AIM Qualifications Level 1 Certificate in Employability and Development Skills

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the resources needed for recording a small music ensemble
• Demonstrate safe working practices in a recording studio and control room environment
• Describe the different types and characteristics of microphones
• Set up and maintain microphones, stands and cables used in music production activities
• Explain the stages of the recording process
• Apply appropriate recording techniques to capture sound effectively

What you'll be able to do

• Use acting skills effectively in practical activities and exercises.
• Develop a character for an acting role, considering motivations and background.
• Use acting skills in a performance, demonstrating appropriate techniques.
• Demonstrate a positive and collaborative approach through active participation in practical activities.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about unit strengths and safe limits of alcohol.
• Know the possible causes of alcohol misuse and its effects.
• Understand the effects that alcohol misuse can have on others.
• Understand the health issues associated with alcohol misuse.
• Understand the effects of withdrawing from alcohol.
• Know some of the agencies offering help and information about alcohol misuse.

What you'll be able to do

• Maintain and store tools and equipment required for applying papers in a safe and organised manner
• Select and prepare adhesives required for applying papers, ensuring they are appropriate for the task
• Apply lining, wood ingrain, and non-matching papers to walls, ensuring a professional finish
• Store materials in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and industry best practice
• Work in accordance with current regulations, including health and safety guidelines

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare the work area for applying paint systems, ensuring it is clean and organised
• Protect the surrounding area from paint spillage and damage
• Apply water-borne paint materials to surfaces using brushes and rollers, following manufacturer's instructions
• Apply solvent-borne paint materials to surfaces using brushes and rollers, following manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines
• Maintain brushes and rollers in good working condition through appropriate cleaning and care
• Store paint materials safely and correctly, in accordance with regulations and manufacturer's instructions
• Work in accordance with current health and safety regulations and industry best practices when applying paint systems

What you'll be able to do

• Understand different methods of applying for jobs, including online applications, paper applications, and in-person applications.
• Complete a job application accurately and effectively, providing all necessary information.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare components for assembly according to the specified requirements
• Assemble components accurately and securely to meet the required specification
• Finish the assembled unit to the required standard, ensuring a professional appearance
• Check the assembled unit to ensure it meets the required specification and functions correctly
• Work in accordance with current health and safety regulations and industry best practices

What you'll be able to do

• Understand different types of behaviour, including assertive, passive and aggressive behaviour.
• Know about self-esteem and how it can be enhanced through positive self-talk and recognising personal achievements.
• Know about stress and strategies for reducing it, such as relaxation techniques and time management.
• Understand the need for time management and be able to implement it by prioritising tasks and setting realistic deadlines.
• Understand personal strengths and interests and how they can be used to achieve personal goals.

What you'll be able to do

• Effectively assist in the preparation and maintenance of animal accommodation.

What you'll be able to do

• Assist with cleaning animal accommodation, following hygiene procedures and using appropriate cleaning materials.
• Assist with maintaining animal accommodation, ensuring it is safe, secure and comfortable for the animals.

What you'll be able to do

• Assist with receiving animal feed deliveries, checking for quality and quantity.
• Assist with storing animal feed correctly, ensuring it is protected from contamination and spoilage.
• Assist with preparing feed for animals according to specific instructions and dietary requirements.

What you'll be able to do

• Visually assess the physical state of an animal, identifying any signs of illness or injury.
• Record observations accurately and report any concerns to the appropriate person.
• Administer preventative care to animals according to instructions and guidelines.
• Recognise different potential animal emergency situations.
• Respond appropriately to different potential animal emergency situations, following established procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Assist with monitoring the health of animals, recognising signs of illness or distress.
• Assist with caring for the well-being of animals, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Assist with providing food for animals, ensuring appropriate quantities and types of food are given.
• Assist with providing water for animals, ensuring fresh and clean water is available at all times.

What you'll be able to do

• Assist with moving animals on a site.
• Assist with handling animals.

What you'll be able to do

• Use audio hardware and software to capture sequences, ensuring good quality recordings
• Use audio software tools to combine and edit sequences, creating a cohesive audio track
• Play and present audio sequences, ensuring appropriate volume and clarity

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the communication skills needed in adult social care, such as active listening, empathy, and clear verbal communication.
• Describe how adult social care workers can meet the communication and language needs of individuals, including using appropriate language, visual aids, and interpreters.
• Explain the importance of record keeping in adult social care settings, including maintaining accurate and confidential records of communication and care provided.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the responsibilities of the adult social care worker in providing support and care to individuals.
• Know about the role of the adult social care worker within the wider social care system and multi-disciplinary teams.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the range of skills required to work in adult social care, including communication, empathy and problem-solving
• Know the range of attitudes needed to work in adult social care, including respect, patience and understanding

What you'll be able to do

• Understand health and safety rules relating to backstage theatre skills
• Work safely backstage, adhering to relevant health and safety regulations
• Understand specialist terminology used in backstage work
• Know about backstage tasks and their importance in a production
• Use technical skills backstage effectively
• Review own backstage skills and performance, identifying areas for development

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 using appropriate cooking methods.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare the necessary tools, equipment and materials to build brick walling according to specifications
• Build straight brick walling and return corners in half brick stretcher bond, ensuring accuracy and stability
• Build straight brick walling and return corners in one brick walling, maintaining consistent bond and alignment

What you'll be able to do

• Know the resources required to lay bricks and blocks, including tools, equipment, and materials.
• Lay joints between bricks and blocks to a specified standard.
• Lay bricks and blocks according to a given specification.
• Clean up the work area on completion of bricklaying activities.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify different sources of income, including employment, benefits, and other potential revenue streams
• Identify different types of outgoings and expenditure, including essential bills, discretionary spending, and savings
• Create and manage personal budgets, tracking income and expenditure to ensure financial stability

What you'll be able to do

• Understand what is meant by ‘business’ and the different types of business organisations.
• Understand how businesses may contribute to prosperity, including job creation and economic growth.
• Understand the purpose of taxation and how it contributes to public services.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the purpose and importance of a CV in the job application process.
• Complete a CV accurately and in an appropriate format, suitable for the intended job applications.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand his/her strengths, qualities, skills, abilities and how they are transferable to different career paths.
• Identify relevant sources of information, advice and guidance in relation to career planning, such as careers advisors and online resources.

What you'll be able to do

• Exhibit understanding in caring for and-stimulating young children's growth.

What you'll be able to do

• Wash or bathe babies and young children safely and hygienically.
• Know the correct procedures when feeding young children, considering dietary needs and safety.
• Dress children appropriately for different weather conditions and activities.
• Respond to a baby or child’s need for sleep and rest, creating a suitable environment.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the different types of hand tools used in carpentry and their specific applications.
• Accurately use face and edge marks as a reference for carpentry tasks.
• Saw timber accurately to a marked line, maintaining precision and control.
• Plane timber to achieve a smooth and even surface, removing material as required.
• Use a chisel safely and effectively for shaping and removing wood.

