Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Cambridge OCR. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 3355 hours.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
Asking questions and making requests in everyday situations
- Be able to ask questions in everyday situations
- Be able to make simple requests using appropriate terms or phrases in everyday situations
Basic food preparation
- Be able to prepare food for cold presentation or cooking
Behaving appropriately at work
- Know what attitudes and behaviours will be expected from employees by employers.
- Be able to demonstrate positive and confident attitudes and behaviours when working with others
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Asking questions and making requests in everyday situations
- Be able to ask questions in everyday situations, Be able to make simple requests using appropriate terms or phrases in everyday situations
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Basic food preparation
- Be able to prepare food for cold presentation or cooking
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Behaving appropriately at work
- Identify at least three attitudes employers expect from employees.
- Describe at least three behaviours that demonstrate a positive attitude at work.
- Demonstrate confident behaviour when interacting with others in a work context.
- Work cooperatively with others in a group task, showing respect and consideration.
- Follow instructions and workplace routines accurately.
- Reflect on own behaviour and identify areas for improvement in a work context.
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Caring for plant material
- Identify the basic needs of common plant material (e.g., water, light, nutrients)
- Demonstrate correct techniques for watering, feeding, and pruning plant material
- Follow safety rules when handling tools and equipment
- Clean tools and equipment after use to maintain hygiene and functionality
- Store tools and equipment safely and correctly after use
- Dispose of plant debris and waste in an appropriate and environmentally responsible manner
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Carrying out basic vehicle maintenance
- Be able to carry out basic vehicle maintenance tasks, Be able to work safely
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Carrying out routine tasks at work
- Identify routine tasks that are commonly performed in a given workplace
- Demonstrate the ability to carry out a routine task following given instructions
- Recognize potential hazards in a work environment
- Apply basic safety rules when performing routine tasks
- Report safety concerns to an appropriate person
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Carrying out tasks at work
- Identify the main steps involved in carrying out a given work task
- Follow a sequence of instructions to complete a work task
- Complete a work task to the required standard
- Identify hazards in a work environment
- Follow safety rules when carrying out work tasks
- Check completed work against given criteria
- Ask for help when needed during a work task
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Cleaning, Washing, Drying and Storing Laundry
- Identify why clean laundry is important for health and hygiene
- Sort laundry according to colour, fabric type, and care labels
- Demonstrate the correct use of a washing machine
- Select appropriate drying methods for different types of laundry
- Store clean laundry in an organised and hygienic manner
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Collecting and presenting numerical information
- Be able to collect simple numerical information, Be able to present numerical information, Be able to make an observation about the findings
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Communicating Information Using ICT
- Follow recommended safe practices, Access email application, Create and send an email message, Receive and read email messages, Reply to an email, Delete an email
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Community action
- Identify local community groups in their area
- Describe the purpose of at least two local community groups
- Demonstrate participation in a community activity
- Explain how participating in community activities can benefit themselves and others
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Completing a job application form
- Identify different methods of applying for a job
- Complete a simple job application form with personal details
- Follow instructions when completing an application form
- Present information clearly and neatly on a form
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Completing forms with personal information
- Identify personal information required on common forms
- Complete forms with personal information accurately
- Review completed forms for errors and omissions
- Correct errors found during review
- Demonstrate understanding of why accurate personal information is important
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Contributing to discussions
- Be able to take part in discussion
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Contributing to the manufacture of a product
- Be able to contribute to the manufacture of a product, Be able to work safely
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Creating an art or craft product
- Be able to use resources to create an art or craft product, Be able to comment on the completed art or craft product
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Dealing with problems
