Gateway Qualifications Limited · RQF Entry Level
Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Certificate in Health and Care (Entry 3)
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- LevelRQF Entry Level
- Total credits18
- Guided learning151 hours
- Units in this qualification52
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These are the units Gateway Qualifications Limited registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Applying for a JobReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit covers the preparation of job applications and CVs, focusing on identifying employer requirements and presenting information clearly and accurately. You'll learn to produce concise, well-structured applications and CVs that effectively reflect their skills and experience.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare a job application that meets employer requirements
- Prepare a CV that accurately reflects skills and experience
Career PlanningReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll explore various career options by researching sources of information and assessing tasks and responsibilities. The unit develops skills to evaluate personal skills and interests and to plan realistic career goals based on this assessment.
What you'll be able to do
- Find out about different career options available
- Assess career options based on personal skills and interests
- Plan goals for a future career path
Communication Skills for WorkReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' written and oral communication skills for the workplace. You'll practise producing clear written communication with correct grammar and spelling, and speaking audibly using appropriate language and tone in work-related contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Use written communication methods effectively in a work context.
- Use oral communication methods effectively in a work context.
Community Environment ProjectReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll select, plan, participate in, and review a community environment project, including communicating its benefits to others. The unit emphasises project planning, active involvement, and reflective evaluation to identify improvements.
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
Conduct at WorkReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to demonstrate appropriate professional conduct in the workplace, including punctuality, respectful communication, and adherence to policies. You'll also reflect on their conduct to identify areas for personal development.
What you'll be able to do
- Conduct yourself appropriately in a work setting, demonstrating professional behaviour.
- Review and evaluate your own conduct in a work setting, identifying areas for improvement.
Customer service skillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of good customer service principles and develop skills to interact effectively with customers. The unit covers active listening, appropriate language use, and performing common customer service tasks to meet customer needs.
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
Dementia AwarenessReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain awareness of common types of dementia, recognise associated signs and symptoms, and understand good practice in caring for individuals with dementia, focusing on respect and dignity.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the most common types of dementia.
- Recognise the signs and symptoms associated with common types of dementia.
- Describe good practice in caring for an individual with dementia.
Digital Skills for WorkReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with digital skills to locate, organise, and manage work-related information using online tools. You'll create and edit digital content, communicate digitally in work contexts, and understand safe and responsible use of digital devices.
What you'll be able to do
- Utilise digital skills to locate and manage work-related information effectively.
- Create new digital content and edit existing digital content for specific work-related purposes.
- Use digital skills to communicate effectively with colleagues and other stakeholders in a work context.
- Work online and use digital devices safely, securely and responsibly, adhering to organisational policies and procedures in a work context.
- Identify and respond appropriately to common technical problems encountered when using digital devices and online systems.
Effective Communication in Health and Social Care and Child CareReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides knowledge of effective communication in health, social care, and child care settings. You'll identify various communication methods and understand how carers can communicate effectively with individuals in different care environments.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise the importance of effective communication in different care settings.
- Identify different communication methods used in care settings.
- Describe effective ways for a carer to communicate with individuals in different settings.
Engage in DiscussionReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to engage in discussions by contributing relevant ideas, listening actively, asking clarifying questions, and summarising key points to achieve shared understanding.
What you'll be able to do
- Participate effectively in discussions to achieve a shared understanding of a given topic.
Engage in DiscussionReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to participate confidently in discussions by contributing information, expressing opinions clearly, listening attentively, and responding respectfully to diverse viewpoints.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the ability to engage effectively in discussions, contributing relevant information and ideas.
- Demonstrate the ability to listen attentively to others in a discussion and respond appropriately, showing understanding and respect for different viewpoints.
Environmental AwarenessReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll study global climate change, its causes, and impacts on plants, animals, and people. The unit also covers the concept of the carbon footprint and practical measures individuals and businesses can take to reduce 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
Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's SettingsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll explore the importance of equality and inclusion in health, social care, and children's and young people's settings. The unit covers understanding prejudice and discrimination and how organisations can promote equality and inclusive practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise the importance of equality and inclusion within health, social care and children's and young people's settings.
- Define prejudice and discrimination.
- Describe how health, social care and children's and young people's settings can demonstrate equality and inclusion.
Exploring EntrepreneurshipReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll identify key characteristics and qualities of successful entrepreneurs and assess their own suitability for enterprise. The unit includes evaluating personal strengths and weaknesses in relation to starting and managing a business.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the key characteristics and qualities that contribute to the success of an entrepreneur.
- Recognise the factors that contribute to a successful entrepreneurial venture.
- Evaluate your own skills, qualities, and experience to determine your suitability for enterprise.
