Qualification Specification. Skills for Public Services

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1 Qualification Specification Skills for Public Services Version 4.0 (January 2018)

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3 This qualification specification covers the following qualifications: Qualification Title Qualification Number Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award In Skills for Public Services 601/3947/X Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate In Skills for Public Services 601/3948/1 Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Diploma In Skills for Public Services 601/3949/3 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award In Skills for Public Services 601/3950/X Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate In Skills for Public Services 601/3951/1 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma In Skills for Public Services 601/3952/3 Page 2 of 30

4 About this qualification specification This qualification specification is intended for tutors, assessors, internal quality assurers, centre quality managers and other staff within Gateway Qualifications recognised centres and/or prospective centres. It sets out what is required of the learner in order to achieve the qualification. It also contains information specific to managing and delivering the qualification(s) including specific quality assurance requirements. The guide should be read in conjunction with the Gateway Qualifications Centre Handbook and other publications available on the website which contain more detailed guidance on assessment and verification practice. In order to offer this qualification, you must be a Gateway Qualifications recognised centre. If your centre is not yet recognised, please contact our Development Team to discuss becoming a Gateway Qualifications Recognised Centre: Telephone: enquiries@gatewayqualifications.org.uk Website: Page 3 of 30

5 Contents 1. Qualification Information About the qualifications Objective Key Facts Funding Achievement methodology Geographical Coverage Progression Opportunities Relationship with other frameworks Learner Entry Requirements Age Prior Qualifications or Units Prior Skills/Knowledge/Understanding Restrictions Access to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs Additional Requirements/Guidance Recruiting Learners with Integrity Achieving the Qualification Qualification Structure (Rules of Combination and Unit List) Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award In Skills for Public Services Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate In Skills for Public Services Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Diploma In Skills for Public Services Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award In Skills for Public Services Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate In Skills for Public Services Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma In Skills for Public Services Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Links to other qualifications Assessment and Quality Assurance Method of Assessment Assessment Materials Qualification-Specific Centre Requirements Qualification-Specific Tutor/Assessor Requirements Qualification-Specific Quality Assurance Requirements Additional Requirements/Guidance What to do next Gateway Qualifications Appendices Page 4 of 30

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7 1. Qualification Information 1.1 About the qualifications The qualifications have been approved by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) that regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England. These qualifications are intended to provide learners with a broad introduction to working in the public service sector, including both armed services and non-uniformed services, equipping learners with underpinning knowledge and skills specific to the sector alongside a range of transferable employability skills. The qualifications contain a significant proportion of knowledge and understanding together with some skills development. Where skills are assessed these will, in the main, be assessed through simulated activities and scenarios, unless it is a type of activity that can realistically be carried out by the learners providing there is risk assessment built in, for example expedition skills. They are designed to support progression to further learning and ultimately to work in public service or other related sectors, including apprenticeships. The Skills for Public Service qualifications form part of a suite of Skills for qualifications that cover a number of sectors and are available at, Level 1 and Level 2. The employability skills units are common across the suite, enabling easy transfer of credits between qualifications and supporting opportunities for cross-faculty working. The qualifications have been developed with the support of the FE sector. They have been designed to be consistent with the principles for study programmes for year olds but are also relevant, particularly in the case of the smaller qualifications, for adults including the unemployed. These qualifications are also suitable for pre 16 learners. 1.2 Objective The Gateway Qualifications Skills for Public Service Qualifications are categorised as having the following objectives: prepare learners to progress to a qualification in the same sector or a related area at a higher level or requiring more specific knowledge, skills and understanding prepare learners for employment in the sector or a related sector. 1.3 Key Facts Qualification Title in full Credit Value Total Qualification Time Guided Learning Hours Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award in Skills for Public Services Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate in Page 6 of 30

8 Skills for Public Services Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Diploma in Skills for Public Services Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Skills for Public Services Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Public Services Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Public Services Total Qualification Time is the number of notional hours which represents an estimate of the total amount of time that could be reasonably expected to be required for a Learner to achieve and demonstrate the achievement of the level of attainment necessary for the award of the qualification. Total Qualification Time is comprised of the following two elements: the number of hours which an awarding organisation has assigned to a qualification for Guided Learning, and an estimate of the number of hours a Learner will reasonably be likely to spend in preparation, study or any other form of participation in education or training, including assessment, which takes place by but, unlike Guided Learning, not under the Immediate Guidance or Supervision of a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training. 1.4 Funding For information regarding potential sources of funding please visit the following websites; The Education Funding Agency The Skills Funding Agency or, contact your local funding office. 1.5 Achievement methodology The qualification will be awarded to learners who successfully achieve an approved combination of units through a Portfolio of Evidence that has been successfully verified and monitored through Gateway Qualifications Quality Assurance process. Achievement is therefore determined by successful completion of unit assessment with no further requirement for additional/summative assessment. 1.6 Geographical Coverage The qualifications have been approved by Ofqual to be offered in England. 1.7 Progression Opportunities These qualifications are designed to enable progression into further learning at the same level (e.g. from an award to a certificate) or to further learning at a higher level (e.g. from Level 1 to Level 2). The strong focus on transferable employability skills means that learners could move within or between sectors as they progress. Some learners may be Page 7 of 30

