Gateway Qualifications Limited · RQF Entry Level
Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Extended Certificate in Progression (Entry 3)
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- LevelRQF Entry Level
- Total credits26
- Guided learning240 hours
- Units in this qualification170
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These qualifications will be of benefit to those progressing towards independent living by developing skills around issues that they are likely to face.
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 Citizenship in the Local CommunityReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll study the social diversity within their local community, including age, ethnicity, religion, and socio-economic groups. The unit also covers the importance of active participation in community life and its benefits.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the social diversity of citizens in the local community.
- Explain the importance of active participation in the local community.
Alcohol AwarenessReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides knowledge of the unit strengths of various alcoholic beverages and the health issues related to alcohol misuse. You'll understand the effects of alcohol misuse and identify agencies that offer support and information.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the differences in unit strengths of various alcoholic beverages.
- Describe the health issues associated with alcohol misuse.
- Explain the effects of alcohol misuse on individuals and society.
- Identify agencies that offer help and information about alcohol misuse.
Alcohol and Drug Misuse AwarenessReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' awareness of alcohol and drug misuse, including differences between substances, causes and effects of misuse, and associated health issues. You'll also consider the wider implications of misuse on individuals and communities.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the differences between some types of drugs and alcoholic drinks
- Understand the causes of alcohol and/or drug misuse, including social and personal factors
- Describe the physical and/or psychological effects of drug and alcohol misuse on individuals
- Explain the implications of drug and/or alcohol misuse on others, including family and community
- Understand health issues associated with drug and alcohol misuse, including long-term effects
- Know about the effects of withdrawing from drugs and/or alcohol, including potential risks
- Identify agencies offering help and information related to drug and alcohol misuse
Aspects of CitizenshipReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of citizenship, including individual rights and responsibilities, equal opportunity legislation, and the roles of local and national government. You'll also learn about public services in their community.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand that individuals have rights and responsibilities
- Understand equal opportunity issues in relation to current legislation
- Understand the main functions of local and national government
- Know public services available in own local community
Aspects of CitizenshipReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll understand individual rights and responsibilities within the UK, equality issues and legislation, and the functions of local and national government. The unit also covers public services available in the local community.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand that individuals have rights and responsibilities.
- Understand equality issues in relation to current legislation.
- Understand the main functions of local and national government.
- Know public services available in own local community.
Assertive LivingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to distinguish between assertive, passive, and aggressive behaviours and understand self-esteem and stress management. You'll also develop time management skills and identify personal strengths and interests.
What you'll be able to do
- Differentiate between different types of behaviour.
- Explain the concept of self-esteem and how it can be enhanced.
- Describe stress and strategies for reducing it.
- Explain the need for time management and implement time management techniques.
- Identify personal strengths and interests.
Assist with Catching and Restraining a Small AnimalReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with the skills to safely catch and restrain small animals using appropriate equipment and techniques. You'll learn to minimise stress and harm to the animal while recognising signs of distress and following safe handling procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Safely catch a small animal using appropriate techniques
- Restrain a small animal in a manner that minimises stress and discomfort to the animal
- Follow instructions and guidelines for catching and restraining small animals
- Recognise signs of stress or distress in a small animal during catching and restraining
Basic Craft SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop knowledge of health and safety requirements in craft activities and the safe use of basic craft tools and materials. The unit includes planning, carrying out a craft activity, and reflecting on the process to identify areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about health and safety requirements in a craft environment, including the safe use of tools and materials
- Use basic craft tools and materials safely and effectively
- Plan for a craft activity, considering materials, tools and techniques
- Carry out a craft activity, following a plan and using appropriate techniques
- Reflect on own work, identifying strengths and areas for improvement
Basic Food Preparation and CookingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of principal cooking methods including boiling, frying, baking, and grilling. The unit teaches you to prepare, cook, and present simple dishes while following recipes and adhering to food safety standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the principal methods of cooking, including boiling, frying, baking, and grilling.
- Prepare, cook and present simple dishes, following recipes and adhering to food safety guidelines.
British values and keeping safe from radicalisationReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of British values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect. The unit also covers awareness of extremism and strategies to keep safe from radicalisation, including recognising risks and knowing where to seek help.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of democracy and its importance
- Understand the rule of law and its application in society
- Understand the concept of individual liberty and its limitations
- Understand the importance of mutual respect and tolerance for different beliefs and cultures
- Understand what extremism is and its potential dangers
- Understand how to keep safe from radicalisation and where to seek help
BudgetingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll distinguish between essential and non-essential spending and understand personal budgeting principles. The unit covers creating and managing budgets and strategies to address imbalances.
What you'll be able to do
- Distinguish between essential and non-essential spending.
- Understand how to create and manage personal budgets.
Career PlanningReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to investigate career options within a chosen field, researching required qualifications and daily responsibilities. You'll assess their own skills, interests, and values to plan achievable goals for career progression.
What you'll be able to do
- Investigate different career options within a chosen field
- Assess the suitability of different career options based on personal skills and interests
- Plan realistic and achievable goals for future career progression
Career PlanningReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll explore different career options by identifying sources of information and understanding the tasks and responsibilities involved. They will assess their personal skills and interests to plan realistic goals for their future career development.
What you'll be able to do
- Find out about different career options available
- Assess career options based on personal skills and interests
- Plan goals for a future career path
Check that a Small Animal is HealthyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with safe animal handling techniques and the ability to restrain small animals appropriately. You'll identify signs of good health in small animals, recognising normal behaviour and vital indicators to support animal welfare.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively restrain a small animal.
- Recognise and describe the signs of good health in a small animal.
Checking and Maintaining Car Wheels and TyresReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge and skills to safely use tools and equipment for maintaining car wheels and tyres. The unit covers checking and adjusting tyre pressure, inspecting tyre condition, and following safety procedures to ensure vehicle roadworthiness.
What you'll be able to do
- Use relevant tools and equipment safely and effectively for wheel and tyre maintenance
- Maintain road wheels and tyres on a motor vehicle to ensure roadworthiness
Checking and Maintaining Fluid Levels on a CarReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain practical skills to safely check and maintain fluid levels in a car engine. This includes selecting appropriate personal protective equipment, using correct tools, and following safe working practices when handling fluids.
What you'll be able to do
- Use appropriate materials and equipment to check and maintain fluid levels
- Maintain fluid levels in a car engine
Clothing DesignReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit introduces learners to clothing design principles and enables them to follow a design brief. You'll identify clothing styles, consider function, interpret design requirements, and produce a basic sketch that meets the brief.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the fundamental principles and elements of clothing design, including factors such as style, function, and target audience.
- Follow a given design brief to create a clothing design, demonstrating an understanding of the brief's requirements and constraints.
Communication Skills for Group and TeamworkReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop effective communication and co-operation skills for working within groups or teams. The unit covers understanding different group roles, demonstrating verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, and collabourative behaviour.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the roles associated with working within a group.
- Communicate with others in a group situation.
- Co-operate with others when working in a group situation.
Communication Skills for Group and TeamworkReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' communication skills for effective group and teamwork, including understanding group roles, verbal communication, listening, and recognising others' rights. You'll also appreciate the importance of co-operation.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the roles of group members.
- Communicate verbally with group members.
- Know the importance of listening to others within group situations.
- Recognise others’ rights to communicate within a group situation.
- Recognise the importance of co-operation when working in group situations.
- Recognise praise and constructive criticism.
- Know about relationships within own team.
Communication Skills for WorkReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with written and oral communication skills for the workplace. You'll produce clear written communication with correct spelling and grammar, and practise speaking audibly using appropriate language and tone.
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 written and oral communication skills relevant to the workplace. The unit covers producing clear, concise written communication with appropriate language and tone, and effective oral communication suited to different work contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Use written communication effectively in a work context
- Use oral communication effectively in a work context
Community environment projectReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll be able to select a focus for a community environment project, communicate its benefits, plan and participate in the project, and review its outcomes. The unit emphasises effective communication and evaluation for continuous improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Select a suitable focus for a community project
- Communicate the benefits of engaging in a community environment project to others
- Plan a community environment project with clear objectives and timelines
- Participate effectively in a community environment project
- Review a community environment project, identifying successes and areas for improvement
Confidence and Self-EsteemReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit explores the concepts of confidence and self-esteem, examining their impact on personal and professional life. You'll understand ways to build confidence and self-esteem, including the use of positive thinking and practical strategies.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the impact of confidence on personal and professional life.
- Know what is meant by self-esteem and its importance for well-being.
- Understand ways of building confidence and self-esteem, including positive self-talk and goal setting.
