• YMCA Level 1 Diploma in Employability and Personal Development (601/4358/7)

    The YMCA Level 1 Diploma in Employability and Personal Development aims to develop a wide range of transferable skills relevant to vocational employment.

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    YMCA Level 1 Diploma 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)

    601/4358/7

    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 Diploma in Employability and Personal Development aims to develop a wide range of transferable skills relevant to vocational employment. This qualification enables learners to explore a range of vocational sectors. Learners are able to choose units from a variety of vocational areas which in turn will help them to make future employment and progression choices. The primary aim of this qualification is to support learners into work. This qualification can also aid progression to the next level of learning; the nature and structure of this qualification make it suitable for learners who have a general interest in work or who want to retrain while exploring a broader range of sectors before deciding on a chosen career path.

    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 48 assessment elements across the 25 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
    Poster and/or Project and/or Written worksheet
    Evidence checklist
    Curriculum vitae
    Application process and attending an interview checklist
    Work experience logbook
    Employer’s observation checklist
    Interviewer’s record form
    Self-evaluation of performance during an interview
    Observation of skills, qualities and attitudes for learning and work
    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
    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 2 Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning
    YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing
    YMCA Level 2 Award in Nutrition for Healthy Living
    A level 2 qualification within the learners chosen sector

    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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