9 able to progress directly into employment, particularly where work-based training will be offered, but it is expected that most learners will build on the skills and knowledge gained from these qualifications through further learning before entering employment. 1.8 Relationship with other frameworks The Gateway Qualifications in Skills for Public Services do not relate to any National Occupational Standards (NOS). Relevant units within the qualification have been carefully developed according to the relevant standards as appropriate and/or in conjunction with Users of qualifications Page 8 of 30

10 2 Learner Entry Requirements 2.1 Age The approved age range for these qualifications is Pre-16, and Prior Qualifications or Units There are no prior qualification requirements for these qualifications. 2.3 Prior Skills/Knowledge/Understanding There are no prior skills, knowledge or understanding requirements for these qualifications. However, learners will benefit from having functional skills, at least at one level below that of the qualification (e.g. at least Entry 3 for the Level 1 qualifications). 2.4 Restrictions There are no restrictions to entry for these qualifications. 2.5 Access to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs It is Gateway Qualifications aim that there shall be equal opportunities within this organisation and in all the services it provides and within its recognised centres and via the services they provide and so meet the organisation s legal responsibilities to prevent discrimination. In particular it is the organisation s intention that there should be no discrimination on the grounds of a protected characteristic including age, disability, gender assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation. It is acknowledged that this is not an exhaustive list. Gateway Qualifications and recognised centres have a responsibility to ensure that the process of assessment is robust and fair and allows the learner to show what they know and can do without compromising the assessment criteria. Details on how to make adjustments for learners is set out in the Reasonable Adjustment and Special Considerations Policy. Page 9 of 30

11 2.6 Additional Requirements/Guidance There are no additional rules or guidance relating to learner entry requirements for these qualifications. 2.7 Recruiting Learners with Integrity It is vital that centres recruit with integrity with regard to qualifications. Centres must ensure that learners have the correct information and advice on their selected qualification(s) and that the qualification(s) will meet their needs. The recruitment process must include the centre assessing each potential learner and making justifiable and professional judgements about the learner s potential to successfully complete the assessment and achieve the qualification. Such an assessment must identify, where appropriate, the support that will be made available to the learner to facilitate access to the qualification(s). Page 10 of 30

12 3 Achieving the Qualification 3.1 Qualification Structure (Rules of Combination and Unit List) The knowledge, skills and understanding that will be assessed as part of the qualification are set out within the unit specifications. These include the learning outcomes and associated assessment criteria. To obtain unit information, please contact Gateway Qualifications who will enable access to our unit library. For information on Recognition of Prior Learning/Exempt and Equivalent units please see section 3.2 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Exemptions/Equivalencies Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award In Skills for Public Services To achieve the Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award In Skills for Public Services, the learner must complete one unit from Group M (Mandatory) worth a minimum of 3 credits and at least one further unit worth a minimum of 3 credits from either Group M or Group O (Optional units). Unit Reference Number Title Level Credit Value GLH Subject Sector code Group Name R/506/3316 Working in Public Services M (Mandatory) Y/506/3334 Career Planning for the Public Services M (Mandatory) K/506/3337 Expedition Skills O (Optional) D/506/3464 Fitness Testing and Training O (Optional) D/504/8947 Planning own Fitness Programme O (Optional) K/506/3340 Community and Cultural Awareness O (Optional) T/506/3342 Citizenship, the Individual and Society O (Optional) Y/506/3348 Carrying Out a Public Services Project O (Optional) M/506/3470 Public Service Incidents O (Optional) H/506/3353 Public Services: Assisting the Public O (Optional) L/506/3346 Volunteering in Public Services O (Optional) H/505/5141 Forensic Detection O (Optional) Page 11 of 30

