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Qualification StructuresAward Qualification StructureThe rules of combination detailed below need to be met before Prince’s TrustQualifications can award any of the Award sized qualifications.Minimum number of units to be achievedMinimum number of credits to be achievedMaximum number of credits to be achieved2618The qualification will be awarded at the level at which the majority of credits have beenachieved.Barred combination – ‘Participating in Exercise’ and ‘Preparing for a Healthy Lifestyle’units cannot be claimed as the only two units for an Award. If these two units are beingclaimed a third unit must be claimed as well in order to meet the overall requirementsof the qualification.If Awards are being claimed with the minimum number of credits, all six credits mustbe at the same level for the qualification to be awarded.Certificate Qualification StructureThe rules of combination detailed below need to be met before Prince’s TrustQualifications can award any of the Certificate sized qualifications.Minimum number of credits to be achievedMaximum number of credits to be achieved2136The qualification will be awarded at the level at which the majority of credits have beenachieved.Diploma Qualification StructureThe rules of combination detailed below need to be met before Prince’s TrustQualifications can award any of the Diploma sized qualifications.Minimum number of credits to be achievedMaximum number of credits to be achieved3957The qualification will be awarded at the level at which the majority of credits have beenachieved.In recognition of the fact that some learners can achieve different levels for differentunits, PTQ operate on the basis that learners can achieve units within the samequalification at one level above or one level below the level of the overall qualificationclaimed. For further guidance please see Appendix 4.www.princes-trust.org.uk/qualifications9

UnitsThe Personal Development and Employability Skills qualifications cover a range ofskills. An overview of the units available and the corresponding levels and credits isgiven below.Unit titleCareer PlanningCommunity ProjectCustomer ServiceDigital SkillsInterpersonal and Self-ManagementSkillsManaging MoneyParticipating in ExercisePersonal ProjectPlanning for Personal DevelopmentPractising Leadership SkillsPreparing for a Healthy LifestylePresentation SkillsTeamwork SkillsUndertaking an Enterprise ProjectWork ExperienceAvailable atCreditEntry 3Level 1 Level 2 value 3 6 3 3 3 3333333366For more detail of the individual units and the assessment criteria please seeAppendix 1.Appendix 2 provides the level descriptors for the three levels covered by the unitsand ions10

Rules of CombinationWhen meeting rules of combination, learners do not have to achieve units in anyparticular order and Assessors should tailor learning programmes to meet individuallearner needs. It is recommended that, wherever possible, centres adopt a holisticapproach to the delivery of these qualifications and identify opportunities to link theunits and levels.Learners not able to complete a full qualification can have their achievementsrecognised through unit only certification.Barred CombinationsLearners undertaking the same units at different levels will have the higher level unitawarded for a qualification. Units with the same or similar titles cannot both becounted towards the same qualification.‘Participating in Exercise’ and ‘Preparing for a Healthy Lifestyle’ units cannot beclaimed as the only two units for an Award. If these two units are being claimed a thirdunit must be claimed as well to meet the overall requirements for the qualification.If you are unsure about the rules of combination for a qualification please contactPrince’s Trust Qualifications to discuss.ProgressionThese qualifications provide a platform for learners to progress onto further educationopportunities and/or employment, as they develop personal development andemployability skills.LanguageIf you wish to offer these qualifications in Welsh please contact The Prince’s TrustQualifications.Access ArrangementsMore detailed information about the Special Consideration and ReasonableAdjustments policies for these qualifications is provided in the Centre Handbook(QSP 00)www.princes-trust.org.uk/qualifications11

