NOCN
Entry Level
QN: 601/0712/1
Curriculum Active
NOCN Entry Level Award in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 4892 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
226 Units
Guided Hours
4892 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
AI-Enhanced Communication and Problem-Solving
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how communication supports effective team
- Be able to use AI tools to explore workplace communication.
- Be able to create and review a simple workplace message.
- Be able to apply learning to personal communication in the workplace.
2
Alcohol and Drug Misuse Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the differences between some types of drugs and alcoholic drinks.
- Understand the causes of alcohol and drug mis
- Know the physical and psychological effects of drug and alcohol mis
- Understand the implications of drug and alcohol mis
- use on others.
- Understand health issues associated with drug and alcohol mis
- Know about the effects of withdrawing from drugs and alcohol.
- Know about agencies offering help and information.
3
Amenity Horticulture Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare ground for planting.
- Be able to plant.
- Be able to prepare and turf an area.
- Be able to maintain amenity planting and grass.
4
Angling Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the different branches of angling.
- Know about regulations relating to angling.
- Know about Health and Safety requirements when angling.
- Be able to use angling equipment in a specific branch of angling.
- Know how to select and use appropriate bait.
5
Applying Addition and Subtraction Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use addition in practical situations.
- Be able to use subtraction in practical situations.
- Be able to use a combination of addition and subtraction within practical situations.
6
Applying Fraction Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and record common fractions.
- Be able to identify equivalent fraction forms.
- Be able to use common fractions in everyday situations.
7
Applying Number Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise the written form of whole numbers up to 1000.
- Be able to identify the value of whole numbers up to 1000.
- Be able to recognise number patterns involving whole numbers up to 1000.
- Be able to approximate by rounding.
- Be able to use numbers up to 1000.
8
Applying Shape and Space
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and use the properties of 2D shapes to solve practical problems.
- Be able to identify and use the properties of 3D shapes to solve practical problems.
9
Art Appreciation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know where works of art can be viewed.
- Be able to give opinions on works of art.
- Be able to use works of art for own inspiration.
10
Aspects of Citizenship
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that individuals have rights and responsibilities.
- Understand equal opportunity issues in relation to current legislation.
- Understand the main functions of local and national government.
- Know public services available in own local community.
11
Assertiveness and Decision Making Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the meaning of assertiveness.
- Know how to prepare for personal decision making.
- Be able to use assertive behaviour to put forward own views in a structured situation.
- Be able to make a reasoned decision.
12
Assist in Handling Mail
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know workplace procedures for handling incoming and outgoing mail.
- Be able to assist with handling incoming and outgoing mail.
13
Assist in Sports Coaching
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare for assisting in a sports coaching session.
- Understand how to support participants’ behaviour and performance when assisting in coaching.
- Understand the importance of communication when assisting in coaching.
14
Assist with Catching and Restraining a Small Animal
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to catch and restrain a small animal.
15
Assist with Hair Colour Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare the service area and client for hair colour services.
- Be able to prepare and remove hair colour products and materials with direction from a stylist.
- Know how to clean the service area and make a record of the service.
16
Assist with Styling Men’s Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about some basic hair styling techniques for men.
- Be able to assist in providing hair styling for men.
- Know how to improve hair styling skills and knowledge.
17
Assist with Styling Women’s Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about some basic hair styling techniques for women.
- Be able to assist in providing hair styling for women.
- Know how to improve hair styling skills and knowledge.
18
Assisting at a Sport or Active Leisure Event
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of active leisure and sport events
- Be able to assist at an active leisure or sport event
19
Awareness of Social and Physical Aspects of Adult Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about adult relationships.
- Know about social aspects of adult relationships.
- Know about physical aspects of adult relationships.
20
Basic bricklaying skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know tools and equipment required to build a wall
- Be able to set out the work area
- Be able to roll, spread and place cross joint onto a brick and block
- Be able to build a small wall in bricks and blocks
- Know the difference between pointing and jointing
- Leave the work area in a safe condition
21
Basic Cooking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to cook basic food items and dishes
22
Basic food preparation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare food for cold presentation or cooking
23
Basic Make-up Application
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the skin.
- Be able to prepare for make-up application.
- Be able to carry out make-up application.
- Know how to remove make-up.
24
Basic Painting and Decorating
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know tools and equipment needed for painting and decorating.
- Be able to set out the work area.
- Know how to prepare for decorating.
- Be able to apply paint to a prepared surface.
- Be able to apply wallpaper to a prepared surface.
- Be able to leave the work area and tools in a clean and safe state.
25
Basic Plastering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know tools and equipment needed for plastering a wall.
- Be able to set out the work area.
- Know how to prepare for plastering.
- Be able to plaster a section of wall.
- Be able to leave the work area and tools in a clean and safe state.
26
Basic Plumbing – Fixing and Drilling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know tools and equipment needed for drilling and fixing.
- Be able to set out the work area.
- Know about parts in fixing and drilling.
