NOCN
Level 2
QN: 601/6277/6
Curriculum Active
NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Employment and Study in Business Management and Computing
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1259 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
52 Units
Guided Hours
1259 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Analyse and present business data
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the analysis and presentation of business data
- Be able to analyse quantitative and qualitative business data
- Be able to present the analysis of business data
2
Bespoke Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Input and combine information using bespoke applications
- Use appropriate structures to organise and retrieve information efficiently
- Use the functions of the software effectively to process and present information
3
Business Communication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate formally in writing.
- Be able to communicate effectively by telephone.
- Be able to take part in a meeting.
- Know about the use of technology to enable “remote access”.
4
Business Organisation Structures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand business structures.
- Understand the division of work in organisations.
- Understand organisational charts.
5
Calculations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and numbers with up to three decimal places.
- Be able to use fractions.
- Be able to use percentages.
- Be able to convert between fractions, decimals and percentages.
- Be able to calculate ratio and direct proportion.
- Be able to evaluate expressions and make whole number substitutions in given formulae to produce results.
- Be able to use a calculator to calculate with fractions, decimals and percentages.
- Be able to use strategies to check calculations.
6
Career Development and Employability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that a career is important for personal and financial reasons.
- Know how personal qualities relate to career choices.
- Understand what is meant by employability and what skills are required to manage own career development.
7
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.
- 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.
8
Company Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of partnerships and companies.
- Understand the process of incorporation and the company constitution.
- Understand methods of raising capital.
- Understand corporate governance.
- Understand the process of company meetings.
- Understand corporate collapse and the process of winding up.
9
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.
10
Data Handling and Probability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to extract and interpret statistical information.
- Understand the difference between discrete and continuous data.
- Be able to represent discrete and continuous data.
- Be able to compare two sets of data using different types of average., Be able find the range to describe the spread within sets of data.
11
Data Management Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Enter, edit and maintain data records in a data management system, Retrieve and display data records to meet requirements
12
Database Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Create and modify non-relational database tables, Enter, edit and organise structured information in a database
- Use database software tools to run queries and produce reports
13
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.
14
Desktop Publishing Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Select and use appropriate designs and page layouts for publications, Input and combine text and other information within publications
- Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications
15
Drawing and Planning Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- organise and combine information for drawings or plans
- Use tools and techniques to edit, manipulate, format and present drawings or plans
16
Employment Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand employment law.
- Understand employment legislation.
- Understand the employment contract.
17
Introducing Business Studies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand business studies as an academic discipline.
- Understand types of businesses.
- Know the features of a successful business.
- Know potential career paths related to business studies.
18
Introducing Computer Studies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand computer studies as an academic discipline.
- Understand computer hardware and software.
- Know uses of computers.
- Understand the software development life cycle.
- Know potential career paths related to computer studies.
19
Introducing Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the discipline of law.
- Understand types of law.
- Understand the infrastructure for the legal system in England.
- Know potential career paths related to law.
20
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.
21
Introduction to Business and Administration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know duties, procedures and requirements relevant to working in an office.
- Be able to use equipment when working in an office.
- Know health and safety procedures for working in an office.
- Be able to communicate with others when working in an office.
22
Introduction to English Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by ‘law’.
- Understand how English law is classified.
23
Investigating a Vocational Area
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to research a vocational area.
- Know how to develop the skills and knowledge for a chosen job role.
24
IT Software Fundamentals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Select and use appropriate software applications to meet needs and solve problems, Enter
- develop, combine and format different types of information to suit its meaning and purpose, Present information in ways that are fit for purpose and audience
- Evaluate the selection and use of IT tools and facilities to present information
25
Local Government
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how local government works.
- Understand decision making about local public services outside local government.
- Know how national government policy decisions affect local government.
- Understand the roles of elected representatives in relation to local community issues.
26
Optimise IT System Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Keep computer hardware and software operating efficiently
- Manage files and disks to optimise performance
- Troubleshoot and respond to common IT system problems and errors
- Customise the working environment to optimise performance
- Maintain software to meet performance needs
27
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.
28
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.
29
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.
30
Planning a Career in Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to investigate different career options in law.
- Be able to assess career options in law.
- Be able to plan for a career in law.
- Know about career progression in law.
31
Principles of customer relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand customers and their needs
- Understand an organisation’s responses to customer relationships
- Understand the principles of customer relationship management
32
Principles of marketing theory
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to segment the market
- Understand the value of marketing
- Understand the principles of socially responsible marketing
33
Principles of team leading
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand leadership styles in organisations
- Understand team dynamics
- Understand techniques used to manage the work of teams
- Understand the impact of change management within a team
- Understand team motivation
34
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.
35
Revision and Examination Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of revision.
- Know revision techniques.
- Understand the purpose of examinations.
- Know examination techniques.
36
Solving Problems in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the types of problems that may occur in a workplace.
- Understand potential sources of advice and support to inform decision making.
- Understand and apply the process of problem solving.
37
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.
38
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.
39
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.
40
The Business Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how external economic factors can affect business.
- Understand how political and legal factors can affect business.
- Understand the effect of technological progress and developments on business.
- Understand how business needs to meet external change.
41
The Marketing Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of marketing in a business.
- Understand the term ‘marketing mix’.
- Know the importance of understanding the market place.
- Know the importance of understanding buyer behaviour.
42
Understand the legal context of business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal frame
- work within which businesses operate
- Understand the principles of business governance
- Understand how contract law affects a business
- Understand the requirements of employment law
43
Understanding Business Organisations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the aims and objectives of different types of business organisations.
- Know about different types of business ownership.
- Know how the structures of organisations differ.
- Know the importance of administration within an organisation.
44
Understanding Plagiarism
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of plagiarism.
- Know types of plagiarism.
- Understand the avoidance of plagiarism.
- Be able to use appropriate citation methods.
45
Undertaking a Research Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan a research project.
- Be able to undertake a research project.
- Know how to evauate a research report.
46
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.
47
Using Collaborative Technologies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Stay safe and secure when working with collaborative technology
- Plan and set up IT tools and devices for collaborative working
- Prepare collaborative technologies for use
- Contribute to tasks using collaborative technologies
48
Using Grammar and Punctuation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use grammar correctly.
- Be able to use punctuation correctly.
49
Valuing Equality and Diversity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand aspects of equality.
- Understand aspects of diversity.
- Understand aspects of discrimination.
50
Website Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Create structures and styles for websites
- Use website software tools to prepare content for websites, Publish websites
51
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.
52
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.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/6277/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2015