Gateway Qualifications Limited · RQF Entry Level

Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Extended Certificate in Skills for Independent Living (Entry 2)

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  • LevelRQF Entry Level
  • Total credits26
  • Guided learning260 hours
  • Units in this qualification165

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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.

Active support: lead interactive trainingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of person-centred interactive training theories and develop skills to plan, lead, and support training sessions aimed at enhancing team performance within support settings.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the theoretical background to person-centred interactive training
  • Plan person-centred interactive training sessions to enhance whole team performance
  • Lead person-centred interactive training sessions in situ
  • Provide support to improve the performance of others
Adjusting to a New SettingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to adjust to new settings by identifying and accessing relevant staff, resources, and locations to meet their needs. You'll also understand site safety, including health and safety procedures and emergency protocols.

What you'll be able to do

  • Access relevant members of staff to support their needs in a new setting.
  • Access relevant resources to support their needs in a new setting.
  • Locate relevant locations to support their needs in a new setting.
  • Be safe on site, including understanding health and safety procedures and emergency protocols.
Adjusting to a New SettingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop the skills to adjust to a new setting by identifying and accessing support, navigating the environment, recognising key people and resources, and maintaining personal safety on site.

What you'll be able to do

  • Access a range of people within the new setting who can provide assistance and guidance
  • Navigate and find their way around the physical layout of the new site
  • Know the key people and resources that are relevant to their learning and development within the new setting
  • Maintain personal safety and security while on site
Adjusting to a New SettingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of key staff, resources, and services relevant to their needs in a new setting. The unit also covers navigating the site independently and adhering to safety procedures to ensure personal safety.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the key members of staff, resources and services relevant to own needs
  • Find their way around the site
  • Be safe on site
Applying for JobsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with knowledge of support available for job applications and the skills to complete application forms accurately, tailoring information to specific 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 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
Applying for jobsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop the ability to complete job applications accurately, provide clear information, and present themselves appropriately in interviews. The unit emphasises the importance of truthful information and professional conduct throughout the application process.

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.
Being a householderReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll identify common household tasks, distinguish those they can perform independently from those requiring support, and carry out tasks safely using appropriate tools and equipment.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify a range of household tasks
  • Differentiate between household tasks they can do for themselves and those where they need support
  • Carry out identified household tasks
Being a householderReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of common household tasks and the steps involved in performing them. The unit also covers accessing relevant information and support within the community and online, alongside understanding the key responsibilities involved in maintaining a household.

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise a range of common household tasks, such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry.
  • Identify sources of information and support available to householders, including local services and online resources.
  • Understand the key responsibilities of a householder, such as paying bills, maintaining the property, and ensuring safety.
Being part of a groupReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to participate respectfully and effectively within a group by contributing to discussions, listening attentively, and acknowledging diverse opinions.

What you'll be able to do

  • Participate effectively as part of a group
  • Demonstrate respect for the opinions and contributions of others within a group
Being part of a groupReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to participate effectively in group activities by considering the needs and preferences of others. You'll make positive contributions, offer ideas, and provide support and encouragement to fellow group members.

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate the ability to take account of the needs and preferences of other group members when participating in group activities.
  • Demonstrate the ability to make a positive contribution to a group, offering ideas, support, and encouragement to other members.
Being part of a groupReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to recognise the needs and preferences of group members, adapt their behaviour accordingly, and contribute positively through active participation and support.

What you'll be able to do

  • Take account of the needs and preferences of other group members when participating in a group activity
  • Make a positive contribution to a group activity
Career PlanningReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll explore various career options, assess their suitability based on personal skills and interests, and plan realistic goals to support 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
This unit develops learners' written and oral communication skills for the workplace. You'll produce clear written communication with correct spelling and grammar, speak audibly, listen attentively, and use appropriate language and tone in work contexts.

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.
Communication skills for workReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop communication skills relevant to the workplace, including active listening, appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication, and clear written expression. This unit emphasises effective interaction with colleagues and clarity in communication.

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' communication skills in a work context, including identifying workplace communication methods and demonstrating effective verbal and non-verbal communication. You'll learn to adapt their communication style to suit different audiences.

What you'll be able to do

  • Use communication skills effectively in a work context
Completing a taskReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to confirm task requirements, complete tasks accurately following instructions, and review their work to ensure it meets specified standards. This unit focuses on effective task management and quality assurance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Confirm the requirements of a given task
  • Complete a task according to the specified requirements
  • Review a completed task to ensure it meets the required standards
Completing a taskReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to complete tasks by following instructions and using appropriate tools within set timescales, and to review their work to identify and correct errors.

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate the ability to complete a task effectively
  • Demonstrate the ability to review a completed task
Completing a workplace taskReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll be able to complete workplace tasks following instructions and health and safety guidelines, using appropriate tools and equipment. They will also review their performance, identifying successes 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 be able to identify key requirements and resources for workplace tasks, complete tasks safely and effectively according to instructions, and review their performance to identify areas for improvement. This unit supports workplace task competence.

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
This unit covers appropriate personal presentation and professional conduct in a work setting, including attire, hygiene, behaviour, and adherence to workplace rules and expectations.

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
You'll understand how to present themselves appropriately in a work setting through suitable dress, personal hygiene, and positive body language. The unit also covers appropriate conduct, including adherence to workplace rules, respect for colleagues, and maintaining 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
It teaches you to demonstrate appropriate conduct in the workplace, including punctuality, respectful communication, adherence to policies, and professional presentation. You'll also reflect on their behaviour to identify 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.
Contributing to tasksReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to contribute effectively to task completion by identifying where assistance is needed, offering support to colleagues, following instructions, and completing assigned tasks to the required standard.

