NOCN
Level 1
QN: 601/0157/X
Curriculum Active
NOCN Level 1 Certificate in Vocational Studies
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 2475 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
104 Units
Guided Hours
2475 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Angling Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the different branches of angling.
- Know about the regulations relating to angling.
- Know about Health and Safety requirements when angling.
- Be able to use angling equipment in a specific branch of angling.
- Know how to select and use appropriate bait.
2
Assertiveness and Decision Making Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the meaning of assertiveness.
- Know how to prepare for personal decision making.
- Be able to use assertive behaviour to put forward own views in structured situations.
- Be able to make a reasoned decision in structured situations.
3
Assist in Delivering an Activity Session
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for an activity session.
- Be able to assist in delivering activity sessions.
- Be able to conclude and review activity sessions.
4
Assist in Handling Mail
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know workplace procedures for handling incoming and outgoing mail.
- Be able to assist with handling incoming and outgoing mail.
5
Assist with facial skin care treatments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use safe and effective methods of working when assisting with facial treatments
- Be able to consult
- plan and prepare for treatments
- Be able to carry out facial treatments
- know organisational and legal requirements
- know how to work safely and effectively when assisting with facial treatments
- know how to perform client consultation and treatment planning
- know the Structure of the skin in relation to assisting with facial skin care
- know basic facial care products, treatments and aftercare
6
Assist with hair colour services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use safe and effective methods of working when assisting with colouring services
- Be able to remove colouring and lightening products
- Know salon and legal requirements
- Know how to work safely, effectively and hygienically when assisting with colouring services
- Know the products, equipment and their use
7
Assist with nail services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use safe and effective working methods when assisting with nail services
- Be able to consult
- plan and prepare for nail services
- Be able to carry out nail services
- Know the organisational and legal requirements related to nail services
- Know how to work safely and effectively when providing nail services
- Know the contra-indications and contra-actions of nail services
- Know how to use client consultation and service planning for nail services
- Know anatomy and physiology related to nail services
- Know about the use of nail treatments
- Know how to provide aftercare advice for clients following nail services
8
Assist with Supporting Business Meetings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of business meetings.
- Know how to prepare for and follow up business meetings.
- Be able to set up a meeting room and provide support at a meeting.
9
Awareness of protection and safeguarding in health and social care adults and children and young people, early years and childcare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand protection and safeguarding in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
10
Awareness of the role and responsibilities of the adult social care worker
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the responsibilities of the adult social care worker.
- Know about the role of the adult social care worker.
11
Basic Food Preparation and Cooking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principal methods of cooking
- Be able to prepare, cook and present simple dishes
12
Basic Vehicle Body Repairs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely.
- Be able to use hand tools to carry out repairs.
- Be able to carry out repairs of simple body damage.
13
Caring for Babies and Young Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about personal care for babies and young children.
- Know about feeding babies and young children.
- Know about clothing babies and young children.
- Know about the need for sleep and rest in babies and young children.
14
Checking and Maintaining a Car’s Tyre Pressure and Tread
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use relevant tools and equipment.
- Know how to maintain road wheels and tyres on a motor vehicle.
15
Colour hair using temporary colour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for application of temporary colour
- Be able to apply a temporary colour
16
Create and maintain retail displays in the salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to create and maintain a retail display
17
Cultivating Compost and Soils
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for composting and soil cultivation tasks.
- Know how to make and use compost.
- Know about different soil types.
- Know about pH levels and soil chemicals.
- Understand techniques for cultivating soil.
18
Cultivating Herbs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use of herbs.
- Understand the factors in selecting herbs for a particular site.
- Be able to cultivate herbs.
19
Customer Service Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the meaning of good and poor customer service.
- Understand the importance of first impressions.
- Know how to assist customers.
- Know how to deal with customer problems and complaints.