What you'll be able to do

• Plan to carry out a practical activity, including identifying resources, setting objectives, and managing time
• Carry out a practical activity, following instructions, using appropriate techniques, and achieving the desired outcome
• Work safely during a practical activity, adhering to health and safety regulations and using personal protective equipment

What you'll be able to do

• Select and safely use appropriate materials and equipment when checking car fluid levels.
• Check and maintain fluid levels in a car engine to the required levels.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and select the appropriate tools and equipment required for checking and maintaining car tyres.
• Use relevant tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Check and record the tyre pressure of a motor vehicle.
• Check and record the tyre tread depth of a motor vehicle.
• Maintain road wheels and tyres on a motor vehicle to the required standards.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of Citizen Social Science, including its aims, methods, and ethical considerations.
• Understand the importance of social research in own area, including its potential to inform policy and practice.
• Reflect on own learning and identify areas for further development.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare the client and work area for the application of temporary hair colour, ensuring client comfort and protection
• Apply temporary hair colour evenly and accurately, following manufacturer's instructions and client preferences

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the formal and informal lines of communication within own organisation.
• Understand the need to communicate effectively with others in the workplace to achieve work goals.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with others about tasks in the workplace.
• Know how conflict is typically dealt with in own organisation, including escalation procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about musical devices in composition
• Develop compositional ideas
• Compose a piece of music
• Understand the compositional process

What you'll be able to do

• Contribute musical or rhythmic sketches and ideas effectively to a collaborative composition process.
• Develop initial musical and rhythmic ideas into more complete and refined forms within a collaborative project.
• Communicate musical ideas clearly and effectively in a collaborative context, using appropriate terminology and methods.
• Make informed decisions on music composition structure, such as form, arrangement, and instrumentation, in a collaborative context.
• Refine a collaborative music composition through constructive feedback and iterative revisions.
• Review and critically evaluate own contribution to a collaborative music composition, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare for constructing a cavity wall, ensuring materials, tools and equipment are ready and safe to use.
• Demonstrate skills and techniques used in constructing a cavity wall, including bricklaying, mixing mortar and using appropriate tools.
• Construct a cavity wall, following plans and specifications to achieve a structurally sound wall.
• Leave work area clean and tidy, removing debris and waste materials.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare for constructing a half brick wall, including gathering materials, setting out the work area, and ensuring a stable base
• Demonstrate skills and techniques used in constructing half brick wide walls, including mixing mortar, laying bricks, and checking alignment
• Construct a half brick wall to a specified height and length, maintaining consistent joints and a level surface
• Leave work area clean and tidy after constructing a half brick wall, disposing of waste materials and cleaning tools

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare the necessary materials, tools and equipment for constructing a one brick wide wall.
• Demonstrate the correct skills and techniques used in constructing one brick wide walls, ensuring accuracy and stability.
• Construct a one brick wide wall to the required specification, maintaining consistent quality.
• Leave the work area clean and tidy after constructing the wall, disposing of waste materials appropriately.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and apply relevant Health and Safety procedures for costume for performance activities
• Explain how costume is used to enhance performance
• Communicate own ideas effectively for costume development
• Demonstrate how to assemble costume from wardrobe resources
• Review and evaluate own work with costume, identifying areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the nature of critical thinking
• Understand the importance of critical thinking
• Understand the nature of assumption
• Understand the nature of bias
• Understand the nature of stereotyping
• Understand how structure impacts on argument
• Understand how style impacts on argument
• Form an argument
• Ask critical questions

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare for composting and cultivation tasks, ensuring appropriate tools and materials are available.
• Make and use compost in horticulture, following recognised methods and applying it effectively.
• Understand how to cultivate different soils, recognising their properties and preparing them for planting.
• Know pH levels and effects on plant life, understanding how to adjust soil acidity or alkalinity.
• Tidy the work area, disposing of waste appropriately and cleaning tools.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the various uses of herbs in different contexts
• Understand the key factors to consider when selecting herbs for a specific site, including environmental conditions and intended use
• Cultivate herbs using appropriate techniques, ensuring their healthy growth and development

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the benefits of providing good customer service to an organisation.
• Understand the benefits of providing good customer service to customers.
• Understand the possible consequences of providing poor customer service to an organisation.
• Understand the possible consequences of providing poor customer service to customers.
• Know ways to make a good first impression on customers.
• Interact positively with customers in a range of situations.
• Understand the importance of respecting the individual needs of customers.
• Understand own role in dealing with complaints from customers.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the benefits of providing good customer service in the hospitality industry, including increased customer loyalty and positive reputation.
• Communicate effectively with customers in the hospitality environment, using appropriate language and demonstrating active listening skills.
• Explain the importance of good personal presentation in the hospitality industry, including maintaining a professional appearance and demonstrating positive body language.

What you'll be able to do

• Participate effectively in practical dance workshops
• Develop a dance piece suitable for performance
• Use acquired dance skills effectively in a performance setting
• Demonstrate a positive and engaged attitude through active participation in practical dance activities

What you'll be able to do

• Enter, edit and organise structured information accurately within a database, using appropriate data types and validation techniques
• Use database software tools to extract specific information and produce clear and concise reports, tailored to the intended audience

What you'll be able to do

• Obtain, insert and combine different types of information (e.g. text, images) for use in designs
• Use design software tools to create original designs
• Use design software tools to manipulate existing designs
• Use design software tools to edit and refine designs

What you'll be able to do

• Research a chosen theme or text, gathering relevant information and inspiration for a performance design.
• Develop design ideas, exploring different concepts and visual elements to create a cohesive and effective design.
• Ensure that targets are met in own area of responsibility, contributing to the overall success of the design project.
• Understand health and safety guidelines relating to a design for performance context, ensuring a safe working environment for all involved.
• Carry out construction based on design, as part of a team, contributing to the physical realisation of the design.
• Plan allocation of budget, managing resources effectively to achieve the design goals.
• Review own design work, evaluating its strengths and weaknesses and identifying areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Select appropriate designs and page layouts for specific publications, considering their purpose and target audience.
• Use desktop publishing software to input and combine text, images, and other information effectively within publications.
• Apply desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications, ensuring a professional and visually appealing final product.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and describe the different branches of angling, including their specific techniques and target species.
• Understand and explain the regulations relating to angling, including licensing requirements and conservation measures.
• Understand and apply Health and Safety requirements when angling, ensuring personal safety and the safety of others.
• Use angling equipment safely and effectively in a specific branch of angling, demonstrating practical skills and knowledge.
• Select and use appropriate bait for a specific branch of angling, considering the target species and environmental conditions.