What you'll be able to do

  • Provide assistance to contribute to the completion of assigned tasks
Contributing to the communityReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to actively participate in community activities, understanding their roles and responsibilities. You'll assess their own contributions and evaluate the positive impact on the community.

What you'll be able to do

  • Participate actively in activities that contribute positively to the community.
  • Assess and reflect on own contribution to the community, considering its impact and effectiveness.
Contributing to the communityReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to participate in community activities, understand the benefits of contributing to the community, and explain the impact of their own contributions on community wellbeing.

What you'll be able to do

  • Contribute to the community
Contributing to the communityReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll contribute to a community activity by following instructions and working cooperatively, then assess their role, responsibilities, and the impact of their contribution to identify areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

  • Contribute to the community through a chosen activity
  • Assess own contribution to the community activity
Contributing to workplace tasksReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll actively engage in workplace tasks and activities, demonstrating appropriate behaviour and following instructions and procedures. This unit focuses on contributing effectively to the work environment.

What you'll be able to do

  • Engage actively and appropriately in workplace activities and tasks
Customer service skillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll understand the principles of good customer service, develop skills to interact effectively with customers, and perform common customer service tasks to meet customer needs and contribute to a positive experience.

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
Dealing with Work-related ProblemsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to identify and address work-related problems by recognising issues, seeking appropriate help, and collabourating with others to find solutions. The unit emphasises understanding the impact of problems on work performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise when they have a problem in the workplace
  • Seek help in solving a workplace problem
  • Work with others to solve a work-related problem
Dealing with problemsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to identify problems or issues, analyse possible solutions, and justify the selection of an appropriate strategy. You'll apply the chosen strategy to address problems effectively in practical contexts.

What you'll be able to do

  • Arrive at a suitable solution to an identified problem or issue
  • Apply a chosen strategy to address a problem or issue effectively
Dealing with problemsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll be able to recognise problems they experience, analyse their impact, develop potential solutions, and justify the appropriateness of chosen solutions to address these problems.

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise and identify when they are experiencing a problem
  • Come up with a potential solution to address a recognised problem
Dealing with problemsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to identify possible solutions to problems, select the most appropriate based on criteria, implement chosen strategies, monitor their effectiveness, and adjust as necessary.

What you'll be able to do

  • Select appropriate solutions to address a given problem or issue
  • Apply a chosen strategy to effectively address a problem or issue
Dealing with work-related problemsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to communicate work-related problems clearly and seek appropriate support. You'll identify possible solutions, evaluate options, and select the most suitable solution to resolve workplace issues.

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 Everyday LifeReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop digital skills for everyday life, including searching for and organising information, creating and editing digital content, communicating effectively, and using digital devices safely and responsibly outside of work contexts.

What you'll be able to do

  • Use digital skills to effectively handle information in everyday life outside of the work environment.
  • Create and edit digital content for personal use outside of the work environment.
  • Use digital skills to communicate effectively with others outside of the work environment.
  • Go online and use digital devices safely and responsibly in non-work related contexts.
  • Respond appropriately to technical problems encountered when using digital devices outside of the work environment.
Digital Skills for Everyday LifeReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with essential digital skills for everyday life, focusing on safe and responsible use of digital tools. You'll apply digital skills to personal tasks and leisure activities and communicate effectively with friends and family.

What you'll be able to do

  • Use digital skills safely and responsibly
  • Apply digital skills when carrying out a simple personal or household task or planning a personal or leisure activity
  • Use digital skills to communicate with friends and family
Digital Skills for Everyday LifeReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to use digital skills and devices for personal, leisure, and informal communication purposes, demonstrating practical use and understanding of their benefits.

What you'll be able to do

  • Use digital skills and/or devices effectively for personal and leisure purposes.
  • Use digital skills and/or devices for informal communication purposes, such as social media and messaging.
Digital Skills for WorkReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop digital skills to locate, organise, and manage work-related information using online tools. The unit also covers creating and editing digital content, communicating digitally in work contexts, and practising safe and responsible use of digital devices.

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.
Digital skills for workReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop digital skills to use devices and tools in a work environment, demonstrating effective task completion and communication, while understanding how digital skills improve work 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
This unit develops learners' digital skills for the workplace, emphasising safe and responsible use of technology. You'll complete work-related tasks using digital tools, understand risks such as phishing, and respect copyright and intellectual property.

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
Direct Own SupportReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to direct their own support by recognising when support is needed, requesting it appropriately, making informed choices, giving instructions to support providers, and adjusting support as necessary.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know when they are likely to need support in various situations.
  • Request support from appropriate sources, clearly communicating their needs.
  • Make informed choices about their own support, considering different options.
  • Give clear instructions to people providing support, ensuring their needs are met.
  • Ask for support to be adjusted if it is not meeting their needs effectively.
  • Know how support can benefit them, improving their independence and quality of life.
Direct Own SupportReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to recognise when they need support, communicate their needs effectively, request assistance, give instructions to supporters, and organise their own support arrangements to complete tasks or activities.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know when they need support to complete tasks or activities.
  • Communicate their support needs clearly and effectively to others.
  • Request support from appropriate individuals or organisations.
  • Give clear and concise instructions to people providing support.
  • Organise some of their own support arrangements, such as scheduling assistance.
Direct Own SupportReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to request support when needed, identify and access available support services, make informed choices about support, and provide feedback to improve the support they receive. This unit promotes self-directed support management.

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate the ability to request support when needed, clearly articulating the nature of the required assistance.
  • Access available support services and resources.
  • Demonstrate the ability to make informed choices about the type and level of support required.
  • Provide constructive feedback about the support being offered, suggesting improvements where necessary.
  • Understand the purpose of the support they receive and how it contributes to their overall well-being and development.
Direct own support in the workplaceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to identify their support needs in the workplace, request and direct support effectively, give clear instructions to support providers, and adjust support as 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 be able to identify when support is needed in the workplace, request assistance appropriately, utilise support effectively to complete tasks, and communicate clearly about their support needs.

