on their assessment of the available choices
- Recognise the consequences of their choices, both positive and negative
Making the most of work placement Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
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.
Negotiation Skills Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
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.
Numeracy skills for work Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
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.
Reviewing and reflecting on own progress towards employment Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Review their own progress towards achieving their employment goals
- Respond positively and constructively to feedback received from others regarding their progress
- Identify and plan the next steps required to achieve their employment goals
Searching for a Job Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
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
Self-advocacy Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Say what they think and feel in a clear and respectful manner.
- State choices and express preferences confidently.
- Make requests and suggestions appropriately.
- Challenge others respectfully and constructively.
Self-management skills for work Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
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
Setting and Meeting Work-Related Targets Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
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
Solving work-related problems Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
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.
Time management Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
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.
Understanding self in an employability context Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Express own wishes and goals in relation to employment clearly and concisely.
- Identify relevant prior experiences of work and/or the workplace, including both paid and unpaid roles.
- Identify own strengths and weaknesses in relation to employment, providing specific examples.
- Identify key support needs in relation to employment, such as training or mentoring.
- Contribute to own development plan, setting realistic and achievable goals.
Understanding the world of work Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Know the benefits of working, including personal and financial advantages.
- Know about different ways of working, such as full-time, part-time, and self-employment.
- Know about various areas of work and different job roles within those areas.
- Know about sources of information, advice and guidance about work, including online resources and career advisors.
Using tools or equipment in the workplace Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate tools or equipment for specific tasks associated with a designated job role.
- Use the selected tools or equipment safely and effectively to complete workplace tasks to the required standard.
- Deal with tools or equipment responsibly after use, including cleaning, storing, and reporting any faults.
Working in Art and Design Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different jobs in art and design, including graphic design, fashion design, and fine art.
- Know about the skills needed to work in art and design, such as creativity, technical skills, and communication skills.
- Assess own suitability for working in art and design, considering own skills, interests, and experience.
Working in Business and Administration Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different jobs in business and administration, including administrative assistant, receptionist, and data entry clerk.
- Know about the skills needed to work in business and administration, such as communication skills, organisational skills, and IT skills.
- Assess own suitability for working in business and administration, considering own skills, interests, and experience.
Working in Construction Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Know the key aspects of the construction industry
- Know about different job roles available in the construction industry
- Know the range of skills needed to work effectively in the construction industry
- Identify and develop own skills for working in construction
Working in Early Years Settings Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Know the range of different settings in early years provision, including their characteristics and functions
- Know the various job roles available in early years settings, including their responsibilities and requirements
- Know the skills needed to work effectively in early years settings, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving
- Assess own suitability for working in early years settings, considering personal skills, interests, and qualifications
Working in Health and Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Know the range of service provision available in health and social care settings for adults.
- Know the range of service provision available in health and social care settings for children and young people.
- Know the range of service provision available in early years and childcare settings.
- Know the range and scope of roles within the health and social care sector for adults.
- Know the range and scope of roles within the health and social care sector for children and young people.
- Know the range and scope of roles within the early years and childcare sector.
Working in Retail Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different types of retail outlets.
- Know about different jobs in the retail sector.
- Know the skills needed to work effectively in the retail sector.
- Assess own suitability for working in retail.
Working in Sport and Active Leisure Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the sport and active leisure sector, including different types of organisations and activities
- Know about jobs in sport and active leisure, including different roles and responsibilities
- Know about the skills needed to work in the sport and active leisure sector, including communication, teamwork and problem-solving
- Develop own skills for work within sport and active leisure, identifying areas for development and taking action to improve
Working in a team Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
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.
Working in the Land-based sector Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Know the range of land-based workplaces.
- Know the job roles available in land-based workplaces.
- Know the skills needed to work effectively in the land-based sector.
- Assess own suitability for working in a land-based workplace.
Working safely Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
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.
Working with colleagues Real unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
What you'll be able to do
- Work positively and constructively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
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The jobs these credits are mapped to
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Where this can lead
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This work can lead to a Senior Health and Safety Advisor role, then on to Health and Safety Manager.
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The credits, and who awards them
Entry Level credits are regulated, and they are awarded by Gateway Qualifications Limited rather than by Zavmo. 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 have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Applying for a JobCareer PlanningCommunication skills for workCompleting a workplace taskConduct at WorkCustomer service skillsDigital skills for workDirect own support in the workplace
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
You don’t watch this. You do it.
You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.
- Rehearse the conversation Apply
“Interview skills” is a conversation before it is a document. You have it with Zavmo playing the other person, badly at first, then again once you know what you actually want to say.
- Pitch it Evaluate
“Exploring Entrepreneurship” gets practised as a pitch. You make the case out loud, Zavmo asks the question the room would ask, and you make it again.
- Bring your own plan Create
For “Career Planning” you bring the plan you are actually working on, not a case study. Zavmo pulls on the assumptions in it until the weak one shows.
- Lead it Apply
“Self-management skills for work” is practised on the team you actually have. You talk through the call you are about to make, and Zavmo makes you say it the way you would say it to them.
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.
A lesson from Applying for a Job, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
This unit covers the preparation of job applications and CVs, focusing on identifying employer requirements and producing clear, concise, and accurate documents. Learners will develop skills to present their skills and experience effectively in a well-structured format.
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for Gateway Qualifications Entry level Award in Preparation for Employment (Entry 3)
44 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Gateway Qualifications Limited.
- Applying for a Job
- Career Planning
- Communication skills for work
- Completing a workplace task
- Conduct at Work
- Customer service skills
and 38 more in the full unit list below.
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