Creative Writing SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit introduces learners to the distinctions between fiction and non-fiction writing and how to use personal experience and stimuli as sources for creative writing. You'll develop their work in progress and consider the importance of audience and reflective practice.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the differences between fiction and non-fiction writing
- Use personal experience as a source for creative writing
- Use stimuli as a basis for creative writing
- Develop work in progress
- Know the importance of choosing a particular reading audience
- Reflect on own work
Cultivating HerbsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit covers the various uses of herbs, including culinary, medicinal, and ornamental purposes. You'll understand the factors affecting herb selection for specific sites, such as soil type and sunlight, and develop practical skills in cultivating herbs through planting, watering, and pruning techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the various uses of herbs, including culinary, medicinal, and ornamental purposes
- Know about the factors to be considered in selecting herbs for a particular site, such as soil type, sunlight, and drainage
- Cultivate herbs, including planting, watering, and pruning techniques
Customer service skillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop knowledge of good customer service principles and the ability to interact effectively with customers. This unit covers active listening, appropriate communication, and performing customer service tasks to meet customer needs and support business objectives.
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
Customer service skillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit covers the principles of good customer service and equips learners with skills to provide effective service. You'll practise greeting customers, responding to enquiries, resolving complaints, and maintaining professionalism in customer interactions.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the principles of good customer service
- Demonstrate the ability to provide effective customer service to customers
- Perform customer service tasks in a professional manner
Design and imaging softwareReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with the ability to obtain and accurately insert information into designs or images. You'll use design and imaging software tools to manipulate and edit visual elements to achieve specified effects.
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain and insert information for designs or images, sourcing relevant content
- Use design and imaging software tools to manipulate and edit drawings or images, achieving desired effects
Desktop publishing softwareReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to use desktop publishing software to create publications with suitable designs and layouts for specific audiences. You'll input and edit text, images, and graphics, applying formatting techniques to ensure consistency and clarity.
What you'll be able to do
- Use appropriate designs and page layouts for a publication, considering the target audience and purpose.
- Input text and other information, such as images and graphics, into a publication using desktop publishing software.
- Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format a publication, ensuring consistency and visual appeal.
Developing Confidence Working With AnimalsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' confidence in working with animals by teaching relevant health and safety rules and handling techniques. You'll understand animal behaviour, including recognising signs of stress, and demonstrate safe and effective animal handling practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow all relevant health and safety rules and guidelines when handling animals.
- Describe and explain how to deal with different types of animal behaviour in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Demonstrate the ability to handle animals with confidence and care.
Developing Personal Confidence and Self AwarenessReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop an understanding of personal confidence and self-awareness, including reasons for confidence and lack thereof. The unit covers effective participation in social situations, stress management techniques, and setting goals for personal development.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand reasons for feeling confident and lacking confidence, recognising the impact of these feelings on behaviour.
- Understand effective participation in social situations, demonstrating appropriate communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understand ways to manage stress, employing techniques to maintain well-being.
- Set goals for own development, identifying areas for improvement and creating action plans.
Developing Skills For Independent LifeReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of independent living, including its responsibilities and challenges. You'll explore tenancy agreements, necessary life skills, and strategies to overcome difficulties during the transition to independence.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain what is meant by independent living
- Identify positive and negative aspects of the transition to independence
- Describe the responsibilities for both tenant and landlord incorporated in a tenancy agreement
- Identify the skills necessary for successful independent living
- Explain how to overcome difficulties in independent living
Developing Skills for Gaining EmploymentReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with essential skills for gaining employment, including identifying job options, completing application forms, creating a CV, and demonstrating appropriate interview behaviour. You'll also locate local job and training opportunities and plan for future careers.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify a range of possible employment options based on individual skills and interests
- Complete an application form accurately and effectively
- Create a straightforward Curriculum Vitae (CV) that highlights relevant skills and experience
- Demonstrate appropriate behaviour and communication skills during a job interview
- Locate job and training opportunities in a local area using available resources
- Plan for future career development, including identifying training needs and setting career goals
Developing Skills for Listening to ChildrenReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' understanding of active listening skills when engaging with children. You'll explore the value and benefits of listening, practise listening without interruption, acknowledge children's feelings, and learn how to ask appropriate questions to support communication.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the value and benefits of actively listening to children in various contexts.
- Demonstrate the ability to listen to children without interrupting their train of thought.
- Understand the importance of acknowledging children's feelings and needs when listening to them.
- Ask appropriate and sensitive questions when listening to children to gain further understanding.
Developing Skills in Caring for Young ChildrenReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to care for young children safely, including washing, bathing, feeding, and clothing. The unit emphasises hygiene, comfort, and responding to children’s needs for sleep and rest following correct procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Safely wash or bathe babies and young children, ensuring their comfort and hygiene
- Know the correct procedures to follow when feeding young children, including preparing food and monitoring their intake
- Know about children's clothing needs, including appropriate clothing for different weather conditions and activities
- Respond appropriately to a baby or child’s need for sleep and rest, creating a safe and comfortable environment
Developing a Personal Learning ProgrammeReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll be supported to develop a personal learning programme by recognising prior skills and experience, seeking guidance on learning options, and understanding the value of discussing their programme. The unit also includes reviewing progress towards learning goals.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise the relevance of previous skills and experience for further learning
- Seek guidance and advice to identify learning options
- Explain the purpose and value of discussing own learning programme
- Review progress towards own learning goal
Developing a Personal Learning ProgrammeReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to develop a personal learning programme by recognising prior skills and experience. You'll use guidance to identify learning needs, negotiate their learning programme, and review progress in relation to their development.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise the relevance of previous skills and experience for future learning opportunities
- Use guidance and advice to identify and address own learning needs
- Understand the purpose and value of negotiating own learning programme with relevant parties
- Review learning programme in the context of own needs and development, identifying areas for improvement
Developing own Interpersonal SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop interpersonal skills by identifying their strengths and weaknesses, understanding time management, recognising stress signs, and interpreting different types of criticism and confident behaviour. The unit also covers non-verbal communication and differentiates between formal and informal communication.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify own skills
- Understand the need for effective time management
- Recognise signs of stress in yourself and others
- Recognise different types of criticism
- Recognise confident behaviour in self and others
- Know what is meant by non-verbal communication
- Know the difference between aggressive, passive and assertive behaviour
Digital MarketingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll understand the purpose and key elements of product descriptions in digital marketing and explore various digital marketing methods. The unit develops skills to write clear, concise product descriptions tailored for digital marketing contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the purpose and key elements of product descriptions for digital marketing
- Identify different methods used for digital marketing
- Demonstrate the ability to write a clear and concise product description for digital marketing purposes
Digital PhotographyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides knowledge of digital cameras, including types, features, and settings. You'll plan and execute a photo-shoot, selecting suitable locations and subjects, and develop practical skills in taking photographs using a digital camera.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the different types of digital cameras and their features
- Plan a photo-shoot, including selecting a location, subject and composition
- Take photographs using a digital camera, adjusting settings and capturing images effectively
Digital Skills for Everyday LifeReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop digital skills for everyday life, including searching for information, creating and editing digital content, communicating online, 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 WorkReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' digital skills to locate, organise, and manage work-related information using search engines and online databases. You'll create and edit digital content, communicate effectively in a work context, and understand how to work safely and responsibly online using 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.
Discover Local HistoryReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to explore the history of their local area by identifying significant events and figures. You'll research using various sources, compile their findings, and present them while considering the impact of history on the local community.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify past historical events and figures in your local area
- Describe the significance of past history in your local area
- Locate historical information from a variety of sources, such as books, archives, and online resources
- Extract relevant information from historical sources
- Compile findings into a clear and organised record
- Present the record of findings in an appropriate format, such as a written report or presentation
- Explain how knowledge of the past can influence and shape the local community
- Discuss the potential impact of historical events on the present-day local community
Domestic energy efficiencyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of domestic energy use and efficiency in UK homes, including heating, lighting, and appliances. The unit covers principles of insulation, energy-efficient appliances, and ways householders can improve energy efficiency.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the typical patterns of domestic energy use in the UK
- Know about the principles of energy efficiency in domestic settings
- Know the environmental and financial benefits of domestic energy efficiency
- Know how householders can improve domestic energy efficiency through various measures
Drug AwarenessReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of various drug types, causes and effects of drug misuse, and its impact on individuals and others. You'll also understand associated health issues and withdrawal effects.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the differences between types of drugs
- Know the potential causes of drug misuse
- Know about the physical and psychological effects of drug misuse
- Understand the impact that drug misuse may have on others
- Understand the health issues associated with drug misuse
- Know the effects of withdrawing from drugs
- Know about agencies offering help and information on drug misuse
E-SafetyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with knowledge of e-safety risks and safe online communication practices. You'll understand appropriate online behaviour, relevant regulations, and recognise symbols related to video games and mobile applications.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about e-safety.
- Know about communicating using technology.
