Gateway Qualifications Limited · RQF Entry Level
Gateway Qualifications Entry level Certificate in Preparation for Employment (Entry 3)
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- LevelRQF Entry Level
- Total credits13
- Guided learning130 hours
- Units in this qualification58
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These are the units Gateway Qualifications Limited registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Applying for JobsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit covers identifying sources of support for job applications and developing skills to complete application forms accurately, tailoring information to the job requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Know who can help them to apply for a job.
- Apply for a job, completing all necessary sections of the application form.
Applying for JobsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to complete job application forms accurately, provide clear information, avoid errors, and demonstrate appropriate body language and eye contact during interviews.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the ability to complete a job application form accurately.
- Show competence in presenting oneself appropriately for a job interview.
- Understand the importance of providing truthful information when applying for a job.
Applying for a JobReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to prepare clear, concise and accurate job applications and CVs that meet employer requirements and effectively reflect their skills and experience.
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 PlanningReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll explore different career options, assess their suitability based on personal skills and interests, and plan realistic goals for their future career development.
What you'll be able to do
- Find out about different career options available
- Assess career options based on personal skills and interests
- Plan goals for a future career path
Communication skills for workReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll demonstrate active listening, use appropriate language and tone, provide clear written communication, and respond effectively to non-verbal cues in workplace interactions.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the ability to use communication skills effectively in a work context.
Communication skills for workReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to identify communication methods used in the workplace, demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication, and adapt styles to suit different audiences.
What you'll be able to do
- Use communication skills effectively in a work context
Communication skills for workReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with skills to produce clear written communication using correct spelling and grammar, speak audibly and clearly, listen attentively, and use appropriate language and tone at work.
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 taskReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to complete a workplace task by following instructions, adhering to health and safety guidelines, and using appropriate tools and equipment. You'll also review the task, identifying successful aspects and areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Complete a workplace task
- Review a workplace task
Completing a workplace taskReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll confirm the requirements of a workplace task, including necessary resources, before completing it safely and effectively. They will then review their work to identify at least two areas for improvement.
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 and personal presentation for workReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll understand and demonstrate appropriate attire, professional behaviour, and personal hygiene in a simulated work setting. The unit also covers adherence to workplace rules and expectations, including punctuality and attendance.
What you'll be able to do
- Present self appropriately in a work setting, demonstrating professional behaviour.
- Conduct self appropriately in a work setting, adhering to workplace expectations.
Conduct and personal presentation for workReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit covers appropriate personal presentation and conduct in a work setting, including dress, hygiene, and body language. You'll also learn to adhere to workplace rules, show respect to colleagues and supervisors, and maintain a professional attitude.
What you'll be able to do
- Present self appropriately in a work setting, demonstrating suitable dress, hygiene, and body language
- Conduct self appropriately in a work setting, adhering to workplace rules, showing respect for colleagues, and maintaining a professional attitude
Conduct at WorkReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to conduct themselves professionally at work through punctuality, respectful communication, adherence to policies, and appropriate dress. You'll also reflect on their conduct to identify and plan improvements.
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.
Contributing to workplace tasksReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll actively engage in workplace activities, demonstrate appropriate behaviour, and follow instructions and procedures to contribute effectively to workplace tasks.
What you'll be able to do
- Engage actively and appropriately in workplace activities and tasks
Dealing with Work-related ProblemsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll identify potential workplace problems, understand their impact, and seek help from appropriate sources. The unit also develops skills in collabourating with others to resolve work-related issues effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify situations that constitute a problem in the workplace
- Seek appropriate help and guidance to resolve a workplace problem
- Collaborate with others to find solutions to work-related problems
Dealing with work-related problemsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to communicate work-related problems clearly to the appropriate person or department. You'll identify sources of support, explore possible solutions, and select the most suitable option based on evaluation.
What you'll be able to do
- Communicate clearly and effectively about a work-related problem to relevant individuals.
- Seek and obtain appropriate help and support in resolving work-related problems.
- Identify a range of possible solutions to address a specific work-related problem.