What you'll be able to do

• Consistently follow relevant health and safety rules and guidelines when working with animals to ensure personal and animal welfare.
• Understand the natural behaviour and original habitat of a range of common domesticated animals to provide appropriate care.
• Understand a range of behaviours exhibited by both animals and humans, including recognising signs of stress or discomfort.
• Look after a range of animals and oneself, with reference to recognising and addressing both emotional feelings and physical needs.

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
• Understand various ways of building confidence and self-esteem

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the components that constitute a standard DJ rig, including turntables, mixers, and audio outputs.
• Understand the procedures for safely setting up a DJ rig, including cable management and power considerations.
• Correctly set up a DJ rig, ensuring all components are properly connected and functioning.
• Effectively use headphones and a turntable for mixing and cueing music.

What you'll be able to do

• Know how children develop language and communication skills from birth to early childhood
• Understand the links between language and communication skills in children's development
• Know the role of adults in promoting language skills in children through interaction and activities

What you'll be able to do

• Understand health and safety measures relating to performance activities.
• Respond to a range of stimuli and develop ideas for performance.
• Use improvisation techniques in performance.
• Give and receive feedback on performance, demonstrating constructive communication skills.
• Reflect on own work, identifying areas for improvement and development.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand reasons for feeling confident and lacking confidence in different situations.
• Understand effective participation in social situations, including communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understand ways to manage stress and anxiety in personal and social contexts.
• Set goals for own development, identifying areas for improvement and strategies for achieving them.

What you'll be able to do

• Define what is meant by independent living, including the responsibilities and challenges involved
• Analyse the positive and negative aspects of the transition to independence, considering factors such as freedom, responsibility, and social support
• Explain the responsibilities for both tenant and landlord as incorporated in a standard tenancy agreement
• Identify the skills necessary for successful independent living, including budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and problem-solving
• Describe how to overcome difficulties in independent living, such as loneliness, financial hardship, and practical challenges

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the value and benefits of listening and responding to children, recognising its impact on their development and well-being.
• Use active listening skills with children, demonstrating empathy and understanding.
• Understand the importance of recognising and acknowledging children’s feelings and needs, responding appropriately to their emotional cues.
• Ask appropriate open questions when listening to children, encouraging them to express themselves fully.

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate understanding of horticultural principles and techniques.

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate an awareness of garden/allotment produce and its benefits.
• Control weeds effectively in a garden or allotment setting.
• Demonstrate how to propagate plants using appropriate methods.
• Demonstrate how to grow and care for plants grown from seed, ensuring their healthy development.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand health and safety measures relating to performance activities.
• Contribute effectively to the process of creating a performance.
• Understand own role and responsibilities in the process of creating a performance.
• Develop technical skills required for performance through rehearsal and practice.
• Contribute to a performance, demonstrating developed technical skills.
• Reflect on own work and identify areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify own skills.
• Understand the need for effective time management.
• Recognise signs of stress in oneself.
• 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.

What you'll be able to do

• Devise scenes incorporating character, situation and story elements
• Devise scenes with a clear and coherent structure
• Engage effectively with character and situation during the devising process
• Demonstrate technical acting skills when devising drama
• Review and evaluate own devising drama work, identifying areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Know the key aspects of employment legislation.
• Know about statutory employment rights.
• Know about contractual employment rights.
• Know the key features of a contract of employment.
• Know about the implications of breach of contract by employer or employee.
• Interpret the key information presented on a payslip.

What you'll be able to do

• Interpret information from plans and specifications.
• Fix and fit furniture components in the designated location according to instructions.
• Check the final fitting of an interior unit to ensure it meets required standards.
• Ensure the safety of self and others whilst fitting interior units.

What you'll be able to do

• Interpret information from written and verbal sources.
• Check that the work area is free from hazards and ready for positioning the work surface(s).
• Secure work surface(s) in the correct position using appropriate methods and tools.
• Ensure the safety of yourself and others throughout the fixing and fitting process.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the importance of maintaining high standards of food hygiene
• Understand the potential hazards associated with food handling and preparation
• Understand the various food hygiene controls that can be implemented
• Implement and carry out appropriate food hygiene controls in a practical setting

What you'll be able to do

• Identify a range of utensils commonly required for food preparation tasks
• Demonstrate the correct and safe use of a range of utensils required for food preparation
• Prepare a range of seasonal vegetables suitable for use in a soup
• Accurately weigh and mix ingredients according to a given recipe
• Prepare a service area and tables for food presentation, ensuring cleanliness and appropriate layout
• Understand health and safety issues relating to the preparation, handling, and presentation of food, including hygiene and allergen awareness

What you'll be able to do

• Know basic hygiene rules in relation to food safety.
• Store different types of food to maintain their quality and safety.
• Know when food should be discarded due to spoilage or contamination.
• Know how food could be recycled or composted to reduce waste.

What you'll be able to do

• Know different types of food service operations, including their characteristics and service styles
• Serve food to customers in a safe and hygienic manner
• Work effectively in a food service area, following established procedures and maintaining a clean and organised workspace

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the different roles and responsibilities associated with working effectively in a group or team environment.
• Interact positively and respectfully with group members and staff, contributing to a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.
• Listen attentively and understand the perspectives of others within a group setting.
• Allow others to communicate their ideas and opinions freely within a group situation, fostering open communication.
• Know the importance of co-operation and collaboration when working in group situations to achieve shared goals.
• Accept and respond constructively to both praise and criticism from group members and staff, using feedback to improve performance.
• Understand the dynamics of relationships within one's own team, recognising the importance of building positive working relationships.

What you'll be able to do

• Communicate effectively with an audience through performance
• Take direction from a director or other members of the production team
• Work effectively with a team to move a drama project forward
• Understand the need to structure performance work to meet the needs of an audience
• Use scripting conventions appropriately in a devised drama project

What you'll be able to do

• Follow health and safety procedures meticulously when preparing and applying hair and make-up for performance.
• Understand how hair and make-up can enhance a stage performance and contribute to the overall stage production's visual impact.
• Understand the value of supporting research and detailed notation when planning hair and make-up for performance.
• Apply performance hair and make-up techniques to create a variety of different effects, suitable for different characters and performance styles.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about different nail shapes and the structure of nails, including the function of each part.
• Prepare the work area, equipment and client for basic hand care treatments, ensuring hygiene and safety.
• Provide basic hand care treatments to a professional standard, following correct procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand health and safety procedures in a working environment.
• Understand the correct use of health and safety equipment.
• Observe safe working practices in a working environment.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about Health and Safety procedures and equipment in a performing arts environment, including risk assessments, emergency procedures, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Observe safe working practices in a performing arts environment, adhering to established protocols and guidelines to minimise risks and prevent accidents.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the relevant health and safety requirements applicable to a practical work environment.
• Know the health and safety procedures to follow in a practical work environment.
• Know the correct use of health and safety equipment in a practical work environment.
• Identify potential risks in a practical work environment.
• Manage risks in a practical work environment by following safe working practices.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the main parts of a plant and their functions.
• Care for a plant by providing appropriate water, light and nutrients to improve growth.
• Know a range of vegetables commonly produced in a market garden, including their growing seasons.
• Know a small variety of common weeds growing in a market garden and their impact on crops.
• Weed a market garden effectively, using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Follow health and safety procedures relating to a horticultural setting, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

