New Employability Qualifications - Briefing WebEx August 2015

Agenda Welcome and introductions Rationale for changes Overview of the qualifications and units IAG and enrolment process Introduction to new schemes of work and delivery materials QA/Portfolios Progression Plans for feedback and evaluation

Objectives By the end of the session you will be able to: Explain why we are making changes Outline the new Employability Skills offer Preview the new delivery content Know how to feedback and evaluate the new programme Consider your centre delivery plans

Why are we making changes? Stakeholder requests Changing learner profiles SFA and quality requirements Tutor feedback

Overview of the Changes Entry requirements are the same Delivery is in line with Q117 Same qualifications, new combinations of units New approach to session design New delivery materials New GLH All other processes are the same

On preview now Qual and unit details Entry Level 3 Qualification OptionsLevel 1 Qualification Options Award in Personal and Social Skills (Lifestyle 2) 1 Personal Finance 3 Managing personal finance 2 Effective communication 2 3 Working as part of a team 1 Developing personal confidence Award in Employability Skills (Job Search Success) 2 Searching for a job 2 2 Applying for a job 2 3 Interview skills 3 Certificate in Employability Skills (Option 1) 2 Searching for a job 3 Personal Confidence and Searching for a job 2 Applying for a job 2 3 Interview skills 3 2 Effective communication 2 3 Safe learning in the workplace 3 Managing personal finance 3 Working as part of a team 3

Coming soon Entry Level 3 Qualification OptionsLevel 1 Qualification Options Award in Employability Skills (Personal Development) Award in Personal and Social Skills (Lifestyle 1) 1 Personal Finance 3 Managing personal finance 1 Attitudes and values for personal development 1 Dealing with problems 2 Dealing with problems in daily life 1 Developing personal confidence 2 Effective Communication 1 Understanding assertive behaviour Certificate in Employability Skills (Option 2) Certificate in Employability Skills (Confidence & motivation) 1 Developing personal confidence 1 1 Personal Finance 1 Attitudes and values for personal development 2 Searching for a job 1 Understanding assertive behaviour 2 Applying for a job 3 Awareness of stress and stress management 3 Interview skills 2 Applying for a job 2 Effective communication 2 3 Working as part of a team 3Interview skills 1 Attitudes and values for personal development 3Working as part of a team

IAG/Enrolment Personal and Social Skills IAG individual learning plan (Q117) justifies need for PSS programme No further diagnostic for PSS, qualification depends on chosen unit combination Employability skills Spreadsheet diagnostic tool Enrolment guidance sheet for administrators

Delivery Materials Schemes of work Session plans/tutor notes PowerPoints and hand-outs Learner workbook/evidence portfolio

QA Requirements Learners must be registered with the awarding organisation before any assessment takes place. If assessment takes place before a learner is registered this will result in a sanction from City & Guilds meaning you will no longer be able to claim certification. All pieces of evidence must be signed and dated by the learner and the assessor.

QA Requirements Written assessor feedback must be evident on every piece of evidence. The IQA feedback form must be kept with the portfolio once it has been verified. For referred portfolios, TAs must comment on the IQA form on the actions they have taken.

QA Requirements The portfolio must be correctly completed and contain the following: A Record of Achievement that is signed and dated by the learner and the assessor. A Witness Signatory sheet signed by anyone that is involved in the completion of the portfolio.

QA Requirements The portfolio must be correctly completed and contain the following: A Candidate Details form that includes the learner’s registration number. A matrix. If any of these documents are missing the portfolio will not be signed off.

Progression – EL3 QualificationProgression EL3 Award in Personal and Social Skills EL3 Award in Employability Skills - Job Search EL3 Certificate in Employability Skills Any L1 option EL3 Award in Employability SkillsL1 Award in Employability Skills - Job Search E3 Cert in Employability Skills Option1 with APA for Effective communication L1 Certificate in Employability Skills Option 1 EL3 Award in Employability Skills - Job Search Progress to employment or vocational courses EL3 Certificate in Employability Skills Progress to employment or vocational courses

Progression – L1 QualificationProgression L1 Award in Personal and Social Skills (Lifestyle 1) L1 Award in Employability Skills - Job Search L1 Certificate in Employability Skills - option 2 L1 Award in Personal and Social Skills (Lifestyle 2) L1 Award in Employability Skills - Job Search L1 Certificate in Employability Skills - option 2 L1 Award in Employability Skills (Job Search) Progress to employment or vocational courses L1 Certificate in Employability Skills (Option 1) Progress to employment or vocational courses L1 Certificate in Employability Skills (Confidence and Motivation) Progress to employment or vocational courses

Feedback and Evaluation Content change request form Additional content must be approved by LSD before being used Tutor feedback sheets Formal warranty review to take place in November

Objectives By the end of the session you will be able to: Explain why we are making changes Outline the new Employability Skills offer Preview the new delivery content Know how to feedback and evaluate the new programme Consider your centre delivery plans

We will be ing you an evaluation sheet to gather your views about today’s session Please complete your evaluation and return it to the

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