OCN NI
Level 1
QN: 601/8261/1
Curriculum Active
OCN NI Level 1 Award in Community Independence
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCN NI. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 801 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
OCN NI
Syllabus Units
36 Units
Guided Hours
801 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Accessing Local Leisure Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify and access local leisure activities.
- Be able to participate in a range of local leisure activities.
- Know health and safety issues related to local leisure activities.
2
Accessing Online Information and Using Emails
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to access online information.
- Know how to use email.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Cooking in a Domestic Kitchen
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan nutritionally balanced meals.
- Be able to use a domestic kitchen to produce a meal., Be aware of health and safety responsibilities in a domestic kitchen.
6
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.
7
Creative Local History Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use local history to prepare for a creative project.
- Be able to take part in a creative project based on local history.
8
Decision Making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to make informed decisions.
9
Effective Teamwork Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to contribute to the setting of group and individual goals.
- Understand their role in relation to the purpose of the group.
- Know how to plan and take part in group activities.
- Be able to assess group activities.
10
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.
11
Exploring Feelings and Emotions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the terms emotion and feeling.
- Understand how feeling and emotion may be expressed and managed.
12
Exploring Money Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand income and expenditure.
- Be able to use coins and notes in transactions.
13
Exploring Personal Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to express own needs and wishes in a range of contexts.
- Know how to interact with others appropriately.
- Understand different types of personal relationships.
14
Exploring the Use of Collaborative Technologies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to stay safe and secure when online.
- Be able to set up and access IT tools and devices for collaborative working.
- Prepare collaborative technologies for use.
- Perform tasks using collaborative technologies.
15
Exploring Volunteering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of voluntary organisations.
- Understand the role of a volunteer.
- Be able to identify volunteering opportunities.
- Be able to apply for a volunteer role.
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
Healthy Living
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why a balanced diet is important to a healthy lifestyle.
- Recognise the importance of exercise to a healthy lifestyle.
- Recognise the importance of emotional and mental well-being., Be aware of how to improve own lifestyle.
18
Human Rights and Responsibilities within Society
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of human rights.
- Understand the role of the law within society.
- Understand different election processes.
- Understand rights and responsibilities.
19
Maintaining Health and Hygiene
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of maintaining a clean and hygienic home.
- Understand how to care for clothing.
- Know why basic personal hygiene is important.
- Understand the importance of maintaining a healthy body.
- Understand the importance of regular eye tests.
20
Managing your Finances
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand income and expenditure.
- Understand how to live within a limited budget.
- Understand how to complete financial transactions.
- Understand information on everyday financial documents.
- Understand the benefits of saving.
21
Media Influences on Own Body Image
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of how images of young people are portrayed through the media.
- Understand how the media influence self image.
- Understand how images of people have been portrayed through history.
- Understand how images of people are portrayed through different cultures.
22
Mobile Communication Technologies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise a range of mobile communication technologies., Be aware of risks and benefits associated with mobile communication technologies.
- Understand safeguarding measures when using mobile communication technologies.
23
Outdoor Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by outdoor activities.
- Understand safety aspects of outdoor activities.
- Be able to participate in an outdoor activity.
- Be able to participate in future planning.
24
Personal Health and Well-Being
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Outline how to maintain balanced emotional and mental well-being.
- Understand the importance of regular exercise.
- Know why emotional and mental well-being is important.
- Be able to improve own lifestyle.
25
Producing Craftwork
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to produce chosen craft
- Know how to work with others safely in a workshop.
- Be able to review craft
26
Reading for Meaning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the meaning of a range of words.
- Be able to use imagery to aid understanding.
- Understand the purpose of some texts from their format.
- Use reading for meaning.
- Know how to find information for a specific purpose.
27
Safe Handling and Storage of Food
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the need to handle food safely.
- Recognise the importance of personal hygiene when handling food.
- Understand why cleaning is important to keep food safe.
- Know how to store and handle different types of food correctly.
28
Safe Use of Household Appliances
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to read labels and symbols on garments for cleaning purposes.
- Know how to use a washing machine safely.
- Know how to use iron safely.
- Know how to store and use cleaning materials for specific tasks.
- Know what to do in an emergency situation in relation to water, electricity and gas.
- Understand how to initiate emergency procedures.
29
Skills for Effective Written Communication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different writing formats to aid effective communication.
- Recognise the need to plan, present and review written work.
30
Time Management Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own time management.
- Understand time management skills.
- Understand how time management may reduce stress.
31
Understand Equality, Diversity and Discrimination
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by equality.
- Understand what is meant by diversity.
- Understand what is meant by discrimination.
32
Understand How to Use Mobile IT Devices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to set up a mobile device.
- Be able to use applications and files on a mobile device.
- Be able to transfer data to and from a mobile device.
- Know how to maintain the performance of a mobile device.
33
Understanding Key Personal Words
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and understand key personal words.
- Be able to complete a form containing personal information.
34
Using Oral Communication Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand information presented orally.
- Be able to communicate orally in different contexts.
35
Using Video Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use video hardware and software to capture sequences.
- Know how to use video software tools to combine and edit sequences.
- Know how to play and present video sequences.
36
Working with Numbers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and write whole numbers.
- Be able to place whole numbers in sequence.
- Understand the symbols for greater than and less than.
- Be able to round whole numbers.
- Be able to recognise negative numbers in practical contexts.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8261/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCN NI
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2016
- Operational End
- Dec 2027