- Be aware of problems when they arise, Come up with a solution to a problem
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Dealing with Problems in daily life
- Identify a straightforward problem in a given scenario
- Describe the steps to tackle a straightforward problem
- Demonstrate how to seek help when tackling a problem
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Designing an art or craft product
- Identify different sources for developing ideas for an art or craft product
- Generate original ideas for an art or craft product using at least two sources
- Select and refine an idea to create a final design
- Produce a final art or craft product that reflects the developed design
- Review the final product against the original design intentions
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Developing communication skills
- Listen attentively to a speaker and respond appropriately
- Speak clearly to communicate a simple message to others
- Engage in a short discussion with another person on a familiar topic
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Developing Independent Living Skills: Having Your Say
- Express preferences about their lifestyle, Be involved in decision-making about how to spend their time
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Developing Independent Living Skills: Keeping Safe
- Identify potential hazards in familiar environments
- Demonstrate safe practices in given scenarios
- Explain why it is important to keep safe
- Recognize when to seek help and who to ask
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Developing Independent Living Skills: Looking After your Own Home
- Identify common hazards in the home
- Describe basic hygiene practices for a healthy home
- Demonstrate simple cleaning tasks
- Explain why it is important to keep a home safe and clean
- Recognise when help is needed for home maintenance
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Developing job search skills
- Identify different sources where job vacancies are advertised
- Recognise key information in a job advertisement
- Match personal skills and attributes to job requirements
- Use a simple job search method to find a vacancy
- Record details of a job vacancy found
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Developing reading skills
- Show interest in a variety of reading materials
- Respond to reading activities and materials
- Recognise common objects and symbols in the environment
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Developing self
- Identify personal strengths and areas for development
- Explain why it is important to take responsibility for own self-development
- Demonstrate how they have developed a personal skill
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Developing self awareness: all about me
- Identify personal characteristics such as name, age, and physical features
- List personal likes, dislikes, and interests
- Recognise basic emotions in themselves
- Identify people who are important in their lives
- Demonstrate awareness of their role in different relationships
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Developing Skills for the Workplace: Following Instructions
- Listen attentively to a single verbal instruction and repeat it back accurately
- Identify key action words in a simple written instruction (e.g., 'stop', 'go', 'lift')
- Demonstrate the ability to follow a two-step instruction in the correct order
- Recognise when an instruction is unclear and ask an appropriate question for clarification
- Apply basic health and safety rules when following a workplace instruction (e.g., 'clean up spillages immediately')
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Developing writing skills
- Identify common environmental symbols and signs
- Create simple marks to convey a personal message
- Match simple words to corresponding objects or pictures
- Use writing tools to produce recognizable shapes
- Trace or copy simple words and symbols with accuracy
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Displaying an art or craft product
- Identify different places or ways to display art or craft products
- Select an appropriate location and position for displaying a product
- Prepare a product for display by cleaning or simple mounting
- Arrange products safely to avoid damage or accidents
- Communicate the purpose or inspiration behind the display
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Displaying creative work
- Identify a personal creative piece to display
- Choose an appropriate place to display the work
- Arrange the creative work in the chosen location with support
- Show the displayed work to a familiar person
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Early mathematics: developing number skills
- Identify numbers 1 to 5 in familiar environments
- Participate in counting objects up to 5 with support
- Demonstrate awareness of numbers in personal contexts like age or door number
- Recognise numerals in everyday print, such as on clocks or price tags
- Engage in number rhymes and songs to reinforce sequencing
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Early mathematics: measure
- Identify common measurable attributes (length, weight, capacity, time).
- Use comparative language to describe size and quantity (e.g., bigger, smaller, heavier, lighter).
- Match objects to appropriate non-standard measurement units (e.g., hand spans, cups).
- Apply basic time concepts to sequence daily events.
- Recognise practical uses of measurement in everyday life.
