OCN NI
Level 1
QN: 601/3889/0
Curriculum Active
OCN NI Level 1 Diploma in Vocational Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCN NI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 3845 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
OCN NI
Syllabus Units
159 Units
Guided Hours
3845 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Accessing the Internet
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to connect to the internet.
- Be able to use browser software to navigate web pages.
- Be able to use browser tools to search for information from the internet.
- Be able to use browser software to communicate information online.
- Understand importance of safety and security.
2
Active Citizenship in the Community
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the social diversity of citizens in own community.
- Recognise the role of active participation in own community.
3
Applying Practical Skills and Techniques in the Arts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use practical skills and techniques for a chosen art activity.
- Be able to plan and execute an art activity.
- Understand the health and safety requirements for a chosen craft., Be able review own development.
4
Assisting a Business Meeting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose of business meetings.
- Understand different meeting techniques.
- Know how to prepare, set-up and support a business meeting.
5
Assisting at Leisure or Sports Events
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the different types of leisure and sport events.
- Be able to assist others at a leisure or sport event.
6
Bricklaying: Constructing a Half Brick Wall
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use hand tools to construct half brick wide walls.
- Be able to apply relevant skills and techniques used in constructing half brick wide walls.
- Understand the importance of setting out a work area.
- Be able to construct a half brick wall in stretcher bond.
7
Bricklaying: Constructing a One Brick Wide Wall
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use hand tools to construct one brick wide walls.
- Know materials used in bricklaying.
- Recognise the skills and techniques used in one brick walling.
- Understand the importance of setting out a work area.
- Be able to construct a one brick wide wall.
8
Bricklaying: Constructing Cavity Walls
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use hand tools to construct cavity walls.
- Know the skills and techniques used in constructing a cavity wall.
- Understand the importance of setting out a work area.
- Know materials used for cavity walling.
- Be able to construct a cavity wall.
9
Capturing and Editing Audio Sequences
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use audio hardware and software to capture sequences.
- Be able to use audio software tools.
- Be able to play and present audio sequences.
10
Capturing and Editing Video Sequences
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use video hardware and software to capture sequences.
- Be able to use video software tools.
- Be able to play and present video sequences.
11
Career Preparation and Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own strengths, qualities, skills and abilities.
- Understand sources of information, advice and guidance in relation to career planning.
- Be able to plan for transition to the next stage of education, training or work.
12
Careers in Building and Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in building and construction.
- Understand how career choices can impact upon an individual’s lifestyle.
- Be able to make informed career choices.
- Be able to work with others.
13
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.
14
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.
15
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.
16
Communication Skills for the Individual
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to communicate with others.
- Be able to present information to others.
- Be able to obtain information from others.
- Know how to engage in discussion.
17
Computer Applications in the Arts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use software packages in the arts.
18
Computer Security and Privacy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basics of computer security and privacy.
- Understand how to protect your computer and your data.
- Understand how to protect yourself and your family from security threats.
- Understand how to keep your computer secure and updated.
- Understand computer ethics.
19
Computerised Payroll
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform initial start-up procedures.
- Be able to enter new items.
- Be able to generate reports.
- Be able to amend data.
- Be able to process payroll.
- Be able to back up data and exit payroll software.
- Be able to make employer deductions., Be aware of types of deduction made by the Inland Revenue., Be aware of the documentation required by government in regards to payroll.
- Demonstrate how to apply statutory sickness pay (SSP).
- Demonstrate how to process employees leaving the company.
20
Construction Drawing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the equipment used to produce construction drawings.
- Be able to prepare a sheet of drawing paper.
- Be able to produce a basic construction drawing.
- Be able to work effectively with others.
21
Cooking Skills for the Domestic Kitchen
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to plan and cost nutritionally balanced meals.
- Be able to use and maintain a range of domestic kitchen equipment.
- Be able to use a variety of food preparation methods.
- Recognise the importance of health and safety in a domestic kitchen.
22
Creative Writing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the difference between fiction and non-fiction.
- Understand sources for creative writing.
- Understand the importance of planning and re-drafting in creative writing.
- Understand the importance of choosing a particular reading audience.
- Be able to assess own work.
23
Customer Service for the Hospitality Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the benefits of good customer service within the hospitality industry.
- Be able to communicate effectively with customers.
- Understand the importance of good personal presentation.
24
Design Software Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to capture information for designs.
- Use design software tools.
25
Desktop Publishing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select and use appropriate designs and page layouts.
- Be able to input and combine information.
- Be able to edit and format publications.
