OCN NI
Level 1
QN: 601/7433/X
Curriculum Active
OCN NI Level 1 Award in Progression to Employment
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCN NI. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 315 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
OCN NI
Syllabus Units
18 Units
Guided Hours
315 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applying for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different ways of applying for jobs.
- Be able to prepare a job application.
2
Budgeting and Money Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about sources of income.
- Know about outgoings and expenditure.
- Understand the use of personal budgets.
3
Developing Skills in Oral Presentation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan an oral presentation.
- Be able to give an oral presentation taking into account purpose and audience.
- Be able to give and receive feedback on a presentation.
4
Diversity in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how recognising and respecting individual differences and diversity contributes to a positive environment in the workplace.
- Understand key responsibilities in relation to promoting equality in the workplace.
- Understand the importance of challenging discrimination at work.
5
Exploring Enterprise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Select an appropriate enterprise project for a particular target market.
- Appreciate the unit cost of, and how to set the price for, their product or service.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of effective marketing.
- monitor and review the enterprise project.
6
Health and Safety in Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about health and safety requirements, procedures and equipment in a practical environment.
- Be able to follow and manage safe working practices.
7
ICT Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the main components of an ICT system., Enter, edit and combine text and other information accurately.
- Select and use IT to communicate and exchange information., Access, search for
- select and use internet based information., Be aware of the benefits of using social media.
8
Interview Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for a job interview., Take part in a job interview.
- Know how to review own performance at a job interview.
9
Introduction to Customer Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of good customer care.
- Be able to provide good customer care.
- Be able to communicate positively with customers.
- Understand the importance of keeping to organisational policies and practice.
10
Leadership Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of different leadership styles.
- Be able to assess own skills and qualities as a team leader.
- Use a team activity to develop leadership skills.
11
Personal Presentation at Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of appropriate personal presentation at work.
12
Planning and Reviewing Progress
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan to meet targets.
- Be able to follow a plan to meet targets and improve performance.
- Be able to review own progress and achievements.
13
Preparing for Work Experience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and purpose of chosen organisation.
- Understand own role within organisation.
- Understand health and safety requirements.
- Understand organisation’s expectations during work experience.
14
Promoting Self-Improvement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise own strengths and weaknesses.
- Recognise skills that promote self-improvement.
- Know how to set personal objectives.
15
Rights and Responsibilities for the Individual
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand rights and responsibilities for an individual.
- Know how individuals can influence decisions.
16
Skills for Decision Making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make personal decisions and choices with confidence., Be aware of the rights and responsibilities of self and others within a group.
- Recognise how negotiation skills contribute to achieving a desired outcome., Be aware of the implications and benefits of self-control and assertiveness.
17
Teamwork Skills in Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different roles and responsibilities within a team.
- Be able to contribute to the setting of team and own goals., Be aware of others' rights to communicate within a team.
- Recognise the importance of co-operation within a team.
- Be able to review team performance.
18
Time Management Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own time management.
- Understand time management skills.
- Understand how time management may reduce stress.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/7433/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCN NI
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2015
- Operational End
- Dec 2027