13 Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate In Skills for Public Services To achieve the Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate In Skills for Public Services, the learner must complete 15 credits, including 6 credits from Group M (Mandatory), 6 credits from Group O1 (Optional Units: Public Service) and 3 further credits from either Group O1 or Group O2 (Optional Units: Employability). At least 9 credits must be at Level 1 including at least 3 credits from Group O1. Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title. For full details see list of barred units. Unit Reference Number Title Level Credit Value GLH Subject Sector code Group Name R/506/3316 Working in Public Services M (Mandatory) Y/506/3334 Career Planning for the Public Services M (Mandatory) K/506/3337 Expedition Skills O1 (Optional units: Public Service) D/506/3464 Fitness Testing and Training O1 (Optional units: Public Service) D/504/8947 Planning own Fitness Programme O1 (Optional units: Public Service) K/506/3340 Community and Cultural Awareness O1 (Optional units: Public Service) M/506/3341 Community and Cultural Awareness O1 (Optional units: Public Service) T/506/3342 Citizenship, the Individual and Society O1 (Optional units: Public Service) A/506/3343 Citizenship, the Individual and Society O1 (Optional units: Public Service) Y/506/3348 Carrying Out a Public Services Project O1 (Optional units: Public Service) D/506/3349 Carrying Out a Public Services Project O1 (Optional units: Public Service) M/506/3470 Public Service Incidents O1 (Optional units: Public Service) H/506/3353 Public Services: Assisting the Public O1 (Optional units: Public Service) L/506/3346 Volunteering in Public Services O1 (Optional units: Public Service) R/606/3347 Volunteering in Public Services O1 (Optional units: Public Service) H/505/5141 Forensic Detection O1 (Optional units: Public Service) M/506/3338 Adventurous Activities and Teamwork for the Public Services O1 (Optional units: Public Service) J/506/3345 Crime and Society O1 (Optional units: Public Service) M/506/3467 Emergency Incidents in Public Services O1 (Optional units: Public Service) Y/505/2429 Basic First Aid Principles O1 (Optional units: Public Service) M/506/3355 Health and Safety in the Public Service Workplace O1 (Optional units: Public Service) T/506/3356 Understanding the Law for Public Services Workers O1 (Optional units: Public Service) H/505/3244 Undertaking an Expedition O1 (Optional units: Public Service) Page 12 of 30

14 R/505/3241 Development of Personal Fitness O1 (Optional units: Public Service) A/505/3234 Fitness Testing and Training O1 (Optional units: Public Service) A/506/3472 Applying for a Job O2 (Optional units: Employability) M/505/1481 Applying for a Job O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/506/3475 Preparing for Work Placement O2 (Optional units: Employability) M/505/1500 Preparing for Work Placement O2 (Optional units: Employability) Y/506/3477 Learning from Work Placement O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/505/1504 Learning from Work Placement O2 (Optional units: Employability) M/504/6314 Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) T/504/6315 Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/504/6311 Effective Communication in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) H/504/6312 Effective Communication in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) F/504/6317 Using ICT in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/504/6318 Using ICT in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/506/3478 Searching for a Job O2 (Optional units: Employability) F/505/1503 Searching for a Job O2 (Optional units: Employability) A/504/6252 Skills for Team Workers O2 (Optional units: Employability) T/504/6251 Skills for Team Workers O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/506/3481 Working in a Team O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/505/1508 Working in a Team O2 (Optional units: Employability) F/506/3487 Health and Safety in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) A/505/1483 Health and Safety in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/506/3488 Interview Skills O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/505/1486 Interview Skills O2 (Optional units: Employability) R/506/3493 Effectiveness at Work O2 (Optional units: Employability) T/505/1482 Effectiveness at Work O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/506/3489 Preparing for an Interview O2 (Optional units: Employability) A/505/1497 Preparing for an Interview O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/506/3491 Setting and Meeting Targets at Work O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/505/1505 Setting and Meeting Targets at Work O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/506/3492 Working with Colleagues O2 (Optional units: Employability) Y/505/1510 Working with Colleagues O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/504/6322 Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas O2 (Optional units: Employability) Page 13 of 30

15 R/504/6337 Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas O2 (Optional units: Employability) F/504/6320 Exploring Entrepreneurship O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/504/6336 Exploring Entrepreneurship O2 (Optional units: Employability) F/504/7662 Introduction to Self-Employment O2 (Optional units: Employability) H/504/6326 Introduction to Self-Employment O2 (Optional units: Employability) K/504/6327 Time Management O2 (Optional units: Employability) M/504/6328 Time Management O2 (Optional units: Employability) K/504/6702 Work in a customer-friendly way O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/505/2500 Working with Customers , 15.2 O2 (Optional units: Employability) Y/504/6260 Skills for Effective Participants O2 (Optional units: Employability) A/504/7627 Skills for Effective Participants O2 (Optional units: Employability) A/504/6915 Skills for Reflective Learners O2 (Optional units: Employability) M/504/6913 Skills for Reflective Learners O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/504/6258 Skills for Independent Enquirers O2 (Optional units: Employability) Y/504/6257 Skills for Independent Enquirers O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/504/6254 Skills for Self Managers O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/504/6308 Skills for Self Managers O2 (Optional units: Employability) H/504/6262 Skills for Creative Thinkers O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/504/6261 Skills for Creative Thinkers O2 (Optional units: Employability) Assessing own Personal, Learning and Thinking 14.1 O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/504/6268 Skills Assessing own Personal, Learning and Thinking 14.1 O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/504/6269 Skills A/506/3830 Solving Work-related Problems O2 (Optional units: Employability) R/505/1506 Solving Work-Related Problems O2 (Optional units: Employability) Page 14 of 30