- Keep safe when communicating on-line.
- Know about on-line behaviour.
- Know regulations relating to on-line communication.
- Know about symbols for video games and mobile applications.
Email SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners’ skills in using email software to compose, send, and manage messages. You'll learn to organise incoming emails, apply filters, and identify common problems to communicate efficiently and securely via email.
What you'll be able to do
- Use email software tools to compose and send messages effectively
- Manage incoming email, including organising, filtering, and responding appropriately
- Identify common problems encountered when using email and implement solutions
Engage in DiscussionReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to participate effectively in discussions by contributing relevant information, listening actively, asking clarifying questions, responding appropriately to others' views, and summarising key points to reach a shared understanding.
What you'll be able to do
- Participate effectively in discussions to achieve a shared understanding of a given topic.
Environmental awarenessReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of global climate change, its impact on plants, animals and people, and the concept of a carbon footprint. You'll explore practical measures individuals and businesses can take to reduce their environmental impact.
What you'll be able to do
- Know how and why the climate is changing globally
- Know about the effects of climate change on plants, animals and people in different environments
- Know about the concept of a carbon footprint and its impact
- Know how individuals and businesses can reduce their own carbon footprint through practical measures
Exercise as Part of a Healthy LifestyleReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to understand how exercise and sport contribute to a healthy lifestyle. You'll explore factors such as diet, sleep, and hydration, and assess the impact of exercise on their own physical and mental wellbeing.
What you'll be able to do
- Know how sport can contribute to a healthy lifestyle
- Know factors that can be combined with exercise to contribute to a healthy lifestyle
- Assess the effect of exercise on own health
Exploring and Presenting Enterprise IdeasReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll discuss a range of enterprise ideas, evaluating their benefits and challenges. They will select an enterprise idea based on specific criteria and present it effectively to others, demonstrating understanding of its purpose and potential obstacles.
What you'll be able to do
- Discuss ideas for an enterprise activity, considering their feasibility and potential benefits.
- Select an enterprise idea based on its potential for success and alignment with personal interests.
- Present an idea for an enterprise activity to others, clearly communicating its purpose, benefits, and potential challenges.
Exploring and Presenting Enterprise IdeasReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to discuss and select enterprise ideas, assessing potential benefits and risks. You'll learn to present their chosen enterprise idea clearly and justify their selection to an audience effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Discuss ideas for a potential enterprise activity
- Select a suitable idea for an enterprise activity
- Know the potential risks involved in implementing the chosen enterprise activity
- Present the idea for an enterprise activity effectively to an audience
Family RelationshipsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit covers the roles, responsibilities, and expectations within family life, as well as causes and effects of family problems and the changing nature of families. You'll apply this knowledge to produce a personal life plan centred on family and self.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the different roles within the family, including the responsibilities and expectations associated with each role.
- Know about some of the causes and effects of problems in family life, such as communication breakdowns or financial difficulties.
- Know about the changing nature of families, including different family structures and dynamics.
- Produce a life plan for family and self, considering personal goals and aspirations.
Food Safety and StorageReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain foundational knowledge of food safety, including hygiene practices and correct storage methods for different food types. The unit covers recognising spoilage risks and determining when food should be discarded to prevent contamination.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe basic hygiene rules relevant to food safety
- Explain how to store different types of food correctly to prevent spoilage and contamination
- Determine when food should be discarded due to spoilage or safety concerns
Food Safety and StorageReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with knowledge of food safety principles, including preventing contamination and foodborne illnesses. You'll understand personal hygiene, cleaning protocols, and correct food storage to handle food safely in various contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the importance of handling food safely to prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses
- Know about the importance of personal hygiene when handling food, including handwashing and wearing appropriate clothing
- Know about the importance of cleaning and sanitising a food work area to prevent the spread of bacteria
- Know the importance of keeping food products safely stored at the correct temperatures to prevent spoilage
- Handle food safely, following established procedures and guidelines
Garden Horticulture SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit covers the identification of common garden and allotment plants, their growing requirements, and recognition of pests and diseases. You'll develop practical skills in plant propagation, preparation of outdoor growing beds, and ongoing plant care to support healthy growth.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the different types of plants that grow in a garden or allotment environment
- Propagate plants using appropriate methods
- Prepare an outside growing bed for planting
- Grow and care for plants, ensuring their healthy development
Garden Maintenance SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with practical skills and knowledge for garden maintenance, including identification and safe use of tools and equipment. You'll demonstrate lawn and weeding techniques and understand the importance of garden waste disposal.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the tools and equipment needed for garden maintenance activities
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain a garden to a satisfactory standard
- Explain the importance of regular lawn maintenance
- Describe the correct methods for disposing of different types of garden waste
Garment Construction: Sewing SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop practical skills in garment construction using hand sewing, sewing machines, and overlockers. The unit covers the use of relevant tools and equipment, construction of sewn artefacts, and health and safety in the workshop.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the tools and equipment used in garment construction.
- Perform basic hand sewing techniques.
- Use a sewing machine to construct garment components.
- Use an overlocker to finish seams and edges.
- Construct a sewn artefact using appropriate techniques.
- Know about health and safety requirements and procedures in the workshop environment.
Good TenancyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of tenant rights and responsibilities, promoting good tenancy and neighbourly behaviour. You'll learn how to contribute positively to their community through respectful conduct and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the rights and responsibilities of a tenant, as outlined in a tenancy agreement.
- Be a good tenant and neighbour, demonstrating respect for others and the property.
- Make a positive contribution to a neighbourhood, participating in community activities and maintaining a clean environment.
Groom a Small AnimalReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with skills to groom small animals safely and effectively. You'll select appropriate tools, handle animals gently, and identify potential health concerns during grooming.
What you'll be able to do
- Groom a small animal safely and effectively, following established procedures
Growth and development of young childrenReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll study factors influencing the growth and development of children from birth to 5 years 11 months, including physical, social, emotional, and environmental aspects. The unit also covers activities that support children's development.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify factors which influence the growth and development of children from birth to 5 years 11 months.
- Describe how to support the growth and development of children.
Health and Hygiene in the HomeReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of maintaining a clean and hygienic home environment, including caring for clothing and understanding personal hygiene. You'll also learn about healthy body maintenance and the importance of regular eye tests.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe how to maintain a clean and hygienic home
- Describe how to care for clothing
- Explain the need for basic personal hygiene
- Describe how to maintain a healthy body
- Explain the importance of regular eye tests
Health and Safety in a Practical EnvironmentReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit covers health and safety requirements, procedures, and equipment in practical environments. You'll develop the ability to recognise and manage risks by following safe working practices and understanding relevant legislation and emergency protocols.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about health and safety requirements in a practical environment, including relevant legislation and regulations.
- Know about health and safety procedures in a practical environment, including emergency procedures and reporting protocols.
- Know about health and safety equipment used in a practical environment, including its purpose and correct usage.
- Recognise potential risks and hazards in a practical environment.
- Manage risk by following safe working practices and procedures.
Health and Safety in the WorkplaceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of health and safety roles and responsibilities in the workplace for employers and employees. The unit also covers procedures for responding to accidents and incidents, including reporting and first aid protocols.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the different roles and responsibilities for maintaining health and safety in the workplace
- Know about the procedures for responding to accidents and incidents in the workplace
Health and Safety in the WorkplaceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of health and safety roles and responsibilities within the workplace. The unit covers hazard identification, risk control methods, and procedures for responding to accidents and incidents to maintain a safe working environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify roles and responsibilities related to health and safety within the workplace
- Recognise common workplace hazards
- Apply methods to control risks associated with identified workplace hazards
- Describe the procedures for responding to accidents in the workplace
- Describe the procedures for responding to incidents in the workplace
Health, Safety and First Aid at WorkReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain foundational knowledge of health and safety requirements in the workplace, including hazard identification, emergency procedures, and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). The unit also covers accident prevention and basic first aid response.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the health and safety requirements of own workplace surroundings, including identifying potential hazards and understanding emergency procedures.
- Know about the main elements of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), including identifying hazardous substances and understanding safe handling procedures.
- Prevent common accidents at work, including understanding risk assessments and following safe working practices.
- Respond to first aid incidents, including assessing the situation and providing appropriate assistance.
- Recognise respiratory and cardiac arrest, including identifying the signs and symptoms.
- Demonstrate resuscitation techniques and the recovery position, following established protocols.
- Safely handle and move inanimate loads, using correct lifting techniques and equipment.