What you'll be able to do

• Know the functions of the skeletal system in providing support and structure to the body.
• Know the functions of the muscular system in enabling movement.
• Know the functions of the cardio-respiratory systems in circulating blood and oxygen.
• Know the requirements of a healthy diet for maintaining bodily functions and overall well-being.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental elements that constitute a musical idea, including melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre.
• Know about the various potential uses and outlets for musical ideas, such as compositions, arrangements, improvisations, and sound design.
• Compose original musical ideas, demonstrating creativity and technical proficiency.
• Respond constructively to feedback received on own musical ideas, making revisions and improvements as necessary.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the location of major engine and chassis components on a vehicle.
• Identify the major internal engine components of a vehicle.
• Identify the major cooling system components of a vehicle.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about confidence.
• Know about communication skills and how they can contribute to improving confidence.
• Know about decision-making and associated emotions and feelings.
• Know that having goals/targets can increase confidence.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand and adhere to health and safety measures relating to improvisation work, ensuring a safe and responsible environment.
• Respond creatively and spontaneously to various stimuli for improvisation, such as prompts, themes, or musical cues.
• Use improvisation techniques to explore themes, characters, and moods, demonstrating expressive and imaginative skills.
• Use improvisation to explore texts, scores, and scripts, interpreting and adapting them in a creative and spontaneous manner.
• Give and receive constructive feedback on the use of improvisation technique, contributing to the development of self and others.
• Reflect critically on own improvisation work, analysing strengths, weaknesses, and areas for future development.

What you'll be able to do

• Devise performance structures through improvisation techniques
• Apply performance skills effectively in an improvisational context
• Explain the purpose and functions of a performance brief
• Contribute effectively to a group performance, demonstrating collaborative skills

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare effectively for an interview, including researching the organisation and role.
• Respond appropriately to questions in an interview, demonstrating relevant skills and experience.
• Assess own performance in an interview, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the use of various musical devices, such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre, in musical composition
• Compose a piece of music, demonstrating an understanding of musical devices and compositional techniques

What you'll be able to do

• Know the differences between types of drugs
• Know the legal status of different types of drugs
• Know the causes of drug misuse
• Recognise the physical effects of drug misuse
• Recognise the psychological effects of drug misuse
• Identify the impact that drug misuse may have on others
• Identify health issues associated with drug misuse
• Know the effects of withdrawing from drugs
• Identify agencies offering help and information on drug misuse

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the roles of different group members when working together on a task.
• Understand how to communicate verbally with group members effectively.
• Understand the importance of listening to others in group situations to ensure effective communication.
• Understand the importance of co-operation when working in group situations to achieve common goals.
• Respond appropriately to praise and constructive criticism from others.
• Understand relationships within own team and how they impact teamwork.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the main causes of dementia.
• Describe the effects of dementia on individuals.
• Explain the importance of effective communication when interacting with individuals with dementia.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about different types of social care support available to adults.
• Know the range of jobs available in the adult social care sector.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and describe the core values and principles of adult social care, such as respect, dignity, and independence.
• Explain the importance of diversity within adult social care, recognising and respecting individual differences and needs.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify different types of legal and illegal substances
• Describe the potential impact of the use and misuse of substances on individuals and society
• Identify sources of support available to individuals affected by substance misuse, including local and national organisations

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare to build block walling in accordance with given instructions and health and safety guidelines.
• Set out the work area to build block walling, ensuring it is safe and suitable for the task.
• Build block walling using dense concrete and lightweight insulation blocks, ensuring correct alignment and bonding.

What you'll be able to do

• Maintain carpentry and joinery hand tools
• Store carpentry and joinery hand tools
• Use carpentry and joinery handsaws
• Use carpentry and joinery hand-held planes
• Use carpentry and joinery hand-held drills
• Use woodworking chisels

What you'll be able to do

• Select and use appropriate hand tools to produce basic woodworking joints, ensuring safe working practices
• Select and store materials used to produce basic woodworking joints, considering suitability and preservation
• Mark out accurately to produce basic woodworking joints, using appropriate measuring tools and techniques
• Form basic woodworking joints, demonstrating correct techniques and achieving a secure fit

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the various uses and outlets available for lyric composition, including different genres and platforms.
• Compose original lyrics, demonstrating creativity and understanding of lyrical structure.
• Develop a portfolio of own lyrics, showcasing a range of styles and themes.
• Review and evaluate own lyric writing skills, identifying areas for improvement and development.

What you'll be able to do

• Warm up and cool down effectively, preparing the body for dance activity and preventing injury.
• Create movement phrases, exploring different movement qualities and dynamics.
• Combine movement phrases to form a longer dance sequence, demonstrating choreographic skills.
• Dance with a partner or small group, demonstrating coordination, communication, and spatial awareness.

What you'll be able to do

• Plan the content of multimedia products to meet identified needs
• Plan the organisation of multimedia products to meet identified needs
• Obtain content for building multimedia outcomes
• Input content for building multimedia outcomes
• Combine content to build multimedia outcomes
• Use multimedia software tools to edit multimedia content to meet requirements
• Use multimedia software tools to format multimedia content to meet requirements
• Play multimedia outcomes
• Present multimedia outcomes

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate basic technical skills on a chosen musical instrument, including posture, hand position, and basic techniques
• Demonstrate the ability to practice regularly to improve musical skills and technique
• Perform music in different moods and styles, demonstrating an understanding of musical expression
• Play music competently, demonstrating accuracy, rhythm, and appropriate dynamics

What you'll be able to do

• Recognise the part music can play in creating mood and atmosphere within a performance.
• Demonstrate music making skills through practical application.
• Understand the use of rhythm and tempo in musical performance.
• Select appropriate music for use in a performance, justifying the choices made.

