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Qualification details

ASDAN Level 3 Certificate in Community Volunteering (QCF)
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Qualification summary

The aim of this qualification is to help learners develop skills within volunteering settings. It is assumed that learners who demonstrate skills at level 3 will be well placed to progress towards relevant sector qualifications and national occupational standards.

Qualification details

500/3955/6
ASDAN - ASDAN - Award Scheme Development Accreditation Network
3
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/05/2008
Operational start date in centres:
01/05/2008
Accreditation end date:
31/07/2014
Certification end date:
31/07/2016
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When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
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English
This qualification provides opportunities for learners who demonstrate these skills at level 3 to be well placed to progress towards relevant sector qualifications and national occupational standards. The units are valuable for providing skills, knowledge and understanding for not only volunteering but also maximising opportunities for staff development, more effective performance and promotion within and outside employment.
No specific job occupation
B. Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
B1. Prepare for further learning or training
B2. Develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
  • 14 Preparation for Life and Work
    • 14.1  Foundations for Learning and Life
13
13
130
130
Pass
Portfolio of Evidence
None
None
No
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The qualification comprises two mandatory units and seven optional units. To achieve the qualification a minimum of 13 credits must be successfully completed in total, 5 from the 2 mandatory units in Group A and a minimum of 8 credits from optional units in Group B. Achievement of any additional optional units will be recognised and recorded on the certificate.
  • A  -  Mandatory Units
    Mandatory Units
    Credit Value required: Minimum 5, Maximum 5.
    • Y/501/6949 - Carrying out own volunteering role
      To count for this qualification, this unit must be achieved not more than 36 months before the qualification is claimed.
    • R/501/6948 - Understanding the nature of volunteering and volunteer involving organisations
      To count for this qualification, this unit must be achieved not more than 36 months before the qualification is claimed.
  • B  -  Optional Units
    Optional Units
    Credit Value required: Minimum 8, Maximum 19.
    • L/501/5166 - Career Exploration
      To count for this qualification, this unit must be achieved not more than 36 months before the qualification is claimed.
    • H/501/6954 - Health and Safety for Volunteers
      To count for this qualification, this unit must be achieved not more than 36 months before the qualification is claimed.
    • Y/501/5168 - Project Management
      To count for this qualification, this unit must be achieved not more than 36 months before the qualification is claimed.
    • T/501/5162 - Planning and reviewing learning
      To count for this qualification, this unit must be achieved not more than 36 months before the qualification is claimed.
    • R/501/5167 - Research Skills
      To count for this qualification, this unit must be achieved not more than 36 months before the qualification is claimed.
    • J/501/5165 - Tackling Problems
      To count for this qualification, this unit must be achieved not more than 36 months before the qualification is claimed.
    • A/501/5163 - Team working
      To count for this qualification, this unit must be achieved not more than 36 months before the qualification is claimed.