- Assess your own strengths and weaknesses in relation to the demands of starting and running a business.
Exploring and Presenting Enterprise IdeasReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to discuss, select, and present enterprise ideas by evaluating potential benefits and challenges. You'll justify their choice of enterprise idea and develop presentation skills to communicate their proposal effectively.
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.
Growth and Development of Young ChildrenReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit covers key areas of learning and development for children from birth to five years, factors affecting growth, and the importance of a healthy diet. You'll understand how these elements influence young children's development.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the key areas of learning and development for children from birth to 5 years old
- Know some of the factors that affect the growth and development of young children
- Know the importance of a healthy diet for the growth and development of young children
Health and Safety in Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's SettingsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll examine health and safety responsibilities of workers and employers in health, social care, and children's and young people's settings. The unit includes identifying hazards and risks and understanding the importance of maintaining safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the main responsibilities of workers for health and safety in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings
- Know the main responsibilities of employers for health and safety in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings
- Know the hazards and risks that can arise in a chosen care setting
- Know why it is important to pay attention to health and safety in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings
- Contribute to the reduction of the spread of infection in health, social care and children's and young people’s settings
Health and Safety in the WorkplaceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of health and safety roles and responsibilities in the workplace. You'll identify common hazards, apply risk control measures, and understand procedures for responding to accidents and incidents.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify roles and responsibilities related to health and safety within the workplace
- Recognise common workplace hazards
- Apply methods to control risks associated with identified workplace hazards
- Describe the procedures for responding to accidents in the workplace
- Describe the procedures for responding to incidents in the workplace
Healthy Eating and Drinking for AdultsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit covers the importance of healthy eating and hydration for adults. You'll explain benefits, identify key food groups, and develop skills to promote healthy eating and drinking habits to others.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the importance of healthy eating for adults.
- Demonstrate how to promote the importance of healthy eating to others.
- Explain the importance of adequate hydration for maintaining health.
- Demonstrate how to promote the importance of drinking enough fluids to others.
Improving Sustainability in the WorkplaceReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll identify areas within a business where sustainability can be improved, such as energy, waste, and water use. The unit covers developing and presenting a project plan that incorporates 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
Infection Prevention and ControlReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll understand how infections are spread and managed within care settings. The unit includes personal hygiene practices and the use of personal protective equipment to prevent and control infection.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe how infection is spread
- Explain how to manage the risk of infection
- Demonstrate the use of personal hygiene practices to contribute to infection prevention and control
- Demonstrate the use of personal protective equipment to contribute to infection prevention and control
Interview SkillsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' skills to prepare for and participate in job interviews. You'll research organisations and roles, plan travel and presentation, respond to questions confidently, and review their interview performance for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare effectively for an interview by researching the organisation and the role.
- Identify appropriate questions to ask the interviewer.
- Plan the logistics of attending the interview, including travel arrangements and timings.
- Plan how to present yourself professionally and appropriately at the interview.
- Present yourself positively and confidently during the interview.
- Communicate your skills, experience, and suitability for the role effectively.
- Review your performance in the interview, identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement.
- Reflect on the feedback received and use it to enhance future interview performance.
Introduction to Mental HealthReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit introduces the person-centred approach in mental health care, identifying biological and social factors influencing mental health problems. You'll understand the importance of effective communication with affected individuals.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the importance of a person-centred approach when working with individuals with mental health problems
- Identify the main factors that can cause mental health problems
- Explain the importance of effective communication with individuals who have mental health problems
Introduction to Self- EmploymentReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain knowledge of self-employment types, advantages, disadvantages, and legal responsibilities. The unit also covers planning for self-employment, including market research and managing income and expenditure effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the key aspects of self-employment
- Plan for self-employment effectively
- Manage income and expenditure in self-employment
Leisure Activities for AdultsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll explore the significance of leisure activities for adults, including physical, mental, and social benefits. The unit also covers planning and setting up suitable leisure activities to meet diverse needs.
What you'll be able to do
- Know why it is important to engage adults in leisure activity
- Know the range of leisure activities suitable for adults
- Plan and set up a leisure activity for adults
Listen and RespondReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to understand and respond to spoken language effectively. You'll identify main points, follow instructions, listen attentively, and respond appropriately in various exchanges.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand spoken language and its meaning
- Respond appropriately to spoken language
- Listen attentively during exchanges with others
- Respond effectively during exchanges with others
Listen and RespondReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop active listening and responsive communication skills in verbal exchanges. This unit covers appropriate language use, tone, body language, and maintaining engagement during conversations.
What you'll be able to do
- Listen and respond in verbal exchanges
Making the Most of Work PlacementReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to prepare for, set goals during, and review a work placement experience. You'll research the organisation, understand role expectations, identify necessary resources, and evaluate their progress and learning outcomes.
