Ascentis Level 1 Certificate in Work Preparation

Qualification Overview

This qualification is part of a suite of Work Preparation qualifications available through Ascentis which have been designed to help learners develop skills to prepare them for employment in a range of workplaces.

There are several features of this qualification that make it very appropriate for its target learners:

• Unit certification is available for each of the units
• Verification and certification can be offered throughout the year, allowing maximum flexibility for centres
• Can be delivered either as a classroom-based course or as a blended learning programme
• Evidence can be generated within a wide range of organisational contexts allowing the qualification to meet the specific occupational requirements of the learners

Aims

The aims of the vocational Work Preparation qualification is to:

• Meet the needs of learners on 16-19 Study Programmes.
• Meet the needs of learners on Traineeship Programmes.
• Meet the needs of learners who wish to progress to Apprenticeships.
• Prepare learners for the world of work.
• Prepare learners for further, work-related study.
• Ensure learners have an understanding of values and attitudes relevant to employment.
• Help learners develop the general employability skills needed for successful and fulfilling employment.
• Help learners identify specific occupational areas in which they may wish to pursue a career.
• Help learners develop the skills necessary to find and gain employment.

Target Group

The qualification is for learners who:

• Are not yet ready for a vocational course (e.g. NVQ).
• Need to develop a range of transferable skills to use in the workplace.
• Want to build the skills and confidence needed to apply for work.
• Are considering returning to employment after a period out of work.
• Need to develop skills and knowledge that will help those who have found it hard to get a job.

Assessment

All units are internally assessed through the learner building up a portfolio of evidence that covers the relevant assessment criteria. They are then verified by the centre and externally verified by Ascentis.