Level 1 Certificate in Personal and Social skills (5546-34)
Issued by
City & Guilds
This qualification supports the learner’s personal development in the skills and understanding needed to to succeed in life, study and work. It provides grounding in the generic skills required to function independently and allows the learner to select from a wide range of topics / skills, selecting those that are most appropriate to meet their needs and support their progression. This qualification is suitable for the 14-16, 16-18, 18+ and 19+ age ranges Ofqual accreditation number 601/3535/9
Skills
Earning Criteria
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This person has generic skills and knowledge enabling them to be employed and work for themselves:
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Effective communication
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Team working
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Work/life balance
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Skills and attitude for learning and work
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Contributing to a team
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Business and customer awareness
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Interpersonal relationships
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Decision making
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Use materials and equipment for practical activities
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Lift and handle safely
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This person has a range of lifestyle skills:
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Managing personal finances
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Keeping safe
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Healthy living
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Supporting others
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Environmental awareness
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Family relationships
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Alcohol awareness
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Drug awareness
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Understand effects of crime
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Understand eating disorders
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Personal presentation and hygiene
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Take part in leisure activities
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Recognise the benefits of leisure time Journey on public transport
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This person has skills and understanding of volunteering work, projects and equality and diversity
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Project work
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Community project
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Alternatives to paid work
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Awareness of equality and diversity
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Valuing equality and diversity
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Understanding the language culture of a community
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Improving practical skills and techniques
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Using tools and equipment
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This person understands their own personal development:
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Rights, responsibilities, citizenship
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Self-assessment
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Deal with problems/challenges
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Developing personal confidence
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Understand assertive behaviour
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Coping with change
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Dealing with challenges
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Managing yourself
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Introduction to sustainable development and global citizenship