20
Database Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Enter, edit and organise structured information in a database
- Use database software tools to extract information and produce reports
21
Developing Skills for Listening to Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the value and benefits of listening to children.
- Know how to listen to children.
- Understand the importance of acknowledging children’s feelings and needs.
- Know to ask appropriate questions when listening to children.
- Understand the intention of listening.
22
Employment Rights and Responsibilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand types and purposes of employment rights and responsibilities.
- Understand the purpose and need for a contract of employment.
23
Equality and Diversity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand aspects of equality.
- Understand aspects of diversity.
- Understand stereotyping.
24
Filing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand methods of filing, types of storage and the need for security and confidentiality.
- Be able to file information according to workplace procedures.
- Be able to retrieve and pass on specified information.
25
Food Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different types of food service
- Be able to serve food
- Be able to work in a food service area
26
Garden Horticulture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to promote healthy plant growth.
- Understand how to care for a lawn.
- Know the benefits of common garden maintenance techniques.
- Know how to recognise common garden weeds, pests and diseases.
- Know about weed, pest and disease control.
27
Group and Teamwork Communication Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand methods of group and team communication.
- Understand how to use communication to maintain good working relationships with group and team members.
- Understand roles within the team.
- Be able to complete a task as part of a team.
- Be able to review a task as part of a team.
28
Health and safety and food safety awareness in catering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of health and safety in a catering environment
- Know the importance of food safety in a catering environment
- Know how to keep self safe, clean and hygienic
- Know how to keep the work area clean and hygienic
29
Health and Safety Procedures in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know health and safety procedures in the workplace.
- Be able to carry out tasks with regard to health and safety in the workplace.
30
How the Body Works
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the functions of the skeletal and muscular systems.
- Know the structure and functions of the cardio-respiratory system.
- Know the requirements of a healthy diet.
31
Identification of Basic External and Internal Car Parts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the location of major engine and chassis components.
- Know the major internal engine components.
- Know the major cooling system components.
32
Improving Own Learning and Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify own strengths and areas for improvement.
- Know how to plan to reach learning targets.
- Be able to review own performance.
33
Indoor Team Games
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about indoor team games.
- Know how to interact with others in indoor team games.
- Be able to participate in an indoor team game.
- Know the meaning of game tactics.
- Be able to use safe working practices when participating in indoor team games.
- Be able to review own performance and personal skills.
34
Introduction to Business and Administration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know duties, procedures and requirements relevant to working in an office.
- Know about office equipment.
- Know health and safety procedures when working in an office.
- Be able to communicate with others when working in an office.
35
Introduction to Catering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know duties, procedures and requirements relevant to working in catering.
- Be able to use equipment when working in catering.
- Know health and safety procedures for working in catering.
- Be able to communicate with others when working in catering.
36
Introduction to communication in health and social care _adults and children and young people_, early years and childcare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different methods of communication
- Understand how to communicate with individuals
37
Introduction to Developing Language and Communication Skills in Children from 0 – 5 Years
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about key stages in language development and communication in children.
- Know how to support language and communication skills development in children.
- Understand links between language and non-verbal communication skills.
38
Introduction to Food Commodities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the main food commodities
- Know where the main food commodities can be obtained
- Know how the main food commodities should be stored
39
Introduction to Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know duties, procedures and requirements relevant to working in a care environment.
- Know about equipment used when working in a care environment.
- Know health and safety procedures for working in a care environment.
- Be able to communicate with others when working in a care environment.
40
Introduction to Horticulture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know duties, procedures and requirements relevant to working in horticulture.
- Know about equipment used when working in horticulture.
- Know health and safety procedures for working in horticulture.
- Be able to communicate with others when working in horticulture.
41
Introduction to Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know duties, procedures and requirements relevant to working in a garage.
- Know about equipment used when working in a garage.
- Know health and safety procedures for working in a garage.
- Be able to communicate with others when working in a garage.
42
Introduction to Sport and Leisure
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know duties, procedures and requirements relevant to working in a sport and leisure environment.
