NOCN
    Entry Level
    QN: 501/0428/7
    Curriculum Active

    NOCN Entry Level Certificate in Independent Living - Looking After Yourself and Your Home (Entry 2)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 2900 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Entry Level
    Awarding Body
    NOCN
    Syllabus Units
    111 Units
    Guided Hours
    2900 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Accessing the Countryside

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare for a countryside walk.
    • Understand the benefits of walking in the countryside.
    • Know the country code.
    • Recognise public information signs.
    • Appreciate a walk in the countryside.
    2

    Basic Cooking Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand different methods of cooking.
    • Recognise different equipment needed for cooking.
    • Understand Health and Safety issues relating to different methods.
    • Know how to make a dish using different cooking methods.
    3

    Choosing Clothing and Footwear

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand size, shape and clothing styles.
    • Recognise clothing and footwear to suit different activities.
    • Know where to purchase clothing and footwear.
    4

    Computer Games

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to choose a computer game to play.
    • Know how to use the console/computer to play a game.
    • Be able to play a computer game.
    5

    Developing Assertiveness

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Recognise key implications and benefits of assertiveness.
    • Understand ways of being assertive in a given situation.
    6

    Drug and Alcohol Awareness

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the difference between soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.
    • Know the difference between a legal and an illegal drug.
    • Recognise effects of drug and alcohol use.
    7

    Eating a Balanced Diet

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand what makes a balanced diet.
    • Understand what is meant by healthy eating.
    • Know how to prepare a balanced meal.
    • Understand the need for basic food hygiene.
    8

    Eating Out

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know different places to eat out.
    • Know different types of food to eat out.
    • Be able to choose a place to eat out.
    • Be able to eat a meal out.
    • Know which cutlery to use.
    9

    Everyday Food and Drink Preparation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to prepare a hot or cold drink.
    • Know how to prepare a snack.
    • Know how to clean up after preparing food.
    • Know how to store food and drink.
    • Know how to be safe in the kitchen.
    10

    Exploring Art

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to appreciate art.
    • Know of art techniques.
    • Produce a piece of personal art.
    • Be able to tidy up.
    11

    Exploring Dance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to move in response to sound.
    • Be able to move in space.
    • Be able to make dance movements.
    12

    Exploring Music

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to appreciate music.
    • Be able to identify and play musical instruments., Play a musical instrument with others.
    13

    Exploring Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare for a performance.
    • Be able to follow instructions.
    • Be able to co
    • operate with others in performance.
    • Be able to reflect on own performance.
    14

    Food Safety and Storage

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know basic hygiene rules.
    • Know how to store different types of food.
    • Know when food should be discarded.
    15

    Gardening for Pleasure

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know what a garden is.
    • Be able to identify plants.
    • Know what equipment to use for planting.
    • Know where to plant.
    • Know how to plant., Care for equipment.
    16

    Health and Fitness

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Show awareness of the vocational area.
    • Interact with others in an appropriate way.(SLlr/E3; SLc/E3; SLd/E3), Show a development in skills.
    • Apply process to tackle basic problems.(MSS1/E3), Show basic awareness of safe working practices.
    • Review own performance and personal skills.
    17

    Hobbies

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the meaning of hobbies.
    • Be able to make a choice about a hobby.
    • Plan and prepare to carry out a hobby.
    • Be able to participate in a hobby.
    18

    Household Cleaning

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know what needs cleaning.
    • Use equipment for cleaning.
    • Use products for cleaning.
    • Know when to clean.
    19

    Household Expenses

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Recognise expenses.
    • Recognise weekly expenses.
    • Recognise long-term expenses.
    • Recognise different methods of payment.
    20

    Household Shopping

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about local shops.
    • Know how to plan a shopping trip.
    • Understand the process of making a purchase.
    21

    Kitchen Hygiene

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know that kitchens must be kept clean.
    • Use equipment to clean a kitchen.
    • Use products to clean a kitchen.
    22

    Looking after Clothes

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to care for clothing., Sort clothes for washing according to the label specifications.
    • Use a washing machine safely.
    • Know how to dry clothes.
    • Know how to store items of clothing.
    23

    Looking after Yourself and Your Home

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Review progress towards looking after themselves and their home.
    24

    Make a Simple Meal

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know basic hygiene rules of the kitchen.
    • Be able to select ingredients to make a meal.
    • Be able to prepare ingredients.
    • Know how to use utensils safely.
    • Know how to use a cooker safely.
    • Be able to serve a meal.
    25

    Making Choices

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know when choices can be made.
    • Know how to make an informed choice.
    26

    Observing and Encouraging Birds

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Recognise there are different types of birds.
    • Know the different habitats of common birds.
    • Understand the feeding habits of common birds.
    • Know ways birds can be observed.
    • Know ways humans can help birds.
    27

    Outdoor Pursuits

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand what is meant by outdoor pursuits.
    • Understand safety aspects of an outdoor pursuit.
    • Be able to participate in an outdoor pursuit.
    • Be able to reflect on an activity.
    • Be able to participate in future planning.
    28

    Participation in Team Activities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know why team
    • work may be necessary.
    • Recognise members of a team.
    • Understand roles and responsibilities of a team., Co
    • operate as a member of a team.
    • Review performance of team.
    29

    Personal Awareness

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise personal appearance.
    • Be able to recognise personal qualities.
    • Understand impact of own behaviour on others.
    30

    Personal Care and Hygiene

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the need for personal hygiene.
    • Know the uses of toiletry products.
    • Recognise the need for regular changes of clothes.
    • Know the importance of oral health.
    31

    Personal Health

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand what is meant by good health.
    • Know important aspects of keeping healthy.
    • Know causes of illness.
    • Know what to do in the case of illness or injury.
    32

    Personal Presentation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Recognise importance of personal appearance.
    • Understand main features of face and skin.
    • Recognise face/skin care products and techniques.
    • Know processes of hair care.
    • Understand the responsibility of using products and equipment.
    33

    Personal Safety

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to stay safe at home.
    • Know how to stay safe from other’s behaviour.
    • Know basic emergency aid techniques.
    • Know familiar health and safety signs.
    34

    Pet Care

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know what animals make suitable pets.
    • Understand how to handle a pet.
    • Know equipment needed for pet care.
    • Know appropriate food for a pet.
    • Know about health of a pet.
    35

    Recycling, Managing Waste

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know that there are different types of packaging.
    • Know that some materials can be recycled.
    • Understand that waste can be controlled.
    36

    Self Advocacy

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know own views.
    • Appreciate own right to be heard.
    • Know how to have own view or need heard.
    37

    Understanding Relationships

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know that relationships can be different.
    • Know how to behave appropriately in a relationship.
    • Know the difference between informal and formal relationships.
    38

    Using Domestic Appliances

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the uses of some common domestic appliances.
    • Know how use appliances safely.
    • Know how to store appliances safely.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    501/0428/7
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    NOCN
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jul 2010

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