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Early mathematics: sequencing and sorting
- Identify the correct sequence of familiar daily routines
- Sort objects into groups based on a single given attribute
- Follow a simple two-step sequence of instructions
- Recognise when a sequence is incorrect or out of order
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Effective communication for work
- Be able to communicate appropriately for the workplace, Be able to choose a method of communication, Know how to use communication to support the work of others, Know how to follow instructions
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Emotional Wellbeing
- Be able to recognise emotions and know where to obtain emotional support, Know about bullying, Know a way to be a good friend
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Encountering experiences: being a part of things
- Encounter a range of activities and experiences
- Respond reflexively to sensory stimuli
- Demonstrate an initial response to a new experience
- Engage with a familiar adult during an encounter
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Engaging in a creative group project
- Participate in discussions to select a creative group project
- Contribute ideas and opinions during the selection process
- Agree on a group project with support
- Engage in the creative group project activities
- Communicate with others during the project
- Work cooperatively with others in the group
- Complete a task or role within the group project
- Reflect on own contribution to the group project
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Engaging in early reading activities
- Identify a range of familiar words and letters in a given text
- Demonstrate engagement with a book by turning pages and pointing to text
- Use picture cues to predict the content of a simple story
- Respond to questions about a story read aloud
- Show preference for a particular book or reading activity
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Engaging in new creative activities
- Be able to engage in new creative activities
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Engaging with the world around you: people
- Demonstrate how to greet someone appropriately in a given context
- Use appropriate body language and eye contact during a conversation
- Take turns in a conversation and listen to the other person
- Respond appropriately to questions and comments from others
- Show respect for others during interactions
- Identify situations where it is appropriate to start a conversation
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Estimating and measuring
- Be able to estimate using standard units of measure, Be able to measure to the nearest labelled division on a scale
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Exhibiting an art or craft product
- Be able to exhibit an art or craft product, Be able to use feedback to identify improvements to the exhibited art or craft product
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Finding out about and using community facilities
- Identify a range of community facilities in the local area
- Describe how to find out about community facilities
- Demonstrate how to use a community facility appropriately
- Follow safety rules when using community facilities
- Communicate with others when using community facilities
Cambridge OCR Entry Level Introductory Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry 1)
Finding your way around an unfamiliar area
- Know different indicators that help to find the way around an unfamiliar area, Be able to find the way around an unfamiliar area using indicators, Know how to be safe in unfamiliar areas
Caring for plant material
- Be able to care for plant material
- Be able to work safely
- Be able to clean tools after use
- Be able to store tools and equipment after use
- Be able to dispose of debris appropriately
Carrying out basic vehicle maintenance
- Be able to carry out basic vehicle maintenance tasks
- Be able to work safely
Carrying out routine tasks at work
- Be able to carry out routine tasks at work
- Be able to work safely
Carrying out tasks at work
- Be able to carry out tasks at work
- Be able to complete work to workplace standards
- Be able to work safely
Cleaning, Washing, Drying and Storing Laundry
- Know the need for clean laundry
- Be able to wash laundry
- Be able to store clean laundry
Collecting and presenting numerical information
- Be able to collect simple numerical information
- Be able to present numerical information
- Be able to make an observation about the findings
Communicating Information Using ICT
- Follow recommended safe practices, Access email application
- Create and send an email message, Receive and read email messages, Reply to an email, Delete an email
Community action
- Demonstrate their knowledge of local community groups
- Demonstrate their participation in community activities
Completing a job application form
- Be aware of different methods of applying for a job
- Be able to complete a simple job application form
Completing forms with personal information
- Be able to complete forms with personal information
- Be able to review information for accuracy
Contributing to discussions
- Be able to take part in discussion
Contributing to the manufacture of a product
- Be able to contribute to the manufacture of a product
- Be able to work safely
Creating an art or craft product
- Be able to use resources to create an art or craft product
- Be able to comment on the completed art or craft product
Dealing with problems
- Be aware of problems when they arise, Come up with a solution to a problem
Dealing with Problems in daily life
- Demonstrate an awareness of how to recognise straightforward problems, Tackle straightforward problems
Designing an art or craft product
- Be able to develop ideas for an art or craft product using different sources
- Be able to produce the final design
Developing communication skills
- Listen and respond to other people, Speak (or use other means) to communicate with other people, Engage in discussion with other people
Developing Independent Living Skills: Having Your Say
- Express preferences about their lifestyle, Be involved in decision-making about how to spend their time
Developing Independent Living Skills: Keeping Safe
- Know that it is important to keep themselves safe
- Be able to observe safe practices
Developing Independent Living Skills: Looking After your Own Home
- Be involved in keeping their home healthy and safe
Developing job search skills
- Be able to search for a job vacancy
Developing reading skills
- Show some interest in reading, Show some response to reading
- Recognise objects and symbols
Developing self
- Be able to recognise their strengths and areas they need to develop
- Recognise how to develop themself
- Review their development
Developing self awareness: all about me
- Be aware of their relationships with others, Be aware of themselves as an individual
Developing Skills for the Workplace: Following Instructions
- Be able to follow instructions.
