• YMCA Level 1 Certificate in Employability and Personal Development (601/4335/6)

    The YMCA Level 1 Certificate in Employability and Personal Development aims to develop key personal skills, qualities and attitudes required by employers and to help learners progress into employment or in education.

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    YMCA Level 1 Certificate 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)

    601/4335/6

    Availability

    Operational start date – 1 September 2014

    Operational end date –

    Certification end date –

    Latest version of qualification –

    Entry Requirements

    None

    Assessments

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

    Endorsement

    Overview

    The YMCA Level 1 Certificate in Employability and Personal Development aims to support learners into work. Learners will develop key generic, transferable personal skills including qualities and attitudes that are required by employers. This qualification is ideal for learners who are undecided as to which vocational/occupational area they wish to eventually gain employment in as it offers a wide range of optional units e.g. practising leadership skills with others, working as a volunteer, introduction to healthy eating, customer service in the hospitality industry, and developing skills in caring for children. This qualification can also aid progression to the next level of learning. Due to the nature and structure it will also appeal to learners who wish to re-engage with learning or those who are looking to retrain.

    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

    There are 47 assessment elements across the 24 units; the appropriate ones will depend on your choice of units. The following elements cover all the available options; you will need to clarify from the assessment plan those that will be relevant to you.

    Written worksheet
    Work experience logbook
    Employer’s observation checklist
    Poster and/or Project and/or Written worksheet
    Evidence checklist
    Observation of skills, qualities and attitudes for learning and work
    Curriculum vitae
    Application process and attending an interview checklist
    Risk assessment
    Witness statement
    Observation of working safely
    Action Plan
    Observation of contributing to a team
    Self-evaluation of contributing to a team
    Project plan
    Project logbook
    Evaluation of candidate’s project
    Interviewer’s record form
    Self-evaluation of performance during an interview
    Practical observation of leadership skills
    Self-evaluation of leadership skills
    Applying for voluntary work evidence checklist
    Voluntary work task record form
    Lifestyle plan
    Observation of cooking skills checklist
    Observation of communication skills in the hospitality environment
    Observation of bathing a baby/toddler checklist
    Observation of putting a condom on a dummy checklist
    Observation of time management skills checklist

    You can find further information on these assessments in the qualification syllabus and/or learner assessment record, which are available for centres to download from Y-Connect.

    This qualification supports the personal growth of a learner and their ability to operate within a work setting. As such, this qualification supports the learner towards gaining employment in a range of industries and roles or in a job where a very broad understanding of a number of employment sectors is beneficial.

    Having gained employment this qualification would prepare the learner to move onto an apprenticeship and progress to higher levels within their chosen sector.

    For example:

    Apprenticeship
    YMCA Level 1 Diploma in Employability and Personal Development

    Benefits of YMCA Awards endorsement

    Realise extra value from existing, non-regulated training programmes

    Evidence high standards of teaching, resources and support

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