- Know about equipment used in a sport and leisure environment.
- Know health and safety procedures for working in a sport and leisure environment.
- Be able to communicate with others when working in a sport and leisure environment.
43
Introduction to the Adult Social Care Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about types of social care support available to adults
- Know the range of jobs available in adult social care
44
Introduction to the Values and Principles of Adult Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the values and principles of adult social care
- Know the importance of diversity within adult social care
45
Introduction to vehicle technology and workshop methods and processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand the operation and use of workshop equipment
- Be able to understand the use of tools and measuring equipment
- identify joining methods and materials
- Be able to understand basic electrical principles and basic use of test equipment
- Be able to understand vehicle construction materials, components, methods and safety features
46
Introduction to Vehicle Valeting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to valet the exterior of vehicles
- Know how to valet the interior of vehicles
- Know how to valet an engine bay
- Know how to inspect a valeted vehicle, Be aware of environmental considerations
47
Introduction to Vehicle Wheels and Tyres
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to remove and replace road wheels
- Know how to inspect road wheels
- Know about tyre maintenance
- Know how to replace tyres
- Know how to balance wheels, Be aware of environmental considerations
48
Introduction to Working in a Hair and Beauty Salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know relevant duties, procedures and requirements for working in a salon.
- Know about equipment used when working in a salon.
- Know health and safety procedures for working in a salon.
- Be able to communicate with others when working in a salon.
49
Introductory awareness of person-centred support in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by person-centred support in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings
- Know the importance to individuals of person-centred support in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings
50
Introductory Awareness of the Importance of Healthy Eating and Drinking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of healthy eating.
- Understand the importance of drinking enough to stay healthy.
51
Making and Storing Baked Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know preparation methods for baked products.
- Be able to follow recipes for baked products.
- Know how to store baked products.
52
Motorcycle Construction And Routine Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different types of motorcycle and layouts
- Know safety features used in motorcycle construction
- Carry out routine motorcycle maintenance
53
Organic Horticulture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the difference between organic and conventional growing systems.
- Understand organic soil management techniques.
- Be able to use organic crop protection techniques.
54
Participating in Leisure Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand local leisure activities and how to access them.
- Be able to participate in local leisure activities.
- Know key benefits of participating in leisure activities.
- Know how to maintain health and safety when participating in leisure activities.
55
Pest Control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for pest control tasks.
- Understand why pest control is necessary.
- Be able to recognise common pests.
- Know methods of pest control.
- Be able to carry out pest control.
- Know and comply with health and safety procedures relevant to pest control.
- Be able to maintain a tidy work area.
56
Plaiting and Twisting Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic plaiting and twisting hair
- Be able to carry out basic hair plaiting and twisting techniques
57
Planning a Fitness Programme
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the components of physical fitness.
- Be able to assess own fitness level.
- Be able to plan own fitness programme.
- Be able to implement own fitness programme.
- Know how to overcome barriers to achievement of fitness goals.
- Be able to review own fitness programme.
58
Plant Pruning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the reasons for pruning plants.
- Be able to prune for maintenance and shaping.
59
Plant Selection
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the characteristics and uses of plants.
- Be able to select plants for specific uses and locations.
- Understand the establishment and maintenance needs of plants.
60
Prepare and Cook Fish, Meat and Poultry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of fish, meat and poultry.
- Know how to prepare fish, meat and poultry.
- Know how to cook fish, meat and poultry.
61
Prepare and Cook Fruit and Vegetable Dishes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about some common fruit and vegetables.
- Know some common methods for preparing and cooking fruit and vegetables.
- Be able to prepare and cook fruit and vegetable dishes.
62
Preparing and Serving Drinks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare and serve different drinks
- Be able to work in a drinks service area
63
Presentation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use of presentations.
- Understand the main steps in the planning and preparation of a presentation.
