NCFE Entry Level Award in Employability Skills (Entry 3)
About This Course
NCFE Entry Level Award in Employability Skills (Entry 3)
Qualification number (QN) 601/4678/3
Aim reference 60146783
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 60
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 36
Credit value 6
Level Entry 3
Assessment requirements Internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence
NCFE Entry Level Certificate in Employability Skills (Entry 3)
Qualification number (QN) 601/4679/5
Aim reference 60146795
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 150
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 90
Credit value 15
Level Entry 3
Assessment requirements Internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence
Total Qualification Time (TQT)
Total Qualification Time is the number of notional hours which represents an estimate of the total amount of time that could reasonably be expected to be required in order for a learner to achieve and demonstrate the achievement of the level of attainment necessary for the award of a qualification.
About this qualification
These are regulated qualifications. The regulated numbers for these qualifications are 602/4678/3, 601/4679/5.
These qualifications may be eligible for funding. For further guidance on funding, please contact your local funding provider.
Qualification purpose
These qualifications are designed to prepare learners to enter the world of work.
Qualification objectives
The objectives of these qualifications are to help learners to:
develop and enhance skills required for the working environment
develop learners’ confidence for employment and motivation
improve communication skills and personal effectiveness
provide a basis for further study
Achieving these qualifications
To be awarded the NCFE Entry Level Award in Employability Skills (Entry 3), learners are required to achieve 6 credits as follows:
2 credits from Group A
a minimum of 2 credits from Group B
the remaining credits can be taken from Group B or C.
To be awarded the NCFE Entry Level Certificate in Employability Skills (Entry 3), learners are required to achieve 15 credits as follows:
2 credits from Group A
the remaining credits can come from Group B or Group C (maximum of 7 credits from Group C).
Group A mandatory unit
Unit No Unit title Credit
Unit 01 Understanding mindset 2
Group B optional units
The optional units are grouped in ‘clusters’ to make selection easier, however, units can be taken from any group and don’t need to be from the same ‘cluster’.
Work awareness cluster
Unit No Unit title Credit
Unit 02
Unit 03
Unit 04
Unit 05
Unit 06 Rights and entitlements at work Making the right impression at work Your responsibilities as an employee Behaving appropriately at work Work awareness 1
1
1
1
2
Self-improvement and personal effectiveness for work cluster
Unit No Unit title Credit
Unit 07
Unit 08
Unit 09
Unit 10
Unit 11 Getting to a destination safely and on time Goal and target setting
Making progress Prioritising tasks Managing your time 1
1
1
1
1
Problems and solutions cluster
Unit No Unit title Credit
Unit 12
Unit 13 Problem solving skills for work ICT for employment 2
1
Taking responsibility cluster
Unit No Unit title Credit
Unit 14
Unit 15 Following instructions
Dealing with numbers in a place of work 1
2
Working with others cluster
Unit No Unit title Credit
Unit 16
Unit 17
Unit 18
Unit 19
Unit 20 Working in a team Understanding conflict at work Working with other employees Working with managers Social media in the workplace 2
1
1
1
2
Preparing for work cluster
Unit No Unit title Credit
Unit 21
Unit 22
Unit 23
Unit 24
Unit 25
Unit 26
Unit 27 Understanding money at work Deciding on the right job for your Looking for work
Completing an application form Getting ready for interviews
Health and safety in places of work Disclosing an offence 2
1
1
1
1
2
1
Group C optional units (Level 1 units)
Unit No Unit title Credit
Unit 28
Unit 29
Unit 30
Unit 31
Unit 32
Unit 33 Dealing with your first days at work How to keep improving
Job and training search skills Following instructions Working with colleagues
ICT for employment 1
1
1
1
1
2
To achieve the NCFE Entry Level Award in Employability Skills (Entry 3) or the NCFE Entry Level Certificate in Employability Skills (Entry 3) learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes of the units as detailed in this qualification specification. Grades are not awarded.
Learners who aren’t successful can resubmit work within the registration period; however, a charge may apply. A partial certificate can be requested for learners who don’t achieve their full qualification but who have achieved at least one whole unit.
Essential skills
While completing these qualifications, learners may develop the knowledge, understanding and essential skills employers look for in employees. These range from familiar ‘key skills’ such as team working, independent learning and problem solving, to more tricky-to-measure skills such as:
an appreciation for appropriate behaviour and dress
appropriate interpersonal skills
communicating with professional colleagues/peers and/or hierarchical seniors
supporting other aspiring employees
personal manners and deportment
understanding work practices and how different roles and departments function within an organisation.
Entry Guidance
These qualifications are designed for a wide variety of learners, including:
learners with special needs, learning difficulties or particular learning requirements
full-time and part-time students
those who are long-term unemployed
pre-16 students in compulsory education
individuals in employment looking for a career change
individuals facing redundancy.
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for these qualifications. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved an Entry Level 2 qualification.
These qualifications are suitable for learners aged pre-16 and above.
Registration is at the discretion of the college, in accordance with equality legislation
Progression opportunities
Learners who achieve these qualifications could progress to:
NCFE Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills
NCFE Level 1 Certificate Business Administration
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Customer Service
NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading
Employment in a wide range of sectors.
It may also be useful to learners studying qualifications in the following sectors:
Business
Customer service
Team leading and management.