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 recognising factors contributing to entrepreneurial success and evaluating their personal strengths and weaknesses in relation to starting and running a business.

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
It teaches you to discuss, select, and present enterprise ideas by evaluating potential benefits and challenges, justifying their choice, and communicating the idea effectively to others.

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, responsibilities, and workplace rules. They will also identify various areas of work and describe roles associated with each sector, providing a broad overview of employment contexts.

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
You'll identify organisations and individuals that can assist with job searching, recognise jobs that match their skills and interests, and understand the requirements of suitable job opportunities.

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
It teaches you to identify various sources of job vacancy information, conduct job searches using different methods, and assess 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
It teaches you to accurately follow workplace instructions by identifying key steps, following them in the correct order, seeking clarification when necessary, and completing 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 and completely. This includes identifying key steps, following the correct sequence, completing tasks as instructed, and checking the finished work against the original instructions to ensure accuracy.

What you'll be able to do

  • Follow instructions accurately and completely.
Following instructionsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop the ability to follow instructions accurately by identifying key steps, following them in order, seeking clarification when necessary, and completing tasks accordingly.

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions accurately
Handling moneyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with the skills to perform financial transactions accurately, understand methods to keep money safe, and access their own money securely.

What you'll be able to do

  • Carry out financial transactions accurately
  • Keep money safe and secure in different situations
  • Access own money using appropriate methods
Handling moneyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain the ability to carry out financial transactions accurately and appropriately, keep money safe using suitable methods, and access their own money responsibly. This unit emphasises practical money handling and security.

What you'll be able to do

  • Carry out financial transactions accurately and appropriately
  • Keep money safe and secure in a suitable manner
  • Access own money when required and in an appropriate way
Health and Safety in the WorkplaceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit covers the roles and responsibilities of both employees and employers in maintaining health and safety in the workplace. You'll identify common physical and chemical hazards, understand risk control methods, and learn procedures for responding to accidents and incidents.

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
Healthy eatingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of healthy eating principles and balanced diets, assess their own eating habits, identify areas for improvement, and make informed, healthy dietary choices.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about the principles of healthy eating and a balanced diet.
  • Assess own eating habits, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Make healthy choices in relation to diet, selecting nutritious food and drink options.
Healthy eatingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of the main food groups, nutritional benefits, and principles of a balanced diet. You'll assess their own dietary intake, analyse areas for improvement, and make informed healthy food choices with appropriate portion control.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about the principles of healthy eating and a balanced diet.
  • Assess their own diet and identify areas for improvement.
  • Make healthy choices in relation to their diet, considering factors such as portion size and nutritional content.
Healthy eatingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to assess their own eating habits against healthy eating guidelines. You'll identify areas for improvement, implement specific steps to enhance their diet, and evaluate the benefits of these changes on their wellbeing.

What you'll be able to do

  • Assess own eating habits, identifying areas for improvement
  • Take steps to improve own eating habits, based on the assessment
Identifying Own Starting PointReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to identify their personal preferences, interests, existing skills, and areas for development related to learning. You'll also recognise the support they need and the circumstances in which they learn best to inform their learning journey.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify their likes, dislikes and interests in relation to learning
  • Identify the support they need to achieve their learning goals
  • Identify the skills they already have
  • Identify the skills they would like to develop
  • Identify in what circumstances they learn best
  • Identify their own strengths and weaknesses
Identifying Own Starting PointReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to identify their own strengths and weaknesses in relation to learning, understand motivational factors, and recognise their support needs. You'll also explore the skills required for progression and the conditions in which they learn most effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know own strengths and weaknesses in relation to learning
  • Know about motivation
  • Know own support needs for learning
  • Know the skills needed to help them to progress
  • Know the circumstances in which they learn best
  • Know why it is important to identify own starting point
Identifying Own Starting PointReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit supports learners in identifying their starting point for learning by recognising their likes, dislikes, interests, motivations, and support needs. You'll assess existing skills, areas for development, and optimal learning conditions.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know their likes, dislikes and interests in relation to learning
  • Know what motivates them
  • Know the support they need
  • Know the skills they already have and those they need to develop
  • Know the circumstances in which they learn best
  • Know why it is important to identify own starting point
Independent travelReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to plan journeys independently, considering route, time, and cost, travel safely by adhering to guidelines, and respond effectively to disruptions during travel.

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
You'll plan journeys using appropriate resources, travel safely by following relevant guidelines, and respond effectively to unexpected disruptions 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
It teaches you to select appropriate means of transport for journeys and demonstrate safe travel behaviour by following relevant safety guidelines and procedures.

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
You'll develop interview skills including researching the company and role, preparing answers to common questions, and identifying key points to highlight. The unit also covers presenting oneself confidently during the interview and reviewing 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 job interviews by researching organisations and roles, planning appropriate presentation, and demonstrating positive communication and 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 and participate in interviews, including researching organisations and roles, planning travel and presentation, and reviewing their own performance to improve future interview 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 and disadvantages, legal and financial responsibilities. You'll also understand the planning process and the importance of managing income and expenditure effectively.

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
Keeping safe onlineReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit covers online safety by enabling learners to identify potential risks and threats, protect personal information, and recognise inappropriate content or contact. You'll also learn how to report concerns to trusted adults and demonstrate positive, responsible behaviour online.

What you'll be able to do

  • Keep safe while using the internet.
  • Inform a trusted adult or responsible person when they feel unsafe or upset by something they encounter online.
  • Demonstrate positive and responsible behaviour when interacting with others online.
Keeping safe onlineReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to stay safe online by recognising risks, protecting personal information, and responding appropriately to unsafe situations. The unit also covers reporting inappropriate content and demonstrating positive and responsible online behaviour.

