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    • YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development (601/4334/4)

    The YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development aims to develop key personal skills including qualities and attitudes that are required by employers.

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    Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development

    Qualifications Type

    Introductory

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    Introductory qualifications are designed to (re)introduce engagement in learning, laying the ground work for further study or employment.

    Qualification Number (QN)

    601/4334/4

    Availability

    Operational start date – 1 September 2014

    Operational end date –

    Certification end date –

    Latest version of qualification –

    Assessments

    Worksheets
    Posters
    Projects
    Observations
    Interviewing
    Self-evaluation
    Applications
    Action plans
    Risk assessment CV writing

    Endorsement

    Overview

    The YMCA Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development aims to develop key personal skills including qualities and attitudes that are required by employers. The primary purpose of this qualification is to support learners to overcome barriers to entering employment. This qualification offers a range of units that will better prepare learners for future employment eg, career planning, interview skills, work-based experience, and developing independent skills for living in the community.

    Qualification details

    Learners will cover:

    Planning for progression into employment or education
    Rights and responsibilities and why health and safety is important in the workplace
    The value of equality and diversity in society
    Explore how diet, exercise/physical activity, emotional and mental wellbeing contribute to a healthy lifestyle
    Identifying and applying for suitable jobs, training programmes or courses
    Demonstrating positive interview skills
    Attending and reviewing work experience
    Basic elements of managing personal finances
    Developing confidence and self-awareness for success in learning, employment and life in general Taking on responsibilities and actively participating in the community

    Benefits of YMCA Awards endorsement

    Realise extra value from existing, non-regulated training programmes

    Evidence high standards of teaching, resources and support

    Learn from our experts to reach your ongoing development ambitions

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