OCN NI
Level 1
QN: 601/3275/9
Curriculum Active
OCN NI Level 1 Award in Parenting Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCN NI. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 189 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
OCN NI
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
189 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
OCN NI Level 1 Award in Parenting Skills
Budgeting for Parenting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about sources of income and expenditure for a household., Understand how credit and interest applies when buying equipment for a household., Know about debt management., Be able to prepare a budget for a household.
2
OCN NI Level 1 Award in Parenting Skills
Caring for Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the physical and emotional needs of children at different ages.
- Select appropriate clothing and footwear for children of different ages, considering weather, comfort, and safety.
- Explain the importance of a consistent daily routine for a child's wellbeing and development.
- Identify suitable play activities for children of different ages and explain their developmental benefits.
- Recognise potential safety and hygiene risks in a childcare environment and suggest appropriate precautions.
- Outline the key nutritional requirements for children of different ages and plan a balanced meal.
3
OCN NI Level 1 Award in Parenting Skills
Child Safety and Wellbeing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to protect children from accidents in the home., Be aware of food safety when preparing food for children., Be aware of childhood immunisation., Know how to care for children with common childhood conditions.
4
OCN NI Level 1 Award in Parenting Skills
Communicating and Reading with Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to communicate with children and encourage language development., Recognise the benefits of reading with children., Be able to make a resource to support story reading.
5
OCN NI Level 1 Award in Parenting Skills
Exploring Family Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise different types of family units and the roles within., Recognise causes of problems in family life and their impact., Understand own personal responsibilities within the family., Be able to develop own strategies for future development as a member of the family unit.
6
OCN NI Level 1 Award in Parenting Skills
Skills for Parenting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of a parent., Recognise different responsibilities and rights within a family., Understand the importance of listening to children., Recognise the major stages of a child’s development., Know how children learn through daily activities.
7
OCN NI Level 1 Award in Parenting Skills
Understanding Healthy Eating for Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the importance of healthy diets for children
- Know how to encourage children to eat healthily
- Know how to wean a baby
- Be able to plan menus for children in line with healthy eating guidance
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/3275/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCN NI
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2014
- Operational End
- Dec 2027