What you'll be able to do

  • Keep safe while using the internet.
  • Take appropriate action, such as reporting or blocking, when they feel unsafe or threatened online.
  • Demonstrate positive and responsible behaviour when interacting with others online.
Keeping safe onlineReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of key online safety guidelines, including protecting personal information and recognising warning signs of unsafe situations. They will learn to apply these guidelines, respond to potential threats, and demonstrate positive online behaviour.

What you'll be able to do

  • Keep safe online by following safety guidelines
  • Recognise and respond to warning signs that they may not be safe when online
  • Demonstrate positive online behaviour, showing respect for others
Knowing How You LearnReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll understand how they learn most effectively by communicating their likes and dislikes about learning, recognising their strengths and areas for development, expressing learning preferences, and indicating the support they require.

What you'll be able to do

  • Communicate their own likes and dislikes about learning activities
  • Identify their own strengths in relation to learning
  • Identify their own areas for development in relation to learning
  • Express their preferences about how they learn most effectively
  • Indicate their own support needs to facilitate learning
Looking after own mental wellbeingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to support their own mental wellbeing by identifying and implementing positive self-care strategies. You'll develop coping skills for different situations and understand how to access appropriate support services for mental health.

What you'll be able to do

  • Support their own mental wellbeing through positive self-care strategies.
  • Cope with different situations and manage their emotions effectively.
  • Access appropriate support services and resources for mental wellbeing when needed.
Looking after own mental wellbeingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll explore positive actions that support mental wellbeing, such as exercise and relaxation techniques, and understand how these contribute to improved mental health. They will also recognise signs indicating when help is needed and learn how to seek and respond to appropriate support.

What you'll be able to do

  • Support own mental wellbeing through positive actions
  • Seek and respond to help for mental wellbeing when needed
Looking after own mental wellbeingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain strategies to support their own mental wellbeing, cope in various situations, and identify and access appropriate sources of support for mental health.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify strategies to support own mental wellbeing.
  • Implement strategies to support own mental wellbeing.
  • Cope in different situations using appropriate strategies.
  • Identify sources of support for mental wellbeing.
  • Access sources of support for mental wellbeing.
Looking after your own homeReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop the skills to safely perform key household tasks and gain knowledge of support services that promote independent living.

What you'll be able to do

  • Carry out key household tasks safely and effectively
  • Know about the support available for helping people to live as independently as possible
Making Choices about LearningReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll be able to make informed choices about their learning by suggesting preferred topics and activities, understanding different learning opportunities, and selecting options based on their interests and goals.

What you'll be able to do

  • Make suggestions about their preferred learning topics and activities
  • Know that different learning activities provide opportunities for developing different skills and knowledge
  • Make informed choices between given learning options, based on their interests and needs
Making Choices about LearningReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll make informed choices about learning by understanding different opportunities and factors influencing decisions. They will express preferences and access information about various learning options, including formal and informal pathways.

What you'll be able to do

  • Make informed choices in relation to learning opportunities.
  • Know what is involved in different learning options, including the resources and support available.
  • Express personal preferences for different learning options.
Making Choices about LearningReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll confidently express their learning preferences and understand how different activities support skill development. They will make informed choices between given learning options based on their goals and interests.

What you'll be able to do

  • Express preferences clearly and confidently about what they want to learn.
  • Know that different activities provide opportunities for different sorts of learning and skill development.
  • Make informed choices between given options for learning activities.
Making Choices about LearningReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit supports learners in recognising their learning preferences and communicating these to others. You'll explore available learning options, consider factors influencing choices, and make informed decisions about their learning activities.

What you'll be able to do

  • Communicate their learning preferences to others, such as tutors or support staff.
  • Find out about different learning options that are available to them.
  • Know the factors to take into account when selecting learning activities, such as their interests, skills, and learning style.
  • Know about making compromises when choosing learning options, understanding that not all preferences can always be met.
  • Make informed choices about what they learn, based on their understanding of their own needs and the available options.
Making Support Work for YouReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to communicate their support needs effectively, access relevant support services, collabourate with providers, and express satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the support received.

What you'll be able to do

  • Communicate their need for support to relevant individuals
  • Know where they can access different types of support services
  • Work effectively with providers of support to achieve desired outcomes
  • Communicate their satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the support being provided, using appropriate methods
Making choicesReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to make informed choices by recognising available options and seeking relevant support or information. You'll select the most appropriate option and understand the potential consequences of their decisions.

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
It teaches you to make informed choices by recognising available options, seeking support, considering relevant factors, selecting appropriate options, and understanding the consequences of their decisions.

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 be able to recognise and compare different options in various scenarios, select an option based on reasoned justification, and communicate their choices clearly while considering potential consequences.

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 prepare for, participate in, and review a work placement experience. The unit covers researching the organisation, setting SMART goals, monitoring progress, and evaluating skills and knowledge gained during the placement.

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
You'll prepare for a work placement by understanding necessary documentation, workplace expectations, and health and safety procedures. They will set specific goals, identify learning outcomes, and review their performance during the placement.

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 and engage in work placements by researching organisations, setting personal goals, documenting experiences, and reviewing their performance to support future career development.

