Certificate of employability

The ASDAN Level 1 Certificate in Employability is designed to help learners develop the  skills needed to become successful employees. The primary purpose of this  qualification is to support them in overcoming barriers to entering work.

It is primarily  intended for young people and adults who are not yet ready for employment but for  whom a job is a realistic aim within a reasonable timescale. It may also suit those  experiencing the workplace for the first time that need to develop employability skills. 

Students will study mandatory units together with a range of option units to develop  employability skills. Units are designed to be practical and will allow learners to develop  employability skills, which will improve their career prospects. Functional Skills in  English, Maths and ICT will form an integral part of this Foundation Learning  programme. 

Students study a range of units to support understanding of work place requirements.  Learners will have the opportunity to participate in an enterprise activity. It is primarily  intended for young people and adults who are not yet ready for employment but for  whom a job is a realistic aim within a reasonable timescale. It may also suit those  experiencing the workplace for the first time that need to develop employability skills. 

PROGRESSION 

â–ª ASDAN Level 2 Award and Certificate  in Employability 

â–ª Progression routes for candidates  achieving the Employability qualifications include apprenticeships,  traineeships, employment, further  education and any other qualifications  at a higher level. 

ASSESSMENT

Candidates complete a portfolio  of evidence which is internally  assessed assessors against the  unit assessment criteria.  Assessors need to ensure that  there is explicit evidence in the  portfolio to show that the  candidate has met the required  standard.