Developing writing skills
- Be aware that marks, symbols, signs or words have meaning
- Be able to use marks, symbols, signs or words to communicate
Displaying an art or craft product
- Know how to exhibit an art or craft product
- Be able to exhibit an art or craft product
Displaying creative work
- Be able to engage in displaying own creative work
Early mathematics: developing number skills
- Participate in activities involving numbers, Be aware of numbers in given contexts
Early mathematics: measure
- Have an awareness of common measures
Early mathematics: sequencing and sorting
- Be aware of sequence
- Be able to sort data
Effective communication for work
- Be able to communicate appropriately for the workplace
- Be able to choose a method of communication
- Know how to use communication to support the work of others
- Know how to follow instructions
Emotional Wellbeing
- Be able to recognise emotions and know where to obtain emotional support
- Know about bullying
- Know a way to be a good friend
Encountering experiences: being a part of things
- Encounter activities
- Respond with reflex to experiences
Engaging in a creative group project
- Be able to participate in the selection of a creative group project
- Be able to engage in a creative group project
Engaging in early reading activities
- Be able to engage in early reading activities
Engaging in new creative activities
- Be able to engage in new creative activities
Engaging with the world around you: people
- Interact with people
Estimating and measuring
- Be able to estimate using standard units of measure
- Be able to measure to the nearest labelled division on a scale
Exhibiting an art or craft product
- Be able to exhibit an art or craft product
- Be able to use feedback to identify improvements to the exhibited art or craft product
Finding out about and using community facilities
- Be able to participate in finding out about community facilities
- Be able to participate in using community facilities
Finding your way around an unfamiliar area
- Know different indicators that help to find the way around an unfamiliar area
- Be able to find the way around an unfamiliar area using indicators
- Know how to be safe in unfamiliar areas
Following a simple recipe
- Know how to select a simple recipe
- Be able to follow a simple recipe
- Know basic safety rules to ensure that food preparation is safe
Food hygiene and safety
- Know about basic food hygiene
- Know how food safety measures are implemente
Food Safety and Storage
- Know basic hygiene rules.
- Know how to store different types of food.
- Know when food should be discarded.
Getting ready for starting work
- Know how to prepare for getting to work
- Know how to prepare for being at work
Getting to a destination safely and on time
- Know about options for travelling to and from a specific destination.
- Be able to plan and carry out a journey to arrive at a destination safely and on time.
Health and safety procedures at work
- Understand what procedures are necessary to maintain health and safety at work
- Know how to respond to an accident or emergency at work
Healthy Living
- Recognise what is needed to lead a healthy lifestyle
- Demonstrate how they can contribute to a healthy lifestyle
Household Cleaning
- Know what needs cleaning.
- Use equipment for cleaning.
- Use products for cleaning.
- Know when to clean.
Identifying and using ICT equipment
- Be able to participate in identifying examples of ICT equipment
- Be able to participate in using ICT equipment
Identifying your local community and facilities
- Know own local communities
- Know own local community facilities
- Know purpose of own local community facilities
Increasing community involvement
- Know how to plan own increased involvement in the community
- Be able to increase own involvement in the community by carrying out planned activity
Individual responsibilities in the community
- Know own community responsibilities
- Know ways of making a positive contribution to the community
- Understand the impact of individual responsibilities on the community
Individual rights and responsibilities
- Understand that they have individual rights and responsibilities
Insert plant material
- Be able to insert plant material
Interacting in a group situation
- Be able to interact in a group situation
Interacting purposefully with ICT
- Be able to interact purposefully with ICT
Introduction to Diversity, Prejudice and Discrimination
- Be able to recognise that there are differences and similarities between people
- Be able to recognise prejudice and how it occurs
- Be able to recognise discrimination
- Know that discrimination of different kinds is illegal
Introduction to Health and Safety at Work
- Know that health and safety is important at work, Be aware of common safety hazards, Be aware of emergency procedures
Introduction to using ICT systems
- Recognise the main components of ICT systems.
