Award in Employability level 1 qualification

Assessment requirements

Portfolio of Evidence, Multiple Choice Examination.

This qualification is internally assessed and internally quality assured by Centre staff and externally quality assured by Innovate Awarding External Quality Advisors (EQAs).

Aims and objectives of the qualification

The aim of this qualification is to prepare learners for work. It supports the development of knowledge and skills to enable learners to prepare for work and identify the skills and behaviours required within a professional environment. It provides an insight into the principles and processes of roles in customer service, hospitality, retail and business administration. It is designed to meet the skills needs of employers of all sizes across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

Progression opportunities

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress into further education or employment in a sales and marketing role.

On completion of this course, Learners may progress to:

• IAO Level 2 Award in Employability and Personal Development

• IAO Level 2 Certificate in Employability and Personal Development

• IAO Level 2 Certificate for Transition to Working in Sales & Marketing

• IAO Level 2 Certificate for Transition to Working in Retail

• IAO Level 2 Certificate for Transition to Working in Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism

• IAO Level 2 Certificate for Transition to Working in Warehousing & Logistics

• IAO Level 2 Certificate for Transition to Working in Digital Industries

• IAO Level 2 Certificate for Transition to Working in Business Administration

Entry guidance

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

This qualification is suitable for those who are preparing to work in sales and marketing positions across a variety of sales related industries.