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
Managing moneyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll identify sources of income and types of expenditure, recognise potential threats to money management such as scams, and know where to seek help. The unit develops understanding of financial risks and strategies to manage personal finances safely.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify income and expenditure
  • Recognise potential threats to own money management
  • Identify sources of help in managing money
Managing moneyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to manage their money effectively by identifying income sources, tracking and categorising expenditure, recognising financial threats such as fraud, and identifying sources of help and advice for money management.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify sources of income and track expenditure effectively
  • Recognise potential threats to personal money management, such as fraud or overspending
  • Identify and access appropriate sources of help and advice for managing money effectively
Negotiation SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' negotiation skills, focusing on clear and respectful communication of their own needs and views. You'll learn to respond to objections, consider others' perspectives, and suggest mutually agreeable solutions.

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.
Negotiation skillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop negotiation skills by communicating their own needs and views clearly, listening attentively to others, and agreeing mutually acceptable solutions.

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
Numeracy Skills for WorkReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to select and apply appropriate numeracy skills in work contexts. You'll perform calculations and measurements accurately and use numerical results to inform decisions and communicate findings 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.
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 calculations accurately, and checking their work. It focuses on practical numeracy competence for employment.

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 develop numeracy skills applicable to the workplace by recognising situations requiring numeracy, describing its use in various tasks, and applying addition and subtraction to solve work-related problems.

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
Personal safetyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with knowledge and skills to maintain personal safety at home and in the community. You'll identify hazards, apply risk minimisation strategies, and recognise individuals who can provide assistance if they feel unsafe.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify methods to keep safe within their own home environment
  • Apply strategies to maintain personal safety within their own home
  • Identify methods to keep safe when in the community
  • Apply strategies to maintain personal safety when in the community
  • Recognise individuals who can provide assistance if they feel unsafe
  • Describe the role of different people who can help if they feel unsafe
Personal safetyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to maintain personal safety at home and in the community by recognising hazards and practising safe behaviours. The unit also covers seeking help effectively in emergency situations.

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate the ability to keep safe within their own home environment
  • Demonstrate the ability to keep safe when out in the community
  • Demonstrate the ability to seek help effectively in an emergency situation
Personal safetyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of potential hazards in their home and community, methods to minimise risks, and appropriate actions to take if they feel unsafe. You'll develop personal safety awareness and practical safety skills.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify methods to keep safe within their own home
  • Apply methods to keep safe within their own home
  • Identify methods to keep safe when in the community
  • Apply methods to keep safe when in the community
  • Recognise situations where they may feel unsafe
  • Describe appropriate actions to take if they feel unsafe
Preparing for the FutureReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of future career and educational pathways, including entry requirements and potential benefits and challenges. You'll express preferences and engage in learning activities to develop relevant skills.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know and understand a range of options available for future pathways and opportunities.
  • Express personal preferences and interests regarding potential options for the future.
  • Engage actively in learning activities designed to develop skills relevant to future aspirations and goals.
Preparing for the FutureReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit prepares learners for future work and living situations by identifying options aligned with their aspirations. You'll express their preferences, develop relevant skills, and understand changes associated with transitioning to new environments.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify potential work and living situations relevant to personal aspirations
  • Express wishes and preferences for the future, considering personal goals and ambitions
  • Apply themselves to developing relevant skills necessary for future work and living situations
  • Understand the changes that will take place when progressing to new environments or situations
Preparing for the FutureReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of potential work and living situations, enabling them to express preferences and identify skills needed for progression. You'll develop relevant skills and understand changes associated with progressing towards their goals.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about potential work and living situations that are available to them.
  • Express preferences clearly between different options for the future, including work, living arrangements, and leisure activities.
  • Know what skills they need to support their progress towards their chosen goals.
  • Work on developing relevant skills to help them to progress towards their future aspirations.
  • Know some of the changes that will take place when they progress to new situations or environments.
  • Know the support they will need to progress successfully and how to access it.
Presenting information about self to an employerReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll present information about themselves to potential employers clearly, concisely, and professionally, using suitable 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
This unit equips learners with the skills to present information about themselves clearly and concisely to potential employers. You'll identify relevant skills, experience, and qualifications, and use appropriate language and tone to highlight their suitability for employment.

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
Recognising Own AchievementsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to recognise what constitutes achievement in relation to their own targets or goals and to communicate their achievements effectively. You'll explain how they know when targets have been met and describe their accomplishments.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify what constitutes achievement in relation to their own targets or goals
  • Communicate information about their achievements to others
Recognising Own AchievementsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to recognise their achievements within a learning programme by understanding its aims, identifying when goals have been met, and providing evidence of their accomplishments.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know what they are aiming to achieve as a result of their learning programme.
  • Know when they have achieved their learning programme goals.
Recognising Own AchievementsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop the ability to recognise personal achievements in relation to their targets or goals and communicate these effectively to others using appropriate language and methods.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify what constitutes achievement in relation to their own targets or goals.
  • Communicate information about their achievements to others.
Recognising Own AchievementsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll identify key steps or milestones needed to achieve their targets or goals and recognise when these have been met. This unit focuses on understanding evidence of achievement and self-assessment of progress.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the key things that they need to achieve for each of their targets or goals
  • Know when they have achieved a particular target or goal
Review Own SupportReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll reflect on the effectiveness of their current support arrangements and recognise when their support needs have changed. The unit emphasises the benefits of active involvement in setting up and managing personal support packages.

What you'll be able to do

  • Reflect on how well current support arrangements are meeting individual needs
  • Recognise when support needs have changed, requiring adjustments to be made
  • Understand the benefits of being actively involved in setting up and managing a personal support package
Reviewing and Reflecting on Own ProgressReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop the ability to review and reflect on their progress towards personal aims and goals. The unit covers recognising areas of progress and limitation, identifying factors hindering advancement, and responding constructively to feedback.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how the skills and knowledge being developed are contributing to progress towards aims, goals or targets
  • Recognise in which aspects of their programme progress has been made and where progress has been limited
  • Identify factors that may be hindering progress
  • Respond positively and constructively to feedback from others
Reviewing and Reflecting on Own ProgressReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to recognise and discuss their personal progress by identifying achievements and challenges. You'll engage in discussions about their progress and acknowledge feedback from others to support improvement.

