Ascentis Level 2 Award in Work Preparation

These qualifications at Level 2 are part of a suite of Work Preparation qualifications available through Ascentis. They have been designed to help learners develop skills to prepare them for employment in a range of workplaces

Aims

The aims of the vocational Work Preparation qualifications are to:

• Meet the needs of learners on 16-19 Study Programmes.

• Meet the needs of learners on Traineeship Programmes.

• Meet the needs of learners who wish to progress to Apprenticeships.

• Prepare learners for the world of work.

• Prepare learners for further, work-related study.

• Ensure learners have an understanding of values and attitudes relevant to employment.

• Help learners develop the general employability skills needed for successful and fulfilling

employment.

• Help learners identify specific occupational areas in which they may wish to pursue a career.

• Help learners develop the skills necessary to find and gain employment

All units are internally assessed through the learner building up a portfolio of evidence that covers the relevant assessment criteria. They are then verified by the centre and externally verified by Ascentis.

Learners need to have an EHCP in place.