SCQF level 3 & 4 Employability

The Employability Award is an introduction to the world of work for those who are unsure about how to gain and sustain employment. It is available at SCQF level 3 and level 4. The Course focuses on generic employability skills, to enable a successful move into the job market. Candidates will develop skills and attitudes which will be applicable across all areas of employment.
This qualification is available in schools and colleges.
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Qualification content and delivery tools
Arrangements Documents
- SCQF Level 3 Employability: G9D2 43 (99 KB)
- SCQF Level 4 Employability Arrangement Document G9CY 44 First edition - valid from June 2009
Unit(s) and delivery tools
Group Award code: SCQF level 3 — G9D2 43 (6 SCQF credit points)
SCQF level 4 — G9CY 44 (6 SCQF credit points)
Structure
Both Awards consist of two mandatory Units and two optional Units. One optional Unit must be completed.
Whether a learner achieves at SCQF level 3 or SCQF level 4 depends on: the amount of support they receive; their level of participation; their level of understanding; the complexity of tasks carried out; and the level of maturity displayed.
Mandatory Units
Preparing for Employment: First Steps (10 hours)
Candidates look at their existing skills and experience, and how these might apply to work. They also consider the sort of employment they would like — what they would like to get from work, and what sort of job will deliver that.
Building Your Employability Skills (20 hours)
Candidates consider the types of employment which may suit. They practise the skills needed to find employment, such as contacting employers, filling in application forms, and writing a CV.
Assessment Support Packs
These loose-leaf packs - for teachers'/lecturers' use only - contain instruments of assessment, guidance and other useful information relating to internal assessment.
Title | Level | ASP/Download | Issue Date | Comments |
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Preparing for Employment: First Steps | SCQF level 3 | F786 09 ASP001 | September 2009 | Available in Word and PDF formats |
Building Own Employability Skills | SCQF level 3 | F787 09 ASP001 | September 2009 | Available in Word and PDF formats |
Responsibilities of Employment | SCQF level 3 | F788 09 ASP001 | September 2009 | Available in Word and PDF formats |
Dealing with Work Situations | SCQF level 3 | F789 09 ASP001 | September 2009 | Available in Word and PDF formats |
Preparing for Employment: First Steps | SCQF level 4 | F786 10 ASP001 | September 2009 | Available in Word and PDF formats |
Building Own Employability Skills | SCQF level 4 | F787 10 ASP001 | September 2009 | Available in Word and PDF formats |
Responsibilities of Employment | SCQF level 4 | F788 10 ASP001 | September 2009 | Available in Word and PDF formats |
Dealing with Work Situations | SCQF level 4 | F789 10 ASP001 | September 2009 | Available in Word and PDF formats |
Please follow the instructions below to access them:
- If you do not know how to access the secure website speak to your SQA Co-ordinator.
- Once in the website, look at the left hand side of the homepage for 'In this Section'. Follow the link 'Awards'.
- This will take you to a list of Awards where you will see 'Employability'.
Why deliver this qualification?
The Employability Award is flexible and allows maximum choice in the way it is delivered and assessed at either level.
Delivery methods and activities can be tailored to suit the needs of your candidates. The Award is based on smaller amounts of learning, making it easier to capture achievement.
This qualification is nationally recognised.
Who does this qualification suit?
The Employability Award may appeal to a wide range of candidates, including:
- S3-S6 pupils, to improve their employability skills
- adults returning to education who are preparing to make the transition into work
- further education establishments may also consider using the Units within full or part-time college programmes
Access
Entry is at the discretion of the centre. No specific knowledge is required to undertake these Awards.
Progression
This Course may provide progression to:
- Further study
- SCQF level 4 from level 3
- additional Units at the same level, including Work Experience and Personal Development: Self and Work
- National Progression Award in Enterprise and Employability at SCQF level 4 or 5
- Vocational training
- Employment
SQA Partnerships
Lifeskills created with Barclays
Lifeskills, created with Barclays, is a free curriculum-linked programme, developed with teachers, to help improve the skills and employability in the UK.
- Barclays Lifeskills Employability SCQF 4 (265 KB)
- Barclays Lifeskills Personal Development SCQF 4 (280 KB)
- Barclays Lifeskills Personal Finance SCQF 4 (335 KB)
- Barclays Lifeskills Wellbeing Award SCQF 4 (206 KB)
SDS My World of Work
My World of Work helps people explore their work, skills and learning opportunities, providing the help they need for the career they want.
- My World of Work Employability SCQF 4 (178 KB)
- My World of Work Leadership SCQF 5 (186 KB)
- My World of Work Personal Development SCQF 4 (227 KB)
- My World of Work Personal Development SCQF 6 (200 KB)
- My World of Work Wellbeing SCQF 5 (171 KB)


Related Information
Contact Information
- Candidate Enquiries
- 0345 279 1000
- Centre Enquiries
- 0303 333 0330