Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award in Enterprise (Entry 1)

Rules of Combination

Learners must complete 6 credits, including a minimum of 3 from Group A Enterprise Skills and 3 further credits from either Group A or Group B Employability Skills.

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Units

Internal Quality Assessor Requirements

DCS status for centres previously approved to offer the legacy version of this qualification can retain DCS status for this qualification subject to ongoing maintaining standards through external quality assurance monitoring.

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What is the purpose of this qualification?

This qualification is primarily aimed at learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities or with Special Educational Needs or Disability (SEND), including those with complex needs, who will benefit from a course that develops skills valuable in an employment context, through participating in enterprise activity.

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What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?

This qualification covers the basic knowledge and skills needed to take part in enterprise activity, many of which which will also be valuable in other employment contexts (e.g. market research and selling skills). There are no mandatory units, enabling learners and providers to work together to select areas of learning appropriate to the individual’s needs, interests and aspirations for employment, in line with the aims of the SEND reforms.

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How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?

There is a Gateway Qualifications Entry 1 Award and Certificate in Enterprise. The Award is designed to meet the needs of learners for whom a small amount of accredited enterprise-focused learning is appropriate, whether as a stand-alone course for older learners or as part of a broader programme for 16-19/25 year olds on study programmes who may wish to combine this small amount of accredited learning with a broader unaccredited programme tailored to their personal goals. It is particularly suitable for learners with more complex needs, where it is beneficial for their programme to be specifically focused on a carefully selected core skill set, relevant to their specific needs and interests.

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Which sector does this qualification support?

This qualification supports progression to entry-level job roles across sectors, and in particular to supported employment.

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What are the progression options?

Learners can progress from this qualification to further Entry level learning in the area of enterprise, for example the Gateway Qualifications Entry level Certificate in Enterprise (Entry 2) or in the area of employability skills, including, for example, the Gateway Qualifications Entry level Certificate in Preparation for Employment (Entry 2).

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Progression & Entry Requirements

Learners do not need any prior qualifications or specific level of attainment to take this qualification and it is available to learners of any age.

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Funding information

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The following support materials will help you to deliver this qualification.

Internal Quality Assurance

Special Considerations and Reasonable Adjustment Forms

Best Practice Assessing Entry Level Qualifications