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Qualification details

EDEXCEL Level 1 Award in Personal and Social Development (QCF)
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Qualification summary

This qualification is for learners who need to develop their personal and social development skills. The units cover areas such as developing own skills and setting goals; social skills such as managing relationships and working with others; knowledge for living in the wider community such as rights and responsibilities and community action; and life skills such as healthy living, budgeting and preparing for work.

This qualification is designed to be used alongside other qualifications in the Foundation Learning Tier progression pathways such as vocational qualifications and Functional Skills. Learners are likely to be in school working at Entry level or Level 1, or young adults with no or few qualifications, and with significant skills gaps. Some learners may be returning to learning after a significant period of time out of formal education. These learners may be looking to gain skills to help them enter or return to employment. Confidence building and raising self esteem will be a critical element of this qualification.

Edexcel intends to add some further units at Levels 1 and 2 at a later date, which will support this rationale.

Qualification details

500/5859/9
EDEXCEL - Edexcel Limited
1
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/01/2009
Operational start date in centres:
01/01/2009
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2011
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

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.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
English
These qualifications will sit within the Personal and Social Development element of the following progression pathways on the Foundation Learning Tier:

Progression to a full Level 2 qualification (adults)
Progression to a higher diploma or GCSEs (14-16)
Progression to skilled employment (16-18)
Progression to independent living and/or supported employment.
No specific job occupation
A. Recognise personal growth and engagement in learning
A2. Recognise development of knowledge and/or skills to operate independently and effectively in life, learning and work
  • 14 Preparation for Life and Work
    • 14.2  Preparation for Work
6
4
60
40
Pass
Coursework
None.
None
No
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To achieve this qualification, the learner will need to achieve six credits. A minumum of four credits must be at Level 1.
  • S  -  Structure
    Credit Value required: Minimum 6.
    • A  -  Group A
    • B  -  Citizenship, Economic and Personal Wellbeing
      • D/600/3176 - Career management
      • K/600/3164 - The changing nature of society in the UK
      • H/600/3146 - Economic and business understanding
      • Y/600/3175 - Exploring career choices
      • F/600/3140 - Exploring the impact of diversity in our communities
      • R/600/3143 - Financial capability
      • J/600/3141 - Government and Justice in the UK
      • T/600/3135 - Healthy Lifestyles
      • J/600/3172 - How and why businesses operate
      • Y/600/3144 - Managing financial and career risk
      • F/600/3168 - Making informed career and progression choices
      • F/600/3137 - Managing personal risk
      • A/600/3170 - Opportunities in learning and work
      • L/600/3139 - Personal and Social Relationships
      • R/600/3157 - The Role of the Individual in a Democratic Society
      • Y/600/3161 - Rights and responsibilties of a citizen in a democracy
      • M/600/3165 - The role of the United Kingdom in Worldwide Organisations
      • R/600/3174 - Self development for your career
      • A/600/3167 - Skills for employment
      • F/600/3171 - Understanding careers and employment through experiences of work
      • J/501/5814 - Career Progression
      • J/501/5828 - Learning from More Experienced People
      • F/501/5942 - Planning an Enterprise Activity
      • F/501/5939 - Running an Enterprise Activity
      • M/600/3134 - Understanding Personal Identity
      • L/600/3173 - Working practices and environments