- Be able to fix a pipe bracket to a wall surface.
- Be able to leave the work area and tools in a clean and safe state.
27
Basic Programming Concepts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key terms and concepts used in programming.
- Know how to use basic programming structures to achieve simple outcomes.
- Understand how to identify and fix simple errors in code.
28
Basic Site Carpentry – Jointwork
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know tools and equipment needed for jointing timber.
- Be able to set out the work area.
- Be able to prepare timber for jointing.
- Be able to joint timber.
- Be able to leave the work area and tools in a clean and safe state.
29
Basic Wall Tiling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know tools and equipment needed for tiling a wall.
- Be able to set out the work area.
- Know how to prepare for tiling.
- Be able to tile a section of wall.
- Be able to leave the work area and tools in a clean and safe state.
30
Blow Dry Women’s Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about some basic blow drying techniques for women’s hair.
- Be able to blow dry women’s hair with direction from stylist.
- Know how to improve blow drying skills.
31
Brickwork
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the tools, equipment and materials used in brick
- Be able to tackle brick
- work problems.
- Be able to communicate with others when performing brick
- Be able to review own performance.
32
Brickwork Workshop Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use equipment for brick
- Be able to dismantle a practice section of wall.
- Be able to mix mortar for workshop practice.
- Be able to prepare for workshop practice.
- Be able to care for work area.
33
Budgeting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the difference between essential and non-essential spending.
- Know about personal budgets.
34
Building a Half Brick Wall Three Courses High
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for building a half brick wall, three courses high.
- Be able to build a half brick wall, three courses high.
- Be able to care for work area.
35
Building a Three Brick Square Hollow Pillar
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for building a three bricksquare hollow pillar.
- Be able to build a three brick square hollow pillar.
- Be able to care for work area.
36
Career Preparation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise own qualities, skills, interests and achievements.
- Know where to locate careers information.
37
Caring for your Child
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to provide physical care for children of different ages.
- Be able to choose appropriate clothing and footwear for children.
- Understand the importance of a child’s daily routine.
38
Ceramics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about tools, materials and techniques used in ceramics.
- Be able to use materials, tools and techniques.
- Be able to work safely.
39
Check that a Small Animal is Healthy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to restrain a small animal.
- Know the signs of good health in a small animal.
40
Checking and Maintaining Car Tyres
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use appropriate equipment to check tyre pressures and tread.
- Be able to check a tyre.
- Be able to maintain tyre pressure.
- Be able to check tread on a tyre.
41
Checking and Maintaining Fluid Levels on a Car
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use appropriate materials to maintain fluid levels in a car engine.
- Be able to maintain fluid levels in a car engine.
42
Clean and Prepare a Cycle for Use
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to clean and prepare a cycle for use.
- Know how cycle cleaning and finishing products work.
- Be able to work safely when cleaning and preparing a cycle for use.
43
Clearing and Weeding a Garden
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for clearing and weeding a garden.
- Be able to clear and weed an area of a garden.
- Be able to tidy after clearing and weeding.
44
Communicating Online
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different ways people communicate online.
- Understand what respectful communication looks like online.
- Be able to communicate safely and appropriately online.
45
Communicating Online for Everyday Tasks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different types of online communication tools.
- Be able to communicate using digital tools to complete a simple task.
- Know how to communicate safely and responsibly online.
46
Communication: Giving Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate with others to obtain information.
- Be able to present information to others.
47
Computer Basics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand basic computer parts and key input devices.
- Know common computer terminology.
- Understand computer performance and features.
- Understand computer operating systems.
- Know about career opportunities for those who are IT literate.
48
Craft Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow health and safety guidelines.
- Be able to plan a craft activity.
- Be able to carry out the craft activity.
- Be able to review own work.
49
Cultivating Plant Cuttings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to take a cutting.
- Be able to plant cuttings.
- Know how to maintain plant cuttings.
50
Customer Service Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the benefits of good customer service to an organisation.
- Understand the possible consequences of poor customer service.
- Understand the importance of first impressions.
- Know how to assist customers.
51
Data Handling: Extracting and Interpreting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to extract information from charts.
- Be able to interpret information from charts.
- Be able to make numerical comparisons from bar charts.
- Be able to make numerical comparisons from pictograms.
52
Data Handling: Recording and Representing Data
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to record numerical information.
- Know how to organise information.
- Be able to represent data in different ways.
53
Database Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to enter, edit and organise structured information in a database.
- Be able to use database software tools to produce reports.
54
Dealing with Debt
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the benefits of planning manageable debt.
- Understand some basic strategies for planning for debt.
- Understand some basic strategies for dealing with debt.
- Know where to get help and advice about dealing with debt crisis.
- Understand the language used to describe managing debt.
55
Design and imaging software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- DISE:1 Obtain and insert information for designs or images, DISE:2 Use design and imaging software tools to manipulate and edit drawings or images
56
Desktop Publishing Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select appropriate designs and page layouts for a publication.
