NOCN
    Entry Level
    QN: 600/6895/4
    Curriculum Active

    NOCN Entry Level Award in Using Employability Skills (Entry 1)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 720 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Entry Level
    Awarding Body
    NOCN
    Syllabus Units
    37 Units
    Guided Hours
    720 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Action Planning to Improve Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise his/her strengths.
    • Be able to recognise areas for self improvement.
    • Be able to identify a personal target for improvement.
    2

    Applying for Jobs and Courses

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to apply for a job or course.
    • Know how to support an application for a job or course.
    3

    Building Confidence and Self Esteem

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand what confidence and self esteem are.
    • Understand how confidence and self esteem can be damaged.
    • Understand a way of building confidence and self esteem.
    • Understand feelings surrounding confidence and self esteem.
    4

    Carry out a Practical Activity in the Work Place

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to plan a practical activity in a work place.
    • Be able to carry out a practical activity in the work place.
    • Be able to work safely.
    5

    Dealing with Problems at Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be aware of problems when they arise in the work place.
    • Know who to ask for help when a problem arises in the work place.
    • Be able to participate in solving a problem in the work place.
    6

    Decision Making in the Work Place

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to participate in a decision making situation at work.
    • Be able to work with others in the work place to make a decision.
    7

    Feeding Animals

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know safety rules when working with animals.
    • Be able to feed animals.
    • Be able to reflect on own performance.
    8

    Follow Instructions in the Work Place

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how instructions are given in the work place.
    • Be able to follow instructions in the work place.
    9

    Health and Safety Procedures in the Work Place

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise health and safety procedures.
    • Be able to carry out tasks with regard to health and safety in the work place.
    10

    Induction to Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know key locations in a work place.
    • Know key members of staff in a work place.
    • Understand own role in a work place.
    • Be able to stay safe in a work place.
    11

    Looking and Acting the Part in the Work Place

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to identify clothing and footwear for the work place.
    • Know the importance of personal hygiene.
    • Know how to conduct him/herself at work.
    12

    Making a Product

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know safety rules when making a product.
    • Be able to choose suitable materials to make a product.
    • Know types of equipment used to make a product.
    • Be able to use a piece of equipment to make a product.
    • Know where to store materials and equipment.
    13

    Making Career Choices

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to link requirements to specific jobs.
    • Be able to identify alternatives to paid employment.
    • Be able to identify an employment, training or education option for him/herself.
    14

    Managing Money

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand regular sources of income.
    • Understand regular expenditure.
    • Be able to recognise coins and notes.
    15

    Preparing for and Taking Part in an Interview

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to prepare for an interview.
    • Be able to take part in an interview.
    16

    Reading and Writing Key Words in a Work Place

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know key words used in a work place.
    • Be able to write key words used in a work place.
    • Be able to read key words used in a work place.
    17

    Travelling to and from Work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know different types of transport.
    • Know how to get to work.
    18

    Undertaking an Enterprise Project

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to select a product to sell to a particular target market.
    • Be able to select a suitable venue to sell the chosen product.
    • Understand the equipment/resources needed to sell the chosen product.
    • Be able to participate in an enterprise project.
    19

    Using Communication Skills in a Work Place

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know communication skills needed in a work place.
    • Be able to identify his/her communication skills that need to be developed for a work place.
    • Be able to develop communication skills in a work place.
    20

    Using ICT Equipment in the Work Place

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know types of information and communication technology used in a work place.
    • Know health and safety rules when using ICT equipment in the work place.
    • Be able to recognise when equipment may be unsafe.
    • Be able to use a piece of ICT equipment in a work place.
    21

    Using ICT Skills in a Work Place

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use ICT in a work place.
    • Be able to identify his/her ICT skills that need to be developed for a work place.
    • Be able to develop ICT skills in a work place.
    22

    Using Number Skills in a Work Place

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know number skills needed in a work place.
    • Be able to identify his/her number skills that need to be developed for a work place.
    • Be able to develop number skills in a work place.
    23

    Using Reading Skills in a Work Place

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know reading skills in a work place.
    • Be able to identify his/her reading skills that need to be developed for a work place.
    • Be able to develop reading skills in a work place.
    24

    Using Writing Skills in a Work Place

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know writing skills needed in a work place.
    • Be able to identify his/her writing skills that need to be developed for a work place.
    • Be able to develop writing skills in a work place.
    25

    Working as a Caretaker

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know safety rules when working as a caretaker.
    • Know types of caretaking equipment.
    • Be able to use a piece of caretaking equipment safely.
    • Know where to store different types of caretaking equipment.
    • Be able to recognise when caretaking equipment may be unsafe.
    26

    Working as a Cleaner

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know safety rules when cleaning in a work place.
    • Know types of cleaning equipment used in a work place.
    • Be able to use a piece of cleaning equipment in the work place.
    • Know where to store different types of cleaning equipment.
    • Be able to recognise when cleaning equipment may be unsafe.
    27

    Working as a Volunteer

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know safety rules when working as a volunteer.
    • Know types of equipment used when working as a volunteer.
    • Be able to communicate when working as a volunteer.
    28

    Working in a Care Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know safety rules when working in a care environment.
    • Know types of equipment used when working in a care environment.
    • Know his/her role in a care environment.
    • Be able to communicate with others when working in a care environment.
    29

    Working in a Garage

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know safety rules in a garage.
    • Know types of equipment used in a garage.
    • Be able to use a piece of equipment safely in a garage.
    • Know where to store different types of equipment.
    • Be able to recognise when equipment is unsafe.
    30

    Working in an Office

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know safety rules in an office.
    • Know types of equipment used in an office.
    • Be able to use a piece of equipment in an office safely.
    • Know where to store different types of equipment.
    • Be able to recognise when equipment is unsafe.
    31

    Working in Catering

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know safety rules when catering.
    • Know types of equipment used when catering.
    • Be able to use a piece of equipment safely in a catering environment.
    • Know where to store different types of catering equipment.
    • Be able to recognise when catering equipment may be unsafe.
    32

    Working in Horticulture

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know safety rules when working in a horticultural work place.
    • Know types of equipment used in a horticultural work place.
    • Be able to use a piece of horticultural equipment safely.
    • Know where to store different types of horticultural equipment.
    • Be able to recognise when horticultural equipment may be unsafe.
    33

    Working in Hospitality

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know safety rules when working in hospitality.
    • Know the importance of good personal presentation when working in hospitality.
    • Know the importance of good customer service when working in hospitality.
    • Be able to communicate with others in a hospitality work place.
    34

    Working in Retail

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know safety rules in a retail work place.
    • Know types of equipment used in a retail work place.
    • Be able to use a piece of equipment safely in a retail work place.
    • Know where to store different types of equipment used in retail work places.
    • Be able to recognise when equipment is unsafe.
    35

    Working on a Farm

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know safety rules on a farm.
    • Know types of equipment used on a farm.
    • Be able to use a piece of equipment safely on a farm.
    • Know where to store different types of equipment.
    • Be able to recognise when equipment is unsafe.
    36

    Working with Animals

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know safety rules when working with animals.
    • Know types of equipment used when working with animals.
    • Be able to use a piece of equipment safely when working with animals.
    • Know where to store different types of equipment.
    • Be able to recognise when equipment is unsafe.
    37

    Working with Others

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to work with others.
    • Be able to participate in a given group activity.
    • Be able to review his/her role in working with others.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    600/6895/4
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    NOCN
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Nov 2012

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