NOCN
Level 2
QN: 601/6276/4
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 608 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
27 Units
Guided Hours
608 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Understanding Plagiarism
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of plagiarism., Know types of plagiarism., Understand the avoidance of plagiarism., Be able to use appropriate citation methods.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Research Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key concepts of research., Understand research ethics., Be able to plan a research project., Know how to structure a research report.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Deliver a Presentation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use of different presentation styles., Be able to prepare a presentation., Be able to deliver an audio-visual presentation., Be able to evaluate own presentation.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Introducing Sociology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand sociology as an academic discipline., Understand research methods used in sociology., Understand applications of sociological research., Know potential career paths related to sociology.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Personal Learning Goals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of setting personal learning goals., Be able to set personal learning goals., Know how to evaluate own progress towards learning goals.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Introducing The Performing Arts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the discipline of the performing arts., Understand organisations within the performing arts’ industry., Understand the performing arts' production process., Know potential career paths related to the performing arts.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Personal Study Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to locate and retrieve information., Be able to store information electronically., Be able to summarise written materials.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Undertaking Group Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of group work., Be able to plan group work activities., Be able to undertake group work activity., Be able to evaluate a group's performance.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Spelling Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to locate correct spellings., Be able to evaluate own spelling strengths and weaknesses., Be able to maintain a personal spelling programme over a time-span.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Writing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use grammar in accordance with standard English., Be able to use different writing styles and formats., Be able to plan a piece of writing., Be able to present information in an essay format.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Using Grammar and Punctuation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use grammar correctly., Be able to use punctuation correctly.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Spreadsheets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different uses for spreadsheets., Be able to use formatting techniques to enter data into a spreadsheet., Be able to use multiple worksheets within a spreadsheet., Be able to use formulae in a spreadsheet to calculate data., Be able to present data in graphical form., Be able to sort and manage data in a spreadsheet., Be able to print a spreadsheet.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Introducing Politics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the discipline of politics in the UK., Understand the relationship between political ideas and political institutions., Know potential career paths related to politics.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Word Processing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to create and open documents using word processing software., Be able to manipulate text within a word processing document., Be able to insert and manipulate images in a word processing document., Be able to save and print word processing documents.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Introducing Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the discipline of law., Understand types of law., Understand the infrastructure for the legal system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland., Know potential career paths related to law.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Study Management Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of study management., Know the importance of study management., Know how to create a study environment., Be able to apply study management skills.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Revision and Examination Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of revision., Know revision techniques., Understand the purpose of examinations., Know examination techniques.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Valuing Equality and Diversity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand aspects of equality., Understand aspects of diversity., Understand aspects of discrimination.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Introducing Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand psychology as an academic discipline., Understand research methods used in psychology., Understand applications of psychological research., Know potential career paths related to psychology.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Introducing Humanities and The Arts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the discipline of humanities and the arts., Understand arts and humanities’ research., Know potential career paths related to humanities and the arts.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Critical Thinking Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of critical thinking., Know the importance of critical thinking., Be able to apply critical thinking skills., Be able to evaluate own critical thinking skills.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Introducing Education
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the discipline of education., Understand the purpose of education., Know factors that influence educational achievement., Know potential career paths related to education.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Personal Career Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own skills, knowledge and abilities., Be able to relate current skills, knowledge and abilities to progression opportunities., Know personal development routes related to selected career paths., Be able to create a personal career development plan.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Common Measures and Shape
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to calculate, measure and record time in different formats., Be able to estimate, measure and compare temperature, including reading scales and conversion tables., Be able to estimate, measure and calculate with length, distance, weight and capacity, using common metric and imperial units., Be able to use scale and find dimensions from scale drawings., Be able to use compound measures and rate of exchange., Be able to recognise and use common 2D representations of 3D objects., Be able to find the perimeters of regular and composite 2D shapes, including circles, using a given formula., Be able to find areas of regular and composite shapes, including circles and triangles, using given formulae.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Calculations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division accurately with whole numbers and decimals up to three decimal places.
- Apply operations with fractions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, in practical contexts.
- Calculate percentages of quantities and solve percentage increase and decrease problems.
- Convert between fractions, decimals, and percentages accurately.
- Solve problems involving ratio and direct proportion.
- Substitute whole numbers into given formulae and evaluate the resulting expressions.
- Use a calculator efficiently to perform calculations with fractions, decimals, and percentages.
- Apply appropriate strategies to check the reasonableness of calculation results.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Undertaking a Research Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan a research project by defining a clear research question and selecting appropriate methods.
- Undertake a research project by collecting and analysing data systematically.
- Evaluate a research report by assessing its validity, reliability, and ethical considerations.
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Progression to Further Study in Humanities, Social Science and The Arts
Data Handling and Probability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Extract statistical information from tables, charts, and diagrams commonly used in social science research
- Distinguish between discrete and continuous data and provide relevant examples from humanities and social science contexts
- Select and construct appropriate graphical representations for both discrete and continuous data sets
- Calculate and interpret the mean, median, and mode to compare two data sets, explaining which average is most appropriate in context
- Determine the range of a data set and use it to describe the variability within data
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/6276/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2015