- Select the most appropriate solution to a work-related problem, based on a considered evaluation of available options.
Digital skills for workReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to use digital skills and devices effectively in a work environment. You'll complete work-related tasks and communicate digitally, understanding how digital tools can improve task efficiency.
What you'll be able to do
- Use digital skills and/or devices effectively in a work environment.
- Use digital skills and/or devices to communicate effectively in a work environment.
Digital skills for workReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop safe and responsible digital skills for work, including protecting devices with passwords, responsible online communication, and awareness of copyright. They will also identify risks such as phishing and malware while completing work tasks.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the safe and responsible use of digital skills in a work setting
- Identify potential risks associated with using digital skills in the workplace
- Use digital skills to complete work-related tasks effectively
- Adapt digital skills to meet the requirements of different work-related tasks
Digital skills for workReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners to locate and manage work-related information using digital tools, create and edit digital content, and communicate effectively in a work context. You'll also understand safe and responsible online working practices.
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 workplaceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to identify their specific support needs at work, request assistance from appropriate individuals, give clear instructions to support providers, make effective use of support, and request adjustments when necessary.
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.
Direct own support in the workplaceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to request support in the workplace, make effective use of assistance provided, and communicate their support needs and experiences clearly. The unit focuses on directing one’s own support to complete tasks successfully.
What you'll be able to do
- Request support from appropriate individuals in the workplace when needed
- Make effective use of the support provided in the workplace
- Communicate clearly about their support needs and experiences in the workplace
Exploring EntrepreneurshipReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit introduces learners to the characteristics and qualities of successful entrepreneurs. You'll assess their own suitability for enterprise by evaluating their skills, strengths, and weaknesses in relation to entrepreneurial ventures.
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 ideasReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll explore and discuss various enterprise ideas, considering their benefits and challenges. They will select an idea based on defined criteria and present it effectively to others, explaining its purpose and potential obstacles.
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.
Exploring the World of WorkReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain an understanding of working life, including expectations and responsibilities, and identify different areas of work and associated roles. The unit provides foundational knowledge of the world of work.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe aspects of working life, including expectations and responsibilities
- Identify different areas of work and associated roles
Finding jobsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to identify organisations and individuals who can assist in finding employment. You'll also identify jobs that match their skills, experience, interests, and career aspirations, and understand key job requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify individuals and organisations that can provide assistance in finding a job
- Identify specific jobs that align with their interests, skills, and career aspirations
Finding jobsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to identify various sources of job vacancy information and assess their advantages and disadvantages. They will conduct job searches using different methods and evaluate their skills and interests to identify suitable job opportunities.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify various sources of information about available job opportunities.
- Demonstrate the ability to search for job vacancies using different methods.
- Recognise the key requirements and responsibilities of different job roles.
- Assess personal skills and interests to determine suitable job options.
Following InstructionsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop the ability to follow instructions accurately within a workplace setting. They will learn to identify key steps, follow instructions sequentially, ask for clarification if needed, and complete tasks as directed.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions accurately
Following instructionsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop the ability to follow instructions accurately in a work-related context. This includes identifying key steps, following them in the correct order, seeking clarification when necessary, and completing tasks according to the instructions provided.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions accurately
Following instructionsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to follow instructions accurately and completely by identifying key steps, following the correct sequence, completing tasks as instructed, and checking their work against the original instructions to ensure accuracy.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow instructions accurately and completely.
Health and safety in the workplaceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of health and safety roles and responsibilities in the workplace. The unit covers recognising common hazards, controlling risks, and understanding procedures for responding to accidents and incidents to maintain a safe working environment.
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 TravelReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to plan journeys using available resources and information, travel safely by adhering to safety guidelines, and respond effectively to unexpected disruptions. The unit emphasises journey planning, safe travel practices, and problem-solving during travel.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a journey using available resources and information
- 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 changes
Independent travelReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit focuses on enabling learners to plan journeys independently, considering route, time, and cost factors. You'll follow safety procedures during travel and learn how to respond appropriately when journeys do not go as planned.
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.
