NOCN
Entry Level
QN: 610/6568/7
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NOCN Entry Level Certificate in English Skills (Entry 2)
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 clear questions.
- Be able to respond to questions.
2
Fill in Forms
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to complete a form accurately.
- Be able to spell familiar words correctly.
3
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
4
Read and Spell Words for Everyday Life
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to spell common and key words correctly.
- Be able to spell regular plurals correctly.
- Be able to use a dictionary to find the meaning of words.
- Be able to read common and key words.
5
Read Entry Level 2 Words in Sentences
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read words correctly.
- Be able to read and understand the main points in text.
- Be able to read and understand short and straightforward sentences with more than one cla
6
Read Texts for Meaning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to find the meaning of words.
- Be able to read sentences and gain meaning from them.
- Be able to recognise organisational markers.
- Be able to understand the main points in texts.
7
Take Part in Group Discussions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow and understand a straightforward discussion.
- Be able to make contributions to a straightforward discussion.
8
Use Illustrations, Images and Captions to Find Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to locate information from illustrations, images and captions.
9
Use Writing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use punctuation correctly.
- Be able to spell key words correctly.
- Be able to use adjectives.
- Be able to write in compound sentences.
10
Write to Communicate Clearly for Different Purposes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to spell words designed for Entry Level 2 correctly.
- Be able to complete a form with basic personal information.
- Be able to write simple sentences using correct spelling and punctuation.
11
Write Using Correct Punctuation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use basic punctuation to complete a sentence.
- Be able to use capital letters correctly.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6568/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2025