- Operate an ICT system
- Understand safe and secure working practices.
- Use a software application package.
Know how to use ICT safely
- Know how to keep access to information secure when using ICT
- Know how to work safely when using ICT
Learning to manage substance dependency
- Know about the issues of substance dependency
- Know about risks associated with mis
- use of substances
- Know that steps can be taken to end substance dependency
Making an art or craft product
- Be able to select items needed to make an art or craft product
- Be able to make the art or craft product
- Be able to work safely
Making requests and asking questions in a variety of situations
- Be able to ask questions in a familiar and unfamiliar situation
- Be able to make requests in a familiar and unfamiliar situation
Making requests and asking questions in familiar situations
- Be able to make requests in familiar situations
- Be able to ask questions in familiar situations
Making the most of leisure time
- Understand how to make use of their leisure time
- Be able to participate in a range of activities
- Carry out a review of the activities they have tried
Managing Own Money
- Understand how to plan a personal budget
- Know how to carry out transactions
Managing recovery from substance dependency
- Understand lifestyle balance
- Know how to overcome negative thoughts and unhelpful behaviours
- Understand how to build positive relationships to aid recovery
- Know how life goals affect recovery
Managing Social Relationships
- Recognise how to interact with others in everyday and familiar situations
Obtaining information from an ICT-based source
- Be able to obtain information from an ICT based source
Participating in a mini-enterprise project
- Be able to participate in preparing for a mini- enterprise project
- Be able to participate in a mini- enterprise project
Participating in carrying out household tasks
- Be able to participate in completing household tasks
- Be able to participate in using household appliances to complete household tasks
Personal Safety in the Home and Community
- Understand how to keep themselves safe when travelling about
- Be able to demonstrate ways to keep themselves safe when in the home.
Planning and preparing a simple meal
- Be able to be take part in planning a simple meal
- Be able to take part in preparing a simple meal safely
Planning and preparing food for an event
- Be able to be involved in planning food for an event
- Be able to contribute to preparing food for an event safely
Preparation for work
- Understand the skills and qualities needed for working life
- Investigate personal career opportunities
Preparing and planting a site
- Be able to clear and prepare a planting site
- Be able to plant up the prepared site
- Be able to work safely
- Be able to clean tools after use
- Be able to store tools and equipment after use
Preparing drinks and snacks
- Be able to be involved in preparing drinks safely
- Be able to be involved in preparing snacks safely
Presenting information in a chart
- Be able to collect and record numerical data
- Be able to represent data in a chart
- Be able to make observations about the findings
Presenting written information in different styles and formats
- Be able to present written information in different styles and formats
- Be able to present written information using appropriate conventions
Producing and editing images for a media product
- Be able to produce images for a media product
- Be able to work safely
Providing personal information
- Be able to provide personal information
Providing personal information in writing
- Be able to provide personal information in writing, 2 Be able to correct written work
Reading and recording time
- Be able to read time in different formats
- Be able to read different date formats
- Be able to record dates in different formats
Recognising centre staff and the jobs they do
- Be able to recognise centre staff
- Be able to recognise the jobs centre staff do
Recognising time through regular events
- Be able to recognise time through regular events
Recognising work areas in the wider community
- Be able to recognise work areas in the wider community
- Be able to recognise the jobs that people do in the wider community
Recording and modifying material for a media product
- Be able to record a sound clip for a media product
- Be able to work safely
Recycling, Managing Waste
- Know that there are different types of packaging.
- Know that some materials can be recycled.
- Understand that waste can be controlled.
Responding to community facilities
- Be able to respond when using community facilities
Responding to ICT enabled equipment
- Be able to respond to ICT enabled equipment
Responding to your local natural environment
- Be able to respond to the local natural environment
Rights and responsibilities : Everybody matters
- Be aware that they have rights as individuals., Be aware they have responsibilities as individuals.