Independent travelReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to select appropriate means of transport for specific journeys and to travel safely. You'll identify transport options, justify their choices, follow safety guidelines, and demonstrate safe travel behaviour in practical or simulated settings.
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate means of transport for a particular journey.
- Travel safely, adhering to relevant safety guidelines and procedures.
Interview skillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' abilities to prepare for and participate in interviews effectively. You'll research companies and roles, prepare answers to common questions, present themselves confidently, and review their performance to identify areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare effectively for an interview, researching the company and role, and preparing answers to common interview questions
- Present self positively at an interview, demonstrating confidence, enthusiasm, and good communication skills
- Review own performance in an interview, identifying strengths and areas for improvement
Interview skillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to prepare effectively for interviews by researching organisations and roles. The unit covers presenting oneself positively through appropriate communication, personal grooming, and demonstrating relevant interpersonal skills during interviews.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for an interview by researching the organisation and role
- Plan appropriate attire and presentation for an interview
- Present themselves positively at an interview through effective communication
- Demonstrate appropriate body language and interpersonal skills during an interview
Interview skillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to prepare for interviews, including researching organisations and roles, planning travel arrangements, and presenting themselves professionally. The unit also covers reviewing interview performance to improve future outcomes.
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-employmentReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit introduces learners to self-employment, covering types, advantages, disadvantages, and legal responsibilities. You'll understand planning steps, the importance of market research, and managing income and expenditure in a self-employed context.
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
Making choicesReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to identify available options, seek appropriate support and information, select the most suitable choice, and understand the consequences of their decisions. You'll develop informed decision-making skills.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise the range of options available when making a choice
- Seek appropriate support and/or information to assist in making informed choices
- Select the most suitable option based on available information and personal preferences
- Recognise and understand the potential consequences associated with the choices made
Making choicesReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop the ability to recognise options, seek support, consider relevant factors including personal preferences, select appropriate choices, and understand the consequences. The unit supports informed and reflective decision-making processes.
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 choicesReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to recognise and evaluate different options, select an option based on reasoned justification, and communicate their choices effectively. The unit also covers understanding potential consequences of selected options.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise different options
- Select an option
- Communicate choices
Making the most of work placementReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to prepare for and participate in work placements, set measurable goals, document learning, and review their performance. The unit emphasises understanding workplace expectations and health and safety procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare effectively for a work placement, ensuring all necessary arrangements are in place.
- Identify specific goals and objectives to be achieved through participation in the work placement.
- Identify and document learning experiences gained from active participation in the work placement.
- Review and evaluate own performance during the work placement, identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement.
Making the most of work placementReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to prepare for work placements by researching organisations and role expectations, setting SMART goals, and reviewing their placement experience. You'll monitor progress and evaluate skills and knowledge gained.
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.
Making the most of work placementReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit prepares learners for work placements by enabling them to research organisations, set personal goals, document experiences, and review their performance. You'll reflect on their skills development and work experience to support career planning.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for a work placement by understanding the organisation and role requirements
- Identify what they want to achieve through the work placement in terms of skills and experience
- Give an account of their work experience, describing tasks undertaken and skills used
- Review their own performance during the work placement, identifying areas of strength and areas for development
- Reflect on the overall experience of the work placement and its impact on their future career aspirations
Negotiation SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop negotiation skills to communicate their wants, needs, and views clearly and respectfully. The unit covers active listening to others, summarising perspectives, and agreeing mutually acceptable solutions at the conclusion of negotiations.
What you'll be able to do
- Communicate own wants, needs and views to others clearly and respectfully
- Listen to the wants, needs or views of others attentively and without interruption
- Agree ways forward at the end of a negotiation process that are acceptable to all parties involved
Negotiation SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' negotiation skills, focusing on clear and respectful communication of their needs and views. You'll learn to respond to objections, discuss others' perspectives, and suggest ways forward to reach mutually agreeable outcomes.
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 workReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to apply numeracy skills within a work context by identifying tasks requiring numeracy, performing appropriate calculations, and checking their accuracy to ensure reliable outcomes.
