Overview

LASER’s ‘Enhancing Employability’ qualifications are offered in two sizes (Award or Certificate) and at two levels (Level 1 and Level 2, with some units of assessment available at Entry 3 – accommodating a ‘spiky profile’). The qualifications lend themselves to both pre-employment training and the accreditation of work experience, focusing on the development of employability skills relevant to vocational employment.

These qualifications are ‘nested’ qualifications (i.e. credits achieved for an Award can contribute towards the achievement of a Certificate etc – where there is an overlap between the qualifications at unit level).

Key Benefits

Generic skills units and can be applied to a wide range of vocational areas
Health and safety units available
Qualifications lend themselves to both pre-employment training and the accreditation of work experience
Nested – learners can build on previous achievement within the suite
Learners can progress within the suite in terms of level or increase the breadth of their knowledge or skills-set
Spikey profile – learners can start their course at a lower level than the qualification and work up as they become more confident
Learning is bite-sized so learners enjoy success quickly
Registrations can be made at any time during the year
Evidence Log templates available.

Qualification Title	Ofqual Code	Credit Value	Guided Learning Hours	Total Qualification Time
LASER Level 1 Award for Enhancing Employability	600/7483/8	6	54	60
Qualification specifications Rules of Combination The learner must achieve a total of 6 credits. A minimum of 4 credits must be achieved from Group A, of which a minimum of 3 credits must be achieved from A1. The remaining credits can be achieved from any group at Entry 3 or Level 1. Units with the same or similar title at different levels can only be counted once towards the credits required for the qualification, and Unit 'Participating in a Vocational Taster' (R/600/3241) is barred against Unit 'Participating in Vocational Tasters' (Y/600/3242).
LASER Level 1 Certificate for Enhancing Employability	600/7744/X	13	117	130
Qualification specifications Rules of Combination The learner must achieve a total of 13 credits. A minimum of 8 credits must be achieved from Group A, of which a minimum of 6 credits must be achieved from A1. The remaining credits can be achieved from any group at Entry 3 or Level 1. Units with the same or similar title at different levels can only be counted once towards the credits required for the qualification, and Unit 'Participating in a Vocational Taster' (R/600/3241) is barred against Unit 'Participating in Vocational Tasters' (Y/600/3242).
LASER Level 2 Award for Enhancing Employability	600/7484/X	6	48	60
Qualification specifications Rules of Combination The learner must achieve a total of 6 credits. A minimum of 4 credits must be achieved from Group A, of which a minimum of 3 credits must be achieved from A1. The remaining credits can be achieved from any group at Level 2 or Level 1. Units with the same or similar title at different levels can only be counted once towards the credits required for the qualification, and Unit 'Participating in a Vocational Taster' (A/600/3251) is barred against Unit 'Participating in Vocational Tasters' (F/600/3252).
LASER Level 2 Certificate for Enhancing Employability	600/7951/4	13	104	130
Qualification specifications Rules of Combination The learner must achieve a total of 13 credits. A minimum of 8 credits must be achieved from Group A, of which a minimum of 6 credits must be achieved from A1. The remaining credits can be achieved from any group at Level 2 or Level 1. Units with the same or similar title at different levels can only be counted once towards the credits required for the qualification, and Unit 'Participating in a Vocational Taster' (A/600/3251) is barred against Unit 'Participating in Vocational Tasters' (F/600/3252).

There are no specific entry requirements.

Range of assessment methods
Tasks designed by centres
Internally assessed
Internally quality assured
Externally quality assured
Direct Claim Status available.

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Unit title	LASER Unit code	Ofqual Unit code	Credit value	Unit level	Sector
Communicating in a Practical Environment	CAL491	A/600/3234	3	L1	14.1 Foundations for Learning and Life	View unit
Developing Practical Skills and Techniques	CAL493	L/600/3237	3	L1	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Health and Safety in a Practical Environment	CAL494	Y/600/3239	1	L1	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Investigating a Vocational Area	CAL500	L/600/3240	2	L1	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Participating in a Vocational Taster	CAL501	R/600/3241	2	L1	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Participating in Vocational Tasters	CAL502	Y/600/3242	6	L1	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit

Unit title	LASER Unit code	Ofqual Unit code	Credit value	Unit level	Sector
Customer Service Skills	CAK542	J/600/3236	3	L1	15.3 Business Management	View unit
Handling Payment for Goods and Services	CAK546	R/600/3238	2	L1	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Preparation for Work Experience	CAK551	D/600/3243	1	L1	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Use of Materials in a Practical Activity	CAK553	H/600/3244	2	L1	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Use Tools and Equipment for a Practical Activity	CAK556	K/600/3245	2	L1	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit

Unit title	LASER Unit code	Ofqual Unit code	Credit value	Unit level	Sector
Developing Customer Service Skills	CAL492	M/602/2198	3	E3	15.3 Business Management	View unit
Introduction to Handling Payment for Goods and Services	CAL497	H/602/2201	2	E3	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Introduction to the Use of Materials in a Practical Activity	CAL498	M/602/2203	3	E3	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Introduction to the Use of Tools and Equipment for a Practical Activity	CAL499	A/602/2205	2	E3	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Preparation for Work Experience	CAL503	F/602/2206	1	E3	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit

Unit title	LASER Unit code	Ofqual Unit code	Credit value	Unit level	Sector
Communicating in a Practical Environment	CAL491	A/600/3234	3	L1	14.1 Foundations for Learning and Life	View unit
Developing Practical Skills and Techniques	CAL493	L/600/3237	3	L1	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Health and Safety in a Practical Environment	CAL494	Y/600/3239	1	L1	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Investigating a Vocational Area	CAL500	L/600/3240	2	L1	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Participating in a Vocational Taster	CAL501	R/600/3241	2	L1	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Participating in Vocational Tasters	CAL502	Y/600/3242	6	L1	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit

Unit title	LASER Unit code	Ofqual Unit code	Credit value	Unit level	Sector
Customer Service Skills	CAK542	J/600/3236	3	L1	15.3 Business Management	View unit
Handling Payment for Goods and Services	CAK546	R/600/3238	2	L1	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Preparation for Work Experience	CAK551	D/600/3243	1	L1	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Use of Materials in a Practical Activity	CAK553	H/600/3244	2	L1	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Use Tools and Equipment for a Practical Activity	CAK556	K/600/3245	2	L1	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit

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Unit title	LASER Unit code	Ofqual Unit code	Credit value	Unit level	Sector
Communicating in a Practical Environment	CAK541	F/600/3235	3	L2	14.1 Foundations for Learning and Life	View unit
Developing Practical Skills and Techniques	CAK544	T/600/3247	3	L2	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Health and Safety in a Practical Environment	CAK545	F/600/3249	1	L2	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Investigating a Vocational Area	CAK548	T/600/3250	2	L2	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Participating in a Vocational Taster	CAK549	A/600/3251	2	L2	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Participating in Vocational Tasters	CAK550	F/600/3252	6	L2	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit

Unit title	LASER Unit code	Ofqual Unit code	Credit value	Unit level	Sector
Customer Service Skills	CAK543	M/600/3246	3	L2	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Handling Payment for Goods and Services	CAK547	A/600/3248	2	L2	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Preparation for Work Experience	CAK552	J/600/3253	1	L2	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Use of Materials in a Practical Activity	CAK555	L/600/3254	2	L2	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit
Use Tools and Equipment for a Practical Activity	CAK557	R/600/3255	2	L2	14.2 Preparation for Work	View unit