Healthy LivingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides knowledge of personal fitness, healthy eating, and personal hygiene. You'll understand the benefits of exercise, components of fitness, the importance of a balanced diet, and how to take responsibility for their own health and lifestyle choices.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about personal fitness, including the benefits of exercise and different types of physical activity
- Know about healthy eating, including the importance of a balanced diet and the risks of unhealthy eating habits
- Know about personal hygiene and grooming, including the importance of regular washing, dental care, and appropriate clothing
- Know about sex education and contraception, including the risks of sexually transmitted infections and the methods of preventing pregnancy
- Take responsibility for own health and lifestyle, making informed choices about diet, exercise, and personal care
Household SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to sort clothes by fabric, colour, and washing instructions, and safely operate washing machines and irons. The unit also covers the safe use and storage of cleaning materials, including emergency procedures related to water and electricity.
What you'll be able to do
- Sort clothes for cleaning/laundry according to fabric type, colour, and washing instructions.
- Use the washing machine safely, including selecting appropriate programmes and detergents.
- Use the iron safely, including setting the correct temperature and using appropriate ironing techniques.
- Use correct cleaning materials for specific tasks, ensuring compatibility with surfaces and materials.
- Store and use cleaning materials safely, following manufacturer's instructions and COSHH regulations.
- Know what to do in an emergency situation for water, electricity and gas, including isolating supplies and contacting relevant authorities.
- Know emergency procedures, including evacuation routes and first aid protocols.
Identification of Basic External and Internal Car PartsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with foundational knowledge of basic car parts, including the location and function of major engine, chassis, and cooling system components. You'll be able to identify these parts and understand their roles within a vehicle.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the location of major engine and chassis components, including their names and functions.
- Know the major internal engine components, including their names and functions.
- Know the major cooling system components, including their names and functions.
Improving Assertiveness and Decision MakingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop assertiveness skills to express opinions confidently and negotiate effectively in group situations. The unit covers understanding personal decisions, rights and responsibilities, and the benefits of assertive communication to achieve desired outcomes.
What you'll be able to do
- Speak up in a group situation with confidence, expressing opinions and ideas clearly and respectfully.
- Know own decisions and choices, understanding the consequences of actions.
- Know the rights and responsibilities of self and others in given situations, demonstrating awareness of legal and ethical considerations.
- Negotiate to achieve a desired outcome, employing effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Understand the benefits of assertiveness, recognising its role in effective communication and conflict resolution.
Improving Own ConfidenceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll explore the concept of confidence, factors affecting it, and how communication skills can enhance self-confidence. The unit also covers decision-making, associated emotions, and the role of goal setting in building confidence.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about confidence
- Know how communication skills can contribute to improving confidence
- Know about decision-making and associated emotions and feelings
- Know how having goals/targets can increase confidence
Improving own learning and performanceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit introduces learners to different learning styles and strategies, enabling them to set realistic learning targets. You'll review their own performance against these targets, reflecting on strengths and areas for improvement to enhance their learning outcomes.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different ways of learning, identifying preferred learning styles and strategies.
- Set realistic learning targets, considering personal strengths and weaknesses.
- Review own performance in meeting learning targets, evaluating progress and identifying areas for further development.
Improving sustainability in the workplaceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to identify areas within a business where sustainability can be improved, such as energy, waste, and water usage. You'll develop and present a project plan incorporating relevant processes and resources to support sustainability improvements.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify an area within a business that requires improvement in terms of sustainability
- Identify relevant processes, practices, or resources that can support sustainability improvements
- Develop a project plan to support improvements in sustainability within the identified area
- Present the developed project plan effectively to relevant stakeholders
Individual rights and responsibilitiesReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of their individual rights and responsibilities within society. You'll identify key rights and responsibilities and explain how these relate to each other in various contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand that they have individual rights and responsibilities.
Interview SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' skills to prepare for interviews, including gathering information and documentation. You'll plan punctual arrival, present themselves positively, and review their interview performance to identify areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare effectively for an interview, ensuring all necessary documentation and information are readily available
- Plan travel arrangements to arrive punctually for an interview, considering potential delays and alternative routes
- Present oneself positively at an interview, demonstrating appropriate behaviour, communication skills and personal presentation
- Review own performance in an interview, identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement
Introduction to Mixed Media in 2DReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop skills in safely using materials, equipment, and techniques to produce 2D artwork. This unit covers the application of formal art and design elements such as composition, colour, and texture, and includes reviewing their own work to identify areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Use materials, equipment and techniques to produce 2D art work, demonstrating safe and effective use of resources
- Use formal art and design elements to produce 2D art work, applying principles of composition, colour, and texture
- Work safely with others in a workshop environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines and respecting others' space
- Review own 2D art work, identifying strengths and areas for improvement
Introduction to Peer Support SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll explore the role, skills, and qualities required to be an effective peer supporter, including the importance of active listening and empathy. The unit also addresses the boundaries of peer support and how to demonstrate appropriate behaviours in this role.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the role of the peer supporter
- Understand the skills and qualities required to be an effective peer supporter
- Understand the importance of listening
Introduction to Road SafetyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop knowledge and skills to navigate roads safely as pedestrians. The unit covers safe road crossing techniques, identifying safe crossing points, and walking to specified destinations while recognising and avoiding hazards.
What you'll be able to do
- Cross a road safely
- Walk to a specified destination
Listen and RespondReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to develop active listening and appropriate response skills in verbal exchanges. You'll practise using suitable language, tone, eye contact, and body language to communicate effectively in conversations.
What you'll be able to do
- Listen and respond in verbal exchanges
Living in the CommunityReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll be introduced to the concept of community and their role within it. The unit covers knowledge of local community facilities, how to access them, and ways individuals can contribute positively to their community.
What you'll be able to do
- Know what a community is
- Know about community facilities of interest to self
- Know how an individual can contribute to a community
Living in the CommunityReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll understand the concept of community and identify local buildings and facilities along with their purposes. The unit explores the relationship between independence and community involvement, highlighting learners' responsibilities as active community members.
What you'll be able to do
- Define what constitutes a community and its key characteristics.
- Identify and describe the use of various buildings and facilities within their local area.
- Explain the links between independence and active participation within a community.
- Identify the facilities and services that are available to support the community.
- Understand and explain their own responsibilities as a member of a community.
Making CalculationsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to perform accurate calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers. You'll also solve mathematical problems both with and without a calculator, applying their calculation skills in various contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Add and subtract whole numbers accurately.
- Multiply and divide whole numbers accurately.
- Solve mathematical problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with and without the use of a calculator.
Making ChoicesReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop the ability to identify options when making choices, seek appropriate support, and consider relevant factors. The unit also covers selecting the most suitable option and understanding the potential consequences of decisions made.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the different options available when making choices
- Seek support from appropriate sources to help make a choice
- Take relevant factors into account when making choices, such as personal circumstances and potential outcomes
- Select the most appropriate option based on considered factors
- Know the potential consequences of their choices, both positive and negative
Making the Most of Work PlacementReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll prepare for, participate in, and review a work placement by researching the organisation, setting SMART goals, and evaluating their progress. The unit supports development of practical skills and self-reflection.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for a work placement by understanding the organisation, role, and expectations.
- Identify any necessary equipment or resources required for the placement.
- Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for the work placement.
- Monitor progress towards achieving the set goals throughout the placement.
- Review the work placement experience, evaluating the achievement of set goals.
- Reflect on the skills and knowledge gained during the placement and identify areas for further development.
Making the Most of Work PlacementReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit prepares learners to engage in work placements by identifying necessary skills and qualities, researching opportunities, and preparing application documents. You'll set measurable goals, manage challenges, and review their placement experience to maximise personal and career development.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare effectively for a work placement opportunity
- Set realistic and achievable goals to maximise the benefits of a work placement
- Review the outcomes and experiences gained during a work placement
Managing MoneyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop foundational knowledge of income and expenditure and understand their differences. The unit also covers identifying sources of help and advice for managing money effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different types of income and expenditure
- Know about sources of help and advice available for managing money effectively
Managing Social RelationshipsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of appropriate social interactions in familiar situations. You'll learn to recognise and respond to social cues, respect personal space, and demonstrate suitable verbal and non-verbal communication.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to interact appropriately with others in familiar social situations.
- Demonstrate how to interact appropriately with others in familiar social situations, showing respect and consideration.
Managing Your Own LearningReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to identify their own learning goals and understand the opportunities and challenges involved in achieving them. You'll plan and follow a structured learning programme, reviewing their progress and evaluating overall success.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and articulate their own specific learning goals.
- Understand the opportunities available and practical issues involved in pursuing their learning goals.
- Plan a structured programme to effectively achieve their identified learning goals.
- Understand the key elements of a conducive learning environment.
- Follow the planned learning programme and regularly review their progress against the set goals.
- Review the overall effectiveness of the learning programme and identify areas for improvement.