What you'll be able to do
- Apply numeracy skills to complete tasks within a work context
Numeracy skills for workReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll recognise situations in the workplace where numeracy skills are necessary and apply addition and subtraction skills to solve work-related problems, understanding the importance of accuracy in these tasks.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise situations in the workplace where numeracy skills are required
- Apply numeracy skills effectively in a work-related context
Numeracy skills for workReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to select and apply appropriate numeracy skills for specific work tasks, perform necessary calculations and measurements accurately, and use numerical results to inform decisions and communicate effectively.
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.
Presenting information about self to an employerReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to present information about themselves to potential employers clearly, concisely, and professionally, using appropriate language and tone relevant to the job role.
What you'll be able to do
- Present information about oneself effectively and appropriately to a potential employer.
Presenting information about self to an employerReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to identify and articulate their relevant skills, experience, and qualifications clearly and concisely, highlighting their suitability to potential employers with appropriate language and tone.
What you'll be able to do
- Present information about self to an employer, highlighting relevant skills, experience, and qualifications in a clear and concise manner
Reviewing and reflecting on own progress towards employmentReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll review their progress towards employment goals, respond constructively to feedback, and identify realistic next steps to support their ongoing development and employment aspirations.
What you'll be able to do
- Review own progress towards pre-defined employment goals
- Respond positively to feedback received from others regarding progress towards employment
- Identify realistic next steps towards achieving own employment goals
Reviewing and reflecting on own progress towards employmentReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit supports learners in reviewing their progress against employment goals, accepting and responding positively to feedback, and planning subsequent steps to achieve their desired employment outcomes.
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 JobReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit covers methods for finding job vacancies, including identifying and exploring various sources. You'll learn to take a proactive approach to job searching, emphasising the importance of networking and using different strategies to enhance their job search effectiveness.
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
Setting Work-related targetsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll engage in setting work-related targets by participating in discussions, identifying their own specific targets, describing actions required to achieve them, and explaining their importance within the workplace.
What you'll be able to do
- Participate actively in the process of setting work-related targets
- Identify and understand their own specific work-related targets
Setting and Meeting Work-Related TargetsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll set personal work-related targets using the SMART criteria and monitor their progress, reviewing and adjusting their approach to ensure successful achievement of these targets.
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
Setting work-related targetsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to suggest relevant areas for setting work-related targets, understand the significance of these targets, and explain how their own targets contribute to overall workplace objectives.
What you'll be able to do
- Suggest areas of focus for setting relevant and achievable work-related targets
- Know and understand own work-related targets and their importance
Solving work-related problemsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll identify a range of solutions to work-related problems, select and justify an appropriate solution, and apply a chosen strategy. They will monitor progress and make adjustments as necessary to resolve the issue.
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.
Understanding the world of workReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of the benefits of working, different ways of working such as full-time and self-employment, and various employment sectors. You'll also learn to use sources of information, advice, and guidance about work.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise the benefits of working, including personal and financial advantages.
- Identify different ways of working, such as full-time, part-time, and self-employment.
- Identify different areas of work and sectors of employment.
- Identify and utilise sources of information, advice, and guidance about work opportunities and career paths.
Understanding the world of workReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll understand the personal and financial benefits of working, different employment types, and their advantages and disadvantages. The unit also covers sources of information, advice, and guidance to support career development.
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.
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 JobsApplying for JobsApplying for a JobCareer PlanningCommunication skills for workCommunication skills for workCommunication skills for workCompleting a workplace task
Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
Who’d teach you this
The Evidence Evaluator
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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
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Where this can lead
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How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
Credits you keep, a map that continuesEvery unit is regulated and yours for good. The day you finish, Zavmo already knows the next role your new credits open.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Which job do you mean?
This unit covers identifying sources of support for job applications and developing skills to complete application forms accurately, tailoring information to the job requirements.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for Gateway Qualifications Entry level Certificate in Preparation for Employment (Entry 3)
31 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Gateway Qualifications Limited.
- Applying for Jobs
- Applying for a Job
- Career Planning
- Communication skills for work
- Completing a workplace task
- Conduct and personal presentation for work
and 25 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.