- Be able to input text and other information into a publication.
- Be able to use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format a publication.
57
Digital Choices and Staying Safe
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what it means to make positive digital choices.
- Know how to protect personal privacy and stay safe online.
- Understand how to maintain digital wellbeing.
58
Digital Lists and Tables
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how digital lists and tables are used for everyday tasks.
- Be able to create simple digital lists and tables.
- Understand how simple digital lists and tables support organisations.
59
Digital Photography
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a software package to process digital photographs.
60
Discover Local History
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about past history in their local area.
- Know how to get simple historical information from different sources.
- Be able to create a record of findings.
61
Division of Whole Numbers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to divide two digit whole numbers by a single digit.
- Be able to divide two digit whole numbers by single digits in everyday contexts.
- Be able to check answers as required.
62
Drawing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about drawing media.
- Know about drawing and composition problems.
- Be able to keep a personal sketchbook.
- Know about health and safety.
63
Emerging Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what emerging technology is and where it is used.
- Be able to explore emerging technology tools.
- Be able to reflect on personal experiences with emerging technology.
64
Emotional Intelligence
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify human emotions.
- Be able to recognise factors that can influence emotions.
- Know about techniques to help deal with strong emotions.
65
Employment Contracts and Payslips
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of an employment contract.
- Know where to find key information on a payslip.
- Know about the national minimum wage.
66
Engage in Discussion
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to engage in discussion.
67
Ensemble Music Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform pieces as part of an ensemble using an instrument or voice.
- Be able to comment on an ensemble performance.
68
Exploring an Occupational Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about a chosen occupational sector.
- Know about ways of working in a chosen sector.
- Know about employment opportunities in a chosen sector.
- Know about own skills in relation to employment in a chosen sector.
69
Exploring Digital Content
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different types of digital content and their everyday uses.
- Be able to create simple digital content.
- Be able to save and share simple digital content.
70
Exploring Digital Creativity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different types of digital creative tools.
- Be able to create simple digital creative work.
- Be able to save and share simple digital creative work.
71
Exploring Digital Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what digital skills are.
- Recognise how digital skills are used in different areas of life.
- Reflect on own confidence and next steps for digital learning.
72
Exploring Game Engines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what a game engine is and what it can be used for.
- Know how to explore basic tools and features within a game engine.
- Understand how to create a simple visual environment using a game engine.
73
Exploring Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is meant by health.
- Know about factors that can affect health.
- Understand a current health issue.
74
Filing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know some filing methods and storage systems.
- Know the importance of following filing procedures.
- Be able to follow a procedure to file, retrieve and pass on specified information.
75
Finding Information Online
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different ways to find information online.
- Be able to search for information online.
- Be able to check that online information is safe and appropriate.
76
Floristry Principles and Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the tools and equipment used in floristry.
- Know about plant materials used in floristry.
- Know about preservation and conditioning techniques.
- Know about simple design principles.
- Know about construction techniques.
77
Food and Nutrition for Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what constitutes a balanced diet.
- Know about food allergies and their effects.
- Know that food restrictions affect the diets of religious and cultural groups.
78
Food Commodities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know some main food commodities.
- Know where the main food commodities can be obtained.
- Know how the main food commodities should be stored.
79
Food, Drink and Cooking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Understand the importance of preparing balanced nutritious meals.
- Be able to prepare hot and cold drinks.
- Know fresh foods that do not need to be cooked.
- Know about simple cooked snacks.
- Be able to prepare simple hot and cold snacks.
80
Garden Horticulture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to promote healthy plant growth.
- Understand how to care for a lawn.
- Understand why, how and when to prune plants.
- Know about common weeds and pests and how to control them.
81
Garden Maintenance Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply organic matter and fertilisers.
- Be able to mow and finish a lawn.
- Be able to prune and support plants.
- Be able to apply weed control measures.
82
Garment Making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify equipment for garment making.
- Be able to interact with others.
- Be able to make a garment.
- Be able to apply processes to tackle basic problems.
83
Getting to Know Woodlands
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify trees common to a woodland area.
- Be able to identify wild plants common to a woodland area.
- Be able to identify common tracks and signs left by living creatures.
- Know the importance of preserving natural woodland.
84
Grammar and Punctuation in Practical Use
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use writing to communicate.
- Be able to use grammar correctly.
- Be able to use punctuation correctly.
85
Grammar Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use grammar to aid understanding.
86
Groom a Small Animal
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to groom a small animal.
87
Group and Teamwork Communication Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand methods of group and team communication.
- Be able to communicate verbally with group and team members in structured contexts.
- Understand the role of the team leader.
- Be able to follow instructions from team leader.
88
Hair Plaiting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic hair plaiting service
- Be able to carry out basic hair plaiting techniques
89
Hand care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for a basic hand care treatment
- Be able to provide basic hand care treatment
90
Health and Fitness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why and how to keep fit.
