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This qualification is being withdrawn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 employment
Qualification Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Why choose this qualification?
The Gateway Qualifications suite of Employability Skills qualifications have been developed at Entry 3 and Level 1 as Awards, Certificates and Extended Certificates and at Level 2 as Awards and Certificates.
The qualifications offer the generic transferable employability skills needed for employment such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving. The qualifications are designed to enable a learner either to progress directly into employment or into learning at a higher level as part of a progression pathway towards employment in a specific sector. They have been designed to complement learning in specific sectors where there is a need for the learner to obtain additional employability skills alongside sector-specific skills.
Notice of Qualification Withdrawal
This qualification is being withdrawn as it is being superseded by a new Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills qualification.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 Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills qualification, please contact us.
Rules of Combination
Learners must complete a minimum of 13 credits to achieve the qualification. At least 7 credits must be at Level 2. Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title (e.g. a learner may not include Level 1 Skills for Team Workers and Level 2 Skills for Team Workers). For full details see list of barred units.
Units
Learners complete units totalling a minimum of 13 credits. At least 7 credits must be at level 2. Learners cannot include more than one unit of the same or similar title.
Applying for a Job
Applying for a Job
Assessing own Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills
Assessing own Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills
Building Working Relationships with Colleagues
Building Working Relationships with Colleagues
Building Working Relationships with Customers
Career Planning
Career Planning
Career Progression
Career Progression
Effective Communication in the Workplace
Effective Communication in the Workplace
Effectiveness at Work
Effectiveness at Work
Exploring Entrepreneurship
Exploring Entrepreneurship
Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas
Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Interview Skills
Interview Skills
Introduction to Self-Employment
Introduction to Self-Employment
Learning from Work Placement
Learning from Work Placement
Positive Attitudes and Behaviours at Work
Practising Leadership Skills with Others
Preparing for Work Placement
Preparing for Work Placement
Preparing for an Interview
Preparing for an Interview
Safe Learning in the Workplace
Searching for a Job
Searching for a Job
Setting and Meeting Targets at Work
Setting and Meeting Targets at Work
Skills for Creative Thinkers
Skills for Creative Thinkers
Skills for Effective Participants
Skills for Effective Participants
Skills for Independent Enquirers
Skills for Independent Enquirers
Skills for Reflective Learners
Skills for Reflective Learners
Skills for Self Managers
Skills for Self Managers
Skills for Team Workers
Skills for Team Workers
Solving Work-Related Problems
Solving Work-related Problems
Time Management
Time Management
Using ICT in the Workplace
Using ICT in the Workplace
Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace
Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace
Work in a customer-friendly way
Working in a Team
Working in a Team
What is the purpose of this qualification?
This qualification is for learners working at Level 2 who need a structured programme of learning to support their development of employability skills in preparation for employment. It is suitable for learners for whom, for a variety of reasons (such as missed schooling or long-term unemployment) a lack of employability skills is acting as a barrier to gaining employment.
What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?
This qualification includes a broad range of skills which will support learners to develop the generic employability skills needed in most jobs, including areas such as working with customers, managing their time, problem-solving and getting on with colleagues. There are no mandatory units, enabling learners and providers to work together to select units appropriate to the individual’s needs, interests and aspirations for employment.
How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?
There is a Gateway Qualifications Award and Certificate in Employability Skills. The Certificate is designed to meet the needs of learners who would benefit from a sizeable accredited programme focused on employability skills. It can provide a useful structure for the ‘work preparation training’ component of a traineeship where initial assessment has identified the need for a trainee to focus on employability skills, particularly where the lack of these is seen as a key barrier to gaining work.
Which sector does this qualification support?
This qualification supports progression to a wide range of different, usually entry-level, job roles across sectors.
What are the progression options?
Learners can progress from this qualification to sector-specific qualifications such as Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Retail. The employability skills they have gained will be of particular value where their next course requires them to engage in work experience or placement.
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.Funding information
Learning Aims Search
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How to find a learning aim
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How to Use: Find a learning Aim
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