16 Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Diploma In Skills for Public Services To achieve the Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Diploma In Skills for Public Services, the learner must complete 40 credits, including 6 credits from Group M (Mandatory), 24 credits from Group O1 (Optional Units: Public Service) and 10 further credits from either Group O1 or Group O2 (Optional Units: Employability). At least 24 credits must be at Level 1 of which at least 18 credits must be from Group O1. Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title. For full details see list of barred units. Unit Reference Number Title Level Credit Value GLH Subject Sector code Group Name R/506/3316 Working in Public Services M (Mandatory) Y/506/3334 Career Planning for the Public Services M (Mandatory) K/506/3337 Expedition Skills O1 (Optional units: Public Service) D/506/3464 Fitness Testing and Training O1 (Optional units: Public Service) D/504/8947 Planning own Fitness Programme O1 (Optional units: Public Service) K/506/3340 Community and Cultural Awareness O1 (Optional units: Public Service) M/506/3341 Community and Cultural Awareness O1 (Optional units: Public Service) T/506/3342 Citizenship, the Individual and Society O1 (Optional units: Public Service) A/506/3343 Citizenship, the Individual and Society O1 (Optional units: Public Service) Y/506/3348 Carrying Out a Public Services Project O1 (Optional units: Public Service) D/506/3349 Carrying Out a Public Services Project O1 (Optional units: Public Service) M/506/3470 Public Service Incidents O1 (Optional units: Public Service) H/506/3353 Public Services: Assisting the Public O1 (Optional units: Public Service) L/506/3346 Volunteering in Public Services O1 (Optional units: Public Service) R/606/3347 Volunteering in Public Services O1 (Optional units: Public Service) H/505/5141 Forensic Detection O1 (Optional units: Public Service) M/506/3338 Adventurous Activities and Teamwork for the Public Services O1 (Optional units: Public Service) J/506/3345 Crime and Society O1 (Optional units: Public Service) M/506/3467 Emergency Incidents in Public Services O1 (Optional units: Public Service) Y/505/2429 Basic First Aid Principles O1 (Optional units: Public Service) M/506/3355 Health and Safety in the Public Service Workplace O1 (Optional units: Public Service) T/506/3356 Understanding the Law for Public Services Workers O1 (Optional units: Public Service) H/505/3244 Undertaking an Expedition O1 (Optional units: Public Service) Page 15 of 30

17 R/505/3241 Development of Personal Fitness O1 (Optional units: Public Service) A/505/3234 Fitness Testing and Training O1 (Optional units: Public Service) A/506/3472 Applying for a Job O2 (Optional units: Employability) M/505/1481 Applying for a Job O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/506/3475 Preparing for Work Placement O2 (Optional units: Employability) M/505/1500 Preparing for Work Placement O2 (Optional units: Employability) Y/506/3477 Learning from Work Placement O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/505/1504 Learning from Work Placement O2 (Optional units: Employability) M/504/6314 Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) T/504/6315 Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/504/6311 Effective Communication in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) H/504/6312 Effective Communication in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) F/504/6317 Using ICT in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/504/6318 Using ICT in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/506/3478 Searching for a Job O2 (Optional units: Employability) F/505/1503 Searching for a Job O2 (Optional units: Employability) A/504/6252 Skills for Team Workers O2 (Optional units: Employability) T/504/6251 Skills for Team Workers O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/506/3481 Working in a Team O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/505/1508 Working in a Team O2 (Optional units: Employability) F/506/3487 Health and Safety in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) A/505/1483 Health and Safety in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/506/3488 Interview Skills O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/505/1486 Interview Skills O2 (Optional units: Employability) R/506/3493 Effectiveness at Work O2 (Optional units: Employability) T/505/1482 Effectiveness at Work O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/506/3489 Preparing for an Interview O2 (Optional units: Employability) A/505/1497 Preparing for an Interview O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/506/3491 Setting and Meeting Targets at Work O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/505/1505 Setting and Meeting Targets at Work O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/506/3492 Working with Colleagues O2 (Optional units: Employability) Y/505/1510 Working with Colleagues O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/504/6322 Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas O2 (Optional units: Employability) Page 16 of 30

