NOCN
Level 2
QN: 610/6993/0
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in AI Awareness
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 136 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
5 Units
Guided Hours
136 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
AI and Your Career
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know current and emerging AI-related roles across industries.
- Know the transferable skills valued in an AI-enabled workplace.
- Understand how AI may affect their own career or sector.
- Be able to produce a simple personal action plan for ongoing learning and digital upskilling.
2
Applying AI in the Workplace
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how AI supports common workplace functions.
- Know AI tools and platforms relevant to workplace tasks.
- Be able to use an AI tool for a basic workplace task and evaluate its effectiveness.
- Know how to use AI responsibly in the workplace, recognising limitations and bias.
- Understand AI’s role in personal productivity and employability.
3
Core Concepts of AI
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand AI and distinguish it from automation and data analytics.
- Know key AI terminology.
- Know the historical development and current trends in AI.
- Understand the role of data in the functioning of AI systems.
4
Opportunities and Risks of AI
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the opportunities AI presents to organisations, workplaces and individuals.
- Understand potential risks and challenges of AI adoption. Understanding ethical considerations linked to AI.
- Understand legal, and regulatory considerations relating to AI.
- Understand the importance of human oversight in AI-supported decision-making.
5
Safe and Responsible Use of AI
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to demonstrate responsible use of AI tools for a defined purpose.
- Be able to apply good practice in verifying AI outputs (accuracy and reliability).
- Understand the importance of data protection and safeguarding when using AI.
- Understand copyright and plagiarism issues in relation to generative AI content.
- Know ways to balance AI usage with digital wellbeing.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6993/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2026