Mental WellbeingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides an understanding of mental health and wellbeing, including factors affecting mental health, strategies for self-care, supporting others with mental health difficulties, and knowledge of available support services.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand what is meant by 'mental health' and the factors that can affect it
- Understand how to look after own mental wellbeing through positive strategies
- Understand how to support friends and family who may be experiencing mental health difficulties
- Know about available support services and resources for mental ill-health
Money, Time and TemperatureReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with skills to perform calculations and solve practical problems involving money, time, and temperature. You'll apply these skills to everyday contexts such as shopping, event timing, and temperature measurement.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform calculations and solve problems involving money in everyday situations
- Perform calculations and solve problems involving time in everyday situations
- Perform calculations and solve problems involving temperature in everyday situations
Needle/Textile CraftsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit covers the equipment and materials used in needle and textile crafts, safe usage techniques, and completing craft tasks. You'll also develop the ability to work safely and review their own work to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the different types of equipment and materials used in needle/textile crafts.
- Use needle/textile craft equipment safely and correctly.
- Complete tasks in needle/textile crafts to a satisfactory standard.
- Work safely when undertaking needle/textile craft activities.
- Review own needle/textile work, identifying areas for improvement.
Negotiation SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop negotiation skills to communicate their needs and views clearly and respectfully. The unit covers responding to objections, understanding others' perspectives, and suggesting ways forward to reach 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.
Numeracy Skills for WorkReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to select and apply appropriate numeracy skills accurately and efficiently in work contexts. You'll solve practical problems and interpret and communicate numerical results clearly and concisely.
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate numeracy skills for a given task in a work context, justifying the choice of method
- Apply appropriate numeracy skills accurately and efficiently in a work context to solve practical problems
- Interpret and communicate the results of numerical calculations clearly and concisely in situations where they have applied numerical skills in a work context
Parenting SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain understanding of the responsibilities, rights, and needs of family members, focusing on parenting roles. The unit emphasises honesty, listening, communication, and awareness of child development stages.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the responsibilities of being a parent.
- Identify the rights and needs of different family members.
- Explain the importance of being honest with children and other family members.
- Explain the importance of listening to children and giving them choices.
- Identify the major stages of a child’s development and techniques to cope with behaviour.
- Explain how children learn through daily activities.
- Recognise own needs as a parent.
Performance Improvisation TechniquesReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll explore performance improvisation techniques, including health and safety considerations, idea generation and development, and using improvisation as a creative tool. The unit also covers reviewing performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about health and safety relating to performance
- Develop ideas for performance
- Use improvisation as a means of development
- Know about reviewing performance
Personal AwarenessReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' understanding of personal awareness, including personality traits, behaviours, and attitudes. You'll identify their personal skills, knowledge, achievements, and recognise personal feelings to enhance self-awareness.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the meaning of personal awareness and its significance in everyday life
- Know and describe the key aspects of personality, including traits, behaviours and attitudes
- Recognise and identify personal skills, knowledge and achievements
- Recognise and understand personal feelings and emotions
Personal Budgeting And Managing MoneyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to understand personal income and expenditure and manage finances on a limited budget. You'll learn to undertake financial transactions, interpret financial documents, understand saving, and develop a simple budget plan.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand what is meant by income and expenditure
- Understand ways to deal with living on a limited budget
- Undertake financial transactions
- Understand key financial information on everyday financial documents
- Understand what saving means
- Understand how to create a simple budget plan
Personal Career PlanningReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll understand their own strengths, qualities, skills, and abilities in relation to career planning. The unit covers identifying sources of information, advice, and guidance, and understanding how personal abilities relate to learning progressions and career opportunities.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand own strengths, qualities, skills and abilities
- Understand sources of information, advice and guidance for career planning
- Understand how own abilities relate to a potential learning progression and career opportunity
- Plan for transition to the next stage of education, training or work
Personal Career PreparationReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to understand their own strengths, qualities, skills, and abilities and how these transfer to different job roles. You'll also identify sources of information, advice, and guidance to support career planning.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand own strengths, qualities, skills, abilities and how they are transferable
- Know about sources of information, advice and guidance in relation to career planning
Personal DevelopmentReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll identify their strengths, weaknesses, and skills related to personal development and acknowledge their current life situation and relationships. The unit supports learners to make positive decisions and set personal objectives to promote growth and wellbeing.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify own strengths, weaknesses and skills in relation to personal development.
- Acknowledge own current life situation and relationships, and their impact on personal development.
- Make positive decisions that contribute to personal growth and well-being.
- Set personal objectives that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
Personal DevelopmentReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll explore their personal strengths and weaknesses and learn how to set achievable and realistic personal goals. This unit includes planning the steps required to reach these goals and understanding how goal achievement contributes to personal development.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about his/her own strengths and weaknesses in relation to personal development.
- Set personal goals that are achievable and realistic.
Personal RelationshipsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to represent their own needs and wishes respectfully in various contexts and to interact appropriately with others. You'll develop communication techniques and understand the significance of personal relationships.
What you'll be able to do
- Represent own needs and wishes effectively in different contexts
- Interact with others in an appropriate manner, demonstrating consideration and respect
- Understand the nature and importance of personal relationships
Personal and Interpersonal ConflictReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of personal and interpersonal conflict, including types, causes, and potential positive and negative outcomes. You'll also recognise emotional and physical responses and behaviours associated with conflict.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the different conflicts that may occur frequently in personal and interpersonal relationships
- Know about the possible negative and positive outcomes of conflict, considering both short-term and long-term effects
- Know about the causes of conflict, including misunderstandings, differing values, and competition for resources
- Understand the emotions and physical responses experienced during a conflict, such as anger, fear, and increased heart rate
- Recognise the types of behaviours that may affect a conflict, including aggressive, passive, and assertive behaviours
Physical Development of Young ChildrenReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll study key stages of physical development in young children and the importance of a healthy diet, exercise, and rest. The unit covers meeting the physical needs of children of different ages within a care setting to support healthy development.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the key stages in the physical development of young children, from infancy to early childhood.
- Explain the importance of a healthy diet, regular exercise, and sufficient rest for the healthy physical development of young children.
- Describe how to meet the physical needs of children of different ages in a care setting, considering factors such as age-appropriate activities and safety.
Planning And Participating In Short WalksReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to plan and participate safely in short walks, considering factors such as distance, terrain, and weather conditions. The unit also covers hazard identification, safe walking practices, and maintaining records of walking activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a walk, considering factors such as distance, terrain, and weather conditions.
- Know about undertaking a walk safely and responsibly, including awareness of potential hazards.
- Participate in at least two walks, demonstrating appropriate behaviour and engagement.
- Maintain records of walks undertaken, including details of the route, duration, and any observations made.
Planning own Fitness ProgrammeReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll identify the components of physical fitness and assess their own fitness levels. The unit covers planning, implementing, and reviewing a personalised fitness programme, including strategies to overcome barriers and monitor progress effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the key components of physical fitness
- Assess own current level of physical fitness using appropriate methods
- Plan a personal fitness programme tailored to individual needs and goals
- Implement own fitness programme, monitoring progress and making adjustments as needed
- Identify potential barriers that may affect the achievement of fitness goals and strategies to overcome them
- Review own fitness programme, evaluating its effectiveness and identifying areas for improvement
Plant Propagation SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll recognise different forms of embryo plants, such as seeds, spores, and cuttings, and identify potential commercial sources. The unit also covers the importance of appropriate planting considering factors like soil, climate, and spacing.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise different forms of embryo plants, such as seeds, spores, and cuttings
- Know about potential sources of embryo plants, including commercial suppliers and natural environments
- Understand the need to plant appropriately, considering factors such as soil type, climate, and spacing
Practical introduction to constructionReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain practical experience in construction by following instructions to complete tasks using hand and power tools safely. The unit also covers health and safety practices and encourages reflection on personal performance and suitability for construction work or study.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow instructions accurately to carry out a construction task
- Use tools safely and effectively to carry out a construction task
- Work safely, adhering to health and safety regulations, when carrying out a construction task
- Reflect on own performance and assess their suitability for working in or studying construction
Practical introduction to creative craftsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop practical skills in creative crafts by following instructions and using hand tools and equipment safely. The unit emphasises health and safety compliance and encourages reflection on personal performance and suitability for creative craft work or study.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow instructions accurately to carry out a creative craft task
- Use tools safely and effectively to carry out a creative craft task
- Work safely, adhering to health and safety regulations, when carrying out a creative craft task
- Reflect on own performance and assess their suitability for working in or studying creative craft
Practical introduction to health and social careReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit introduces learners to practical health and social care activities, emphasising following instructions, demonstrating appropriate behaviours, and working safely. You'll also reflect on their performance and suitability for future health and social care roles.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow instructions to engage in a health or social care activity.
- Demonstrate appropriate behaviours and attitudes when engaging in a health and social care activity.
- Work safely when engaging in a health or social care activity.
- Reflect on own performance and on their suitability for working in or studying health and social care.