What you'll be able to do

• Perform pieces of music as part of an ensemble, using either an instrument or voice, demonstrating appropriate technique and musicality.
• Understand how rehearsal techniques and strategies can address difficulties encountered when performing in an ensemble, such as timing, balance, and intonation.
• Perform effectively as part of an ensemble, contributing to a cohesive and musically satisfying performance.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the elements of musical theatre.
• Participate in a musical theatre production.
• Identify own contribution to a musical theatre production.
• Review own contribution to a musical theatre production, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare for nail art techniques, including selecting appropriate tools and materials, and ensuring a clean and hygienic work area.
• Carry out nail art techniques, including applying different designs, colours and embellishments to nails.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the difference between written and oral stories
• Understand different kinds of stories in the oral tradition
• Understand the relevance of personal experience in oral storytelling
• Use a range of basic storytelling techniques
• Understand the basic structure and appeal of popular stories
• Review own oral storytelling performance

What you'll be able to do

• Understand different methods by which employees can be paid
• Understand the main items that appear on payslips
• Understand the importance of keeping a record of earnings

What you'll be able to do

• Understand health and safety measures relating to physical theatre, including warm-up exercises and safe movement techniques.
• Engage safely in physical theatre activities, following instructions and using appropriate techniques.
• Demonstrate basic movement skills for physical theatre, such as balance, coordination, and spatial awareness.
• Choreograph simple physical performance sequences, using movement to communicate ideas and emotions.
• Give constructive feedback on physical theatre performances, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
• Receive feedback on own physical theatre performance and use it to improve future performances.
• Reflect on own performance in physical theatre, identifying what went well and what could be improved.

What you'll be able to do

• Consciously employ disciplines and techniques central to effective performance realisation
• Review own performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement
• Review a production, analysing its effectiveness and impact

What you'll be able to do

• Understand own personal strengths, qualities, skills and abilities relevant to career planning.
• Understand the different sources of information, advice and guidance available to support personal career planning.
• Understand how own abilities relate to potential learning progressions and future career opportunities.
• Plan for a successful transition to the next stage of education, training or work, setting realistic goals.

What you'll be able to do

• Develop self-confidence and self-esteem in personal and work contexts.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about some of the skills used in daily life, such as communication, literacy, numeracy and problem-solving.
• Know about problem solving, including identifying problems, generating solutions and evaluating outcomes.
• Understand how to set goals, including defining specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound (SMART) goals.
• Know about support networks, including family, friends, community groups and professional services.
• Know about communicating with others, including verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
• Understand how key factors contribute to personal development, including self-awareness, self-esteem, motivation and resilience.

What you'll be able to do

• Know own strengths and weaknesses in relation to personal development.
• Know own personal skills and how they can be applied.
• Understand ways to improve own skills through learning and practice.
• Make positive decisions that support personal development.
• Set personal objectives that are achievable and realistic.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the accepted conventions for personal presentation in the workplace, including dress code and hygiene.
• Demonstrate appropriate personal presentation for the workplace, adhering to organisational guidelines.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare for pest control tasks
• Understand why pest control is necessary
• Recognise common pests
• Know methods of pest control
• Carry out pest control tasks
• Know health and safety procedures relevant to pest control
• Comply with health and safety procedures relevant to pest control
• Maintain a tidy work area

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare for basic hair plaiting
• Prepare for basic hair twisting
• Carry out basic hair plaiting techniques
• Carry out basic hair twisting techniques

What you'll be able to do

• Know the components of physical fitness, including cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition.
• Assess own fitness level using appropriate methods, such as measuring heart rate, performing strength tests and assessing flexibility.
• Plan own fitness programme, setting realistic goals and selecting appropriate activities.
• Implement own fitness programme, following a structured plan and monitoring progress.
• Overcome barriers to achievement of fitness goals, such as lack of time, motivation or resources.
• Review own fitness programme, evaluating progress and making adjustments as needed.

What you'll be able to do

• Sow seeds indoors in appropriate containers using suitable techniques
• Prick out seedlings individually with care and precision
• Propagate plants using stem cuttings effectively
• Pot up rooted cuttings, plugs, or large seedlings into larger containers
• Irrigate planted containers appropriately to maintain plant health
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area

What you'll be able to do

• Know the characteristics of different types of plants, including their growth habits, appearance, and environmental requirements
• Know the uses of different types of plants, including their suitability for different purposes and locations
• Select appropriate plants for specific uses and locations, considering factors such as soil type, climate, and aesthetic appeal
• Understand the establishment and maintenance needs of plants, including watering, feeding, pruning, and pest control

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the tools and equipment used in plastering.
• Describe the purpose of each tool and piece of equipment used in plastering.
• Identify the materials used in plastering.
• Describe the characteristics of each material used in plastering.
• Mix different types of plaster according to instructions.
• Identify different backgrounds that receive plaster.
• Describe the characteristics of each background that receives plaster.
• Plan the plastering process for a section of wall.
• Prepare the area for plastering.
• Describe floating techniques when plastering a section of a wall.
• Plaster a section of a wall to a satisfactory standard.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the features of a positive learning environment.
• Know how play can help children’s learning or development.
• Know how play activities can avoid stereotyping and discrimination.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the purpose of an interview, including its role in the recruitment process and the information it aims to gather.
• Describe how to prepare effectively for an interview, including researching the organisation, preparing answers to common questions, and planning appropriate attire.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe how to safely and effectively remove a decorative covering from a ceiling or wall area
• Prepare a ceiling or wall surface for decoration, ensuring it is clean, smooth, and ready for the application of paint or wallpaper
• Maintain tools and working area in a clean, safe and organised condition, following health and safety guidelines

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare and serve a variety of different drinks, following standard recipes and presentation guidelines
• Work effectively in a drinks service area, maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and customer service standards

What you'll be able to do

• Identify a range of potential career or work options, considering personal interests, skills, and qualifications.
• Complete applications for work or training programmes accurately and effectively, presenting relevant information in a clear and concise manner.
• Present oneself confidently and professionally at an interview, demonstrating appropriate communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Plan for future work or training opportunities, setting realistic goals and identifying necessary steps to achieve them.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the purpose of an interview in the context of seeking employment or training opportunities
• Understand how to effectively promote oneself at an interview, highlighting relevant skills, experience, and personal qualities

What you'll be able to do

• Recognise different types of presentations and presentation styles.
• Identify the key elements and skills involved in the preparation of a presentation.
• Identify the key elements and skills involved in the delivery of a presentation.
• Deliver a presentation using appropriate techniques and resources.
• Review own performance in preparing a presentation, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
• Review own performance in delivering a presentation, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Input and combine text, images, and other information effectively within presentation slides.
• Utilise presentation software tools to structure, edit, and format slides to enhance clarity and visual appeal.
• Prepare presentation slides that are tailored to meet the specific needs of the intended audience and purpose.