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.
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 mutually agreeable solutions to reach successful outcomes.
What you'll be able to do
- Communicate your own wants, needs, and views clearly and respectfully to others during a negotiation.
- Express your position confidently and assertively.
- Respond appropriately to the objections or queries raised by others during a negotiation.
- Address concerns and provide reasoned explanations for your position.
- Discuss the wants, needs, and views of others involved in the negotiation process.
- Listen actively and empathetically to understand different perspectives.
- Suggest potential ways forward at the end of a negotiation process, aiming for a mutually acceptable outcome.
- Propose compromises and solutions that address the needs of all parties involved.
Numeracy Skills for WorkReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to select and apply appropriate numeracy skills in work contexts. You'll perform calculations and measurements accurately and use numerical results to inform decisions and communicate findings effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate numeracy skills relevant to a specific task or situation in a work context.
- Identify the required calculations or measurements needed.
- Apply appropriate numeracy skills accurately and efficiently in a work context.
- Perform calculations, measurements, or data analysis using relevant techniques.
- Use the results obtained from applying numeracy skills to inform decision-making in a work context.
- Interpret and present numerical data effectively to colleagues or clients.
Person-Centred Support in Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's SettingsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit introduces person-centred support within health, social care, and children's and young people's settings. You'll define person-centred approaches, understand their significance to individuals, and identify challenges in implementing such support.
What you'll be able to do
- Define person-centred support in health, social care and children's and young people's settings.
- Recognise the importance to individuals of person-centred support in health, social care and children's and young people's settings.
- Identify potential difficulties in person-centred planning and describe how to overcome these.
Planning a Healthy DietReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides knowledge of the principles and benefits of a healthy diet. You'll consider factors affecting diet planning and learn to plan healthy meals for individuals with specific dietary requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the principles of a healthy diet
- Know the benefits of a healthy diet
- Know the factors to be considered when planning a healthy diet for an individual
- Plan a healthy meal for a service user with a specific dietary need
Play Activities for Young ChildrenReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll understand the importance of play in young children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. The unit includes identifying suitable play activities and planning safe, stimulating play environments.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise the importance of engaging young children in play activities for their development.
- Identify a range of play activities suitable for young children, considering their age and abilities.
- Demonstrate how to plan and set up a play activity for young children, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment.
Principles and Values in Health and Social Care, Adults and Children and Young People and Child CareReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll study the principles and values underpinning health and social care, early years, and childcare, including respect, dignity, equality, and confidentiality. The unit emphasises how to value and communicate respectfully with service users.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the key principles and values that underpin work in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare settings.
- Explain how to respect and value individuals who access services in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare.
Protection and Safeguarding in Health and Social Care Adults and Children and Young People, Early Years and ChildcareReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit covers protection and safeguarding procedures within health and social care, early years, and childcare settings. You'll learn how to report concerns and understand organisational roles in protecting individuals from harm.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe protection and safeguarding procedures in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare.
- Explain how to report concerns about protection and safeguarding issues, following organisational procedures.
- Describe how staff and organisations can protect and safeguard individuals from harm or abuse.
Providing Support at MealtimesReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll understand the responsibilities of carers at mealtimes, including hygiene practices, respecting individual preferences, recognising choking signs, and using appropriate adaptive equipment to support individuals effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the responsibilities of a carer when providing support at mealtimes.
- Identify appropriate equipment that can be used to support individuals during mealtimes.
Read for InformationReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to read and extract information from everyday texts and use a dictionary to understand word meanings. This unit supports summarising key information and interpreting a range of written sources.
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
Searching for a JobReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to find and explore job vacancies using various sources and methods. The unit emphasises taking a proactive approach to job searching, including networking and direct applications, to enhance employment opportunities.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and explore various job vacancy sources
- Utilise different methods to find out about job vacancies
- Take a proactive approach to job searching, including networking and direct applications
Self-Management Skills for WorkReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' self-management skills in the workplace, including time-keeping, organisation of tasks and resources, and managing feelings and behaviours. You'll also review their self-management to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate good time-keeping in a work-related context
- Organise tasks and resources effectively in a work environment
- Manage own feelings and behaviours appropriately in the workplace
- Review and evaluate own self-management skills, identifying areas for improvement
Setting and Meeting Work- Related TargetsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll learn to set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) personal work-related targets. The unit covers monitoring and reviewing progress towards these targets, identifying challenges, and making adjustments to achieve successful outcomes.