Assessment of QualificationsGradingThe Personal Development and Employability Skills qualifications are 100% centreassessed using portfolios of evidence and are graded as pass or fail. The portfoliosare internally assessed and externally moderated.The assessment process is as follows: Activities are internally set by the centre to meet the requirements detailed in theunit assessment criteria The learners are assessed internally at the centre by an Assessor whilst theyengage in activities The learner’s evidence is collated into a portfolio, which is referenced using a unitTracking Sheet The centre undertakes internal quality assurance activities which includessampling portfolios assessed by each Assessor. A further sample of portfolios is then externally moderated by Prince’s TrustQualificationsWith these qualifications the best practice approach is to assess by ‘continuousassessment’. This means that the learner is assessed throughout their programmeof study, allowing for alternative activities to be set and further evidence producedwhile there are still opportunities during the programme. Continuous assessmentkeeps learners motivated and engaged as it provides the learner with opportunitiesto discuss progress, check they are working at the correct level for their ability andproducing sufficient evidence. This open dialogue with the learner should berecorded on their portfolio, directly on their work and on the Tracking Sheet in theform of assessor feedback. The writing of comments on learners’ work, and TrackingSheets, provides a means of communication between staff during the internal qualityassurance and with the External Moderator if the work forms part of the moderationsample.More detailed information about the assessment strategies for these qualifications isprovided in the Centre Handbook (QSP 00) and Making Claims and ResultsHandbook (QSP 03), both are available on our website Guidance for centresEvidenceTo achieve the units and qualifications learners need to gather evidence from activitieswhich demonstrate they have met each of the assessment criteria. Some evidence ofa learner’s performance will also be derived from observation records and testimoniesfrom witnesses, who observe the learner carrying out activities. Evidence can be in avariety of forms and can be varied according to learners’ interests and needs.Through completion of activities on the learning programme, the learners shouldgenerate evidence to demonstrate they have completed all of the assessment criteriasufficiently.More detailed information is provided in the Building a Portfolio handbook (QSP 01)which is available on our website Guidance for centreswww.princes-trust.org.uk/qualifications12

Recording AchievementWhen learners have gathered their evidence, Tracking Sheets are used to recordwhich piece(s) of evidence meets each assessment criteria. Learners are likely tocollect far more evidence than they need and it is therefore important that the TrackingSheets are only used to record the specific evidence needed to meet the criteria andnot every piece of work produced.The Tracking Sheets must be signed and dated by the learner and the Assessor. Bysigning the Tracking Sheets the learner and Assessor are declaring that the portfoliosubmitted is the learner’s own work. The qualification will not be awarded without asigned declaration.The Trust does not require every piece of evidence to be signed and dated.Tracking Sheets for this qualification can be downloaded from our website.Making claimsCentres should only claim units and qualifications for learners when they are satisfiedthat their portfolio meets all the assessment criteria and the work has under goneinternal quality assurance. Making claims is the official stage of notifying Prince’sTrust Qualifications that the learners are being submitted for external moderation.There will be regular opportunities to submit learners’ portfolios throughout the year.Please check the qualification web page for the latest dates: Prince's ications13

Staff requirementsTo adhere to The Prince’s Trust quality assurance arrangements for thesequalifications, the centre must ensure that the following roles and responsibilities havebeen undertaken: Assessors Internal Quality Assurer (IQA)The same person must never complete the internal quality assurance processes onportfolios they have assessed. More detailed information for the Assessor and InternalQuality Assurers roles, with competency profiles, is provided in the Centre Handbook(QSP 00) available on our website Guidance for centresSupport for centresTrainingPrince’s Trust Qualifications offers training to support centres deliver and administerthese qualifications.WebsiteOur website is regularly updated to ensure the latest information about the qualificationis available to centre staff, as too are best practice guidance notes and policies. Thewebsite can be accessed via the following link: Prince's Trust ons14

Appendix listAppendix 1 - Unit overview tableAppendix 2 - Level descriptorsAppendix 3 - Rules of Combination illustrative examplesAppendix 4 - Qualification price listwww.princes-trust.org.uk/qualifications15

Appendix 1The units listed below are available for use from 1st January 2017.Unit titleCareer PlanningCommunity ProjectCustomer ServiceDigital SkillsInterpersonal and SelfManagement SkillsManaging MoneyParticipating in ExercisePersonal ProjectPlanning for PersonalDevelopmentPractising Leadership SkillsPreparing for a HealthyLifestylePresentation SkillsLevelEntry 3Level 1Level 2Entry 3Level 1Level 2Entry 3Level 1Level 2Entry 3Level 1Level 2Entry 3Level 1Level 2Entry 3Level 1Level 2Entry 3Level 1Level 2Entry 3Level 1Level 2Entry 3Level 1Level 2Entry 3Level 1Level 2Entry 3Level 1Level 2Entry 3Level 1Level 2727272727303030PTQ 62D/615/4163H/615/416416

Teamwork SkillsUndertaking an EnterpriseProjectWork ExperienceEntry 3Level 1Level 2Entry 3Level 1Level 2Entry 3Level 1Level J/615/4190Y/615/4193H/615/4195T/615/4198The assessment criteria for the units at each level can be found on thefollowing pages.www.princes-trust.org.uk/qualifications17

