OCN NI
Level 1
QN: 601/8445/0
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OCN NI Level 1 Certificate in Foundation Skills in Working with Children
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCN NI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 756 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
OCN NI
Syllabus Units
31 Units
Guided Hours
756 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Child Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the development of children from 0-1 year.
- Understand the development of children from 1-3 years., Be aware of a range of childcare provision.
- Understand the need to create a safe environment for children.
2
Children's Social and Emotional Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key elements of children’s social and emotional development.
- Understand children’s social and emotional needs.
- Know how children acquire their behaviour patterns.
- Understand how to encourage children to feel positive about themselves.
3
Children’s Social, Emotional and Growth Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key elements of growth and development from birth to adolescence.
- Understand factors that affect growth and development.
- Recognise how different experiences affect emotional and/or social development.
- Understand the main ways in which a child learns to communicate.
4
Develop Own Playwork Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to develop own play
- work practice.
- Know how to work as part of a play
5
Developing Language and Communication Skills in Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the key elements of language development and communication in children.
- Understand the importance of language skills development in children.
- Understand the role of the child care worker in promoting language skills.
- Recognise the importance of children’s needs in respect of language.
- Understand links between language and communication skills.
6
Developing Parenting Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of a parent.
- Recognise the rights and needs of different family members.
- Understand the importance of listening to children.
- Know about the major stages of a child’s development.
- Know how children learn through daily activities.
7
Diversity within Society
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is meant by the term diversity., Be aware of a range of diverse groups and practices.
- Understand the importance of respecting diversity.
- Recognise the contributions of diverse groups to society.
8
Employment Legislation, Contracts and Pay
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of employment legislation., Be aware of statutory and contractual employment rights.
- Understand payslip information.
9
Employment Rights and Responsibilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise types and purposes of employment rights and responsibilities.
- Recognise the purpose and need for a contract of employment.
10
Exploring Employment Opportunities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of different career options and what is involved in job search., Be aware of different types of employment.
- Be able to complete a job application.
- Be able to create curriculum vitae (CV).
- Know how to conduct self at an interview.
11
Exploring Playwork Attitudes and Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand attitudes required by playworkers towards children and young people.
- Recognise play
- work skills in different play environments.
12
Handling Food Safely
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the importance of handling food safely.
- Understand the need for good personal hygiene when handling food.
- Know how to clean a food work area.
- Recognise the importance of keeping food products safely.
13
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.
14
Health and Social Care Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of duties, procedures and requirements relevant to working in a health and social care environment.
- Know how to use equipment safely when working in a health and social care environment.
- Know health and safety procedures for working in a health and social care environment.
- Be able to communicate with others when working in a health and social care environment.
15
Introduction to Playwork Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the nature and value of play.
- Recognise the role of the playworker in supporting children and young people’s play.
16
Listening to Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the value and benefits of listening to children.
- Understand the intention of listening.
- Know how to listen to children.
- Know how to ask appropriate questions when listening to children.
17
Making and Using Story Sacks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and content of story sacks.
- Know how to produce a story sack.
- Be able to use a story sack effectively.
- Know how to use a prompt card.
- Be able to evaluate the use of a story sack.
18
Person-Centred Support in Health, Social Care and Early Years Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by person-centred support in health, social care and early years settings.
- Know the importance of person-centred support to individuals in health, social care and early years.
19
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.
20
The Role and Responsibilities of the Health and Social Care Worker
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the role of the health and social care worker.
- Recognise the responsibilities of the health and social care worker.
21
The Role of Play for Early Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the features of a positive learning environment.
- Understand how play can help children’s learning or development.
- Understand how play activities may prevent stereotyping and discrimination.
22
The Role of Play in a Child’s Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of play in child development.
- Understand the purpose of play activities for children.
- Understand the importance of planning for play activities.
- Know how stereotyping can affect children’s participation in activities.
23
The Stages of Intellectual and Language Development of Children from Birth to Eight Years
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the stages of intellectual and language development in children.
- Understand why it is important to communicate with young children.
- Understand factors which affect intellectual and language development in children.
24
Understand How to Care for Young Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to wash and bathe babies and children.
- Be able to feed young children and babies.
- Be able to dress children appropriately.
- Know how to respond to a baby/child’s need for sleep and rest.
25
Understand How to Care for your Baby
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the needs of a baby.
- Know the need for developmental and health checks.
- Understand the importance of immunisation.
26
Understand How to Care for Your Child
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand childhood behaviour problems.
- Understand the importance of play in child development.
- Understand the nature of children’s social and emotional development.
- Understand the importance of safety and hygiene in childcare.
- Understand children’s physical development up to 11 years.
- Understand the nutritional needs of children.
27
Understanding Food and Nutrition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what constitutes a balanced diet for an individual.
- Recognise food allergies and their affects on an individual.
- Be able to prepare nutritious food.
- Be able to present food in a way that is attractive.
- Understand that food restrictions affect the diets of religious and cultural groups.
28
Understanding Protection and Safeguarding in Health, Social Care and Early Years Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand protection and safeguarding in health, social care and early years settings.
29
Using Craft Activities with Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use craft activities with children and young people., Be aware of a range of craft techniques.
- Be able to plan and organise a craft activity.
- Understand safety considerations when carrying out craft activities.
30
Using Effective Communication Skills in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different forms of effective communication in the workplace.
- Understand the importance of communicating effectively with others in the workplace.
- Know how to use communication to support the work of others.
- Understand how to deal with conflict in the workplace.
31
Using Problem Solving Skills in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise a range of problems that may arise in the workplace.
- Recognise solutions to workplace problems and review their effectiveness.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8445/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCN NI
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2016
- Operational End
- Dec 2027