10 Aug 2020
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
The Hub provides a Learning Aims Search which you can use to check the funding status of any qualification or unit.
View this qualification on the ESFA’s Hub website
We have done our best to collate and summarise the key information, and wherever possible we alert our providers to changes in funding policy.
This funding information is provided in good faith and it is always advisable to check directly with the funding agencies before committing to delivery.
Offer our Qualifications
If you would like to teach our qualifications to your learners, submit an enquiry to discuss the best options.