Practical introduction to horticultureReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain practical experience in horticulture by following instructions, using tools safely, and recognising hazards. The unit includes reflecting on personal performance and suitability for working or studying in horticulture.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow instructions to carry out a horticulture task.
- Use tools to carry out a horticulture task.
- Work safely to carry out a horticulture task.
- Reflect on own performance and on their suitability for working in or studying horticulture.
Practical introduction to hospitality and cateringReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain practical experience in hospitality and catering tasks by following instructions, using appropriate tools safely, and recognising hazards. The unit also includes reflecting on personal performance and suitability for work in the sector.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow instructions to carry out a hospitality and catering task.
- Use tools to carry out a hospitality and catering task.
- Work safely to carry out a hospitality and catering task.
- Reflect on own performance and on their suitability for working in or studying hospitality and catering.
Practical introduction to sport and active leisureReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit introduces learners to sport and active leisure activities, focusing on following instructions, demonstrating appropriate behaviours, and maintaining safety. You'll also reflect on their performance and attitudes during participation.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow instructions to engage in a sport or active leisure activity.
- Demonstrate appropriate behaviours and attitudes when engaging in a sport or active leisure activity.
- Work safely when engaging in a sport or active leisure activity.
- Reflect on own performance and on their suitability for working in or studying sport and active leisure.
Prejudice and DiscriminationReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll understand the meanings of prejudice and discrimination, recognise stereotypical attitudes, and explore their consequences. This unit also covers the importance of Equal Opportunities Policies in promoting fairness and preventing discriminatory behaviour.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the meaning of the term ‘prejudice’ and be able to provide examples
- Know the meaning of the term ‘discrimination’ and be able to provide examples
- Demonstrate an awareness of stereotypical attitudes and their potential impact
- Know the potential consequences of prejudice and discrimination on individuals and groups
- Know the importance of Equal Opportunities Policies in promoting fairness and preventing discrimination
Preparation for Work ExperienceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll prepare for work experience by understanding the structure and purpose of the host organisation. The unit covers employer and trainer expectations regarding punctuality, attendance, dress code, engagement, and health and safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the structure and purpose of the organisation where work experience will take place.
- Understand employers’ and trainers’ expectations regarding work experience.
Preparing for WorkReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll be prepared for work by identifying suitable career or job options aligned with their interests and skills. The unit covers understanding job requirements, completing applications, presenting confidently at interviews, and planning for future work or training.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify a range of potential career or job options that align with their interests and skills
- Understand the essential requirements for securing a work or training opportunity, including qualifications and experience
- Complete application forms for work or training opportunities accurately and effectively
- Present themselves confidently and appropriately at an interview, demonstrating relevant skills and experience
- Plan for future work or training by setting goals and identifying necessary steps
Presentation SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of different presentation types and styles, and the key elements involved in preparing and delivering presentations. The unit includes developing skills to structure and deliver presentations effectively and to review their own performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the different types of presentations and presentation styles that are commonly used
- Know the key elements involved in the preparation of a presentation
- Know the skills required for the effective delivery of a presentation
- Prepare and structure a presentation effectively
- Deliver a presentation using appropriate techniques and resources
- Review own performance in preparing a presentation, identifying areas for improvement
- Review own performance in delivering a presentation, identifying areas for improvement
Presentation SoftwareReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to create and format presentation slides using software tools. The unit includes inputting and combining text and images, structuring and editing slides, and preparing presentations to meet specific needs.
What you'll be able to do
- Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides
- Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides
- Prepare slides for presentation to meet needs
Presentation softwareReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop skills in creating and formatting presentation slides using software tools. The unit covers inputting and combining text and images, structuring and editing slides, and preparing presentations effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Input and combine text and other information effectively within presentation slides
- Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides to a professional standard
- Prepare slides effectively for presentation, ensuring clarity and visual appeal
Problem Solving in the WorkplaceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to identify common workplace problems and appropriate methods for solving them. You'll explore collabourative problem-solving approaches and reflect on the effectiveness of solutions implemented.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise problems that can occur in the workplace
- Identify ways to solve problems in the workplace
- Describe ways to work collaboratively in problem solving
- Reflect on the effectiveness of the solution to the problem
Read for InformationReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to read and extract information from everyday sources, such as leaflets and instructions. The unit also covers using a dictionary to find word meanings and correct usage.
What you'll be able to do
- Read and obtain relevant information from a variety of everyday sources
- Use a dictionary effectively to obtain information about word meanings and usage
Read for Purpose and MeaningReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to read and understand texts relevant to the engineering sector. You'll extract key information, comprehend common terminology, and apply simple reading strategies to support understanding of technical materials.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the ability to read and understand texts relevant to the engineering sector
- Demonstrate the ability to use simple reading strategies to support understanding of written information
Recognising Issues of Substance MisuseReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides knowledge of legal and illegal substances that can be misused and their potential risks. You'll understand the impact of substance misuse on health and relationships and identify sources of support.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different forms of misuse of legal and illegal substances.
- Understand the impact of the use and misuse of substances.
- Know some sources of available support relating to misuse of substances.
Recognising Own AchievementsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll recognise their own achievements in relation to personal targets or goals and communicate these effectively to others. The unit covers identifying achievements, describing them appropriately, and reflecting on their significance.
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 Small AnimalsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop the ability to recognise different small animal species, identify and compare body parts, and understand various modes of animal movement.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise different species of small animals.
- Recognise and compare the different parts of the body between various animal species.
- Understand the different ways in which animals move.
Rights and ResponsibilitiesReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to understand their rights and responsibilities as individuals and explore the relationship between the two 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.
Searching for a JobReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to find and evaluate job vacancies using various sources such as online boards and recruitment agencies. You'll adopt a proactive approach to job searching and utilise effective methods to contact potential employers.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify various sources of information about job vacancies
- Evaluate the suitability of different job vacancies based on personal skills and interests
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to job searching by actively seeking opportunities
- Utilise different methods for contacting potential employers
Setting Personal GoalsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit supports learners in understanding how personal attributes influence their current situation, identifying relevant information resources, and setting realistic personal goals. You'll also consider the practical implications of pursuing these goals.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how their own personal attributes have affected their current situation to date.
- Know about information resources relevant to future opportunities available to them.
- Set realistic and achievable personal goals.
- Understand the practical implications of pursuing their personal goals.
Sex and Relationship EducationReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of different types of relationships and the skills needed to create positive and respectful relationships. The unit includes legal issues relating to adult relationships, sexual health, contraception, and sources of support.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different types of relationship, including friendships, family relationships, and romantic relationships.
- Know about creating positive relationships, including communication skills and conflict resolution strategies.
- Know about legal issues relating to adult relationships, including consent and domestic abuse.
- Know how the body works in relation to sexual activity, including reproductive systems and sexual health.
- Know about methods of contraception, including their effectiveness and how to access them.
- Know about sources of support relating to sexual health, including clinics and helplines.
Skills for EmployabilityReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of workplace health and safety procedures and the importance of teamwork. You'll participate in simulated work tasks, demonstrating safe practices, effective communication, and collabouration.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the need for Health and Safety procedures at work, including risk assessment and safe working practices
- Participate in a task effectively in a work-simulated environment, demonstrating appropriate work habits
- Work effectively as part of a team, contributing to the achievement of common goals
- Demonstrate social skills needed for work, including communication, cooperation and respect
Skills for ShoppingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop essential skills for planning and undertaking shopping trips to local shops. The unit covers selecting and purchasing items, understanding pricing, completing transactions, and demonstrating appropriate conduct during shopping.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a visit to a local shop, considering factors such as location, opening hours, and accessibility.
- Buy items from a shop, including selecting goods, understanding prices, and completing the transaction.
- Conduct oneself appropriately when on a shopping trip, demonstrating respectful and responsible behaviour.
Social, Emotional and Psychological Development of Young ChildrenReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll study key stages in the social, emotional, and psychological development of young children. The unit also covers factors affecting children's behaviour and ways to meet their developmental needs to support overall wellbeing.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the key stages in the social, emotional and psychological development of young children.
- Know the factors that can affect the behaviour of young children, including environmental and individual influences.
- Know ways to meet the social, emotional and psychological needs of young children, promoting their well-being.
Speak to CommunicateReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to communicate information, feelings, and opinions clearly and audibly. You'll practise using appropriate vocabulary and organising information logically to ensure effective spoken communication.
What you'll be able to do
- Speak clearly and effectively to communicate information accurately and concisely.
- Express feelings and opinions appropriately and respectfully in spoken communication.
- Adapt spoken communication to suit the audience and purpose.