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise when progress has been made in a particular area
  • Engage in discussions about personal progress effectively
  • Acknowledge and consider feedback from others regarding their progress
Reviewing and Reflecting on Own ProgressReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop the ability to recognise progress towards aims or goals, discuss achievements with others, and respond constructively to feedback. The unit promotes reflection on learning journeys to support ongoing development.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know when they have made progress towards an aim, goal or target, recognising achievements and milestones
  • Discuss their progress with others, communicating effectively about their learning journey
  • Respond positively to the feedback of others, using constructive criticism to improve performance
Reviewing and Reflecting on Own ProgressReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to understand the connection between their aims, goals, and future ambitions. You'll assess their progress and adjust their learning approach to better achieve desired outcomes.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the relationship between own aims, goals or targets and future ambitions
  • Know about own progress
  • Adjust approach to learning
Reviewing and reflecting on own progress towards employmentReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit supports learners in reviewing their progress towards employment goals, responding constructively to feedback, and identifying realistic next steps to advance their employment prospects. It emphasises self-assessment and goal planning.

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
It teaches you to review their progress towards employment goals, respond constructively to feedback, and identify next 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
Rights and ResponsibilitiesReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of their fundamental rights and responsibilities, enabling them to identify, describe, and explain the importance of these in relation to themselves and the community.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about their fundamental rights as an individual
  • Know about their responsibilities towards others and the community
Rights and ResponsibilitiesReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of their individual rights and responsibilities, understand the meaning of each, and explore the relationship between rights and responsibilities within society.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand their rights as an individual.
  • Understand their responsibilities as an individual.
  • Understand the relationship and connection between rights and responsibilities.
Rights and responsibilitiesReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll understand their rights as individuals within a community or organisation, how these rights are protected, their responsibilities towards others, and the impact of their actions on the community.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about their rights as individuals within a community or organisation
  • Know about their responsibilities towards others and the community
Searching for a JobReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to effectively search for job vacancies by identifying and utilising various sources. The unit emphasises a proactive approach to job searching, including networking and direct applications.

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-Management Skills for WorkReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop self-management skills relevant to the workplace, including effective time-keeping, task and resource organisation, and managing personal feelings and behaviours. They will also review their self-management abilities 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
Self-advocacyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to express their thoughts and feelings clearly and respectfully, state choices and preferences confidently, make requests and suggestions appropriately, and challenge others constructively. You'll practise communication skills that support effective self-advocacy.

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-awarenessReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit supports learners in identifying personal characteristics, likes, dislikes, skills and abilities that define their individuality. You'll then express themselves confidently through chosen methods, communicating their thoughts and feelings effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify what makes them individual
  • Express themselves as an individual
Self-awarenessReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop self-awareness by identifying physical and personality traits, likes and dislikes, skills, and areas needing support. They will understand how their strengths can aid them and express their individual identity appropriately.

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise and describe the characteristics that make them an individual
  • Identify their own personal strengths and weaknesses
  • Express their individual identity through appropriate means
  • Communicate their personal preferences and opinions
Self-awarenessReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop self-awareness by identifying personal characteristics, understanding influences from family and community, expressing preferences, and communicating strengths and areas for development.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the factors that contribute to their individual identity
  • Express their individual characteristics and preferences effectively
Setting TargetsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll understand the purpose and benefits of setting personal development targets, negotiate realistic targets and completion dates with relevant individuals, and comprehend how targets support their personal growth.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the purpose of setting targets in personal development
  • Negotiate personal targets with relevant individuals
  • Negotiate realistic and achievable dates for target completion
  • Understand their own targets and how they contribute to personal goals
Setting TargetsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to participate in target-setting processes, understand the importance and benefits of personal targets, and identify their own SMART targets to support personal and professional development.

What you'll be able to do

  • Participate actively in the target-setting process, contributing ideas and suggestions.
  • Understand the purpose and benefits of setting personal targets.
  • Identify and articulate their own personal targets, ensuring they are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the steps required to achieve their set targets.
Setting TargetsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll understand the purpose of setting targets and how they support personal development. The unit covers identifying relevant targets aligned with personal goals and monitoring progress towards achieving them.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the purpose of setting targets and how they can aid personal development.
  • Identify targets that are relevant to their own personal development and goals.
  • Know their own targets and understand how to work towards achieving them.
Setting TargetsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of the purpose of target-setting for personal development. You'll suggest relevant areas for targets, identify their own targets, and describe the steps required to achieve them.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the purpose of target-setting in personal development
  • Suggest areas of focus for setting personal targets
  • Know own personal targets
Setting Work-related TargetsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll engage in the process of setting work-related targets, identify their own targets, and describe the steps needed to achieve them. This unit supports goal setting and planning within a work context.

What you'll be able to do

  • Engage in the process of setting work-related targets
  • Identify their own work-related targets
Setting and Meeting Work-Related TargetsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) work-related targets. You'll monitor and review progress, addressing challenges to ensure successful target fulfilment.

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 and understand their importance. You'll state their own targets and explain how these 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
This unit equips learners with problem-solving skills for work-related issues. You'll identify potential solutions, select and justify appropriate options, apply chosen strategies, and monitor progress to address problems effectively.

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.
Speaking up for yourselfReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to express their thoughts and feelings clearly and appropriately, make confident choices and preferences, formulate polite requests, and ask questions to obtain information and understanding in various situations.

