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LEGACY: Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Extended Certificate in Enterprise (Entry 3)

This qualification is being withdrawn
The operational end date (last date for new starts) of this qualification is 31/07/2020 and the certification end date is 31/07/2021.

Key Facts

Level:
Entry Level 3
Subject Sector:
14.2 Preparation for Work
Credits:
26
Qualification No:
600/9146/0
GLH:
260 hours
Total qualification time:
260 hours
Price:
£105.50 per learner
Age Range:
Pre 16, 16-18, 19+

Qualification purpose

Prepare for employment

Qualification Grading Type

Pass

Assessment Methods

  • Portfolio of Evidence

    • Why choose this qualification?

    Available at Entry 1, 2 and Entry 3 these qualifications combine enterprise and employability skills and are particularly suitable for learners who are preparing for employment through engaging in enterprise activity, a common vehicle for skills development at Entry level. The qualifications act as a stepping stones towards employment (including supported and/or self-employment) for learners who may face multiple barriers to achieving employment.

    Notice of Qualification Withdrawal

    This qualification is being withdrawn as it is being superseded by a new Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Extended Certificate in Enterprise (Entry 3) qualification.

    The operational end date (last date for new starts) of this qualification is 31st July 2020 and the certification end date is 31st July 2021.

    Please ensure that any information on the qualification held by your centre is updated. If you have any questions about this matter please do not hesitate to contact QualDev@gatewayqualifications.org.uk.

    If you wish to gain approval for the new Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Extended Certificate in Enterprise (Entry 3) qualification, please contact us.

    Rules of Combination

    Learner must complete 26 credits to include a minimum of 16 credits from Group O1 Enterprise Skills and up to 10 credits from Group O2 Employability List. A minimum of 16 credits must be at E3. Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title. For full details see list of barred units.

    Units

    Employability Skills

    Learners may complete up to 10 credits from this group.

    Completing Tasks at Work

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    J/504/9722
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    Dealing with Problems

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    T/504/9439
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    Dealing with Problems

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    M/504/9438
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    Dealing with Work-related Problems

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    R/504/9688
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    Effective Communication in the Workplace

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    D/503/2814
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    Effective Communication in the Workplace

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    R/504/9724
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    Following Instructions

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    D/504/9726
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    Following Instructions

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    A/504/9779
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    Health and Safety at Work

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    H/504/9727
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    Making Choices

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    J/504/9462
    Click here to view full unit details

    Making Choices

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    F/504/9461
    Click here to view full unit details

    Managing Your Time

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    J/504/9736
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    Negotiation Skills

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    K/504/9468
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    Negotiation Skills

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    M/504/9469
    Click here to view full unit details

    Safe Learning in the Workplace

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    10
    Credits:
    1
    Unit No:
    F/503/2823
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    Self-Advocacy

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    L/504/9477
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    Solving Work-related Problems

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    T/503/2818
    Click here to view full unit details

    Speaking up for Yourself

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    R/504/9481
    Click here to view full unit details

    Using ICT in the Workplace

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    25
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    A/504/6316
    Click here to view full unit details

    Using ICT in the Workplace

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    K/504/9728
    Click here to view full unit details

    Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    D/504/9757
    Click here to view full unit details

    Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    K/504/6313
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    Work in a customer-friendly way

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    18
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    H/504/6701
    Click here to view full unit details

    Working in a Team

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    A/504/9748
    Click here to view full unit details

    Working in a Team

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    D/503/2814
    Click here to view full unit details

    Working with Colleagues

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    H/504/6309
    Click here to view full unit details

    Working with Customers

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    K/504/9700
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    Working with Others in the Workplace

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    M/504/9701
    Click here to view full unit details
    Enterprise Skills

    Learners must complete a minimum of 16 credits from this group.

    Exploring Entrepreneurship

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    15
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    L/504/6319
    Click here to view full unit details

    Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    25
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    J/504/6321
    Click here to view full unit details

    Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    J/504/9400
    Click here to view full unit details

    Handling Money in a Sales Situation

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    L/504/9401
    Click here to view full unit details

    Handling Money in a Sales Situation

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    H/504/7606
    Click here to view full unit details

    Introduction to Self-Employment

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    25
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    Y/504/6324
    Click here to view full unit details

    Market Research

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    R/504/9402
    Click here to view full unit details

    Market Research

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    D/504/9421
    Click here to view full unit details

    Marketing Products and Services

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    J/504/9414
    Click here to view full unit details

    Marketing Products and Services

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    D/504/9404
    Click here to view full unit details

    Planning an Enterprise Activity

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    H/504/9422
    Click here to view full unit details

    Planning an Enterprise Activity

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    M/504/9407
    Click here to view full unit details

    Promoting a Business

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    L/504/9415
    Click here to view full unit details

    Promoting a Business

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    A/504/9409
    Click here to view full unit details

    Purpose of Enterprise Activity

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    H/504/9405
    Click here to view full unit details

    Purpose of Enterprise Activity

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    R/504/9416
    Click here to view full unit details

    Reviewing an Enterprise Activity

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    Y/504/9417
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    Reviewing an Enterprise Activity

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    T/504/9411
    Click here to view full unit details

    Roles and Responsibilities in a Business Enterprise

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    F/504/9427
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    Roles and Responsibilities in a Business Enterprise

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    A/504/9412
    Click here to view full unit details

    Running an Enterprise Activity

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    D/504/9418
    Click here to view full unit details

    Running an Enterprise Activity

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    K/504/9440
    Click here to view full unit details

    Selling Skills

    Level:
    Entry Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    Y/504/9420
    Click here to view full unit details

    Selling Skills

    Level:
    Entry Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    F/504/9413
    Click here to view full unit details

    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), who will benefit from a course that develops skills valuable in an employment context, through participating in enterprise activity.

    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.

    How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?

    There is an Entry 3 Gateway Qualifications Award, Certificate and Extended Certificate in Enterprise. The Extended Certificate is designed to meet the needs of learners, including those on 16-19/25 study programmes, who wish the focus of their learning to be on enterprise and employability, and who will benefit from a fairly extended programme before they are ready to progress either to further learning or to some form of employment.

    Which sector does this qualification support?

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

    What are the progression options?

    Learners can progress from this qualification to Level 1 learning in the area of employability skills, including, for example, the Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate in Employability Skills or to sector-specific qualifications such as the Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Retail.

    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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