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About ABC Awards 1.1 Section heading 1.0 Section heading
Established in 1998, ABC Awards (ABC) is the result of combining more than 1.2 Section heading 180 years of regional examination and assessment practices into one national 1.3 Section heading Awarding Organisation. As a registered charity we are continuing the tradition of our organisations who were established by the sector to deliver useful 2.0founding Section heading and practical qualifications whilst offering exceptional support and ABC is proud 2.1 Section heading to still be “owned” by the sector and working for the sector. 2.2 Section heading
ABC offers an outstanding range of vocational qualifications which reflect the 3.0 Section heading and centres look for in learners and employees. At ABC, skills that employers we recognise the importance of continuing to offer not only a wide range and breadth of qualifications, but just as significantly, excellent customer support.
An Experienced and Knowledgeable Team Our friendly and responsive approach to customers means all our centres have access to a dedicated Qualification Administrator as well as unlimited access to a Business Development Manager who can answer any queries or conerns you might have. Our Moderators are all subject specialists and are chosen by us for their experience, knowledge and ability to support centres to deliver ABC’s qualifications successfully.
A Wide Range of Qualifications Our portfolio or more than 600 Ofqual regulated qualifications cover 14 sectors with qualifications to suit all ages and abilities. We have designed all ABC qualifications with the support of relevant stakeholders to make sure that they meet the needs of the current industries across the UK. This means that the qualifications are designed to give learners the skills needed to find employment, progress within education or enhance their skills in their current job role. We have more than 1200 centres with many tens of thousands of certificates being issued each year.
Recognised and Valuable Qualifications ABC Awards is a national Awarding Organisation providing qualifications regulated by Ofqual.
Learners who really want to shine at inte er views and in the workplace can take an ABC Award ds Foun ndationss forr Le earning and Life qualification. These qualificationss aim m to give le earners the key skills required to help them m exxcel in n the co ommu unity, workplace and life in general includiing skillss such as money and relationship management, working as a tea am and preparring for work.
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Personal & Social Development This qualification comprises units developed by QCDA and Awarding Organisations to provide personal and social development within Foundation Learning. It is intended to be used alongside other vocational qualifications and functional skills within Foundation Learning to provide personalised learning programmes. ABC’s Personal and Social Development qualifications include sections on working as part of a group, dealing with daily life problems, and managing money through to preparation for work.
ABC’s Personal and Social Development qualifications aim to: • • • • • • • • • • •
recognise individual achievement raise learners’ awareness of social expectations develop an awareness of the skills and personal qualities required for obtaining employment develop learners’ abilities to assess their own strengths and weaknesses and an awareness of how best to use them develop an awareness of health and safety in and out of the workplace provide experience of practical skills in a range of vocational areas improve skills in communication, working with numbers, problem solving and planning develop learners’ independence and self-confidence help learners to lead a satisfying personal life in the community foster an awareness of our society, its structures and the role of the individual within them provide a basis for further training and education
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Personal & Social Development The PSD qualifications are designed for those learners • of any age, including those who may be progressing from Entry1 • with learning difficulties or disabilities • of mixed abilities who are returning to study as part of Lifelong Learning and Widening participation Strategies • needing a general introduction to vocational qualifications • who may have difficulties in social and life skills such as offenders
ABC Awards’ offers the following range of qualifications designed specifically for learners wishing to study within the Personal and Social Development pathways: •
Entry Level 2 Award in Personal and Social Development
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Entry Level 3 Award in Personal and Social Development
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Level 1 Award in Personal and Social Development
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Entry Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
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Entry Level 3 Certificate in Personal and Social Development
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Level 1 Award in Personal and Social Developement
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ICT Skills for Life ABC Awards’ Entry Level Certificate in ICT Skills for Life aims to aid the development of ICT skills, to enable the learner to operate confidently and effectively in their everyday life. It provides a flexible framework for learners to enable them to follow a learning programme which is appropriate to their needs. This Entry Level Certificate is designed for adults whose basic skill level in ICT is below Level 1 and who wish to improve. It is suitable for young people of 14+.
ABC Awards’ Entry Level Certificate in ICT Skills for Life aims to: •
enable candidates to develop their ICT skills at a level required to function in everyday situations at work and in society at large
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recognise achievement of skills with a recognised national qualification
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provide progression for learners to the next level in small, manageable steps
The units within this qualification are at Entry 1, 2 and 3 and cover: •
Developing and presenting information
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Finding and exchanging information
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Using ICT systems
Adult Literacy ABC Awards’ Entry Level Certificate in Adult Literacy aims to aid the development of literacy skills, including speaking and listening, to enable the learner to operate confidently and effectively in their everyday life. It provides a flexible framework for learners to enable them to follow a learning programme which is appropriate to their needs. ABC Awards’ Entry Level Certificate in Adult Literacy is based on the Adult Literacy Standards. It aims to: • enable candidates to develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at a level required to function in everyday situations at work and in society at large • recognise achievement of skills with a recognised national qualification •
provide progression for learners to the next level in small, manageable steps
The units within this qualification are at Entry 1, 2 and 3 and cover: •
Reading
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Speaking and Listening
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Writing
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Adult Numeracy Numeracy plays a fundamental part in adult life. Effective numeracy skills support independent living and broaden choices and opportunities available to individuals. ABC’s Entry Level Certificate in Adult Numeracy aims to aid the development of numeracy skills to enable the learner to operate confidently and effectively in their everyday life. It provides a flexible framework for learners to enable them to follow a learning programme which is appropriate to their needs.
ABC Awards’ Entry Level Certificate in Adult Numeracy aims to: • enable candidates to develop their numeracy skills at a level required to function in everyday situations at work and in society at large • •
recognise achievement of skills with a recognised national qualification provide progression for learners to the next level in small, manageable steps
The units within this qualification are at Entry 1, 2 and 3 and cover: •
Calculating and manipulating mathematical information
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Interpreting results and communicating mathematical information
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Understanding and using mathematical information
ABC has no hidden fees or charges so the prices you see on our web site are the prices you actually pay. Our costs are inclusive of enrolment, certification and moderation fees.
Funding ABC Awards has endeavoured to provide signposting to funding eligibility but centres are advised that these are guides only and clarification from funding providers should be sought.
Resources Additional guidance and resources to support our qualifications is freely available to approved ABC centres.
How do I get more information? enquiries@abcawards.co.uk www.abcawards.co.uk/preparation-for-life-and-work/
Published 07 September 2012
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