- Know how to interact with others in a health and fitness setting.
- Be able to participate in structured activities to develop health and fitness.
- Be able to complete a simple training programme.
- Be able to use safe working practices when participating in health and fitness activities.
- Be able to review own performance and personal skills.
91
Health and Safety and Food Hygiene in Catering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of health and safety in a catering environment.
- Know the importance of food safety in a catering environment.
- Know how to keep self safe, clean and hygienic.
- Know how to keep the work area clean and hygienic.
92
Health and Safety Procedures in a Work Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about health and safety procedures in a work environment.
- Be able to follow health and safety procedures in a work environment.
93
Healthy Living
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why personal fitness is important.
- Be able to recognise the role that exercise plays in a healthy lifestyle.
- Be able to identify the role of a balanced diet in promoting personal good health.
- Know the importance of personal hygiene and good grooming.
- Be able to identify the basic issues of sex education and contraception.
- Know how to take responsibility for own health and lifestyle through action planning for the future.
94
Home and Personal Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify ways to safeguard home, personal possessions and self.
- Describe the actions to take upon discovering a fire.
- Demonstrate correct response to a fire drill.
- Identify common fire detection devices.
- Explain the actions to take if there is an accident.
- State when and how to contact their doctor or Health Centre.
- Describe how to call the emergency services.
95
How the Body Works
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know some functions of the skeletal and muscular systems.
- Know the main components and functions of the cardio-respiratory system.
- Know some nutrients for a healthy diet.
96
Human Growth and Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the sequence of growth and development from birth to old age.
- Know factors that affect growth and development.
- Know that different experiences affect emotional and social development.
- Know ways in which a child learns to communicate.
97
Identification of Basic External and Internal Car Parts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify and locate basic external car parts.
- Identify and locate basic internal car parts.
98
Identify plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the main parts of a plant that are useful for identification
- Know the characteristics of plants
- Be able to identify plants
99
Improving own Fitness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different exercise and fitness activities.
- Be able to demonstrate work skills through participation in exercise and fitness activities.
- Be able to review own performance.
100
Improving Own Learning and Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify own strengths and areas for improvement.
- Know how to plan to reach learning targets.
- Be able to review own performance.
101
Improving Own Spelling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own spelling strengths and weaknesses.
- Be able to maintain a personal spelling programme.
102
Indoor Team Games
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know equipment required for some indoor team games.
- Know how to interact with others in indoor team games.
- Be able to participate in key roles required for indoor team games.
- Know the meaning of game tactics.
- Be able to use safe working practices when participating in indoor team games.
- Be able to review own performance and personal skills.
103
Introduction to Issues of Substance Misuse
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify legal and illegal substances.
- Understand the impact of the use and mis
- use of substances.
- Understand support that is available to those who mis
- use substances.
104
Introduction to the Performing Arts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about performance venues.
- Know about different roles for performers.
- Know about non-performance roles in performance venues.
- Be able to report on a performance.
105
Introduction to Vehicle Engine Operating Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to follow approved and safe procedures when working on engine systems
- know the principles of vehicle engine operation
- be able to dismantle and reassemble engines
106
Introduction to Vehicle Workshop Bench Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to follow approved and safe procedures when working on engine systems
- be able to carry out vehicle workshop bench skill techniques
107
IT User fundamentals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- IUFE:1 Interact with and use IT system to meet needs, IUFE:2 Organise, store and retrieve appropriately, IUFE:3 Understand the need for safety and security practices, IUFE:4 Maintain system and respond to common IT system problems
108
Know How to Use ICT to Support Your Child’s Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how ICT can support his/her child’s learning.
- Know how ICT equipment can be used to support his/her child’s learning.
- Know whether an ICT activity has been successful.
109
Lubricate and Tension a Single Speed Cycle Chain
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to lubricate and tension a single speed chain.
- Know how cycle chains function.
- Be able to work safely when lubricating and tensioning the chain of a single speed cycle.
110
Maintaining Garden Habitats
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know some garden habitats.
- Understand the role of wildlife in the garden.
- Know how to encourage wildlife which is useful in the garden.
111
Maintaining Sexual Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about Sexually Transmitted Infections.
- Understand what an individual can do to reduce the risk of STIs.
- Know where to get help and advice about sexual health.
112
Maintaining Soil
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the content of soil.
- Know some soil types.
- Be able to prepare soil for plants.
113
Make-up for an Occasion
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to create a make-up look for an occasion.
- Be able to plan a make-up look for an occasion.
- Be able to apply and remove make-up for an occasion.
114
Making and Storing Baked Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know preparation methods for baked products.
- Be able to follow recipes for baked products.
- Be able to store baked products.
115
Measure: Capacity and Temperature
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to estimate
- measure and compare capacity.
- Know units of temperature.
- Be able to use units of temperature in practical contexts.
116
Measure: Weight
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to measure weight.
- Be able to order weights.
