1. EMPLOYABILITY & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (7546)
MARCH 2012
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2. City & Guilds Functional Skills
EMPLOYABILITY AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT(7546)
Ofqual has now approved 39 new 7546 qualification pathways.
These changes create the most comprehensive range of employability and personal/social development qualifications offered by any awarding organisation.
Key features:
Increased flexibility with no mandatory units
330 units (a small number of replacements)
Increased choice of qualification sizes from Entry level to level 2
Recognisable pathway awards aimed at particular learner/programme types
Sector specific units and ‘tasters’ included
Improved documentation
Simple pricing through unit routes - £9 per unit
Cost effective Certificate and Diploma registration route also available
UNITS INCLUDE:
Applying for a job
Career planning
Interview skills
Job searching
Self-Management
Time Management
Valuing customers
Enterprise activity
Preparing for Work Placement
Group working
Managing personal finance
Valuing equality and diversity
Working as part of a group
Solving work-related problems

3. EMPLOYABILTY AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (7546) CHANGES
more QUALIFICATION SIZES with a more FLEXIBLE STRUCTURE
From 2-credit Introductory Awards to 39-credit Diplomas
Each new qualification has a new qualification number
Manageable groups of units related to a particular theme with five themes – each requiring 4 credits
Planning for Life and Work – the old mandatory units available as standalone qualifications
New pricing in place now
All new qualifications have a LARA listing
THEMES
Preparing for Employment
Succeeding at Work
Community Involvement
Lifestyle
Enterprise
Planning for Life & Work
Old mandatory units as a new standalone award
All new 7546 qualifications link to our new Work Ready offer

4. EMPLOYABILITY AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SWITCHING FROM OLD (01) TO NEW
Accredited until October 2012
Remains open for registration until October 2012, with new pricing from May 2012
Existing candidates can remain and new ones can be registered – but they will have to complete mandatory units
All centres auto approved for new pathways
Registration for new pathways is free so existing candidates can transfer easily
There are some differences in units
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5. 1 2 3 4 5 ENTRY 2 QUALIFICATIONS Introductory Award (min 2 credits)
Extended Award*
(min 9 credits) 4
Certificate*
(min 15 credits) 5
Extended Certificate
(min 25 credits)
* Replaces Award and Certificate at E2 – no mandatory units
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6. 1 2 3 7 4 5 6 ENTRY 3 QUALIFICATIONS Introductory Award
(min 2 credits) 2
Award
(min 4 credits) 3
Extended Award*
(min 9 credits) 7
Themed Awards
Preparing for Employment
Succeeding at Work
Community Involvement
Lifestyle
Enterprise
Planning for Life & Work 4
Certificate*
(min 15 credits) 5
Extended Certificate
(min 25 credits) 6
Diploma
(min 39 credits)
* Replaces Award and Certificate at E3 – no mandatory units
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7. 1 2 3 7 4 5 6 LEVEL 1 QUALIFICATIONS Introductory Award
(min 2 credits) 2
Award
(min 4 credits) 3
Extended Award*
(min 9 credits) 7
Themed Awards
Preparing for Employment
Succeeding at Work
Community Involvement
Lifestyle
Enterprise
Planning for Life & Work 4
Certificate*
(min 15 credits) 5
Extended Certificate
(min 25 credits) 6
Diploma
(min 39 credits)
* Replaces Award and Certificate at L1 – no mandatory units
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8. 1 2 5 3 4 LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATIONS Award Extended Award* (min 4 credits)
Themed Awards
Preparing for Employment
Succeeding at Work
Community Involvement
Lifestyle
Enterprise
Planning for Life & Work 3
Certificate*
(min 13 credits) 4
Extended Certificate
(min 25 credits)
Note differences in Ext Award (7 credits) and Cert (13 credits)
* Replaces Award and Certificate at L2 – no mandatory units
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9. 7591 – EMPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL LEARNING AT WORK QUALIFICATIONS
L2 Subsidiary Award in Employment and Personal Learning at Work – 2 credits (mandatory unit 204)
L2 Award in Employment and Personal Learning at Work – 4 credits (at least 3 from L2 units or above)
L2 Extended Award in Employment and Personal Learning at Work – 7 credits (at least 4 from L2 units or above)
L2 Certificate in Employment and Personal Learning at Work – 13 credits (at least 7 must come from L2 units or above)
L3 Award in Employment and Personal Learning at Work – 4 credits (at least 3 must come from L3 units)
L3 Extended Award in Employment and Personal Learning at Work – 7 credits (at least 4 must come from L3 units)
L3 Certificate in Employment and Personal Learning at Work – 13 credits (at least 7 must come from L3 units)
Just as a reminder that 7591 is available.
Be careful of materials on website – not correct – being rectified
186 units to select from – see WG
Generally a pick and mix approach applies, however if being used as part of an apprenticeship, check framework for specific units that need to be covered, e.g. Hairy & Beauty have specific requirements.
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10. RANGE OF EMPLOYABILITY SUPPORT
UNIT PACKS
WEBSITE
SPECIALIST ADVISORS
SMARTSCREEN
CITY & GUILDS SUPPORT
HANDBOOKS AND LOG BOOKS
LOCAL OFFICE SUPPORT
LOCAL NETWORK EVENTS
REGULAR FOCUS ALERTS
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