OCN NI
Entry Level
QN: 601/3150/0
Curriculum Active
OCN NI Entry Level Certificate in Preparation for Employability (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCN NI. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 834 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
OCN NI
Syllabus Units
37 Units
Guided Hours
834 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applying Assertiveness and Decision Making Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to be confident in various situations.
- Know the roles and responsibilities of others in various situations.
- Know how to use negotiation to achieve a desired outcome.
- Know how to be assertive and use self-control to achieve a desired outcome.
2
Basic Retail Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand good retail practice in a sales environment.
- Understand good customer care.
- Be able to make a sale.
- Know how to work safely.
3
Calculations and Budgeting with Money
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to record, add and subtract money in decimal notation.
- Be able to calculate costs.
4
Carrying Out Instructions in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of how instructions are given in the workplace.
- Be able to follow instructions in the workplace.
5
Citizenship for the Individual
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand rights and responsibilities for the individual., Be aware of legislation that relates to equal opportunity issues., Be aware of the main functions of local and national government., Be aware of public services available in own local community.
6
Completing a Curriculum Vitae
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose of a CV and what it contains.
- Know how to complete a CV.
7
Contribute to Team Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the value of team
- Understand roles and responsibilities of a team.
- Be able to work as part of a team.
- Review performance of team.
8
Design and Create an Art or Craft Product
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to design and create and art of craft product.
9
Effective Communication Skills in a Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of effective communication in a workplace.
- Be able to develop communication skills in a workplace.
- Be able to review own communication skills in a workplace.
10
Effective Reading Skills in a Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the importance of effective reading skills in a workplace.
- Be able to identify own reading skills that need to be developed in a workplace.
- Be able to review own reading skills.
11
Effective Writing Skills in a Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the importance of effective writing skills in a workplace.
- Be able to identify own writing skills that need to be developed in a workplace.
- Be able to review own writing skills.
12
Exhibiting an Art or Craft Product
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to exhibit an art or craft product.
- Be able to use feedback to improve an art or craft product.
13
Exploring Diversity within Society
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the meaning of the term diversity., Be aware of diverse groups and practices.
- Recognise the importance of respecting diversity.
- Recognise how diverse groups contribute to society.
14
Exploring Enterprise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select a product to sell and advertise.
- Know how to set up a point of sale and sell products., Be aware of costs involved in the enterprise project.
- Evaluate own contribution to enterprise project.
15
Exploring Equal Opportunities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of types of discrimination and how it can be challenged.
- Recognise the importance of equal opportunities., Be aware of local support agencies., Be aware of ways to use resources to challenge inequality.
16
Exploring Personal Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different types of behaviour.
- Understand self-esteem., Be aware of stress and how it can be reduced.
- Understand time management skills.
- Understand personal strengths and interests.
17
Healthy Eating and Drinking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principles of a healthy diet.
- Know the importance of healthy eating.
- Be able to assess own diet.
18
ICT Skills in a Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of the ICT skills needed in a workplace., Be aware of own ICT skills that need to be developed for a workplace.
- Be able to review own ICT skills.
19
Individual Rights and Responsibilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of human rights., Be aware of a democratic and electoral process., Be aware of own rights and responsibilities.
20
Induction to College
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to locate facilities within the college.
- Be able to identify members of staff and their roles.
- Understand the reasons for attending college.
- Recognise own responsibilities while at college.
- Understand differences between college and a previous establishment., Be aware of college Health and Safety procedures.
21
Interview Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to prepare for an interview.
- Be able to take part in an interview.
22
Keeping the Retail Work Area Clean and Tidy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why it is important to keep the work area clean and tidy.
- Be able to keep a work area clean and tidy.
- Recognise how to dispose of waste and rubbish appropriately.
23
Listen and Respond to Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to obtain information from others.
- Know how to use information gained from others.
24
Number and Money Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the importance of effective number skills and areas for development.
- Be able to apply and review own number skills.
- Understand income and expenditure.
- Be able to use coins and notes in transactions.
25
Presenting Information Using ICT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use ICT to present information.
26
Skills for Employment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of Health and Safety procedures at work.
- Be able to follow instructions to carry out a given task.
- Be able to work as part of a team.
- Understand the importance of appropriate behaviour at work.
27
Skills for Learning and Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of a positive attitude and behaviour for learning and work.
- Understand the importance of effective communication for learning and work.
- Be able to work effectively under frequent supervision.
28
Skills for the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of Health and Safety procedures at work.
- Be able to follow instructions in the workplace.
- Be able to work as part of a team.
- Recognise the skills needed for work.
29
Take Part in a Discussion
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to take part in a discussion.
30
Time: Reading and Recording
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to read and record time.
- Know how to record common date formats.
- Know how to use time in practical situations.
31
Understanding Food safety and Storage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of basic hygiene procedures.
- Recognise how to store different types of food., Be aware of when food should be discarded.
32
Understanding the Importance of Appropriate Workplace Behaviour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is appropriate clothing and footwear for the workplace.
- Understand the importance of personal hygiene., Be aware of appropriate behaviour for the workplace.
33
Using and Maintaining Tools and Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use tools and equipment for an activity.
- Be able to maintain and store a range of tools and equipment.
34
Using Email
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use email.
- Know how to manage incoming email.
35
Using Numeracy Skills in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to solve work-related problems using whole numbers up to 100.
- Be able to use units of measure to solve work-related numeracy problems.
- Be able to interpret charts to solve work-related problems.
36
Using Transport to and from the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise various methods of transport.
- Be able to plan the route to work from his/her home.
- Be able to use a method of transport to travel to work.
37
Working with Others in a Group Activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work with others.
- Be able to participate in a group activity.
- Be able to review own role in working with others.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/3150/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCN NI
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2014
- Operational End
- Dec 2027