LASER’s Learning, Employability and Progression (LEAP) suite of qualifications offer a wide variety of personal development and vocational taster units. LEAP has been designed with flexibility in mind. The suite of qualifications provides centres with the autonomy and freedom to select units and combinations of units that suit learners’ particular needs. The qualifications are ideal for those who require a truly individualised curriculum.
There are seven sizes of qualification at each level (Entry 3 and Level 1). The qualifications are nested, so that units in a smaller qualification can count towards larger qualifications within the same suite. All units appear in all qualifications in the suite. The recommended number of guided learning hours is between 15 and 370 hours, depending on the qualification and units chosen. The rules of combination have been kept simple with no core units. This allows courses to be structured to fulfil individual learner needs, promote engagement and retention and boost learner confidence.
Key Benefits
Extensive choice of units in a wide range of areas
Complete flexibility with no mandatory units or complicated rules of combination, allowing courses to be tailored exactly to each learner’s needs
Maximum spikey profile opportunities – learners can start their course at a lower level than the qualification and work up as they become more confident OR gain experience of learning at a higher level than they have worked at to date
Nested – learners can build on previous achievement within the suite, with all units in every qualification
Can be used to accredit work experience, work-related learning and traineeships
Can be used to allow learners to explore their career options
Maths and English units can be used as stepping stones between the levels of Functional Skills and/or to GCSE
Can be used to underpin courses which combine PSD and employability
Suitable for Pupil Referral Units and LLDD Departments
Learning is bite-sized so learners enjoy success quickly
Units grouped informally into curriculum areas for ease of use but no restrictions apply
Registrations can be made at any time during the year.
Qualification Title
Ofqual Code
Credit Value
Guided Learning Hours
Total Qualification Time
LASER Entry Level Introductory Award for Learning, Employability and Progression (Entry 3)
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Introductory Award for Learning, Employability and Progression (Entry 3) the learner must achieve a minimum of 3 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 2 credits must be at Entry 3.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
LASER Entry Level Award for Learning, Employability and Progression (Entry 3)
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award for Learning, Employability and Progression (Entry 3) the learner must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 4 credits must be at Entry 3.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
LASER Entry Level Extended Award for Learning, Employability and Progression (Entry 3)
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Extended Award for Learning, Employability and Progression (Entry 3) the learner must achieve a minimum of 9 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 5 credits must be at Entry 3.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
LASER Entry Level Introductory Certificate for Learning, Employability and Progression (Entry 3)
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Introductory Certificate for Learning, Employability and Progression (Entry 3) the learner must achieve a minimum of 13 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 7 credits must be at Entry 3.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
LASER Entry Level Certificate for Learning, Employability and Progression (Entry 3)
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Certificate for Learning, Employability and Progression (Entry 3) the learner must achieve a minimum of 20 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 11 credits must be at Entry 3.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
LASER Entry Level Extended Certificate for Learning, Employability and Progression (Entry 3)
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Extended Certificate for Learning, Employability and Progression (Entry 3) the learner must achieve a minimum of 27 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 14 credits must be at Entry 3.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
LASER Entry Level Diploma for Learning, Employability and Progression (Entry 3)
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Diploma for Learning, Employability and Progression (Entry 3) the learner must achieve a minimum of 37 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 19 credits must be at Entry 3.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
LASER Level 1 Introductory Award for Learning, Employability and Progression
To achieve the LASER Level 1 Introductory Award for Learning, Employability and Progression the learner must achieve a minimum of 3 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 2 credits must be at Level 1.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
LASER Level 1 Award for Learning, Employability and Progression
To achieve the LASER Level 1 Award for Learning, Employability and Progression the learner must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 4 credits must be at Level 1.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
LASER Level 1 Extended Award for Learning, Employability and Progression
To achieve the LASER Level 1 Extended Award for Learning, Employability and Progression the learner must achieve a minimum of 9 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 5 credits must be at Level 1.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
LASER Level 1 Introductory Certificate for Learning, Employability and Progression
To achieve the LASER Level 1 Introductory Certificate for Learning, Employability and Progression the learner must achieve a minimum of 13 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 7 credits must be at Level 1.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
LASER Level 1 Certificate for Learning, Employability and Progression
To achieve the LASER Level 1 Certificate for Learning, Employability and Progression the learner must achieve a minimum of 20 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 11 credits must be at Level 1. Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
LASER Level 1 Extended Certificate for Learning, Employability and Progression
To achieve the LASER Level 1 Extended Certificate for Learning, Employability and Progression the learner must achieve a minimum of 27 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 14 credits must be at Level 1. Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
LASER Level 1 Diploma for Learning, Employability and Progression
To achieve the LASER Level 1 Diploma for Learning, Employability and Progression the learner must achieve a minimum of 37 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 19 credits must be at Level 1. Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
There are no specific entry requirements. Providers are recommended to ensure learners are entered at an appropriate level and that the opportunities for spikey profiles are exploited.
Range of assessment methods
Tasks designed by centres
Portfolio of evidence compiled by learners to show they have met each unit assessment criteria
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Introductory Award for Learning, Employability and Progression (Entry 3) the learner must achieve a minimum of 3 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 2 credits must be at Entry 3.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Award for Learning, Employability and Progression (Entry 3) the learner must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 4 credits must be at Entry 3.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Extended Award for Learning, Employability and Progression (Entry 3) the learner must achieve a minimum of 9 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 5 credits must be at Entry 3.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Introductory Certificate for Learning, Employability and Progression (Entry 3) the learner must achieve a minimum of 13 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 7 credits must be at Entry 3.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Certificate for Learning, Employability and Progression (Entry 3) the learner must achieve a minimum of 20 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 11 credits must be at Entry 3.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Extended Certificate for Learning, Employability and Progression (Entry 3) the learner must achieve a minimum of 27 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 14 credits must be at Entry 3.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
To achieve the LASER Entry Level Diploma for Learning, Employability and Progression (Entry 3) the learner must achieve a minimum of 37 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 19 credits must be at Entry 3.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
To achieve the LASER Level 1 Introductory Award for Learning, Employability and Progression the learner must achieve a minimum of 3 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 2 credits must be at Level 1.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
To achieve the LASER Level 1 Award for Learning, Employability and Progression the learner must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 4 credits must be at Level 1.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
To achieve the LASER Level 1 Extended Award for Learning, Employability and Progression the learner must achieve a minimum of 9 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 5 credits must be at Level 1.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
To achieve the LASER Level 1 Introductory Certificate for Learning, Employability and Progression the learner must achieve a minimum of 13 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 7 credits must be at Level 1.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
To achieve the LASER Level 1 Certificate for Learning, Employability and Progression the learner must achieve a minimum of 20 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 11 credits must be at Level 1. Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
To achieve the LASER Level 1 Extended Certificate for Learning, Employability and Progression the learner must achieve a minimum of 27 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 14 credits must be at Level 1. Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
To achieve the LASER Level 1 Diploma for Learning, Employability and Progression the learner must achieve a minimum of 37 credits. The credits may be taken from any combination of units but a minimum of 19 credits must be at Level 1. Units with the same titles at different levels are barred against each other.
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