What you'll be able to do

• Carry out a defined role in the presentation of a performing arts work, contributing effectively to the team.
• Review own contribution to the performance, identifying strengths and areas for development.
• Demonstrate employability skills, such as teamwork, communication, and time management, in the presentation of performing arts work.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare for sports coaching sessions, including planning activities and ensuring safety.
• Understand how to support participants’ behaviour and performance during coaching sessions, using appropriate techniques and communication.
• Understand the importance of giving and receiving feedback for coaches and participants in sports coaching, to promote improvement and development.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the correct procedures for cleaning different types of animal accommodation.
• Explain how to maintain animal accommodation to ensure a safe and hygienic environment.
• Identify and apply relevant health and safety precautions when working with animal accommodation.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the correct procedures for receiving deliveries of animal feed.
• Describe the correct procedures for storing different types of animal feed to maintain quality and prevent spoilage.
• Prepare feed for animals according to their specific needs and dietary requirements.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how to monitor and care for the health and well-being of animals, recognising signs of illness or distress
• Understand how to provide appropriate food and water to animals, meeting their specific dietary needs

What you'll be able to do

• Move animals safely and humanely on a site, considering their welfare and the surrounding environment
• Handle animals safely and humanely, using appropriate techniques for different species and situations

What you'll be able to do

• Know the types of problems that can commonly occur in the workplace, and their potential impact.
• Know a range of ways to effectively solve problems in the workplace, considering different approaches.
• Know ways to work collaboratively with others in problem solving, contributing to a team effort.
• Reflect on the effectiveness of the solution implemented to address the problem, identifying lessons learned.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the reasons why a performing arts event requires promotion, including audience engagement, ticket sales, and building a positive reputation.
• Plan the promotion of a specific performance or event, considering target audience, marketing channels, and budget.
• Contribute effectively to the promotion of a specific performance or event, implementing planned activities and engaging with the target audience.
• Review the effectiveness of the promotion of a specific performance or event, analysing data and identifying areas for improvement in future campaigns.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about nail shape and structure, including the different parts of the nail and their functions
• Prepare the work area and client for manicure treatments, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment
• Provide basic manicure treatments, including nail shaping, cuticle care, and nail polishing

What you'll be able to do

• Know the expected behaviours and professional conduct required when working in a reception environment
• Carry out a range of typical reception duties, such as greeting visitors and answering phones
• Deal with different types of appointments and enquiries at a reception desk
• Accurately record appointments using appropriate methods (e.g. electronic systems, paper diaries)

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how recognising and respecting individual differences and diversity contributes to a positive environment in the workplace
• Understand key responsibilities in relation to promoting equality in the workplace
• Understand the importance of challenging discrimination at work

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the rehearsal process and its stages
• Take part in the rehearsal process, contributing effectively to the development of a performance
• Understand the skills necessary to create an effective production through rehearsal
• Review rehearsal process, identifying areas for improvement in own contribution and the overall process

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the stages and activities involved in the rehearsal process for a production.
• Actively participate in the rehearsal process, following direction and contributing effectively.
• Understand the range of skills necessary for individuals to contribute to the creation of an effective production.
• Evaluate own contribution to the rehearsal process and identify areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely when removing and replacing motor vehicle road wheels, following established safety procedures and using appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Know the importance of checking motor vehicle road wheels for damage, wear, and correct inflation pressure.
• Remove and replace motor vehicle road wheels using appropriate tools and techniques, ensuring correct torque settings.

What you'll be able to do

• Apply safe working practices and procedures when removing and replacing spark plugs, adhering to relevant health and safety guidelines.
• Remove and replace spark plugs correctly, following manufacturer's instructions and using appropriate tools.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the impacts of vehicle usage on the environment, society and the economy.
• Know the legal requirements for the road use of vehicles, including licensing, insurance and vehicle maintenance.
• Know about the principles of road safety, including hazard perception, speed limits and defensive driving techniques.
• Understand considerate driving or riding practice, including respecting other road users and minimising disturbance to local communities.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the requirements of the workplace, including rules, regulations and expectations.
• Understand the importance of positive attitudes and behaviours at work, such as punctuality, respect and teamwork.
• Understand the characteristics of appropriate work practice, including following instructions, maintaining a safe working environment and completing tasks to the required standard.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand that employees have specific rights in the workplace, as defined by legislation and company policy.
• Understand that employees have specific responsibilities in the workplace, contributing to a safe and productive environment.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify motorcycle systems and components that require routine checks
• Describe the purpose of routine checks on motorcycle systems and components
• Identify the information and equipment required for motorcycle maintenance checks
• Use the correct information and equipment to carry out motorcycle maintenance checks
• Carry out routine motorcycle checks safely
• Carry out routine motorcycle checks correctly, following manufacturer guidelines

What you'll be able to do

• Know vehicle systems and components that require routine checks, including fluid levels, tyres, lights, and brakes.
• Know the information and equipment required for vehicle maintenance checks, such as owner's manual, dipsticks, tyre pressure gauge, and appropriate fluids.
• Safely and correctly carry out vehicle checks, following a systematic approach and recording findings accurately.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely when carrying out routine wheel and tyre checks.
• Understand how wheels and tyres are constructed.
• Understand the terminology used in relation to wheels and tyres.
• Safely and correctly remove and refit road wheels.
• Check tyre pressure and tread depth accurately.

What you'll be able to do

• Perform salon reception duties in a professional manner
• Record salon appointments accurately and efficiently

What you'll be able to do

• Work towards a set building brief
• Know about tools used for set building
• Use tools safely and correctly to build a set for performance
• Maintain own workspace to a safe standard
• Review own set building skills

What you'll be able to do

• Plan to meet goals in the performing arts
• Contribute to the setting of group and individual goals in the performing arts
• Understand own and others’ responsibilities in achieving group goals in the performing arts
• Plan group activities in the performing arts
• Undertake group activities in the performing arts
• Review own group’s performing arts activities

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate the ability to provide manicure treatments to meet industry standards.
• Demonstrate the ability to prepare the work area and resources for skin care treatments.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide skin care treatments in a safe and hygienic manner.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about song styles in popular music
• Know about the use of form in popular music
• Know about the use of subject matter in popular music
• Understand the use of lyrical devices in popular music songs
• Understand the use of compositional devices in popular music songs
• Compose a popular music song

What you'll be able to do

• Understand different song styles commonly found in popular music
• Understand the typical structure and form used in popular songs
• Understand how lyrics can impact the overall message and appeal of a popular song
• Understand the role of melody in creating a memorable popular song
• Understand the use of rhythm and tempo in popular songs
• Compose a song in a popular music style, incorporating appropriate lyrics, melody, and rhythm

What you'll be able to do

• Understand health and safety measures relating to sound production and recording environments
• Work safely when using sound and recording equipment, following established procedures
• Know the different types of equipment used for sound production and recording
• Use equipment to record and store sound effectively
• Use technical skills to develop ideas for sound production
• Review own use of sound and recording equipment and identify areas for development

What you'll be able to do

• Know about relevant health and safety regulations and procedures in a sound and audio production environment
• Record sound using appropriate equipment and techniques
• Develop production ideas for sound and audio projects, considering target audience and purpose

What you'll be able to do

• Research and identify information about a specific aspect of sport and active leisure.
• Present information as a team member, demonstrating effective work-related skills such as communication and collaboration.
• Evaluate own work-related skills used in researching an aspect of sport and active leisure, identifying strengths and areas for development.

