02 Mar 2021
Key Facts
Qualification purpose
Recognise personal growth and engagement in learning
Qualification Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Why choose this qualification?
The Entry 1 – Level 1 Living and Working in the UK qualifications are intended to support centres delivering programmes to develop learners’ understanding of key aspects of British society. They have been developed primarily for use with learners relatively new to the UK who may also be learning English as an additional language. However, centres may find them equally appropriate for other learners working at Entry and level 1 who wish to improve their understanding of core aspects of British society. The qualifications been developed in collaboration with the further education sector.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Learners can progress from this award to the Level 1 Award in Living and Working in the UK.
Within the Entry Level Award in Living and Working in the UK (Entry 3), learners will develop an understanding of the right and responsibilities of citizens in the UK including paying taxes and voting in the UK( looking after the environment, contributing to the community.
Rules of Combination
Learners must achieve the single mandatory unit.
Units
Learners must achieve the single mandatory unit.
Living and working in the UK: rights and responsibilities
What is the purpose of this qualification?
The qualification gives learners a basic understanding of some key aspects of living and working in the UK. It is primarily aimed at learners who have arrived relatively recently in the UK, who may also be learning English as an additional language, in order to help them integrate quickly and easily.
What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?
Learners will develop an understanding of the right and responsibilities of citizens in the UK including paying taxes and voting in the UK( looking after the environment, contributing to the community.
How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?
Learners should take the Entry 3 award if they have some prior knowledge of the UK.
How will this qualification support the learner’s independence?
The qualification provides learners with a an understanding of living and working in the UK which will help them to integrate and operate more effectively.
Progression & entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Learners can progress from this award to the Level 1 Award in Living and Working in the UK.Funding information
Learning Aims Search
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From 1st July 2021, the Hub will be replaced by a new Find a learning aim (FALA) service. This service is currently in BETA so if you experience any issues with finding funding details, please double check on the Hub above, or contact your account manager.
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How to find a learning aim
If you’re not sure how to use the new find a learning aim website, we’ve created a handy walkthrough to help you:
How to Use: Find a learning Aim
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This funding information is provided in good faith and it is always advisable to check directly with the funding agencies before committing to delivery.