NOCN
Level 1
QN: 610/7008/7
Curriculum Active
NOCN Level 1 Certificate in English Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 180 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
13 Units
Guided Hours
180 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Compare Different Texts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the main points of texts, ideas and details and texts.
- Be able to compare different texts.
2
Follow, Understand and Communicate Information on Different Topics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow
- understand and communicate information on different topics.
3
Identify and Compare Details, Facts and Opinions in Different Texts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify main points, ideas and details and texts.
- Be able to compare different texts.
- Be able to identify meaning in texts, facts and opinions.
4
Infer Meaning from Images
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to infer meaning from images.
5
Read Texts for Detail and Meaning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to find the meaning of words.
- Be able to recognise vocabulary used in different texts.
- Be able to identify and understand the main points, ideas and details in texts.
6
Take Part in Group Discussions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to participate in group discussions.
7
Understand Organisational and Structural Features in Reading
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise vocabulary used in different texts.
- Be able to recognise organisational and structural features in texts.
- Be able to use organisational and structural features to locate information in texts.
8
Understand Words, Textual Features and Punctuation in Reading
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and understand specialist words.
- Be able to identify language features used.
- Be able to identify frequently used punctuation marks and explain why it has been used.
9
Use Presentation Skills and Express Opinions and Arguments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan a presentation.
- Be able to give a presentation taking into account audience and purpose.
- Be able to express opinions and arguments.
10
Write for Purpose and Audience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to write to communicate clearly and coherently.
- Be able to use language appropriate for purpose and audience in written texts
- Be able to produce accurate written work.
11
Write Texts Accurately Using an Appropriate Level of Detail
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to write to use punctuation, grammar and spelling accurately.
- Be able to produce accurate written work.
12
Write Using Correct Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to spell specialist words.
- Be able to write using a range of punctuation correctly.
- Be able to write using correct grammar.
13
Writing Skills - Format and Structure
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to write texts in an appropriate format.
- Be able to write texts using appropriate language.
- Be able to use appropriate structure when writing texts.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/7008/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2026