- Be able to estimate weight.
117
Measuring and Estimating: Distance and Length
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and interpret distance in everyday situations.
- Be able to measure length.
- Be able to estimate length.
118
Money: Adding and Subtracting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to add money using decimal notation.
- Be able to subtract money using decimal notation.
- Be able to use money in decimal notation in everyday contexts.
119
Motor Vehicle Workshop Tools and Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know common motor vehicle hand tools and workshop equipment.
- Be able to use motor vehicle hand tools and workshop equipment correctly and safely.
- Know examples of measuring equipment used in a motor vehicle workshop.
- Know examples of different locking and securing devices used on motor vehicles.
120
Motorcycle Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the types of motorcycle available.
- Know the names of the main parts found on motorcycles.
- Know the position of the controls on scooters and conventional motorcycles.
121
Multiplication of Whole Numbers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to multiply two digit whole numbers by a single digit.
- Be able to multiply two digit whole numbers by a single digit in everyday context., Check answers as required.
122
Nail Art Application Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for nail art application.
- Be able to apply nail art.
123
Needle/Textile Crafts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify a range of equipment used in needle and textile crafts.
- Demonstrate the safe and correct use of selected needle and textile craft equipment.
- Interact appropriately with others during craft activities.
- Complete a needle or textile craft project to a given brief.
- Identify common problems encountered when understanding and undertaking needle and textile craft activities.
- Resolve problems that arise during needle and textile craft activities.
- Demonstrate basic awareness of safe working practices in a craft environment.
- Review own performance and personal skills in relation to needle and textile craft activities.
124
Painting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare a surface for painting.
- Know how to use painting materials and equipment.
- Know how to use simple painting techniques.
- Know about health and safety.
125
Painting and Decorating: Cutting and Hanging Wall Coverings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select equipment and tools for cutting and hanging wall coverings.
- Know how to cut and hang wallpaper to a flat, vertical wall.
- Be able to tidy work area.
- Be able to look after tools.
126
Parenting Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the roles and rights in the family unit.
- Understand the importance of listening to children and giving choices.
- Be able to recognise and deal with ‘difficult’ behaviour in children of different ages.
- Understand how children learn through daily family activities.
- Understand own needs as a parent.
127
Participating in a Digital Group Task
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what a digital group activity involves.
- Be able to contribute to a simple digital group task.
- Reflect on taking part in a simple digital group task.
128
Participating in Leisure Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to access local leisure activities.
- Be able to participate in local leisure activities.
- Know some key benefits of participating in leisure activities.
- Know how to maintain health and safety when participating in leisure activities.
129
Performance Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to express feelings/emotions/ideas through mime/dancing/acting.
- Be able to contribute to a dramatic performance.
- Be able to use performance space.
130
Personal Budgeting and Managing Money
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by income and expenditure.
- Understand ways to deal with living on a limited budget.
- Know how to undertake financial transactions.
- Understand key financial information on everyday documents.
- Understand what saving means.
- Be able to produce a simple budget plan.
131
Personal Hygiene
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why bathing or showering is necessary for personal hygiene.
- Know the advantages of using toiletries.
- Know the need for regular changes of clothes.
132
Personal Hygiene Skills for Hands and Feet
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know common foot conditions.
- Know correct footwear to use.
- Understand the importance of caring for the feet and toenails.
- Understand the importance of keeping hands and nails clean.
- Understand the importance of good nail care for personal hygiene.
133
Personal Hygiene Skills for Oral Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of visiting the dentist regularly.
- Be able to recognise problems that can result from poor oral hygiene.
- Understand the importance of tooth brushing for good dental health.
- Know of the products that are available to support dental hygiene.
- Know of types of food which may ca
- use tooth decay.
134
Personal Study Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to take part in an initial screening process.
- Be able to complete an assessment process.
- Know about own preferred learning style.
- Be able to develop an action plan to achieve a personal learning goal.
135
Physical Performance Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the process of warming up and relaxation.
- Be able to use improvisation and role-play techniques.
- Be able to create a short performance.
- Be able to comment on own work.
- Know health and safety requirements to undertake activity.
136
Planning and Participating in Countryside Walks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan a walk.
- Be able to participate in at least two walks.
- Be able to review own performance.
137
Planning and Reviewing for Personal Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise his/her own skills.
- Know the importance of relationships.
- Be able to make positive decisions.
- Be able to identify personal goals.
- Be able to follow and review personal development actions.
138
Planning for Personal Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about his/her strengths and areas for development.
- Be able to set personal goals.
139
Planting in a Container
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to produce a simple design for planting a decorative container.
- Be able to prepare for planting a decorative container.
- Know how to plant and maintain a decorative container.
140
Practical Floristry Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about design in floristry.
- Be able to plan and prepare for the construction process.
- Be able to make a floral arrangement.
- Be able to review their work.
141
Prejudice and Discrimination Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is meant by prejudice and discrimination.