What you'll be able to do

• Use a spreadsheet to enter numerical data
• Use a spreadsheet to enter other data
• Use a spreadsheet to edit numerical data
• Use a spreadsheet to edit other data
• Use a spreadsheet to organise numerical data
• Use a spreadsheet to organise other data
• Use appropriate formulas to summarise spreadsheet information
• Use appropriate tools to summarise spreadsheet information
• Use appropriate tools to display spreadsheet information
• Select appropriate tools to present spreadsheet information effectively
• Use appropriate techniques to present spreadsheet information effectively

What you'll be able to do

• Know why stage lighting is used in performance
• Understand roles and responsibilities relating to work with stage lighting within a production team
• Know the equipment used for stage lighting, including its function and safe operation
• Know the power requirements for stage lighting equipment
• Follow directions in relation to the placing and location of stage lighting equipment accurately
• Follow health and safety requirements in relation to use of stage lighting equipment in a performance area
• Review own work with stage lighting, identifying areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Follow health and safety procedures for performance make-up, ensuring a safe and hygienic application process.
• Understand how make-up can enhance stage performance and the overall stage production, considering its role in character development and visual impact.
• Understand the value of supporting research and notation for performance make-up, using reference materials to inform design choices and ensure consistency.
• Apply performance make-up to create different effects, demonstrating technical skills and artistic expression.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare for styling for men.
• Provide styling for men.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare for styling for women, ensuring the client's hair is suitable for the chosen style and that all necessary equipment and products are available.
• Provide styling for women, using appropriate techniques and products to achieve the desired look.

What you'll be able to do

• Plan an activity, considering resources, safety, and participant needs.
• Participate in a planned activity, following instructions and contributing to the group.
• Understand how to review an activity, identifying what went well and what could be improved.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify where to access exercise and fitness facilities within the local community
• Describe different types of exercise and fitness activities available
• Explain how to participate in exercise and fitness activities safely, considering potential risks and hazards
• Demonstrate relevant work skills, such as teamwork and communication, through participation in exercise and fitness activities
• Review own performance in exercise and fitness activities, identifying strengths and areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the rules and regulations of a chosen sporting activity.
• Explain the equipment and facilities required for a chosen sporting activity.
• Participate in a sporting activity, following the rules and demonstrating appropriate behaviour.
• Apply relevant skills and techniques during participation in a sporting activity.
• Review performance in a sporting activity, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify own specific role within a performance setting.
• Describe the key responsibilities associated with own role in a performance.
• Take part in preparing for a performance, following instructions and guidance.
• Undertake a designated role effectively during a performance for an audience.
• Review own performance in a sporting activity, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the meaning of teamwork and its importance in achieving common goals
• Understand the role and responsibilities of team members, including communication and collaboration
• Work within a team, contributing effectively and supporting colleagues
• Review performance of a team, identifying areas for improvement and celebrating successes

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and describe different roles for individuals within a performing arts group
• Interact constructively with other group members during performing arts activities
• Demonstrate effective listening and conversational skills during social interaction within performing arts activities
• Accept the right of other people to communicate their ideas and opinions within a group situation during performance arts activities
• Understand the importance of co-operation and collaboration in group situations during performing arts activities
• Accept and respond appropriately to both praise and constructive criticism during performing arts activities
• Be aware of the role of those in authority and understand your own relationship with them within your performing arts team

What you'll be able to do

• Understand health and safety regulations relevant to technical support in the performing arts, both on and off stage, ensuring a safe working environment for all involved.
• Know the different technical support roles in the performing arts, including lighting, sound, stage management, and costume.
• Set up and use production equipment relating to one area of responsibility in the performing arts, demonstrating competence and attention to detail.
• Use technical skills to enhance a production, contributing to the overall artistic impact and audience experience.

What you'll be able to do

• Respect the environment when angling, minimising disturbance to wildlife and habitats.
• Know about the influence of the water cycle and weather on angling, including the impact of rainfall, temperature, and wind.
• Know about the anatomy of fish, including key features and their functions.
• Know about the habitat and food source of different species of fish, recognising their ecological needs.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the physical needs of children, including nutrition, hygiene, and safety.
• Know about the psychological needs of children, including emotional support, social interaction, and cognitive stimulation.
• Know the importance of exercise in children’s healthy development, including its benefits for physical and mental well-being.
• Know the importance of rest in children’s healthy development, including its role in physical and cognitive recovery.
• Provide physical care for children of different ages, taking into account their developmental stages and individual needs.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely.
• Use and maintain hand tools for vehicle maintenance.
• Use workshop equipment for vehicle maintenance.
• Use materials when carrying out vehicle maintenance.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the key principles of business communication.
• Choose an appropriate communication method for different business situations.
• Understand the characteristics of effective business communication, including clarity, conciseness, and accuracy.
• Understand the dynamics of a business team and the behaviours that can occur within that team.
• Understand the benefits of implementing an effective communication strategy within a business organisation.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the key stages of development of children from 0-1 year, including physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development
• Understand the key stages of development of children from 1-3 years, including physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development
• Understand a range of childcare provision available for young children, including nurseries, playgroups, and childminders
• Understand the need for a safe environment for children, including risk assessment and safeguarding procedures

What you'll be able to do

• Understand key elements of children’s social and emotional development.
• Understand children’s social and emotional needs.
• Know how children acquire their behaviour patterns.
• Understand how to meet children’s social and emotional needs.
• Understand how to encourage children to feel positive about themselves.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the benefits to an organisation of providing good customer service.
• Explain the possible consequences of providing poor customer service.
• Recognise the value of making positive first impressions on customers.
• Demonstrate positive verbal and non-verbal interaction skills when communicating with customers.
• Explain why respect for the individual is at the heart of good customer service.
• Describe own role in dealing with complaints from customers.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the meaning of 'diversity in society' and its various dimensions
• Know about different social groups and their cultural practices
• Identify commonalities and shared values between diverse groups
• Understand the significance of respecting diversity and promoting tolerance within society
• Recognise the contributions of diverse groups to the enrichment of society