What you'll be able to do

  • Express thoughts and feelings clearly and appropriately
  • Make choices and express preferences confidently
  • Formulate and make requests effectively
  • Formulate and ask questions to gain information and understanding
Speaking up for yourselfReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to express their thoughts, feelings, choices, and preferences confidently and appropriately, make assertive requests and suggestions, and challenge others respectfully when necessary.

What you'll be able to do

  • Say what they think and feel in a clear and appropriate manner
  • State choices and express preferences confidently
  • Make requests and suggestions assertively
  • Challenge others respectfully when necessary
Starting Out on a New Learning ExperienceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit introduces learners to a new learning experience by helping them identify key people involved, recognise their new surroundings, understand the nature of the learning experience, and respond appropriately within the learning environment.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the key people involved in their learning experience
  • Recognise their new surroundings in the learning environment
  • Understand that they are starting a new learning experience
  • Respond appropriately to a new learning experience
Starting a New ExperienceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll understand the reasons for starting a new learning experience and how their time will be structured. The unit includes applying existing skills in new contexts, interacting with peers, and reviewing the learning experience.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know why they are starting a new learning experience and what they hope to achieve.
  • Know how their time in the setting will be structured, including timetables and activities.
  • Apply existing skills in a new context, adapting their knowledge and abilities to different situations.
  • Interact with peers in a new context, building relationships and working collaboratively.
  • Review the new experience, reflecting on what they have learned and how they have developed.
Starting a New Learning ExperienceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit supports learners in understanding the reasons for starting a new learning experience, applying existing skills, managing their time effectively, interacting with peers, and reviewing their progress within the learning context.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know why they are starting a new learning experience and its potential benefits
  • Apply existing skills effectively within the new learning experience
  • Know how their time will be structured to enable them to learn effectively
  • Interact positively with their peers in the new learning experience
  • Review the new learning experience and identify areas for improvement
Starting a New Learning ExperienceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll understand the purpose and structure of a new learning programme, including its timetable and objectives. They will apply existing skills, collabourate with peers, and review their learning experience to identify areas for development.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the purpose and objectives of their learning programme.
  • Know and understand their own timetable, including scheduled activities and deadlines.
  • Apply existing skills effectively within the new learning experience.
  • Collaborate effectively with their peers in the new learning experience, contributing to group activities and supporting others.
  • Review the new learning experience, identifying what they have learned and areas for improvement.
Taking exerciseReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to select suitable forms of exercise based on their capabilities, prepare themselves through appropriate warm-up activities, and engage safely and effectively in exercise.

What you'll be able to do

  • Select a suitable form of exercise based on personal preferences and capabilities
  • Prepare themselves appropriately for exercise, including warm-up activities
  • Engage in the chosen exercise safely and effectively
Taking exerciseReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll select suitable forms of exercise based on personal preferences and capabilities, prepare themselves appropriately, and engage safely in physical activity.

What you'll be able to do

  • Select a suitable form of exercise based on personal preferences and capabilities.
  • Prepare oneself physically and mentally for engaging in exercise.
  • Engage actively and safely in the chosen form of exercise.
Taking exerciseReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of the physical and mental benefits of exercise, different types of exercise, and the skills to engage safely and effectively in exercise activities following instructions.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about the benefits of exercise for physical and mental well-being
  • Engage in appropriate exercise activities safely and effectively
Time ManagementReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop time management skills to plan and organise work or study activities within set timeframes. The unit includes using techniques to complete tasks efficiently and reviewing personal time management to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

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 relationshipsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll explore different types of relationships and the characteristics of healthy interactions. The unit develops communication skills, emphasising effective verbal and non-verbal communication, respectful responses, and the importance of respecting boundaries.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about different types of relationship, including family, friends, and romantic relationships
  • Communicate effectively in relationships, using appropriate language and behaviour
  • Respond appropriately to others in relationships, showing empathy and respect
Understanding relationshipsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of different types of relationships, their characteristics, and the importance of respecting boundaries, enabling positive and respectful interactions.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about different types of relationships and their characteristics
  • Engage in positive relationships with others
Understanding relationshipsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of different types of relationships and their characteristics, including the importance of boundaries. You'll develop verbal and non-verbal communication skills to interact effectively within various relationships.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about different types of relationship, including family, friends, and romantic relationships.
  • Communicate effectively in relationships, using both verbal and non-verbal communication.
Understanding self in an employability contextReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll express their employment-related wishes and goals, identify relevant prior experience and knowledge, evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, and contribute to their personal development plan.

What you'll be able to do

  • Express own wishes and goals clearly and confidently in relation to employment opportunities.
  • Identify and articulate relevant prior experience and/or knowledge gained from work and/or the workplace.
  • Identify and evaluate own strengths and weaknesses in relation to employment requirements.
  • Contribute actively to the development of own personal development plan for employment.
Understanding self in an employability contextReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to understand themselves in relation to employment by expressing their wishes and goals, identifying prior work experiences, strengths, weaknesses, and support needs. You'll contribute to their own development plan to enhance employability.

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 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, various sectors of work, and sources of information, advice, and guidance to support career development.

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 gain knowledge of the benefits of working, different employment types, various job roles, and sources of information, advice, and guidance related to work.

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 moneyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit covers the use of various payment methods including cash, debit and credit cards, and alternative options such as contactless and mobile payments. You'll also understand how to keep their means of payment safe and secure, and how to access their own money appropriately.

What you'll be able to do

  • Pay for items using appropriate methods
  • Keep means of payment safe and secure
  • Access own money using appropriate methods
Using social and leisure facilitiesReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to identify and access social and leisure facilities within their local community. You'll use these facilities safely and appropriately, and express informed views regarding their quality and accessibility.

What you'll be able to do

  • Access social and leisure facilities available within the local community
  • Use social and leisure facilities appropriately and safely
  • Express personal views and opinions about the quality and accessibility of social and leisure facilities in the community
Using social and leisure facilitiesReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll identify and access social and leisure facilities within their community, understanding how to use them safely and appropriately. The unit also covers expressing opinions about these facilities in a respectful manner.