- Know how attitudes are formed.
- Know about the potential consequences of prejudice and discrimination.
- Understand the need for Equality law.
142
Preparation for Production Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about behaviour required in the workplace.
- Understand the communication skills required for production processes.
- Understand how teamworking skills help in the working environment.
- Be able to use simple production equipment and tools.
143
Prepare and Cook Fish, Meat and Poultry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about some common types of fish, meat and poultry.
- Know how to prepare fish, meat and poultry.
- Know how to cook fish, meat and poultry.
144
Prepare and Cook Fruit and Vegetables
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about some common fruit and vegetables.
- Know some common methods for preparing and cooking fruit and vegetables.
- Be able to prepare and cook fruit and vegetables.
145
Prepare and Maintain the Salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how and why to sterilise and disinfect tools and equipment.
- Be able to prepare a treatment area for a treatment safely, hygienically and with regards to salon procedures.
- Know how to clear and clean a treatment area after a treatment.
146
Preparing for a Recruitment Interview
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the importance of being prepared for a recruitment interview.
- Be able to demonstrate interviewee skills.
147
Preparing, Presenting and Keeping Food for Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare food safely and hygienically.
- Know how to store food safely and hygienically.
- Recognise and act on “use by” dates.
- Know how to prepare nutritious food.
- Know how to present food in a way that is attractive to children and young people.
148
Presentation Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to input and combine text and other information within presentation slides.
- Be able to use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides.
- Be able to prepare slides for presentation.
149
Problem Solving in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise problems that occur in the workplace.
- Be able to identify methods for solving problems in the workplace.
- Know how to select a problem solving method.
150
Propagating Seeds
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand aspects of seed types and development.
- Be able to propagate seeds indoors.
- Be able to propagate seeds outdoors.
151
Propagation of Plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how plants may be propagated.
- Know about sources of plant material for propagation.
- Know about appropriate tools and equipment for propagation of plants.
152
Providing Basic Manicure Treatments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about nail shape and structure.
- Be able to prepare for basic manicure treatments.
- Be able to provide basic manicure treatments.
153
Providing Basic Pedicure Treatments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about toenail shape and structure.
- Be able to prepare for basic pedicure treatments.
- Be able to provide basic pedicure treatments.
154
Reading Comprehension
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read a piece of text, gaining meaning from it.
- Know how to obtain information from a written text.
- Be able to use imagery to aid understanding.
- Be able to identify the purpose of texts from their format.
155
Reading Grammar and Punctuation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand instructional texts.
- Know when to use punctuation and capitalisation.
156
Reading Key Personal Words
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and understand key specialist words.
- Be able to complete a form.
157
Reception Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how and why to make visitors welcome.
- Be able to follow procedures for welcoming and assisting visitors.
158
Recognising Employment Opportunities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of work.
- Know about the concept of the labour market.
159
Recognising Voluntary Opportunities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what voluntary organisations are.
- Understand the role of a volunteer in an organisation.
- Know how to identify current voluntary roles available.
- Know how to identify the steps necessary to become a volunteer.
- Understand how to apply for a voluntary role.
160
Remove and Replace Cycle Saddles, Seatposts and Handlebars
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to remove and replace saddles and seatposts.
- Be able to adjust cycle handlebars.
- Know how cycle saddles, seatposts and handlebars function.
- Be able to work safely removing and replacing saddles, seatposts and adjusting handlebars of a cycle.
161
Remove and Replace Cycle Wheels, Tyres and Inner Tubes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to remove and replace wheels, tyres and inner tubes.
- Know how cycle wheels, tyres and inner tubes function.
- Be able to work safely when removing and replacing wheels, tyres and inner tubes.
162
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about human rights.
- Know about the importance of the law for society.
- Know about the electoral process.
- Know about rights and responsibilities.
163
Road Safety Awareness For Pedestrians
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the use of pavements and roads.
- Know how to approach driveways and entrances safely as a pedestrian.
- Know about crossing the road near vehicles and traffic.
- Know how to improve visibility as a pedestrian at night.
- Know how to use roads with no pavement.
164
Routine Braking System Checks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely.
- Know about braking systems.
- Be able to remove and replace simple brake components and carry out simple checks.
- Know how to dispose of braking system components.
165
Routine Motorcycle Checks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know motorcycle systems and components that require routine checks.
- Know the information and equipment required for motorcycle maintenance checks.
- Be able to carry out routine motorcycle checks.
166
Routine Vehicle Checks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know vehicle systems and components that require routine checks.
- Know the information and equipment required for vehicle maintenance checks.
- Be able to carry out vehicle checks.
167
Routine Wheel and Tyre Checks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely.
- Know how wheels and tyres are constructed.
- Know wheel and tyre terminology.
- Be able to remove and refit road wheels.
- Be able to check tyre pressure and tread depth.
168
Sculpture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare for modelling.
- Know about the principles of working in two and three dimensions.