- Be able to deliver a presentation.
- Know how to review own performance.
64
Presentation Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides
- Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides
- Prepare slides for presentation to meet needs
65
Principles of Conducting Sports Coaching
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare for a sports coaching session.
- Understand how to support participants behaviour and performance during coaching.
- Understand the importance of communication between coach and participants.
66
Problem Solving in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify problems that occur in the workplace.
- Be able to identify methods for solving problems in the workplace.
- Know how to select a problem solving method.
67
Reception Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how and why to make visitors welcome.
- Be able to follow procedures for welcoming and assisting visitors.
68
Routine Motorcycle Maintenance Processes and Procedures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out routine motorcycle maintenance.
- Know motorcycle components and systems that require maintenance.
- Know routine maintenance requirements for motorcycles.
- Be able to carry out routine maintenance on motorcycles.
69
Routine Vehicle Maintenance Processes and Procedures on Vehicles with Four Wheels or more
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely when carrying out routine vehicle maintenance
- Know vehicle components and systems that require routine maintenance
- Know routine maintenance requirements for vehicle systems and components
- Be able to carryout routine vehicle maintenance e.g interim service
70
Salon reception duties
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out salon reception duties
- Be able to record salon appointments
71
Sowing and Growing Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to propagate seeds indoors.
- Be able to propagate seeds outdoors.
- Know how to care for growing seedlings.
- Be able to transplant germinated seeds.
72
Sport and Active Leisure Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to find out about an aspect of sport and active leisure.
- Be able to demonstrate work-related skills as a project team member.
- Be able to assess own work-related skills in researching an aspect of sport and active leisure.
73
Spreadsheet Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use a spreadsheet to enter, edit and organise numerical and other data
- Use appropriate formulas and tools to summarise and display spreadsheet information
- Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to present spreadsheet information effectively
74
Styling Men's Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for styling for men
- Be able to provide styling for men
75
Styling Women's Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for styling for women
- Be able to provide styling for women
76
Supporting Child Development from 0-3 Years
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to minimise risk in a young child’s environment.
- Know how to support the development of a baby age 0-1.
- Know how to support the development of children age 1-3.
77
Taking Part in a Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify benefits of taking part in sport.
- Understand the health and safety requirements of a selected sport.
- Understand how to warm up for a selected sport.
- Be able to participate in a selected sport.
- Be able to review own performance.
78
Taking Part in Exercise and Fitness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different exercise and fitness facilities.
- Know how to take part in exercise and fitness safely.
- Be able to demonstrate work skills through participation in exercise and fitness activities.
- Be able to review own performance.
79
Team Leading Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about team leadership skills.
- Know how to motivate team members to complete a task.
- Know some ways to improve team and own performance.
80
Teamwork
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work as part of a team.
- Be able to identify how to improve team working.
81
The Angling Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why people go fishing.
- Understand how to respect the environment when angling.
- Understand the influence of the water cycle and weather on angling.
- Know about the anatomy of fish.
- Know about the habitat and food source of different species of fish.
82
Time Management Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know benefits of good time management and some ways to promote it.
- Be able to plan own use of time.
- Know how to improve own time management.
83
Tools, Equipment and Materials for Vehicle Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely.
- Be able to use and maintain hand tools for vehicle maintenance.
- Be able to use workshop equipment for vehicle maintenance.
- Be able to use materials when carrying out vehicle maintenance.
84
Understanding Businesses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different types of business.
- Know how a business structure works.
- Understand business planning requirements.
85
Understanding Children’s Social and Emotional Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key elements children’s social and emotional development.
- Understand children’s social and emotional needs.
- Know how children acquire their behaviour patterns.
- Understand how to meet children’s social and emotional needs.
- Understand how to encourage children to feel positive about themselves.
86
Understanding Growth and Physical Development from Birth to Adolescence
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the sequence of growth and physical development from birth to adolescence.