Spreadsheet softwareReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit teaches learners to enter and edit numerical and textual data accurately in spreadsheets. You'll use formulas and tools to summarise and present data clearly through appropriate visual techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Enter and edit numerical and other information accurately using spreadsheet software
- Use appropriate formulas and tools to summarise and display spreadsheet information effectively
- Use appropriate tools and techniques to present spreadsheet information effectively, ensuring clarity and accessibility
Supporting Children’s Literacy and Numeracy DevelopmentReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge to support children's litreacy and numeracy development across various settings. You'll learn to plan practical activities tailored to individual needs, build on prior learning, and record progress to support curriculum areas.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about opportunities to support literacy and numeracy development in various settings and activities.
- Know about planning practical activities to support literacy and numeracy skills, considering individual needs and learning styles.
- Know about building on past experience when starting new learning, linking new concepts to existing knowledge.
- Know the importance of recording progress to support particular curriculum areas, tracking achievements and identifying areas for improvement.
Supporting a Child with ReadingReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit covers various approaches and methods used to teach reading, including phonics and whole language. You'll understand common reading difficulties, the role of parents and carers in supporting reading, and develop skills to create reading support materials tailored to different learning styles.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the different approaches and methods that can be used to teach reading, such as phonics, whole language, and shared reading
- Know about the problems a child may face when learning to read, such as dyslexia, visual processing difficulties, and lack of motivation
- Know the role of the parent/carer in the reading process, including providing encouragement, reading aloud, and creating a supportive environment
- Create reading support materials, such as flashcards, worksheets, and reading games
- Know that children learn in different ways and require differentiated instruction to meet their individual needs
SustainabilityReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of sustainability, covering environmental, social, and economic aspects. You'll explore how human activities threaten sustainability and how businesses work towards sustainable practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Know what sustainability means in the context of environmental, social, and economic factors.
- Know how human activity, including industrial processes and consumption patterns, is threatening sustainability.
- Know how a specific business or sector is working towards achieving sustainability through various initiatives and practices.
Take Part in an ActivityReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to plan, participate in, and review an activity. The unit covers identifying steps and resources, demonstrating engagement and cooperation, following instructions, and reflecting on the activity's success and areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan an activity, identifying the necessary resources and steps involved
- Participate in an activity, demonstrating engagement and cooperation
- Understand how to review an activity, reflecting on what went well and what could be improved
Take Part in an ActivityReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to actively participate in activities by following instructions, engaging respectfully with others, and contributing effectively within a group. You'll demonstrate collabouration and communication skills throughout the activity.
What you'll be able to do
- Actively participate in a given activity, following instructions and guidelines
- Interact with others during the activity in a respectful and appropriate manner
- Contribute to the activity and work effectively as part of a group
Take part in Exercise and FitnessReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of exercise and fitness facilities and safe participation techniques. The unit covers warming up, cooling down, practical exercise skills, and reviewing personal performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different exercise and fitness facilities and their purpose
- Take part in exercise and fitness activities safely, minimising risk of injury
- Use skills effectively in exercise and fitness activities, demonstrating appropriate technique
- Review own performance in exercise and fitness activities, identifying areas for improvement
Taking Part in SportReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to participate in a chosen sporting activity by understanding its rules, equipment, and objectives. You'll demonstrate relevant skills and behaviours and review their performance to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the rules, equipment, and objectives of a chosen sporting activity
- Participate in a sporting activity, demonstrating appropriate skills and behaviour
- Review performance in a sporting activity, identifying strengths and areas for development
Taking personal responsibility for the environmentReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll research individual actions to combat climate change and identify ways to reduce their environmental impact. The unit includes implementing practical changes and reflecting on the effectiveness of these actions to promote personal responsibility for the environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Research various ways individuals can help fight climate change, gathering information from reliable sources.
- Identify specific ways to reduce own negative impact on the environment in daily life.
- Implement practical actions or changes to reduce their negative impact on the environment, such as reducing waste or conserving energy.
- Reflect on how effectively they have been reducing their negative impact on the environment, evaluating the outcomes of implemented actions and identifying areas for further improvement.
The Internet and World Wide WebReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit introduces learners to the basics of the Internet and the World Wide Web, including their uses and differences. You'll also gain fundamental skills in using email and other online communication methods.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the basics of the Internet
- Understand the basics of the World Wide Web
- Understand the basics of using e-mail
- Understand other methods of communicating on the Internet
The Local CommunityReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll explore the diversity of groups within their local community and understand the importance of active participation. The unit covers identifying different community groups, their roles, and ways to engage in community activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Know that there are a variety of groups of people within the local community
- Understand the importance of active participation in the local community
Time ManagementReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to manage their time effectively by prioritising tasks, creating schedules, and using time management techniques. You'll also assess their time management skills and identify areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Manage their time effectively while working or studying, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Assess how well they are managing their time, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to enhance time management skills.
Time ManagementReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to manage their time effectively during work or study by planning and organising tasks logically. You'll apply time management techniques and review their skills 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.
Tools, Equipment and Materials for Vehicle MaintenanceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to work safely during vehicle maintenance, including the correct use and maintenance of hand tools and workshop equipment. You'll also understand the appropriate use of materials and safe working practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the ability to work safely when maintaining vehicles.
- Demonstrate the ability to use and maintain hand tools for vehicle maintenance.
- Demonstrate the ability to use workshop equipment for vehicle maintenance.
- Demonstrate the ability to use materials when carrying out vehicle maintenance.
Understanding DiscriminationReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of different forms of discrimination and how to challenge them safely and appropriately. The unit also covers support agencies in the local area and strategies to promote equality and combat discrimination.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different forms of discrimination, including direct and indirect discrimination
- Challenge discrimination in a safe and appropriate manner
- Know about support agencies in own area that can provide assistance with discrimination issues
- Combat discrimination through promoting equality and diversity
Understanding Diversity In SocietyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop an understanding of diversity in society, including the characteristics and practices of diverse groups. The unit covers similarities between groups, consequences of prejudice and discrimination, and the contributions of diverse communities.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the meaning of the term ‘diversity’
- Understand the characteristics of diverse groups and their practices
- Identify some similarities between different groups
- Recognise some of the consequences of prejudice and discrimination
- Recognise the contributions of diverse groups to society
Understanding Diversity Within SocietyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' understanding of diversity within society, including diverse social groups and their practices. You'll identify similarities between groups, appreciate the importance of respect and tolerance, and recognise contributions to society.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the meaning of 'diversity in society'
- Know about diverse social groups and their practices
- Identify similarities between diverse groups
- Understand the importance of respecting diversity in a tolerant society
- Recognise the contributions of diverse groups to society
Understanding EmotionsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of various emotions, their physiological effects, and appropriate management strategies. You'll be able to identify emotional triggers, understand bodily responses to stress, and evaluate justified emotional reactions.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different types of emotions and emotional reactions, recognising their characteristics
- Understand physiological reactions to emotions, explaining how the body responds
- Understand strategies for dealing with emotions, applying techniques for managing emotional responses
- Understand which emotional reactions are justified in different situations, evaluating the appropriateness of responses
Understanding Rights and Responsibilities of CitizenshipReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit introduces learners to human rights, the role of law in society, and the democratic and electoral processes. You'll understand citizens' rights and responsibilities and how to participate in their community.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify human rights.
- Describe the role of law in society.
- Describe the democratic and electoral process.
- Explain rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
Understanding Self And OthersReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll explore their own needs and wishes across different social and personal contexts, including health and wellbeing. The unit also develops skills for effective interaction with others and understanding personal relationships.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand own needs and wishes in different contexts, including social, personal, and learning environments.
- Understand personal health issues, including physical and mental wellbeing, and how to seek support when needed.
- Interact with others effectively, demonstrating communication skills, empathy, and respect.
- Understand personal relationships, including family, friends, and romantic relationships, and the importance of healthy boundaries.
Understanding Stress and Stress Management TechniquesReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of the symptoms and causes of stress, alongside the benefits of relaxation and coping strategies. You'll practise various relaxation techniques to manage stress and promote well-being.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the symptoms of stress
- Know the possible causes of stress
- Understand the benefits of using relaxation as a strategy
- Understand coping strategies
- Practice a number of relaxation techniques
Understanding The Importance Of A Balanced Diet And Regular ExerciseReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll understand the importance of a balanced diet and regular exercise for maintaining health. The unit covers main food groups, their health benefits, consequences of poor diet, and the physical and mental benefits of exercise.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of a balanced diet to a healthy lifestyle.
- Understand the importance of regular exercise to a healthy lifestyle.
Understanding Young People, Law And OrderReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides an understanding of factors contributing to youth involvement in crime, the impact of crime on individuals and communities, and the structure of the UK Criminal and Youth Justice System. You'll also explore sentencing options and the role of local agencies.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the reasons why young people might become involved in crime.