- Understand the use of tools and techniques in sculpture.
- Understand health and safety.
169
Serving Food and Drink
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to serve food and drink to customers
- Be able to work as part of a food and drink service team
170
Setting Goals for Personal Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how own personal attributes have affected current situation to date.
- Know about sources of information relevant to future opportunities.
- Be able to set personal goals.
- Understand the practical implications of pursuing personal goals.
171
Sex and Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different kinds of relationship.
- Know about attributes that can help individuals to form positive relationships.
- Understand rights and responsibilities in the context of relationships.
- Know about the law in relation to sex and sexuality.
- Know about the body in relation to sexual activity.
- Understand the purpose and benefits of different methods of contraception.
- Be able to apply a condom correctly.
- Know where to get help, advice and treatment on contraception and sexual health.
- Be able to communicate about sex, sexuality and relationships.
172
Shampoo and Conditioning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for shampoo and conditioning
- Be able to shampoo, condition and towel dry hair
173
Shopping for your Home
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different types of shops.
- Know items needed to furnish a home.
- Be able to use a budget.
- Know how to conduct him/herself in shops.
174
Simple Body Repair Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely
- Know the basic hand tools used in vehicle body repairs
- Be able to carry out simple body repair procedures by using basic hand tools
- Be able to carry out mixing, application and shaping of body fillers
175
Skills for Employability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the need for Health and Safety procedures at work.
- Be able to participate in a task in a work-simulated environment.
- Be able to work as part of a team.
- Know social skills needed for work.
176
Skills for Gaining Employment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify employment options.
- Be able to complete an application form.
- Be able to create a Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Understand how to conduct him/herself at interview.
- Be able to locate job and training opportunities in a local area.
- Be able to plan for future career development.
177
Skills for Independent Living
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about responsibilities of caring for their accommodation.
- Understand the importance of personal hygiene.
- Understand the importance of a balanced diet and planned meals.
- Know about caring for others.
- Understand the importance of budgeting.
- Understand the importance of leisure time and activities.
178
Skills for Shopping
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to plan a visit to a local shop.
- Be able to buy items.
- Know how to conduct him/herself when on a shopping trip.
179
Skin care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic skin care treatment
- Be able to provide basic skin care treatment
180
Soft Furnishing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify equipment for a soft furnishing project.
- Be able to interact with others.
- Be able to complete a soft furnishing product.
- Be able to apply processes to tackle basic problems.
- Be able to use safe working practices.
- Be able to review own performance and personal skills.
181
Solo Music Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know basic technical skills relating to an instrument or voice.
- Know about good practice routines.
- Know about different moods and styles in music.
- Know about phrasing, articulation and dynamics.
182
Spelling and Handwriting Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to write a legible letter.
- Know about different strategies for learning to spell.
- Be able to spell common words and relevant key words.
183
Spelling in Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify situations where accurate spelling is required.
- Be able to locate correct spellings.
184
Spreadsheet Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to enter and edit information in a spreadsheet.
- Be able to use formulae and tools.
- Be able to use tools and techniques to present spreadsheet information effectively.
185
Supporting Children in Family Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how family learning can contribute to raising a child’s achievement.
- Know about the different roles in supporting children’s learning.
- Know how children’s learning can be recorded.
- Understand how a family member/carer’s learning can make a difference to a child’s attitude to learning.
186
Table Setting in your Home
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare and set a table for an informal meal.
- Be able to set a table for different meals.
187
Take Part in an Activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to participate in an activity.
188
Taking Part in Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to take part in team sports
- Be able to take part in individual sports
- Be able to review own performance
189
Teamwork
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify some features of a team contract.
- Be able to work as part of a team.
- Be able to identify how to improve team working.
190
The Angling Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why people go fishing.
- Understand how to respect the environment when angling.
- Understand the influence of the water cycle and weather on angling.
- Know about the anatomy of fish.
- Know about the habitat of different species of fish.
191
The Internet and World Wide Web
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basics of the Internet.
- Understand the basics of the World Wide Web.
- Understand the basics of using e-mail.
- Understand other methods of communicating on the Internet.
192
The Local Community
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know that there are a variety of groups of people within the local community.
- Know about the importance of active participation in the local community.
193
Time
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and record time in five minute intervals using am and pm.
- Understand common date formats.
- Be able to use time in practical situations.
194
Time Management Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know benefits of good time management and ways to promote it.
- Be able to plan own use of time.
- Know how to improve own time management.
195
Travel Safety Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about traffic lights and pedestrian crossings.
- Be able to cross the road safely.
- Know how to ask for directions.
- Know how to use a bus or tram for a specific journey.
- Know how to use a taxi.
- Know what to do in an emergency when travelling.
196
Travelling to and from Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different types of transport.
- Be able to plan the route to work from his/her home.
- Be able to arrive at work on time.
- Be able to use a method of transport to travel to work.
197
Trees and Plants and their Importance to Wildlife
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise common trees.