Rights and responsibilities at work
- Understand that he/she has rights and responsibilities in the workplace
Selecting and planning an art or craft product
- Be able to select an art or craft product to make using different sources
- Be able to plan resources required to develop an art or craft product
- Know how to work safely
Selecting and using cooking equipment
- Be able to select appropriate cooking equipment
- Be able to use basic cooking equipment safely
Shopping for Daily Living
- Be able to prepare for a shopping trip to buy items for daily living requirements
- Be able to buy items for daily living at the shops according to plan
Taking Part in a Performance
- Be able to take a positive role in preparing for a performance
- Be able to undertake a role in a performance for an audience
Taking part in daily routine activities
- Know own daily routine activities
- Be able to take part in own daily routine activities
Travel within the Community: Going Places
- Travel within their own community
Understanding how to clean the home
- Know what rooms need to be cleaned in the home
- Know how to clean the home safely
Understanding interpersonal skills
- Know how to recognise personal strengths in others
- Know own personal strengths when interacting with others
- Know areas for development around own interpersonal skills
Understanding routines
- Know own weekly routine
- Be able to take responsibility for part of own routine
Understanding short texts and simple instructions
- Be able to understand short texts
- Be able to understand simple written instructions
Understanding what money is used for
- Have an awareness of the use of money
Using a community facility over a period of time
- Be able to participate in selecting a community facility
- Be able to participate in using a community facility over a period of time
Using coins and notes
- Be able to choose coins to make amounts of money up to £1.00
- Be able to calculate the cost of items in whole pounds
- Be able to calculate change
Using creative software
- Be able to use creative software
Using different reading methods
- Be able to identify the gist of a text
- Be able to locate main points in a text
- Be able to obtain specific information through detailed reading
Using ICT to change a creative composition
- Be able to identify how a simple creative composition could be changed
- Be able to change a composition using software tools
Using ICT to communicate
- Be able to use ICT to receive information
- Be able to use ICT to send information
Using ICT to enter and edit text
- Be able to use ICT to enter text
- Be able to use ICT to edit text
- Be able to present information in an appropriate format
Using ICT to find information
- Know which ICT-based source to use to find information
- Be able to find information from ICT-based information sources
Using ICT to produce a creative composition
- Be able to use software to produce a creative composition
- Be able to use software tools to develop composition
- Be able to present the composition
Using ICT to produce a text document
- Be able to use ICT to produce a text document
- Be able to make changes to document
- Be able to present document in an appropriate format
Using ICT to record and edit information
- Be able to use ICT to record information
- Be able to use ICT to edit information
Using interpersonal skills to contribute to positive relationships
- Be able to use interpersonal skills to contribute to positive relationships
Using Office Equipment in a Business Environment
- Know what equipment and resources are needed to carry out a range of routine office tasks
- Be able to use key equipmentunder supervision
Using shopping facilities
- Be able to use local shopping facilities
Working as part of a group
- Demonstrate an awareness of how to work with others in appropriate ways
- Be able to demonstrate working as part of a group
Working in Business and Administration
- Know what activities are routinely undertaken by administrators
- Be able to follow instructions to carry out administrative tasks
Working with measurements
- Be able to estimate using standard units of measure
- Know appropriate measuring instrument to use
- Be able to measure to the nearest labelled division
- Be able to review estimates
Working with money
- Be able to round cost to nearest significant amount
- Be able to estimate total cost by adding individual rounded amounts of money
- Be able to add sums of money to calculate total
- Be able to subtract sums of money to calculate difference
Working with time
- Be able to understand time displayed in different formats
- Be able to use a calendar
Working with whole numbers up to 100
- Be able to add two digit numbers in practical situations
- Be able to subtract two digit numbers in practical situations
- Be able to multiply single digit numbers in practical situations
- Be able to round numbers to the nearest 10
Working with whole numbers up to 1000
- Be able to add three digit numbers in practical situations
- Be able to subtract three digit numbers in practical situations
- Be able to multiply a two digit by a single digit number in practical situations
- Be able to divide a two digit by a single digit number in practical situations
- Be able to round numbers to nearest multiple of 10 or 100
Writing and editing material for a media product
- Be able to produce written material for a media product
- Be able to work safely
Writing in short paragraphs
- Be able to present written information in short paragraphs
- Be able to correct written work
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 501/0958/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Cambridge OCR
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010