What you'll be able to do

• Understand discrimination with regard to ethnicity, gender, disability and sexuality, including its various forms and impacts.
• Understand equal opportunities and the importance of promoting fairness and inclusion in all aspects of life.
• Understand ways of challenging discrimination and promoting equality, including reporting procedures and advocacy.
• Know about support agencies in his/her area that can provide assistance and guidance on issues related to discrimination and equal opportunities.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the typical sequence of growth and development in children from birth to adolescence.
• Understand the various factors that can affect a child's growth and development.
• Recognise that different experiences and environments can significantly affect a child's emotional and social development.
• Understand some of the key ways in which a child learns to communicate, including verbal and non-verbal methods.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the meaning of motivation and its importance in achieving goals.
• Describe the potential effects of a lack of motivation on performance and well-being.
• Evaluate own levels of motivation in different contexts.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the key differences between organic and conventional growing systems, considering environmental and ethical factors
• Describe and demonstrate organic soil management techniques, such as composting and green manure, to improve soil health and fertility
• Describe and demonstrate organic crop protection techniques, such as companion planting and biological pest control, to minimise the use of synthetic pesticides

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the reasons for pruning plants.
• Identify where to cut when pruning different types of plants.
• Demonstrate how to cut when pruning different types of plants.
• Describe how to prune different types of plants.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the role of play in a child’s development.
• Understand the purpose of play activities for children at different levels of development.
• Understand the importance of a plan for play activities.
• Understand how stereotyping can affect children’s participation in activities.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the meaning of the terms ‘prejudice’ and ‘discrimination’ and how they manifest in society.
• Know about stereotypical attitudes and how they can contribute to prejudice and discrimination.
• Know some of the consequences of prejudice and discrimination on individuals and communities.
• Understand the importance of Equal Opportunities Policies in promoting fairness and preventing discrimination in organisations and society.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and describe own typical reactions to conflict situations.
• Explain how the behaviour of others can influence personal behaviour towards or away from conflict.
• Define the concept of triggers for conflict and identify personal triggers.
• Describe the process of getting 'hooked' into a conflict situation.
• Describe the process of getting 'unhooked' from a conflict situation.
• Recognise significant life events that may influence personal behaviour in conflict situations.
• Explain the concept of getting locked into a ‘vicious cycle’ of behaviour in conflict situations.
• Explain the concept of choice in terms of alternative actions which will take someone out of a ‘vicious cycle’ of behaviour.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the characteristics of various crop types.
• Describe the main structures of plants and their function.
• Explain the main requirements for germination and growth.
• Describe the characteristics of different soil types.

What you'll be able to do

• Sow seeds indoors using appropriate techniques and materials.
• Describe different outdoor sowing techniques suitable for various seeds and conditions.
• Describe how to look after and transplant seedlings/plants to ensure healthy growth.
• Describe the process of ‘hardening off’ seedlings/plants and ‘planting out’ correctly to minimise stress and maximise survival.

What you'll be able to do

• Recognise the common physical, emotional and behavioural symptoms of stress.
• Identify the possible causes of stress in different situations.
• Explain the benefits of using relaxation techniques as a strategy for managing stress.
• Describe a range of coping strategies that can be used in relation to stress management.
• Undertake a number of relaxation techniques to manage stress.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the role of samplers in modern music production, including their functionality and applications
• Understand the concept of audition in the context of music production
• Demonstrate the ability to audition samples effectively, evaluating their suitability for a musical composition
• Understand the elements of a musical composition, including melody, harmony, rhythm, and structure
• Create a piece of music using loops that have been prepared and auditioned, demonstrating creative use of digital sampling techniques
• Understand how to remix a composition using digital sampling techniques, manipulating existing audio to create a new version
• Compare different compositions, analysing their strengths and weaknesses in terms of musicality and production quality

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the key stages of intellectual development in children from birth to eight years old, including cognitive milestones.
• Understand the typical stages of language development in children from birth to eight years old, including vocabulary acquisition and grammar.
• Understand why it is important to communicate effectively with young children to support their intellectual and language development.
• Understand the various factors which can affect intellectual and language development in children, such as environment and learning opportunities.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the core values that underpin the role of a Care Worker and the organisation in which they work, such as respect, dignity, and empathy.
• Understand the specific responsibilities and professional boundaries of the Care Worker role, including limitations and scope of practice.
• Understand the importance of effective communication skills in the Care Worker role, including active listening and clear verbal and written communication.
• Understand the need for maintaining confidentiality of client information and the appropriate ways of ensuring confidentiality in the Care Worker role.
• Know the basic organisational policies and procedures relevant to the Care Worker role and how they should be consistently applied in practice.
• Understand the overall role of the Care Worker and the importance of receiving adequate support and supervision to ensure effective and safe practice.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how retail outlets differ in size and type, including supermarkets, department stores, independent shops and online retailers.
• Understand the range of retail occupations, including sales assistants, managers, buyers and visual merchandisers.
• Understand the retail supply chain, including the processes involved in sourcing, transporting and storing goods.
• Understand the contribution which the retail sector makes to the economy of the United Kingdom, including employment, revenue and investment.
• Understand how customers’ concerns influence the products and services offered by retailers, including quality, price and ethical considerations.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the key stages of the retail selling process
• Understand how to effectively determine customer needs and preferences
• Understand how to utilise product information to promote sales and enhance the customer experience

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the key responsibilities of an adult social care worker in different settings.
• Explain the importance of maintaining confidentiality in the role of an adult social care worker.
• Outline the role of the adult social care worker in supporting individuals with their personal care needs.
• Describe the role of the adult social care worker in promoting the independence and well-being of individuals.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify commonly used materials in bricklaying.
• Demonstrate the correct techniques for stacking and storing bricklaying materials safely.
• Demonstrate the safe use of access equipment in bricklaying.
• Identify the tools commonly used in bricklaying.
• Demonstrate the correct and safe use of a brick trowel.
• Demonstrate the ability to re-point an area of brickwork to a satisfactory standard.
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately measure, cut and level bricks.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify tools and equipment suitable for a specified practical activity.
• Demonstrate the safe and effective use of tools and equipment for a specified practical activity.
• Describe how to care for and maintain a range of tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate the correct procedures for caring for and maintaining a range of tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate the correct procedures for storing a range of tools and equipment.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and describe different time signatures used in music.
• Reproduce a melody accurately by ear.
• Recognise and describe changes in rhythm within a piece of music.
• Recognise and describe changes of dynamics in a piece of music.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the various uses of craft activities with children and young people
• Know about appropriate craft techniques suitable for children and young people of different ages and abilities
• Be aware of the health and safety factors necessary when planning and undertaking craft activities
• Plan and organise an appropriate craft activity for a child or young person, taking into account their individual needs and abilities

What you'll be able to do

• Conform to Health and Safety requirements associated with decorative paints and glazes, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling procedures.
• Prepare a work area for decorative painting tasks, including protecting surfaces and ensuring adequate ventilation.
• Produce a range of decorative effects on interior walls, using different paints, glazes, and techniques.
• Store materials, tools, and equipment safely after use, following manufacturer's instructions and workplace procedures.
• Re-instate the work area after completing decorative painting tasks, leaving it clean and tidy.