NOCN
Entry Level
QN: 610/6567/5
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NOCN Entry Level Certificate 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
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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 cla
- Be able to read a short text on a simple subject.
5
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.
6
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.
7
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.
8
Use Writing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use capital letters and full stops correctly.
- Be able to write letters of the alphabet.
- Be able to write simple sentences.
9
Write Sentences Using Correct Spelling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to spell words designed for Entry Level 1 correctly.
- 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 correctly that make sense.
10
Write to Communicate Clearly
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to spell words designed for Entry Level 1 correctly.
- Be able to write letters of the alphabet.
- Be able to write simple sentences using correct spelling and punctuation.
11
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.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6567/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2025