Career PlanningThe aim of this unit is to give the learner an understanding of the job search,application and interview process in order to equip them with the skills necessary toprogress onto a sustainable job/training opportunity that is suited to their interests. Itis an opportunity for learners to think about careers they may wish to pursue, andreflect upon the training, education and experience required in that profession.With the high demand for jobs, learners need to be aware of where to search forsuitable jobs and how to best present themselves both, using their CVs or applications,and in person when they get to the interview.Be able torecognise suitablejobs or trainingopportunitiesUnderstand how toapply for jobs ortrainingopportunitiesEntry 31.1 Identify sourcesof careersadvice andguidance1.2 Give anexample of acareer optionrelevant to owninterests1.3 Outline likelytasks that youwouldundertake inthis careeroption2.1 Complete anapplication formLevel 11.1 Identify sourcesof careers adviceand guidanceLevel 21.1 Identify sourcesof careers adviceand guidance1.2 Give examples ofcareer optionsrelevant to owninterests1.2 Give example ofcareer optionsrelevant to owninterests1.3 Describeadvantages anddisadvantages ofthe identifiedcareer options1.3 Compareadvantages anddisadvantages ofthe identifiedcareer options1.4 Identify jobvacancies ortrainingopportunitiesrelevant to theidentified careeroptions1.4 Outline trainingand educationalneeds for apreferred option2.1 Produce apersonal CV in aformatappropriate forseekingemployment2.2 Complete anapplication formto an appropriatestandard forsubmission1.5 Describe yoursuitability for thepreferred option2.1 Produce apersonal CV in aformat appropriatefor seekingemployment2.2 Produce acovering letter tosupport your CVfor a specific job2.3 Complete anapplication form toan appropriatestandard ns18

Be able to take partin an interviewKnow how toprepare for aninterview (E3)3.1 Identifyappropriatebehaviour andclothing for aninterview3.2 Identifyquestions thatyou may beasked in aninterview3.3 Prepareresponses topotentialinterviewquestions3.1 List what toconsider whenpreparing for aninterview3.2 Prepareresponses topotentialinterviewquestions3.3 Take part in areal or simulatedinterview3.4 Identify personalstrengths andareas forimprovementfollowing aninterview3.1 Explain whatneeds to beconsidered whenpreparing for aninterview3.2 Prepareresponses topotential interviewquestions3.3 Give examples ofquestions youwould ask at aninterview3.4 Take part in areal or simulatedinterview3.5 Review personalstrengths andareas forimprovementfollowing 19

Community ProjectThe aim of this unit is for the learner to plan, complete and review a project in the widercommunity. As part of the planning the learners should have some involvement inselecting the project undertaken. The community project can be completed by anindividual but is more likely to be undertaken by a group of learners and as such theywill look at how the skills within the group can be used to complete the project bydividing up the different roles and responsibilities.The length and scope of the project will depend on the time and resources availablehowever, it should reflect the 60 TQT assigned to the unit. The tutor/supervisor willneed to ensure all aspects of the project are safe and legal.Entry 3Understand the1.1 Give examplesneeds of their widerof potentialcommunity and howprojects thatthey can be metcould help thewider community1.2 Select acommunityproject toundertake1.3 Identify a benefitof the project tothe widercommunityBe able to plan asuitable communityprojectLevel 11.1 Give examplesof potentialprojects thatcould help thewider community1.2 Identifyadvantages anddisadvantages oftwo potentialcommunityprojects1.3 Describe thebenefits of thechosen projectto the widercommunity2.1 Identify how youwill contribute tothe communityproject2.1 Identify thetasks needed forthe communityproject2.2 Identify theequipment andmaterialsrequired for thecommunityproject2.3 Identify anycosts or Gift inKind savingsassociated withthe project2.2 List theequipment andmaterialsrequired for thecommunityproject2.3 Calculate costsor Gift in Kindsavingsassociated withthe tionsLevel 21.1 Describe theneeds of the widercommunity1.2 Assess theadvantages anddisadvantages oftwo potentialcommunityprojects1.3 Explain why thecommunity projectwas chosen1.4 Explain how theproject is going tomeet the needs ofthe widercommunity2.1 Produce adetailed plan forthe activitiesstating who willcomplete eachtask and when2.2 List the resourcesneeded for thecommunity project2.3 Calculate costs orGift in Kindsavingsassociated withthe communityproject20

Be able to carry outa communityproject2.4 Give a deadlinefor thecommunityproject to becompleted3.1 Identify thepossible hazardsfor own tasksundertaken2.4 Produce atimeline for thecommunityproject2.4 Explain withreasons anyexternal helprequired3.1 Give examplesof possiblehazards with theproject andactions taken toreduce them3.2 Identify anysupport requiredto complet

The Prince’s Trust qualifications in Personal Development and Employability Skills recognise a breadth of personal skills, qualities and attitudes required by employers across a range of sectors. They have been developed with the aim of progressing learners into further educa