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Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award In Skills for Active Learners (Entry 1)

Key Facts

Level:
Entry Level 1
Subject Sector:
14.1 Foundations for Learning and Life
Credits:
6
Qualification No:
600/9071/6
GLH:
60 hours
Total qualification time:
60 hours
Price:
£29.50 per learner
Age Range:
Pre 16, 16-18, 19+

Whilst some of our qualifications are regulated for pre 16 learners our minimum age is 14.

Qualification purpose

Recognise personal growth and engagement in learning

Qualification Grading Type

Pass

Assessment Methods

  • Portfolio of Evidence

    • Why choose this qualification?

    Available at Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3 and Level 1 these qualifications have been developed to enable the accreditation of the transferable skills that learners gain through active involvement in their own learning programme.

    The qualifications provide an opportunity to recognise the transferable skills learners develop through actively engaging in their own learning programme.

    They enable providers to offer accreditation for highly personalised programmes, where it might not be appropriate to use qualifications to recognise the specific content but where it might be desirable to capture the process skills learners are developing along the way.

    Focusing on the learning skills gives providers the freedom to select contexts for learning that are suitable for individuals or specific groups of learners, and hence personalise their learning, while supporting progression to a wide range of further learning opportunities.

    Rules of Combination

    Learners must complete 6 credits at Entry 1.

    Units

    Learning Skills

    Learners must complete a minimum of 6 credits to achieve the qualification.

    Knowing How You Learn

    Level:
    Entry Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    F/504/8696
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    Making Choices about Learning

    Level:
    Entry Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    L/504/8698
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    Making Support Work for You

    Level:
    Entry Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    F/504/8701
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    Preparing for the Future

    Level:
    Entry Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    J/504/8702
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    Recognising Own Achievements

    Level:
    Entry Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    R/504/8704
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    Reviewing and Reflecting on Own Progress

    Level:
    Entry Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    D/504/8706
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    Setting Targets

    Level:
    Entry Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    H/504/8707
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    Starting Out on a New Learning Experience

    Level:
    Entry Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    K/504/8708
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    What is the purpose of this qualification?

    The qualification is designed for learners who are working at the earliest stages of Entry level, particularly for those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, including learners with the most complex needs. No prior attainment is needed.

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

    This qualification includes those transferable skills, at a very basic level, that learners develop through actively engaging in their own learning programme, such as target-setting, making choices about learning, monitoring progress, recognising achievement, and planning for progression. None of the units are mandatory, enabling learners to focus on those that are most significant to their progress.

    How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?

    There is an Award and Certificate with this title. The Award will meet the needs of learners, including those on study programmes who wish to combine a small amount of accredited learning with a broader unaccredited programme tailored to their personal goals. It is particularly suitable for learners with the most 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.

    Which sector does this qualification support?

    This qualification is not intended to lead directly to employment, although for the small numbers who may progress into a supported job role the skills covered will be of use in an employment context.

    What are the progression options?

    This qualification will support further Entry level learning in any area as its focus is on developing the core skills required to optimise learning experiences

    Progression & entry requirements

    The qualification is designed for learners at any age who are working at the earliest stages of Entry level, particularly for those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, including learners with the most complex needs. No prior attainment is needed.

    Funding information

    There are now two main sources for funding information, a straightforward ESFA Qualification Search and the more detailed Find a Learning Aim website.

    The new Find a learning aim (FALA) service provides a search tool that you can use to check the funding status of any qualification, framework, unit, standard or T Level:

    View this qualification on the ESFA’s Find a learning aim website

    The Education and Skills Funding Agency search provides funding information on qualifications. It does not provide funding information for units, non-regulated activity and work placements, for this information please use Find a learning aim (FALA).

    View this qualification on the ESFA Qualification Funding Search

    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

    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.

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

    Internal Quality Assurance

    Special Considerations and Reasonable Adjustment Forms

    Expert View: Entry Level Webinar

    Meeting Learners’ Needs at Entry Level

     

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