26
Developing Carpentry Hand Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise hand tools used in carpentry.
- Be able to use face and edge marks.
- Be able to saw to a line.
- Be able to plane timber.
- Be able to use a chisel.
27
Developing Computer Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand computers and software.
- Perform basic IT tasks.
28
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.
29
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.
30
Developing Skills for Wallpapering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand equipment and materials used in wallpapering.
- Be able to plan and prepare for a wallpapering project.
- Be able to apply wallpaper.
- Be able to maintain tools and the working area.
31
Developing Websites
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan and create web pages.
- Be able to structure and format web pages., Publish web pages to the Internet or an Intranet.
32
Digital Photography Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the functions of a digital camera.
- Be able to use a digital camera.
- Be able to use a software package to process digital photographs.
33
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.
34
DJing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the functions and components of a DJ rig.
- Understand how to safely set up a DJ rig.
- Understand how to use headphones and turntable.
35
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.
36
Employment Opportunities within the Hospitality Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the main services provided by the hospitality industry.
- Recognise the range of job opportunities within the hospitality industry.
37
Environmental Awareness and Sustainability in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of environmental awareness and sustainability in construction.
- Know how sustainable practices are applied within construction.
- Know how renewable technologies and energy conservation are applied to construction.
- Understand how waste is disposed.
38
Equal Opportunities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand diversity.
- Understand discrimination.
- Understand the importance of equal opportunities legislation.
39
Exploring Dance Movements
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand dance movements.
- Know how to review and reflect on own dance performance.
40
Exploring Ecology and Conservation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the impact of plant and animal interaction on the environment.
- Understand plant structures and their purpose.
- Know the basic principles of species evolution.
- Understand eco-system development.
- Recognise an environmental issue., Be aware of the need for plant and animal conservation.
41
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.
42
Exploring Health and Fitness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand issues related to health and fitness.
- Be able to work with and co
- operate with others.
- Be able to take part in basic health and fitness activities.
- Be able to apply basic safe working practices.
- Review own performance.
43
Exploring Leisure Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and access leisure activities.
- Know how to participate in a range of leisure activities.
- Recognise the benefits in participating in leisure activities.
- Understand health and safety issues related to selected leisure activities.
44
Exploring Organic Horticulture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise what is meant by organic growing systems.
- Understand organic soil management techniques.
- Understand organic crop protection techniques.
45
Exploring Outdoor Adventure Sports
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the characteristics of outdoor adventure sports.
- Understand the use of outdoor adventure sports equipment in a range of environments.
- Recognise the appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) worn when participating in outdoor adventure sports.
- Recognise the importance of maintaining appropriate health and safety standards when participating in outdoor adventure sports.
46
Exploring Outdoor Pursuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is meant by outdoor pursuits.
- Recognise health and safety aspects of outdoor pursuits.
- Be able to take part in a range of outdoor pursuits.
47
Exploring Soils and Growing Media
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the effects of sowing and growing media on plant growth.
- Recognise types of growing media and how to prepare them.
- Understand soil cultivation techniques.
48
Filing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the basic requirements of the Data Protection Act.
- Understand the four main filing classification systems.
- Know the importance of pre-sorting documents.
- Understand how to file using different filing classification systems.
- Use an index.
- Understand procedures for cross-referencing.
- Understand the importance of returning files.
49
Floor and Wall Tiling Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise tools, equipment and materials used in floor and wall tiling., Recgonise background surfaces.
- Be able to plan and prepare for a tiling project.
- Be able to apply setting out and fixing techniques.
- Know tile cutting techniques.
- Know grouting techniques.
50
Food and Drink Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to serve food and drink to customers.
- Be able to work as part of a food and drink service team.
51
Food Preparation and Cooking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to demonstrate the principal methods of cooking.
- Be able to cook and present simple dishes.
52
Graphic Design Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of graphic design.
- Be able to plan work for a graphic design project.
- Be able to use design tools, equipment and techniques to complete a graphic design project.
53
Hair Care: Shampoo and conditioning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of hair types, structures and conditions.
- Know how to prepare hair for shampooing and conditioning.
- Be able to shampoo, condition and towel dry hair.
- Know about products and equipment used within a salon environment.
54
Hair Styling Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for client hair styling.
- Be able to style a client's hair.
55
Hand Knitting Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to demonstrate hand-knitting techniques.
- Be able to finish knitwear.
- Understand oral and written instructions., Be aware of current styles and trends in knitwear.
56
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.
57
Health and Safety for Catering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of the importance of health and safety in a catering environment., Be aware of the importance of food safety in a catering environment.
