OCN NI
    Entry Level
    QN: 603/2084/9
    Curriculum Active

    OCN NI Entry Level Certificate 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: 1610 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Entry Level
    Awarding Body
    OCN NI
    Syllabus Units
    66 Units
    Guided Hours
    1610 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    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

    Communicating with Others

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to communicate with others to obtain information.2.
    • Be able to communicate information to others.3.
    • Know how to obtain and use information from others.
    3

    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.
    4

    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.
    5

    Eating a Balanced Diet

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand what makes a balanced diet.2.
    • Understand what is meant by healthy eating.3.
    • Know how to prepare a balanced meal.4.
    • Understand the need for basic food hygiene.
    6

    Following Instructions

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to use listening skills and questioning techniques.2.
    • Know how to follow written instructions.
    7

    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.
    8

    Health and Fitness

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Recognise the importance of exercise.2.
    • Recognise the correct clothing to be worn when participating in exercise.3. Take part in an exercise activity.
    9

    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.
    10

    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.
    11

    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.
    12

    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.
    13

    Household Shopping

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about local shops.2.
    • Know how to plan a shopping trip.3.
    • Understand the process of making a purchase.
    14

    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.
    15

    Independent Living

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to review progress towards independent living.2.
    • Recognise what independent living means to self.
    16

    Induction into College

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to locate a facility for own use within college.2.
    • Be able to identify a member of staff.3.
    • Be able to identify a health and safety procedure.
    17

    Interview Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to prepare for an interview.2.
    • Be able to take part in an interview.
    18

    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.
    19

    Looking after Clothes

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand why clothes need to be washed.
    • 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.
    • Know how to store items of clothing.
    20

    Making Choices

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know when choices need to be made.2.
    • Know how to make an informed choice.
    21

    Making the Most of Leisure Time

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand 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.
    22

    Participate in a Group Activity

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to listen and respond to others.2.
    • Be able to take part in a group activity.
    23

    Participate in Teamwork

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know what needs to be done.2.
    • Be able to work with others to achieve objectives.3.
    • Be able to identify progress and opportunities for improvement.
    24

    Personal Awareness

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise appropriate personal appearance for different situations.2.
    • Be able to recognise personal qualities.3.
    • Understand impact of own behaviour on others.
    25

    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.
    26

    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 a utensil safely.5.
    • Know how to use a cooker safely.6.
    • Be able to assist in serving a meal.
    27

    Skills for the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Recognise the skills needed for work.2.
    • Know the importance of health and safety procedures at work.3.
    • Be able to work as part of a team.
    28

    Social Media Awareness

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the opportunities and threats associated with social media.2.
    • Understand the applications of social media.3.
    • Be able to use social media to read and post content.
    29

    Use Reading Skills in College

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know reading skills required for college.2.
    • Be able to identify own reading skills for development.3.
    • Be able to develop reading skills in college.
    30

    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.
    31

    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.
    32

    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.
    33

    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.
    34

    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.
    35

    Using Money

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to add money in decimal notation.2.
    • Be able to use money in decimal notation in everyday contexts.
    36

    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)
    603/2084/9
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    OCN NI
    Qualification Type
    Other Life Skills Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jul 2017
    Operational End
    Jun 2030

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