18 R/504/6337 Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas O2 (Optional units: Employability) F/504/6320 Exploring Entrepreneurship O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/504/6336 Exploring Entrepreneurship O2 (Optional units: Employability) F/504/7662 Introduction to Self-Employment O2 (Optional units: Employability) H/504/6326 Introduction to Self-Employment O2 (Optional units: Employability) K/504/6327 Time Management O2 (Optional units: Employability) M/504/6328 Time Management O2 (Optional units: Employability) K/504/6702 Work in a customer-friendly way O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/505/2500 Working with Customers , 15.2 O2 (Optional units: Employability) Y/504/6260 Skills for Effective Participants O2 (Optional units: Employability) A/504/7627 Skills for Effective Participants O2 (Optional units: Employability) A/504/6915 Skills for Reflective Learners O2 (Optional units: Employability) M/504/6913 Skills for Reflective Learners O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/504/6258 Skills for Independent Enquirers O2 (Optional units: Employability) Y/504/6257 Skills for Independent Enquirers O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/504/6254 Skills for Self Managers O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/504/6308 Skills for Self Managers O2 (Optional units: Employability) H/504/6262 Skills for Creative Thinkers O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/504/6261 Skills for Creative Thinkers O2 (Optional units: Employability) Assessing own Personal, Learning and Thinking 14.1 O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/504/6268 Skills Assessing own Personal, Learning and Thinking 14.1 O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/504/6269 Skills A/506/3830 Solving Work-related Problems O2 (Optional units: Employability) R/505/1506 Solving Work-Related Problems O2 (Optional units: Employability) Page 17 of 30

19 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award In Skills for Public Services To achieve the Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award In Skills for Public Services, the learner must complete one unit from Group M (Mandatory units) worth a minimum of 3 credits and at least one further unit worth a minimum of 3 credits from either Group M or Group O (Optional units). Unit Reference Number Title Level Credit Value GLH Subject Sector code Group Name L/506/3315 Working in Public Services M (Mandatory) H/506/3336 Career Planning for the Public Services M (Mandatory) H/505/3244 Undertaking an Expedition O (Optional) A/505/3234 Fitness Testing and Training O (Optional) R/505/3241 Development of Personal Fitness O (Optional) M/506/3341 Community and Cultural Awareness O (Optional) A/506/3343 Citizenship, the Individual and Society O (Optional) R/506/3347 Volunteering in Public Services O (Optional) D/506/3349 Carrying Out a Public Services Project O (Optional) M/506/3467 Emergency Incidents in Public Services O (Optional) M/506/3338 Adventurous Activities and Teamwork for the Public Services O (Optional) J/506/3345 Crime and Society O (Optional) Y/505/2429 Basic First Aid Principles O (Optional) M/506/3355 Health and Safety in the Public Service Workplace O (Optional) T/506/3356 Understanding the Law for Public Services Workers O (Optional) Page 18 of 30

20 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate In Skills for Public Services To achieve the Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate In Skills for Public Services, the learner must complete 15 credits, including 6 credits from Group M (Mandatory), 6 credits from Group O1 (Optional Units: Public Service) and 3 further credits from either Group O1 or Group O2 (Optional Units: Employability). At least 9 credits must be at Level 2 including at least 3 credits from Group O1. Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title. For full details see list of barred units. Unit Reference Number Title Level Credit Value GLH Subject Sector code Group Name L/506/3315 Working in Public Services M (Mandatory) H/506/3336 Career Planning for the Public Services M (Mandatory) K/506/3337 Expedition Skills O1 (Optional units: Public Service) D/506/3464 Fitness Testing and Training O1 (Optional units: Public Service) D/504/8947 Planning own Fitness Programme O1 (Optional units: Public Service) K/506/3340 Community and Cultural Awareness O1 (Optional units: Public Service) M/506/3341 Community and Cultural Awareness O1 (Optional units: Public Service) T/506/3342 Citizenship, the Individual and Society O1 (Optional units: Public Service) A/506/3343 Citizenship, the Individual and Society O1 (Optional units: Public Service) Y/506/3348 Carrying Out a Public Services Project O1 (Optional units: Public Service) D/506/3349 Carrying Out a Public Services Project O1 (Optional units: Public Service) M/506/3470 Public Service Incidents O1 (Optional units: Public Service) H/506/3353 Public Services: Assisting the Public O1 (Optional units: Public Service) L/506/3346 Volunteering in Public Services O1 (Optional units: Public Service) R/606/3347 Volunteering in Public Services O1 (Optional units: Public Service) H/505/5141 Forensic Detection O1 (Optional units: Public Service) M/506/3338 Adventurous Activities and Teamwork for the Public Services O1 (Optional units: Public Service) J/506/3345 Crime and Society O1 (Optional units: Public Service) M/506/3467 Emergency Incidents in Public Services O1 (Optional units: Public Service) Y/505/2429 Basic First Aid Principles O1 (Optional units: Public Service) M/506/3355 Health and Safety in the Public Service Workplace O1 (Optional units: Public Service) Page 19 of 30