- Be able to recognise common plants.
198
Understanding Eating Disorders
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different eating disorders.
- Understand connections between food and feelings.
- Know where to find information and support related to eating disorders.
199
Understanding Family Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types and roles within family units.
- Understand some of the problems in family life.
- Understand own personal responsibilities within the family to other family members.
- Be able to recognise the needs of different family members.
- Be able to recognise own needs for future development as a member of the family unit.
200
Understanding own Response to Body Image
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how images of young women and men are portrayed through daily media.
- Understand how influences of media influence ‘self’.
201
Undertaking an Enterprise Activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select a product to sell and know its target market.
- Be able to identify suitable sales venue, resource requirements and costs.
- Know how to advertise the sale of the product.
- Be able to set up and carry out a sale of products.
- Know how to calculate costs and sales.
- Understand how to identify personal strengths and areas for improvement in enterprise skills.
202
Using a Personal Learning Programme
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how previous skills and experience further learning.
- Be able to seek advice and guidance for own learning needs.
- Understand the purpose and value of discussing own learning programme.
- Review progress in the context of personal learning programme.
203
Using Addition and Subtraction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to add whole numbers of up to three digits to give totals up to 1000.
- Be able to carry out subtraction calculations involving whole numbers of up to three digits.
204
Using and Maintaining Garden Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about hand tools used in gardening.
- Understand health and safety in the use of garden hand tools.
- Be able to use garden hand tools.
- Be able to maintain garden hand tools.
205
Using Digital Devices Safely
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different types of everyday digital devices.
- Be able to use a digital device to complete a simple personal task.
- Recognise safe and responsible behaviour when using digital devices.
206
Using Email
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use e-mail software tools to compose and send messages.
- Be able to manage incoming email.
- Be able to respond to common problems when using e-mail.
207
Using Kitchen Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of kitchen equipment.
- Be able to select and use kitchen equipment.
208
Using Listening and Responding Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain information from others.
- Know how to use information gained from others.
209
Using Local and Seasonal Produce to Create Healthy Meals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about a balanced diet.
- Understand the importance of eating a healthy diet.
- Understand what is meant by local and seasonal produce.
- Know the benefits and disadvantages of using local and seasonal produce in cooking.
- Be able to create a healthy meal using local and seasonal produce.
210
Using Mixed Media in 2D
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use materials, equipment and techniques to produce 2D art
- Be able to work with others in a workshop environment safely.
- Be able to review own 2D art
211
Using Mixed Media in 3D Art
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use materials, equipment and techniques to produce mixed media 3D art
- Be able to work with others in a workshop environment.
- Be able to review own 3D art
212
Using Public Transport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about types of public transport.
- Be able to plan a journey.
- Be able to make a journey on public transport.
213
Using Punctuation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use punctuation to aid understanding.
214
Using the Internet
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- INTE:1 Connect to the Internet, INTE:2 Use browser software to navigate webpages, INTE:3 Use browser tools to search for information from the Internet and the world-wide web or an intranet, INTE:4 Use browser software to communicate information online, INTE:5 Follow and understand the need for safety and security practices when working online
215
Using the Internet as a Medium for Music
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how the internet can be used by musicians.
- Know how to search the internet for music related resources.
- Be able to download and save a music file from a given website.
- Know about different music file types.
216
Using the Telephone and Photocopier
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to answer telephone calls in an office environment.
- Be able to make telephone calls in an office environment.
- Be able to use a photocopier in an office environment.
217
Valeting a Car Interior
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify equipment and tools to valet a car interior.
- Be able to valet a car interior.
218
Valuing Equality and Diversity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand aspects of equality.
- Understand aspects of diversity.
- Understand aspects of discrimination.
219
Washing a Car Exterior
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select appropriate equipment to wash a car exterior.
- Be able to wash a car exterior.
220
Wax and Polish a Car Exterior
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use waxing and polishing equipment appropriately.
- Be able to wax and polish car exterior.
221
Word Processing Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use word processing software to input text and edit documents.
- Be able to structure information within word processing documents.
- Be able to use word processing software tools to format and present documents.
222
Work Experience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the business of the organisation and requirements of own role.
- Be able to follow workplace procedures.
- Be able to identify what was learnt from the work experience.
223
Working as a Volunteer
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the context of volunteering.
- Understand what tasks are necessary.
- Be able to follow instructions to complete a task.
- Be able to evaluate self in the role as a volunteer.
224
Working Relationships in a Hairdressing Salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist at reception.
- Be able to communicate with clients.
- Be able to communicate with colleagues.
225
Writing Composition Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan written work.
- Be able to use writing to present information with purpose.
- Be able to revise written work.
226
Young People, Law and Order
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why young people become involved in crime.
- Understand the consequences of crime on different people.
- Know about the justice system for young offenders.
- Know about custodial and alternative forms of sentences.
- Know about the role of local agencies.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/0712/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2013