ASDAN Employability Workshops

Who is this workshop for?

The workshop is for managers and staff who would like to offer an Employability qualification.

For further information on this qualification, please refer to the
ASDAN Employability page.

What is the ASDAN Employability Qualification?

This Employability qualification provides a framework for developing and recognising general employability skills. It is primarily intended for young people and adults who are not yet ready for employment but for whom getting a job is a reasonable aim within a matter of months.

The qualification has been accredited by Ofqual, DCELLS and CCEA and contributes points towards School/College Performance Tables.

Detailed information about the qualification is available on the ASDAN Employability page.

Workshop aim and objectives

The aim of this workshop is to provide information and guidance to support centres in establishing and delivering a successful Employability qualification programme.

The workshop objectives are:

• To introduce the ASDAN Employability qualification, its structure and content
• To describe the assessment model and evidence requirements
• To identify the guidance, resources and support available
• To describe the administrative and quality assurance procedures for the qualification

Entry level Diplomas in Life Skills

This training will also cover the Entry level Diplomas in Life Skills - 37-credit QCF qualifications based around the development of personal, social and employability skills. Visit the Diplomas in Life Skills page for further information.

Work undertaken as part of the Employability Qualifications at Entry 2 and 3 can be carried forward and built up to add to the unit and credit requirements for the Diplomas.

Those wishing to deliver the Diplomas in Life Skills are advised to attend either this Employability training or an Entry Qualifications Workshop. 

Workshop cost (full day)

£190 for first delegate
Additional delegate rate: £135