NOCN
    Entry Level
    QN: 603/5665/0
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    NOCN Entry Level Award in English Skills (Entry 1)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 170 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Entry Level
    Awarding Body
    NOCN
    Syllabus Units
    11 Units
    Guided Hours
    170 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    NOCN Entry Level Award in English Skills (Entry 1)

    Use Writing Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Demonstrate correct use of capital letters at the start of sentences and for the pronoun 'I'.
    • Demonstrate correct use of full stops at the end of sentences.
    • Form all letters of the alphabet correctly in both upper and lower case.
    • Write simple sentences that convey a clear message.
    • Apply capital letters and full stops consistently in short written tasks.
    2

    NOCN Entry Level Award in English Skills (Entry 1)

    Write to Communicate Clearly

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Spell a range of Entry Level 1 words correctly
    • Write all letters of the alphabet in upper and lower case
    • Construct simple sentences with correct spelling and punctuation
    3

    NOCN Entry Level Award in English Skills (Entry 1)

    Write Sentences Using Correct Spelling

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Spell a range of common Entry Level 1 words correctly.
    • Write simple sentences using an initial capital letter and a full stop.
    • Use capital letters for proper nouns in writing.
    • Construct simple sentences that are grammatically correct and make sense.
    4

    NOCN Entry Level Award in English Skills (Entry 1)

    Write Using Correct Punctuation and Grammar

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to write simple sentences using an initial capital and full stop.Be able to use a capital letter for proper nouns.Be able to write simple sentences that makes sense.
    5

    NOCN Entry Level Award in English Skills (Entry 1)

    Planning for Progress in English Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know own strengths and areas for development in English skills.Know how to set targets to develop skills in English.
    6

    NOCN Entry Level Award in English Skills (Entry 1)

    Take Part in a Discussion with Another Person

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to communicate with another person.Be able to take part in a 1:1 discussion with another person.
    7

    NOCN Entry Level Award in English Skills (Entry 1)

    Read Entry Level 1 Words in Sentences

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to read words correctly.Be able to read simple sentences containing one clause.Be able to read a short text on a simple subject.
    8

    NOCN Entry Level Award in English Skills (Entry 1)

    Read Texts for Meaning

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to identify different types of text from their format.Be able to read and understand simple sentences.Be able to understand a short piece of text.
    9

    NOCN Entry Level Award in English Skills (Entry 1)

    Respond to Information and Instructions

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to identify and extract the main information from short statements and explanations.Be able to follow single-step instructions, asking for them to be repeated if necessary.
    10

    NOCN Entry Level Award in English Skills (Entry 1)

    Ask and Respond to Questions and Make Requests

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to make requests and ask straightforward questions.Be able to respond to questions.
    11

    NOCN Entry Level Award in English Skills (Entry 1)

    Read and Spell Words for Everyday Life

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to spell common and familiar words correctly.Be able to spell words in the past tense with the suffix -ed.Be able to write contracted words correctly.Read common and familiar words correctly.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/5665/0
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    NOCN
    Qualification Type
    Other Life Skills Qualification
    Operational Start
    May 2020