21 T/506/3356 Understanding the Law for Public Services Workers O1 (Optional units: Public Service) H/505/3244 Undertaking an Expedition O1 (Optional units: Public Service) R/505/3241 Development of Personal Fitness O1 (Optional units: Public Service) A/505/3234 Fitness Testing and Training O1 (Optional units: Public Service) A/506/3472 Applying for a Job O2 (Optional units: Employability) M/505/1481 Applying for a Job O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/506/3475 Preparing for Work Placement O2 (Optional units: Employability) M/505/1500 Preparing for Work Placement O2 (Optional units: Employability) Y/506/3477 Learning from Work Placement O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/505/1504 Learning from Work Placement O2 (Optional units: Employability) M/504/6314 Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) T/504/6315 Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/504/6311 Effective Communication in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) H/504/6312 Effective Communication in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) F/504/6317 Using ICT in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/504/6318 Using ICT in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/506/3478 Searching for a Job O2 (Optional units: Employability) F/505/1503 Searching for a Job O2 (Optional units: Employability) A/504/6252 Skills for Team Workers O2 (Optional units: Employability) T/504/6251 Skills for Team Workers O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/506/3481 Working in a Team O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/505/1508 Working in a Team O2 (Optional units: Employability) F/506/3487 Health and Safety in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) A/505/1483 Health and Safety in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/506/3488 Interview Skills O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/505/1486 Interview Skills O2 (Optional units: Employability) R/506/3493 Effectiveness at Work O2 (Optional units: Employability) T/505/1482 Effectiveness at Work O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/506/3489 Preparing for an Interview O2 (Optional units: Employability) A/505/1497 Preparing for an Interview O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/506/3491 Setting and Meeting Targets at Work O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/505/1505 Setting and Meeting Targets at Work O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/506/3492 Working with Colleagues O2 (Optional units: Employability) Page 20 of 30

22 Y/505/1510 Working with Colleagues O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/504/6322 Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas O2 (Optional units: Employability) R/504/6337 Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas O2 (Optional units: Employability) F/504/6320 Exploring Entrepreneurship O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/504/6336 Exploring Entrepreneurship O2 (Optional units: Employability) F/504/7662 Introduction to Self-Employment O2 (Optional units: Employability) H/504/6326 Introduction to Self-Employment O2 (Optional units: Employability) K/504/6327 Time Management O2 (Optional units: Employability) M/504/6328 Time Management O2 (Optional units: Employability) K/504/6702 Work in a customer-friendly way O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/505/2500 Working with Customers , 15.2 O2 (Optional units: Employability) Y/504/6260 Skills for Effective Participants O2 (Optional units: Employability) A/504/7627 Skills for Effective Participants O2 (Optional units: Employability) A/504/6915 Skills for Reflective Learners O2 (Optional units: Employability) M/504/6913 Skills for Reflective Learners O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/504/6258 Skills for Independent Enquirers O2 (Optional units: Employability) Y/504/6257 Skills for Independent Enquirers O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/504/6254 Skills for Self Managers O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/504/6308 Skills for Self Managers O2 (Optional units: Employability) H/504/6262 Skills for Creative Thinkers O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/504/6261 Skills for Creative Thinkers O2 (Optional units: Employability) Assessing own Personal, Learning and Thinking 14.1 O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/504/6268 Skills Assessing own Personal, Learning and Thinking 14.1 O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/504/6269 Skills A/506/3830 Solving Work-related Problems O2 (Optional units: Employability) R/505/1506 Solving Work-Related Problems O2 (Optional units: Employability) Page 21 of 30

23 Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma In Skills for Public Services To achieve the Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma In Skills for Public Services, the learner must complete 40 credits, including 6 credits from Group M (Mandatory), 24 credits from Group O1 (Optional Units: Public Service) and 10 further credits from either Group O1 or Group O2 (Optional Units: Employability). At least 24 credits must be at Level 2 of which at least 18 credits must be from Group O1. Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title. For full details see list of barred units. Unit Reference Number Title Level Credit Value GLH Subject Sector code Group Name L/506/3315 Working in Public Services M (Mandatory) H/506/3336 Career Planning for the Public Services M (Mandatory) K/506/3337 Expedition Skills O1 (Optional units: Public Service) D/506/3464 Fitness Testing and Training O1 (Optional units: Public Service) D/504/8947 Planning own Fitness Programme O1 (Optional units: Public Service) K/506/3340 Community and Cultural Awareness O1 (Optional units: Public Service) M/506/3341 Community and Cultural Awareness O1 (Optional units: Public Service) T/506/3342 Citizenship, the Individual and Society O1 (Optional units: Public Service) A/506/3343 Citizenship, the Individual and Society O1 (Optional units: Public Service) Y/506/3348 Carrying Out a Public Services Project O1 (Optional units: Public Service) D/506/3349 Carrying Out a Public Services Project O1 (Optional units: Public Service) M/506/3470 Public Service Incidents O1 (Optional units: Public Service) H/506/3353 Public Services: Assisting the Public O1 (Optional units: Public Service) L/506/3346 Volunteering in Public Services O1 (Optional units: Public Service) R/606/3347 Volunteering in Public Services O1 (Optional units: Public Service) H/505/5141 Forensic Detection O1 (Optional units: Public Service) M/506/3338 Adventurous Activities and Teamwork for the Public Services O1 (Optional units: Public Service) J/506/3345 Crime and Society O1 (Optional units: Public Service) M/506/3467 Emergency Incidents in Public Services O1 (Optional units: Public Service) Y/505/2429 Basic First Aid Principles O1 (Optional units: Public Service) M/506/3355 Health and Safety in the Public Service Workplace O1 (Optional units: Public Service) Page 22 of 30

