OCN NI
Entry Level
QN: 601/3131/7
Curriculum Active
OCN NI Entry Level Certificate in Preparation for Work (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCN NI. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1170 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
OCN NI
Syllabus Units
49 Units
Guided Hours
1170 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Accessing Online Information and Using Emails
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to access online information.
- Know how to use email.
2
Basic Cooking Methods and Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand a range of cooking methods.
- Recognise different equipment needed for cooking.
- Understand health and safety issues relating to different cooking methods.
- Be able to make a dish using different cooking methods.
3
Communicating with Others
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to communicate with others to obtain information.
- Be able to communicate information to others.
- Know how to obtain and use information from others.
4
Community Responsibilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise facilities in own local area.
- Understand what makes a community., Be aware of own responsibilities in the community.
5
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.
6
Create and Format a Document Using ICT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand safe working practices.
- Know the correct procedures to start ICT systems and use applications.
- Create a new document and add an image., Align and format text., Save, print and close a document.
- Know how to retrieve and edit a document., Shut down computer system.
7
Create and Present Artwork
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise the value of art., Be aware of different art techniques.
- Produce a piece of personal art.
8
Customer Service in a Retail Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the importance of having good personal appearance.
- Understand effective customer communication.
9
Developing Good Customer Service Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the benefits of good customer service.
- Understand the implications of poor customer service.
- Recognise the impact of first impressions.
- Understand positive interaction with customers.
- Understand how to deal with customer complaints.
10
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.
11
Exploring and Creating Artwork
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to appreciate different types of art.
- Recognise art techniques.
- Be able to produce a piece of personal art.
- Be able to tidy up art equipment.
12
Exploring Computers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the basic parts and devices of a computer.
- Recognise common computer terms.
- Understand computer performance and features.
- Understand computer operating systems.
- Understand career opportunities in IT.
13
Exploring Hobbies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by the term hobby.
- Be able to make a choice about a hobby.
- Recognise the preparations required to carry out a hobby.
- Be able to participate in a hobby.
14
Exploring Local History
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of how national events can affect own local area.
- Know how to access basic historical information.
- Know how to create and present a simple record of findings.
15
Exploring Performance Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to express feelings/emotions/ideas through performance.
- Be able to contribute to a dramatic performance.
16
Food and Nutrition for Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what makes a balanced diet.
- Be able to identify food allergies and their effects.
- Be able to identify religious and cultural groups that have food restrictions on their diet.
17
Garden Horticulture Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of things that grow in a garden or allotment., Be familiar with propagating plants.
- Know how to prepare an outside growing bed.
- Know how to grow and maintain plants.
18
Handling and Calculating Payments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise financial terms in relation to handling money., Be aware of different methods of payment.
- Know how to record prices and calculate total costs.
- Be able to handle cash payments.
- Be able to handle non-cash payments.
19
Household Income and Expenditure
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of income and expenditure.
- Recognise the difference between fixed and variable expenses., Be aware of long-term expenses, Be aware of the different methods of payment.
20
Improving Fitness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of the importance of keeping fit.
- Be able to perform basic fitness activities.
- Be able to develop a simple training programme to improve fitness., Be aware of safe working practices.
- Review own performance and personal skills.
21
Improving Personal Appearance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of good personal appearance.
- Recognise face/skin types and the importance of care products.
- Know the correct process of hair washing, drying and styling.
22
Individual Budgeting and Managing Money
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by income and expenditure.
- Understand how to live within a limited budget.
- Know how to make financial transactions., Be aware of financial information on everyday documents.
- Understand what saving means.
- Be able to produce a simple budget plan.
23
IT User Essentials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use and interact with IT systems.
- Be able to organise, store and retrieve data.
- Recognise the importance of safety and security practices.
- Know how to respond to IT problems.
24
Keeping Your Kitchen Clean
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the need to keep a clean kitchen.
- Use equipment to clean a kitchen.
- Use products to clean a kitchen.
25
Literacy and Communication Skills for the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand appropriate text for the workplace.
- Be able to write about work-related issues using correct language.
- Be able to communicate effectively in the workplace.
26
Maintaining Good Personal Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is meant by good personal health.
- Know the importance of maintaining good personal health.
- Recognise causes of illness and preventative measures.
27
Office Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to receive a visitor appropriately in an office environment.
- Be able to carry out simple filing in an office environment.
- Be able to deal with messages in an office environment.
28
Plan a Trip to a Place of Interest
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand which attraction would be most appropriate for a given visitor.
- Be able to plan and present an itinerary for a day trip.
29
Planning and Taking Part in a Shopping Trip
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to plan a visit to a local shopping facility.
- Know how to purchase items at a local store.
- Use appropriate behaviour when on a shopping trip.
30
Practical Use of Grammar and Punctuation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use writing to communicate.
- Be able to use grammar and punctuation correctly.
31
Presenting Information Using ICT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use ICT to present information.
32
Recognising Basic External and Internal Car Parts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise and locate basic external car parts.
- Recognise and locate basic internal car parts.
33
Safe Working Practices when using ICT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of health and safety measures when using ICT equipment.
- Understand PIN and password format and security.
34
Searching, Selecting and Saving Information Using ICT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know ICT sources used to find information.
- Be able to search for information using an ICT source.
- Be able to select and save information.
35
Simple Food Preparation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise a range of kitchen utensils and basic kitchen equipment.
- Know why it is important to prepare balanced and nutritious meals.
- Know a range of hot and cold drinks.
- Know when fresh foods do not need to be cooked.
- Prepare simple snacks.
36
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.
37
Take Part in a Discussion
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to take part in a discussion.
38
Take Part in a Vocational Taster
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise various job roles within a vocational area.
- Be able to use relevant skills and knowledge in a vocational context.
- Recognise Health and Safety requirements relevant to a vocational context.
39
Taking Part in an Enterprise Project
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.
40
Understanding a Balanced Diet and Preparing a Meal
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what makes a balanced diet.
- Understand healthy eating.
- Be able to prepare a balanced meal.
- Understand basic food hygiene.
41
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.
42
Understanding Self and Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise own needs in a range of different contexts.
- Be able to interact with others.
- Understand personal relationships.
43
Understanding the Role of the Media
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise a range of news programmes.
- Recognise why producers choose a range of news stories.
- Recognise key elements of a news presenter’s job.
44
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.
45
Using Digital Photography Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use a software package to process digital photographs.
46
Using Grammar Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use grammar to aid understanding.
47
Using Numeracy in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to solve a work related problem using whole numbers up to 50.
- Recognise units of measure.
- Be able to read charts to solve a work-related problem.
48
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.
49
Writing and Proof Reading Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to write and present information for a purpose.
- Be able to plan written work.
- Be able to revise written work.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/3131/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCN NI
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2014
- Operational End
- Dec 2027