- Understand how to keep self and work area safe, clean and hygienic.
58
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.
59
Health and Safety in the Salon Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to comply with health and safety requirements in a salon environment.
60
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.
61
Healthy Diet Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of a healthy diet.
- Be able to create a healthy diet plan.
62
Housekeeping Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the purpose of guest services.
- Be able to maintain and service accommodation facilties.
63
Identification of Basic External and Internal Car Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise major engine and chassis components.
- Recognise cooling system components.
64
Improving Assertiveness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand assertiveness.
- Understand a range of behaviours.
- Know when it is appropriate to be assertive.
65
Interpersonal Skills for the Individual
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise own personal skills.
- Understand time management.
- Understand how to manage stress.
- Understand different types of criticism.
- Understand how body language can be used.
- Understand different types of behaviour.
66
Life Drawing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise different life drawing approaches.
- Understand proportion when drawing from a life model.
- Understand the importance of maintaining a personal sketchbook.
- Understand safe working practices.
67
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.
68
Maintaining, Handling and Cleaning knives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to maintain, handle and clean knives.
- Be able to maintain, handle and clean knives.
69
Make-up Application Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare skin for basic make-up application.
- Know how to apply basic make-up.
70
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.
71
Mobile IT Devices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to configure 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.
- Understand performance of a mobile device.
72
Motor Vehicle Workshop Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of health and safety within a motor vehicle workshop., Be aware of safe manual handling techniques.
- Know what to do in the event of an accident or emergency., Be aware of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
73
Musical Theatre Performance Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the elements of musical theatre.
- Be able to participate in a musical theatre production.
- Be able to assess own contribution to production.
74
Nail Art Application Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare for nail art techniques.
- Know how to apply nail art.
75
Office Administrator Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of an office administrator.
- Know how to carry out a range of basic administrative tasks., Be aware of the importance of good self presentation and time management.
76
Oral Presentation Skills in Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for
- plan and deliver an oral presentation.
- Be able to give and receive feedback on an oral presentation.
77
Painting and Design Using Mixed Media
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to develop ideas for a mixed media design brief.
- Be able to use mixed media methods following design brief.
- Know about Health and Safety procedure.
78
Painting Interior Ceilings and Walls
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare and maintain work area.
- Use and maintain painting tools and equipment appropriately.
- Be able to prepare surfaces for painting.
- Be able to paint an area.
- Be able to maintain work area and equipment.
79
Participating in Exercise and Fitness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise a range of exercise and fitness activities and facilities.
- Know how to take part in exercise and fitness safely.
- Be able to participate in exercise and fitness activities.
- Be able to review own performance.
80
Performance Realisation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the disciplines and techniques relating to performance realisation.
- Be able to assess own performance.
- Recognise the value of audience and production team critique.
81
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.
82
Personal Confidence and Self-Esteem
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand ways of building confidence and self-esteem.
- Be able to set objectives to improve personal confidence and self-esteem.
83
Personal Fitness Programme Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the components of physical fitness.
- Be able to assess own fitness level.
- Be able to plan and implement a personal fitness programme.
- Know how to overcome barriers to achievement of fitness goals.
- Be able to review own fitness programme.
84
Physical Theatre Performance Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand health and safety issues relating to physical theatre.
- Understand the importance of safe practice methods within physical theatre.
- Be able to demonstrate movement for physical theatre.
- Be able to choreograph simple physical performance sequences.
- Be able to assess own performance following feedback.
85
Plastering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the range of tools and equipment used in plastering.
- Know the range of materials used in plastering.
- Be able to identify a range of backgrounds to receive plaster.
- Understand preparations required before starting to plaster.
- Understand floating techniques.
- Be able to carry out basic plastering techniques.
86
Plumbing: Measuring and Marking Out
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools and equipment used for measuring and marking out.
- Know how to measure and mark out components.
- Know how to plan and estimate materials for a given project.
- Be able to work safely.
87
Practical Ceramic Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the materials, tools and techniques used in ceramics., Be aware of the making, drying and firing processes in clay work.
- Be able to use techniques and materials in ceramics.
- Understand safe working practices.
88
Practical Craft Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out craft tasks safely.
- Be able to plan a craft project.
- Be able to produce craft work.
89
Practical Knitting Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare and construct a knitted garment.
- Be able to use construction methods to produce knitted piece.
- Be able to incorporate hem and edge finishes.
- Be able to incorporate fastenings.
90
Prepare and Serve Drinks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare and serve different drinks.
- Be able to work in a drinks service area.