24 T/506/3356 Understanding the Law for Public Services Workers O1 (Optional units: Public Service) H/505/3244 Undertaking an Expedition O1 (Optional units: Public Service) R/505/3241 Development of Personal Fitness O1 (Optional units: Public Service) A/505/3234 Fitness Testing and Training O1 (Optional units: Public Service) A/506/3472 Applying for a Job O2 (Optional units: Employability) M/505/1481 Applying for a Job O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/506/3475 Preparing for Work Placement O2 (Optional units: Employability) M/505/1500 Preparing for Work Placement O2 (Optional units: Employability) Y/506/3477 Learning from Work Placement O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/505/1504 Learning from Work Placement O2 (Optional units: Employability) M/504/6314 Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) T/504/6315 Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/504/6311 Effective Communication in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) H/504/6312 Effective Communication in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) F/504/6317 Using ICT in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/504/6318 Using ICT in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/506/3478 Searching for a Job O2 (Optional units: Employability) F/505/1503 Searching for a Job O2 (Optional units: Employability) A/504/6252 Skills for Team Workers O2 (Optional units: Employability) T/504/6251 Skills for Team Workers O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/506/3481 Working in a Team O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/505/1508 Working in a Team O2 (Optional units: Employability) F/506/3487 Health and Safety in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) A/505/1483 Health and Safety in the Workplace O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/506/3488 Interview Skills O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/505/1486 Interview Skills O2 (Optional units: Employability) R/506/3493 Effectiveness at Work O2 (Optional units: Employability) T/505/1482 Effectiveness at Work O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/506/3489 Preparing for an Interview O2 (Optional units: Employability) A/505/1497 Preparing for an Interview O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/506/3491 Setting and Meeting Targets at Work O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/505/1505 Setting and Meeting Targets at Work O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/506/3492 Working with Colleagues O2 (Optional units: Employability) Page 23 of 30

25 Y/505/1510 Working with Colleagues O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/504/6322 Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas O2 (Optional units: Employability) R/504/6337 Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas O2 (Optional units: Employability) F/504/6320 Exploring Entrepreneurship O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/504/6336 Exploring Entrepreneurship O2 (Optional units: Employability) F/504/7662 Introduction to Self-Employment O2 (Optional units: Employability) H/504/6326 Introduction to Self-Employment O2 (Optional units: Employability) K/504/6327 Time Management O2 (Optional units: Employability) M/504/6328 Time Management O2 (Optional units: Employability) K/504/6702 Work in a customer-friendly way O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/505/2500 Working with Customers , 15.2 O2 (Optional units: Employability) Y/504/6260 Skills for Effective Participants O2 (Optional units: Employability) A/504/7627 Skills for Effective Participants O2 (Optional units: Employability) A/504/6915 Skills for Reflective Learners O2 (Optional units: Employability) M/504/6913 Skills for Reflective Learners O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/504/6258 Skills for Independent Enquirers O2 (Optional units: Employability) Y/504/6257 Skills for Independent Enquirers O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/504/6254 Skills for Self Managers O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/504/6308 Skills for Self Managers O2 (Optional units: Employability) H/504/6262 Skills for Creative Thinkers O2 (Optional units: Employability) D/504/6261 Skills for Creative Thinkers O2 (Optional units: Employability) Assessing own Personal, Learning and Thinking 14.1 O2 (Optional units: Employability) J/504/6268 Skills Assessing own Personal, Learning and Thinking 14.1 O2 (Optional units: Employability) L/504/6269 Skills A/506/3830 Solving Work-related Problems O2 (Optional units: Employability) R/505/1506 Solving Work-Related Problems O2 (Optional units: Employability) Page 24 of 30

