02 Mar 2021
This qualification is being withdrawn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
Qualification purpose
Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Qualification Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Why choose this qualification?
The PLTS framework comprises six groups of skills that, together with the functional skills of English, mathematics and ICT, are essential to success in learning, life and work.
The six personal learning and thinking skills are:
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- Independent Enquiry
- Creative Thinking
- Reflective Learning
- Teamwork
- Effective Participation
- Self-Management
This suite of qualifications provides learners with formal recognition of transferable skills within the Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) framework that describes the qualities and skills needed for success in learning and life that will enhance employability and progression opportunities. The PLTS framework is used by schools and is a key requirement of the Apprenticeship Frameworks as stated in the Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for England (Jan 2011). The objective of these qualifications would be to enable learners to develop the six Personal Learning and Thinking Skills in preparation for further learning, both academic or vocational, particularly for those looking to progress onto an Apprenticeship as part of a pre-apprenticeship / Traineeship programme, or for those undertaking an Apprenticeship as a means of formally evidencing the PLTS requirement.
Rules of Combination
Learners complete one mandatory unit totalling 1 credit and six further units, totalling 12 credits, to achieve the certificate. Of these 12 credits, a maximum of 4 may be at Entry 3 and a minimum of 8must be at Level 1 or above. Learners cannot include more than one unit of the same title (e.g. a learner may not include Level 1 Skills for Team Workers and Level 2 Skills for Team Workers).
Units
Learners complete one 1 credit unit
Assessing own Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills
Learners complete 6 units, each of 2 credits
Skills for Creative Thinkers
Skills for Creative Thinkers
Skills for Creative Thinkers
Skills for Effective Participants
Skills for Effective Participants
Skills for Effective Participants
Skills for Independent Enquirers
Skills for Independent Enquirers
Skills for Independent Enquirers
Skills for Reflective Learners
Skills for Reflective Learners
Skills for Reflective Learners
Skills for Self Managers
Skills for Self Managers
Skills for Self Managers
Skills for Team Workers
Skills for Team Workers
Skills for Team Workers
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
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.
Special Considerations and Reasonable Adjustment Forms