- Understand the consequences of crime on different people, including victims, perpetrators, and the wider community.
- Understand the structure and function of the Criminal/Youth Justice System in the UK.
- Understand the purpose and application of custodial and alternative forms of sentences for young offenders.
- Understand the role of a local agency in supporting young people and preventing crime.
Use and Maintain Garden ToolsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of various garden hand tools and their safe use. You'll learn to maintain tools effectively, including cleaning and sharpening, and understand health and safety considerations for tool use and transportation.
What you'll be able to do
- Know a range of hand tools used in gardening
- Maintain a range of garden hand tools
- Use a range of garden hand tools
- Understand basic Health and Safety in the use and transportation of hand tools
Using Cooking Skills in the Domestic KitchenReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals within a budget, using fresh ingredients and convenience foods. The unit covers the use and maintenance of domestic kitchen equipment, various food preparation methods, and health and safety considerations.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to plan and cost nutritionally balanced meals, considering dietary requirements and budget constraints.
- Use fresh ingredients and convenience foods effectively in cooking, following recipes and adapting them as needed.
- Use and maintain a range of domestic kitchen equipment safely and effectively, following manufacturer's instructions.
- Use a variety of food preparation methods, including chopping, slicing, mixing, and cooking techniques.
- Understand the importance of health and safety in a domestic kitchen, including food hygiene, personal hygiene, and preventing accidents.
Using Craft Skills with Natural MaterialsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop the ability to plan and safely implement craft projects using natural materials. This unit covers health and safety considerations, hazard identification, and the creative process from project conception to completion.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out craft tasks safely, adhering to relevant health and safety guidelines
- Plan and implement a craft project using natural materials, from initial concept to finished product
- Develop work in craft using natural materials, exploring different techniques and approaches
Using the InternetReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to connect to the internet, navigate webpages using browser software, and search for information effectively. The unit also covers online communication and the importance of safety and security practices when using the internet.
What you'll be able to do
- Connect to the Internet using appropriate devices and connections
- Use browser software to navigate webpages effectively
- Use browser tools to search for information from the Internet and the world-wide web or an intranet, refining search terms as necessary
- Use browser software to communicate information online, using appropriate communication methods
- Follow and understand the need for safety and security practices when working online, protecting personal information and devices
VolunteeringReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of voluntary organisations, how to identify current voluntary positions, and the processes involved in becoming a volunteer. The unit covers applying for voluntary roles, including completing application forms and preparing for interviews.
What you'll be able to do
- Know what voluntary organisations are and the types of work they undertake.
- Identify current voluntary positions available within voluntary organisations.
- Know about the steps and/or processes necessary to become a volunteer within an organisation.
- Apply for a voluntary position, including completing application forms and attending interviews.
Word processing softwareReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to input, edit, and structure text within word processing documents. The unit covers the use of formatting tools to present information clearly and accurately, including correcting spelling, grammar and punctuation errors.
What you'll be able to do
- Input text and edit word processing documents using appropriate techniques
- Structure information effectively within word processing documents
- Use word processing software tools to format and present documents to a satisfactory standard
Work ExperienceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with knowledge about the organisation where their work experience takes place, their role within it, and workplace conventions. You'll also learn to comply with safe working practices during their placement.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify key aspects of the organisation where work experience will take place.
- Describe own role within the organisation during a work experience placement.
- Demonstrate acceptable conventions in the workplace during a work experience placement.
- Comply with safe working practices in the work environment during a work experience placement.
- Carry out tasks as requested during a work experience placement.
Work, Review and PlanReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll understand the importance of goal setting in relation to learning objectives and be able to create simple action plans. This unit also covers reviewing personal progress and the significance of self-evaluation and summative review in achieving learning goals.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the need for setting goals in relation to specific learning objectives.
- Create simple action plans to achieve set goals.
- Review own progress against the action plan.
- Understand the need for self-evaluation and summative review of learning.
Working SafelyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll identify common workplace risks and hazards, understand the importance of risk assessments, and apply safety procedures to reduce harm. The unit also covers responding appropriately to low-risk hazards, enabling learners to contribute to a safer work environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify potential risks and hazards present in a work environment.
- Reduce the risk of harm to themselves and others in the workplace.
- Deal with low-risk hazards appropriately in the workplace environment.
Working in a TeamReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll understand their role within a team by identifying personal skills and strengths and how these contribute to team tasks. The unit covers collabourative planning, positive teamwork behaviours, and reviewing individual performance as a team member.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify how they could contribute effectively to a team task, recognising individual skills and strengths
- Plan team activities collaboratively with others, agreeing on roles, responsibilities and timelines
- Work positively as a member of a team, demonstrating effective communication, cooperation and problem-solving skills
- Review own performance as a member of a team, identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement in teamwork skills
Working in a TeamReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to contribute effectively to team planning, communicate positively with colleagues, and review their own performance within a team. The unit emphasises collabouration, listening skills, and constructive self-assessment.
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 with ColleaguesReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to work constructively with colleagues by developing effective communication, collabouration, and respect for differing opinions. You'll support shared goals and contribute positively to team discussions and activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Work positively and constructively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
Writing For Meaning SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to communicate clearly and effectively through writing in various formats and contexts. The unit covers planning, revising, and presenting written work appropriately to suit different audiences and purposes.
What you'll be able to do
- Use writing skills to communicate clearly and effectively in various contexts.
- Demonstrate the ability to use different writing formats appropriate to the purpose and audience.
- Plan and structure written work effectively before commencing writing.
- Revise and edit written work to improve clarity, accuracy, and overall quality.
- Present written work in an appropriate and professional manner.
Young ParenthoodReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll understand the role and responsibilities of young parents, including childcare and financial management. The unit addresses the limitations, challenges, and opportunities of young parenthood and supports learners in creating an action plan.
What you'll be able to do
- Know and understand the role and responsibilities of a young parent
- Know about the limitations and challenges that young parenthood presents, including financial, social and emotional aspects
- Know about the opportunities that young parenthood presents, including personal growth and development
- Develop and implement an action plan for being a young parent, including setting goals and identifying support networks
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 Citizenship in the Local CommunityAlcohol AwarenessAlcohol and Drug Misuse AwarenessAspects of CitizenshipAspects of CitizenshipAssertive LivingAssist with Catching and Restraining a Small AnimalBasic Craft Skills
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 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.
Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Extended Certificate in Progression (Entry 3)
- Contribute to Institutional Development of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Education
- Demonstrate constructive alignment in enterprise and entrepreneurship education curricula
- Enable learners to share responsibility for their own learning in enterprise and entrepreneurship education
Where this can lead
Health & Safety Coordinator
This Health & Safety Coordinator role is more than just an entry-level job; it's the first rung on a ladder to a truly impactful and rewarding career. If you're keen to learn, meticulous in your work, and genuinely care about keeping people safe, you'll find a clear path to growth here. It won't always be glamorous, but it's always important.
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Skills it covers
What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
Contribute to Institutional Development of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship EducationDemonstrate constructive alignment in enterprise and entrepreneurship education curriculaEnable learners to share responsibility for their own learning in enterprise and entrepreneurship education
How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
Credits you keep, a map that continuesEvery unit is regulated and yours for good. The day you finish, Zavmo already knows the next role your new credits open.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Which job do you mean?
Learners will study the social diversity within their local community, including age, ethnicity, religion, and socio-economic groups. The unit also covers the importance of active participation in community life and its benefits.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Extended Certificate in Progression (Entry 3)
154 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Gateway Qualifications Limited.
- Active Citizenship in the Local Community
- Alcohol Awareness
- Alcohol and Drug Misuse Awareness
- Aspects of Citizenship
- Assertive Living
- Assist with Catching and Restraining a Small Animal
and 148 more in the full unit list below.
One to one, not one to many
No two people run this the same way
A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.
- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
- What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
- The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
- How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
- Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.
See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.
Why it sticks
Most courses stop at remembering
There’s a well-known ladder of how deeply you learn something, called Bloom’s Taxonomy. Most courses get you up the first two rungs: you remember some facts, you pass a test, you forget it. Real skill lives at the top. Judging, deciding, creating. And this isn’t a generic ladder: every rung has a named Zavmo tutor who walks you up it.
- 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
- 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
- 4AnalyseThe Analyst
- 3ApplyThe Coach
- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
Where most courses leave you Where Zavmo takes you
Why this matters: AI can already remember and understand for you. What it can’t do is
take your real problem and judge the right call. So the only learning worth paying
for is the learning that takes you to the top. That’s exactly what a tutor doing it with
you, on your real work, is for.
The value
Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
Earned on your own work, taught to the top.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
Build my plan, freeNo card. See how this qualification maps onto your role and meet the tutors who’d teach it, free. The learning begins when you subscribe. It’s £70 a month, billed monthly. Cancel any time and billing stops.