26 3.2 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Recognition of prior learning is a process that considers if a learner can meet the specified assessment requirements through knowledge, understanding or skills that they already possess and that can contribute towards the attainment of a qualification for which they are undertaking. Where Recognition of Prior Learning is permitted then the evidence must be mapped against the criteria for which it is being claimed for and be valid, authentic, sufficient, reliable, valid and current. A maximum of 70% of a qualification can be achieved through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning, with at least 30% gained through new learning. The process for claiming RPL is set out in the Gateway Qualifications policy on Recognition of Prior Learning. 3.3 Links to other qualifications These qualifications form part of a suite Skills for qualifications in a number of sectors and across Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2. The employability skills units are common across the suite and also appear within the qualifications in Employability Skills. Some of the employability skills units also make up the Gateway Qualifications Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills qualifications. Page 25 of 30

27 4 Assessment and Quality Assurance The following are in addition to the standard assessment and quality assurance requirements set out in the Gateway Qualifications Centre Handbook. 4.1 Method of Assessment The method of assessment for the qualifications is through a portfolio of evidence. 4.2 Assessment Materials There are no specific assessment materials provided for this qualification. 4.3 Qualification-Specific Centre Requirements Centres must ensure that they have the appropriate resources in place when delivering performance units from vocational areas. In the delivery of the qualifications and units to centres are required to exercise due diligence in respect of the following: - centres will be required to have appropriate and up to date risk assessments and ensure that appropriate support and supervision is provided where appropriate, e.g. Expedition Skills, this will be monitored through Gateway Qualifications quality assurance process. 4.4 Qualification-Specific Tutor/Assessor Requirements Tutor/Assessors must be fully qualified and experienced in the subject area in which they are delivering, details of which must be provided to Gateway Qualifications as part of the Qualification Approval application. 4.5 Qualification-Specific Quality Assurance Requirements There are no additional internal/external quality assurance requirements for these qualifications. 4.6 Additional Requirements/Guidance There are no additional requirements that Learners must satisfy in order for assessment to be undertaken and the unit/qualification to be awarded. Page 26 of 30

28 5 What to do next For existing centres please contact your named Development Manager or Development Officer. For organisations, not yet registered as Gateway Qualifications centre please contact: Gateway Qualifications Gateway House 3 Tollgate Business Park Colchester Essex CO3 8AB Tel: enquiries@gatewayqualifications.org.uk 6 Gateway Qualifications Gateway Qualifications, a not for profit registered charity, is an Awarding Organisation based in Colchester. We work with learning providers and industry experts to design and develop qualifications that benefit the learner and the employer. We support flexible, responsive and quality assured learning opportunities whether it s in the classroom, at work, in the community or through distance learning. We are recognised by Ofqual, to design, develop and submit qualifications to the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). Page 27 of 30

29 7 Appendices Appendix 1 - Barred Unit Listings Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Public Services Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Diploma in Skills for Public Services Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Public Services Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Public Services This Unit Expedition Skills (K/506/3337) Fitness Testing and Training (D/506/3464) Planning own Fitness Programme (D/504/8947) Community and Cultural Awareness (K/506/3340) Citizenship, the Individual and Society (T/506/3342) Volunteering in Public Services (L/506/3346) Carrying Out a Public Services Project (Y/506/3348) Public Service Incidents (M/506/3470) Health and Safety in the Public Service Workplace (M/506/3355) Applying for a Job (A/506/3472) Preparing for Work Placement (L/506/3475) Learning from Work Placement (Y/506/3477) Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace (M/504/6314) Effective Communication in the Workplace (D/504/6311) Using ICT in the Workplace (F/504/6317) Searching for a Job (D/506/3478) Solving Work-related Problems (A/506/3830) Skills for Team Workers (A/504/6252) Skills for Team Workers (T/504/6251) Working in a Team (D/506/3481) Health and Safety in the Workplace (F/506/3487) Interview Skills (J/506/3488) Is Barred Against These Units Undertaking an Expedition (H/505/3244) Fitness Testing and Training (A/505/3234) Development of Personal Fitness (R/505/3241) Community and Cultural Awareness (M/506/3341) Citizenship, the Individual and Society (A/506/3343) Volunteering in Public Services (R/606/3347) Carrying Out a Public Services Project (D/506/3349) Emergency Incidents in Public Services (M/506/3467) Health and Safety in the Workplace (F/506/3487) Health and Safety in the Workplace (A/505/1483) Applying for a Job (M/505/1481) Preparing for Work Placement (M/505/1500) Learning from Work Placement (J/505/1504) Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace (T/504/6315) Effective Communication in the Workplace (H/504/6312) Using ICT in the Workplace (J/504/6318) Searching for a Job (F/505/1503) Solving Work-related Problems (R/505/1506) Skills for Team Workers (T/504/6251) Working in a Team (D/506/3481) Working in a Team (D/505/1508) Working in a Team (D/506/3481) Working in a Team (D/505/1508) Working in a Team (D/505/1508) Health and Safety in the Workplace (A/505/1483) Interview Skills (L/505/1486) Page 28 of 30