OCN NI
Entry Level
QN: 603/1972/0
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OCN NI Entry Level Award in Developing Skills for Life (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCN NI. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 800 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
OCN NI
Syllabus Units
32 Units
Guided Hours
800 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Building Confidence and Self Esteem
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what confidence and self-esteem are.2.
- Understand a way of building confidence and self-esteem.3.
- Understand feelings surrounding confidence and self-esteem.
2
Dealing with Problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of when problems may arise.2.
- Be able to find a solution to a problem.3.
- Be able to take part in solving a problem.
3
Developing ICT Skills for College
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use ICT within a college environment.2.
- Use ICT as a source of information in a college environment.3.
- Use ICT to communicate or to enable communication in college.
4
Following Instructions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use listening skills and questioning techniques.2.
- Know how to follow written instructions.
5
Garden Horticulture and Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what grows in a garden.2.
- Be able to propagate plants.3.
- Be able to maintain a garden.
6
Health and Fitness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of why it is important to keep fit and how this may be achieved.2.
- Know how to interact with others in a health and fitness setting.3.
- Be able to participate in structured activities to develop health and fitness.4.
- Be able to complete a simple training programme.5.
- Be able to use safe working practices when participating in health and fitness activities.6.
- Be able to review own performance and personal skills.
7
Healthy Lifestyle
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what makes a balanced diet.2.
- Understand what is meant by healthy eating.3.
- Recognise the importance of personal fitness and how it contributes to a healthy lifestyle.
8
Hobbies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the meaning of hobbies.2.
- Be able to make a choice about a hobby.3.
- Plan and prepare to carry out a hobby.4.
- Be able to participate in a hobby.
9
Household Cleaning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what needs cleaning.2.
- Use equipment for cleaning.3.
- Use products for cleaning.4.
- Know when to clean.
10
Household Expenses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise regular household expenses.2.
- Recognise weekly expenses.3.
- Recognise fixed and variable expenses.4.
- Recognise long-term expenses.5.
- Recognise different methods of payment.
11
Household Shopping
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about local shops.2. Be aware of other places to shop.3.
- Know how to plan a shopping trip.4.
- Understand the process of making a purchase in different types of shops.5.
- Use basic money skills.
12
Improving Performance in Mathematics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise own strengths in mathematics.2.
- Be able to recognise areas for self-improvement in mathematics.3.
- Be able to identify personal targets for improvement in mathematics.
13
Independent Living
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to review progress towards independent living.2.
- Recognise what independent living means to self.
14
Induction into College
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to locate key facilities within college.2.
- Be able to identify a member of staff.3.
- Be able to identify a health and safety procedure.
15
Interview Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to prepare for an interview.2.
- Be able to take part in an interview.
16
Knowing your Local Area
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the location and use of buildings and facilities in own local area.2.
- Understand the community.3.
- Understand community activities and their impact.
17
Looking after Clothes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why and how to care for clothing.2.
- Know how to sort clothes for washing according to the label specifications.3.
- Use a washing machine safely.4.
- Know how to dry clothes.5.
- Use and iron safely.6.
- Know how to store items of clothing.
18
Making Choices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know when choices may need to be made.2.
- Know how to make an informed choice.
19
Making the Most of Leisure Time
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to access local leisure activities.2.
- Be able to participate in a local leisure activity.3.
- Know some key benefits of participating in a leisure activity.
20
Personal Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise personal appearance.2.
- Be able to recognise personal qualities.3.
- Understand impact of own behaviour on others.
21
Responding to ICT Enabled Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to respond to ICT enabled equipment.2.
- Be able to use ICT equipment within college.
22
Skills for the Kitchen
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know basic hygiene rules of the kitchen.2.
- Be able to select ingredients to make a simple meal.3.
- Be able to prepare ingredients.4.
- Know how to use utensils safely.5.
- Know how to use a cooker safely.6.
- Be able to serve a meal.
23
Skills for the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the skills needed for work.2.
- Understand the importance of health and safety procedures at work.3.
- Be able to follow instructions in the workplace.
24
Social Media Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the opportunities and threats associated with social media.2. Be aware of social media applications.3.
- Be able to use social media to read and post content.
25
Use Reading Skills in College
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use reading skills required for college.2.
- Be able to identify own reading skills for development.3.
- Be able to develop reading skills in college.4.
- Be able to review own learning.
26
Use the College Canteen
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to locate the college canteen.2.
- Know different types of food available within the college canteen.3.
- Be able to choose and eat a meal within own college canteen.
27
Use the College Library
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to locate the college library.2.
- Follow correct procedures when using the college library resources.3.
- Use college library resources.
28
Use Writing Skills in College
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use writing skills required for college.2.
- Be able to identify own writing skills for development for use in college.3.
- Be able to develop writing skills in college.4.
- Be able to review own learning.
29
Using Maths in Everyday Contexts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use numbers up to the number 100 in everyday contexts.2.
- Be able to use coins and notes involving numbers up to 100 in everyday contexts.
30
Using Mobile IT Devices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use a mobile device.2.
- Be able to input and store data on a mobile device.3. Be aware of health and safety issues when using mobile devices.
31
Using Money
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand sources of income.2.
- Understand expenditure.3.
- Recognise coins and notes in transactions.
32
Using Public Transport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare to travel by local bus and train service.2.
- Know how to prepare to travel on longer journeys by train or bus service.3.
- Be able to make a journey on public transport.4.
- Know how to travel safely on the bus or train.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/1972/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCN NI
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2017
- Operational End
- Jun 2030