Gateway Qualifications Entry level Award in Preparation for Employment (Entry 3)

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

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

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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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

• 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

• Follow instructions accurately and completely.

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

• 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.

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

• 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

• 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

What you'll be able to do

• Know the main outlets in the hospitality industry
• Know the job opportunities within the hospitality industry

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.

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.

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

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

• 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 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

• 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

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

• 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.

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 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

• 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.

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

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