What you'll be able to do
- Set a personal target relating to work, ensuring it is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART)
- Monitor and review progress towards a personal target, identifying any challenges and adjustments needed
Skills for Creative ThinkersReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit develops learners' creative thinking skills, enabling them to generate diverse ideas and adapt existing concepts. You'll apply imaginative solutions to issues, demonstrating problem-solving abilities within creative contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Think creatively, generating new ideas and approaches
- Work creatively to apply imaginative solutions to issues, demonstrating innovation and problem-solving skills
Skills for Effective ParticipantsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll engage with community issues by identifying and analysing their impact. It teaches you to suggest and participate in actions that contribute to positive improvements within their communities.
What you'll be able to do
- Engage with issues that affect their communities (e.g. place of learning, work or area in which they live), demonstrating awareness and understanding
- Take action to bring about improvements within communities, contributing to positive change and development
Skills for Independent EnquirersReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit equips learners with skills to plan, conduct, and present investigations independently. You'll gather information using appropriate methods and communicate findings clearly and effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan investigations effectively, considering the purpose, scope, and resources required.
- Carry out investigations using appropriate methods to gather relevant information.
- Present findings of investigations in a clear, organised, and accessible format.
Skills for Reflective LearnersReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop self-awareness by identifying personal strengths and weaknesses related to specific tasks. This unit supports setting realistic development goals and reflecting on progress to enhance performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify own strengths and weaknesses in relation to specific tasks or activities.
- Set realistic and achievable goals for own development, aligned with identified strengths and weaknesses.
- Reflect on progress and achievement towards set goals, identifying areas for further improvement.
Solving Work-Related ProblemsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to identify and select appropriate solutions to work-related problems. You'll apply chosen strategies, monitor progress, and adjust approaches to resolve issues effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate solutions to a defined work-related problem or issue, justifying the choice based on relevant criteria.
- Apply a chosen strategy to address a work-related problem or issue, monitoring progress and making adjustments as necessary.
SustainabilityReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll gain an understanding of sustainability encompassing environmental, social, and economic aspects. This unit covers the threats posed by human activity and explores 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.
Taking Personal Responsibility for the EnvironmentReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit encourages learners to take personal responsibility for the environment by researching climate change mitigation. You'll identify, implement, and reflect on actions to reduce their environmental impact.
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.
Time ManagementReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll develop effective time management skills for work or study by planning and organising tasks. This unit includes reviewing personal time management to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Manage own time effectively whilst undertaking work or study activities.
- Review own time management skills and identify areas for improvement.
Working SafelyReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
You'll identify risks and hazards in the workplace and understand their potential consequences. This unit covers implementing safety procedures, using protective equipment, and managing low-risk hazards appropriately.
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 Health and Social Care and Children's and Young People's SettingsReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
This unit provides an overview of the range of service provisions and roles within health and social care, early years, and childcare settings. You'll understand the purpose and scope of different services and professional roles in supporting individuals.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the range of service provision available in health and social care settings for adults, children and young people
- Know the range of service provision available in early years and childcare settings
- Know the range and scope of roles within health and social care settings for adults, children and young people
- Know the range and scope of roles within early years and childcare settings
Working in a TeamReal unit · Gateway Qualifications Limited
It teaches you to contribute to team planning, work collabouratively, and communicate positively with colleagues. You'll also review their own team performance to identify strengths and development needs.
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
This unit develops learners' ability to work positively with colleagues through effective communication and collabouration. You'll support shared goals and contribute constructively to team discussions and activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Work positively and constructively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
The honest bit
You’ve started things before
Most courses were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.
There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.
And you only pay once you start learning. Searching and planning are free, and you can cancel any time — so the cost of finding out is an afternoon, not a year.
Your passport
Every credit is a stamp you keep
Entry Level credits are regulated. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you’ve earned and what’s next.
Applying for a JobCareer PlanningCommunication Skills for WorkCommunity Environment ProjectConduct at WorkCustomer service skillsDementia AwarenessDigital Skills for Work
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.
Meet all twelve tutorsWhere this connects
Where these credits take you
A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.
Where this can lead
Health & Safety Coordinator
Your journey in Health & Safety starts here, and it's a path full of learning, impact, and genuine purpose. We're excited to see where you take it.
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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.
Agree a dietary plan for patients with a specified medical conditionUse personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of infection
How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
Credits you keep, a map that continuesEvery unit is regulated and yours for good. The day you finish, Zavmo already knows the next role your new credits open.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Which job do you mean?
This unit covers the preparation of job applications and CVs, focusing on identifying employer requirements and presenting information clearly and accurately. Learners will develop skills to produce concise, well-structured applications and CVs that effectively reflect their skills and experience.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Certificate in Health and Care (Entry 3)
50 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Gateway Qualifications Limited.
- Applying for a Job
- Career Planning
- Communication Skills for Work
- Community Environment Project
- Conduct at Work
- Customer service skills
and 44 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.