- Understand some of the factors that affect growth and physical development.
87
Understanding IT in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about IT applications in the workplace.
- Know about workplace procedures for using IT.
88
Understanding Play
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of play in a child’s development.
- Understand the purpose of play activities for children at different levels of development.
- Understand the importance of a plan for play activities.
- Know how stereotyping can affect children’s participation in activities.
89
Understanding Play for Early Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the features of a positive learning environment.
- Understand how play can help children’s learning or development.
- Understand how play activities can avoid stereotyping and discrimination.
90
Understanding the Intellectual and Language Development of Children from Birth to Eight
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the stages of intellectual development in children.
- Understand the stages of language development in children.
- Understand why it is important to communicate with young children.
- Understand factors which affect intellectual and language development in children.
91
Understanding the Physical and Psychological Needs of Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about physical and psychological needs of children.
- Understand the importance of exercise and rest in children’s healthy development.
- Know how to provide physical care for children of different ages.
- Know how to help a child with additional physical needs.
- Know how to support a child with additional psychological needs.
92
Understanding the Principles of Care, Organisational Policies and the Role of the Care Worker
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the values that underpin the role of the Care Worker and the organisation in which s/he works.(CIS 1.1, 1.2)
- Understand the responsibilities and boundaries of the Care Worker role.(CIS 2.1, 2.2)
- Understand the importance of effective communication in the Care Worker role.(CIS 1.2, 4.1, 4.2)
- Understand the need for confidentiality and ways of maintaining confidentiality in the Care Worker role.(CIS 1.2)
- Know basic organisational politics and procedures.(CIS 2.1, 2.2, 5.1)
- Know how to apply policies and procedures.(CIS 2.2, 2.3)
- Understand the role of the Care Worker and the importance of the support and supervisory process.(CIS 2.3, 4.2, 4.3)
93
Undertaking an Enterprise Activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select an appropriate enterprise activity.
- Know how to set the price for a product or service.
- Know how to market a product or service.
- Be able to plan for and review an enterprise activity.
94
Using and Maintaining Horticultural Hand Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow Health and Safety rules when maintaining and repairing horticultural hand tools.
- Be able to carry out regular maintenance of a range of horticultural hand tools.
- Be able to carry out basic repairs to horticultural hand tools.
- Be able to use a range of horticultural hand tools.
- Be able to store horticultural hand tools and equipment safely.
95
Using Craft Activities with Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the uses of craft activities.
- Know how to plan and organise an appropriate craft activity.
- Know how to review a craft activity.
96
Using Email
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use e-mail software tools and techniques to compose and send messages
- Manage incoming email effectively
97
Using kitchen equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of kitchen equipment
- Be able to select and use kitchen equipment
98
Using Office Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about office equipment and its usage.
- Be able to use office equipment to complete given tasks.
99
Using the Internet
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Connect to the internet
- Use browser software to navigate web pages
- Use browser tools to search for information from the internet
- Use browser software to communicate information online
- Follow and understand the need for safety and security practices when working online
100
Using the Telephone
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use the telephone system in an office environment.
- Be able to answer telephone calls in an office environment.
101
Vehicle Braking Systems Components and Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely on vehicle braking systems.
- Know non-ABS vehicle braking system components.
- Know how basic vehicle braking systems operate.
- Be able to carry out routine maintenance on vehicle braking systems.
102
Weed Control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for weed control tasks.
- Understand why weed control is necessary.
- Be able to recognise common weeds.
- Know methods of weed control.
- Be able to carry out weed control.
- Know and comply with health and safety procedures relevant to weed control.
- Be able to maintain a tidy work area.
103
Word Processing Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Enter, edit and combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents, Structure information within word processing documents
- Use word processing software tools to format and present documents
104
Work Experience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the business of the organisation and requirements of own role.
- Be able to follow workplace procedures.
- Be able to identify what was learnt from the work experience.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/0157/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2013