What you'll be able to do

  • Find out about social and leisure facilities within the community using available resources.
  • Access facilities within the community safely and appropriately.
  • Use social and leisure facilities in accordance with their rules and guidelines.
  • Express opinions about social and leisure facilities in the community in a respectful manner.
Using social and leisure facilitiesReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to access social and leisure facilities within their community by using appropriate transport methods, planning routes, and using facilities responsibly and respectfully.

What you'll be able to do

  • Get to social and leisure facilities within the community using appropriate methods of transport
  • Use social and leisure facilities appropriately and respectfully
Using tools or equipment in the workplaceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners to select appropriate tools or equipment for specific job tasks, use them safely and effectively, and manage their care and storage after use.

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.
Using tools or equipment in the workplaceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit focuses on the safe and effective use of tools or equipment to complete workplace tasks. You'll follow instructions, adhere to safety guidelines, and learn how to clean, store, and report faults after use.

What you'll be able to do

  • Safely use tool(s) or equipment to complete a specified workplace task, following instructions and adhering to safety guidelines
  • Deal with tool(s) or equipment appropriately after use, including cleaning, storing, and reporting any faults or damage
Working SafelyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll identify risks and hazards in the workplace, understand the importance of risk assessment, implement safety procedures to reduce harm, and respond appropriately to low-risk hazards.

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 in a TeamReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to plan and work positively within a team, contributing to planning activities, communicating effectively, supporting colleagues, and reviewing their own team performance.

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 a teamReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to work effectively within a team by understanding their role, communicating with team members, contributing ideas, supporting others, and reviewing team activities to improve performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Work effectively as a member of a team
  • Contribute to the successful completion of a team activity
  • Review the effectiveness of a team activity and identify areas for improvement
Working in a teamReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to work effectively as part of a team by understanding team roles and responsibilities, the importance of communication, and how to support others. They will contribute to completing a team activity within agreed timescales.

What you'll be able to do

  • Work effectively as a team member
  • Contribute to the completion of an activity as part of a team
Working safelyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of workplace health and safety procedures, including identifying hazards and understanding signage. The unit covers following safety instructions, using personal protective equipment correctly, and reporting accidents or unsafe practices.

What you'll be able to do

  • Describe health and safety procedures in the workplace
  • Follow health and safety procedures in the workplace
  • Demonstrate safe and responsible behaviour in a work setting
Working safelyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with the knowledge and skills to work safely by recognising hazards, adhering to safety procedures, using personal protective equipment correctly, and reporting concerns.

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate the ability to work safely in a work setting, adhering to safety guidelines and procedures
Working with ColleaguesReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to work positively with colleagues by developing communication, collabouration, and mutual respect skills to achieve shared goals and contribute constructively to team activities.

What you'll be able to do

  • Work positively and constructively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
Working with CustomersReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to communicate effectively with customers, respond to enquiries promptly, and provide accurate information. The unit highlights the importance of positive language, active listening, and maintaining a professional attitude.

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting with customers.
  • Show the ability to respond appropriately to customer enquiries and requests.
  • Understand the importance of providing good customer service.
Working with Others in the WorkplaceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll identify colleagues by name and role and understand their responsibilities within the workplace. The unit develops skills for respectful communication, professional interaction, and appropriate workplace behaviour.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify and recognise colleagues in the workplace
  • Interact with colleagues in a professional and respectful manner
Working with customersReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to interact effectively with customers by greeting them politely, listening to their needs, providing appropriate assistance, and referring them to others when necessary.

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with customers, providing appropriate assistance and support
Working with others in the workplaceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll identify colleagues by name and role, understand the importance of respecting roles and responsibilities, and demonstrate cooperative working and effective communication within a team. This unit focuses on workplace collabouration skills.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify and recognise their colleagues in the workplace.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with colleagues to achieve common goals.

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.

Active support: lead interactive trainingAdjusting to a New SettingAdjusting to a New SettingAdjusting to a New SettingApplying for JobsApplying for a JobApplying for jobsBeing a householder

Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.

Who’d teach you this

The Evidence Evaluator

Assessor

Helps you show what you can actually do, gathering the evidence that proves it as you learn.

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Where this connects

Where these credits take you

A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.

Where this can lead

Health & Safety Coordinator

Your journey starts here, learning the fundamentals and making a real difference to people's safety every day. We're excited to see where your career in health and safety takes you, and we'll be here to support your growth and development every step of the way.

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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.
Active support: lead interactive trainingEntry Level

Applied to your work in any of these jobs

Learners will gain knowledge of person-centred interactive training theories and develop skills to plan, lead, and support training sessions aimed at enhancing team performance within support settings.

How the thinking builds
  1. Remember
  2. Understand
  3. Apply
  4. Analyse
  5. Evaluate
  6. Create
An illustration of a Zavmo lesson, built from this role’s own route. The unit, its objective and every criterion above are the awarding body’s own words, not an example.
Your PlanIllustration

Built for Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Extended Certificate in Skills for Independent Living (Entry 2)

78 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Gateway Qualifications Limited.

  1. Active support: lead interactive training
  2. Adjusting to a New Setting
  3. Applying for jobs
  4. Applying for a Job
  5. Being a householder
  6. Being part of a group

and 72 more in the full unit list below.

These are the real units of this credential, in its own order. Nothing here is marked done, because this plan has not been started by anyone yet. Yours would fill in as you go.

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.

  1. Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

  1. 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
  2. 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
  3. 4AnalyseThe Analyst
  4. 3ApplyThe Coach
  5. 2UnderstandThe Connector
  6. 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, free

No 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.