Quick facts
Level 2 qualification to provide learners to a range of knowledge and skills, introducing working in a range of sectors as well as more generic employability skills designed to build confidence for the workplace, literacy, numeracy and personal development areas.
Is it for me?
Learners will:
· Gain an overview of key skills and areas of knowledge to inform further study and/or employment choices
· Gain knowledge and understanding of transferable vocational skills such as problem solving or time management.
· Gain an overview of key skills and knowledge relevant to their chosen sector in work experience or simulated work settings.
Progression Routes:
Achievement of any one of these qualifications confirms the learner has gained the knowledge and skills required to:
- Gain entry-level employment in the sector studied.
- Progress onto a Level 3 Access to HE Diploma or another training programme such as an ApprenticeshipWhat you'll learn
Unit modules will include:
- Making Choices in Pursuit of Personal Goals
- Personal Learning Skills
- Group and Teamwork Communication Skills
- Understanding Plagiarism
- Time Management Skills
- Numeracy in Context – Planning a Mathematical Project
- Punctuation and Grammar Skills
- Writing for Meaning Skills
- IT Communication Fundamentals
- Research Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Undertaking a Research Project
Equipment required for the course
None
Work experience placements
None
Assessment
The units for this qualification are internally set and internally assessed. Assessment criteria to meet Learning outcomes stated on Unit Reference sheet.
Pre-verification of assessment tasks will take place prior to its use to ensure that it is an appropriate assessment tool, that it is inclusive to learners of all needs.
Assessment decisions will be made based on evidence, which is valid, authentic, current, sufficient and reliable.
Assessment throughout teaching weeks.
Further study
Preparation for Level 3 Access to HE Programme
Example careers
Achievement of any one of these qualifications confirms the learner has gained the knowledge and skills required to:
- Gain entry-level employment in the sector studied.
- Progress onto a Level 3 Access to HE Diploma or another training programme such as an ApprenticeshipDays & times
Starting September 2025
Friday 09:00 - 16:00