91
Preparing Hot and Cold Sandwiches
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to prepare hot and cold sandwiches.
- Know how to prepare hot and cold sandwiches.
92
Principles of Sports Coaching
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare for a specific sports coaching session.
- Understand how to support participant’s performance during coaching.
- Understand the importance of communication between coach and participants.
93
Promoting Self-Improvement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise own strengths and weaknesses.
- Recognise skills that promote self-improvement.
- Know how to set personal objectives.
94
Pruning Plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the reasons for pruning plants.
- Know how to cut when pruning.
- Know how to prune different plants.
95
Reception Duties in the Hospitality Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of a receptionist in the hospitality industry.
- Be able to work in the front office.
96
Rights and Responsibilities for the Individual
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand rights and responsibilities for an individual.
- Know how individuals can influence decisions.
97
Routine Motorcycle Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of motorcycle systems and components that require routine checks.
- Be able to carry out routine maintenance on motorcycles.
- Recognise health and safety requirements when carrying out motorcycle checks.
98
Routine Vehicle Braking Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely on vehicle braking systems.
- Be able to remove and replace wheels.
- Know the main components of a braking system.
- Be able to service and maintain braking systems.
- Be able to dispose of waste products appropriately.
99
Routine Vehicle Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of vehicle systems and components that require routine checks.
- Be able to carry out routine vehicle maintenance.
- Recognise health and safety requirements when carrying out vehicle checks.
100
Routine Wheel and Tyre Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand wheel and tyre construction.
- Be able to follow correct procedures to safely remove and refit road wheels.
- Know how to check tyre pressure and tread depth.
- Know how to replace tyres.
- Be able to work safely.
101
Set Design and Construction Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to work safely.
- Be able to design basic elements of a set.
- Be able to construction a basic set.
102
Setting and Achieving Personal Goals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of own personal attributes and how they have impacted on own situation., Be aware of information resources relevant to own development opportunities.
- Know how to set and achieve personal goals.
- Know how to review the achievement of personal goals.
103
Skills for Cultivating Compost and Soils
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare for composting and cultivation.
- Know how to make and use compost in horticulture.
- Know how to cultivate different soils.
- Understand pH levels and the effects on plant life.
- Be able to tidy the work area.
104
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.
105
Skills for Garden Horticulture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify garden and/or allotment produce.
- Know how to control weeds.
- Know how to propagate plants.
- Be able to grow and care for plants grown from seed.
106
Skills for Garden Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use garden tools.
- Be able to maintain a lawn.
- Be able to maintain a garden.
- Be able to use correct methods of garden waste disposal.
107
Skills for Herb Cultivation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise of a range of herbs.
- Understand the main factors in selecting herbs for a specific site.
- Be able to cultivate herbs.
108
Skills for Plant Propagation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to sow seed indoors in containers.
- Know how to prick out seedlings singly.
- Know how to propagate by stem cuttings.
- Know how to pot up rooted cuttings, plugs or large seedlings.
- Know how to irrigate planted containers.
- Be able to maintain a clean and tidy work area.
109
Skills in Customer Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of customer service.
- Understand the benefits to an organisation of good customer service.
- Understand the possible consequences of poor customer service.
- Understand the value of first impressions.
- Understand positive verbal and non-verbal interaction with customers.
- Understand how to deal with customer complaints.
110
Sowing and Growing Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use outdoor sowing techniques.
- Know how to look after and transplant seedlings/plants.
- Understand the process of hardening off and planting out correctly.
- Know how to use indoor sowing techniques.
111
Study Skills and Learning Styles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise different ways to learn.
- Understand own learning preferences.
- Know how learning styles affect approaches to learning and study.
- Be able to reflect on own approaches to learning.
112
Take Part in a Sporting Activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to select and participate in a sporting activity.
- Recognise the physical and emotional benefits of sport.
- Understand the rules and/or tactics of a chosen sporting activity.
- Recognise the importance of physical preparation before a sporting session.
- Be able to improve own performance.
- Understand health and safety considerations relating to sport.
113
Take Part in a Vocational Taster
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different job roles within a vocational area.
- Understand the importance of appropriate workplace presentation and behaviour.
- Use relevant skills, knowledge and personal qualities in a vocational context.
- Understand safe working practices within a vocational context.
- Be able to review suitability for job role in chosen vocational context.
114
Taking Part in an Enterprise Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select an enterprise project for a particular target market.
- Understand effective marketing.
- Evaluate own contribution to enterprise project.
115
Tea and Coffee Counter Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the features and requirements for tea and coffee counter service.
- Be able to serve tea and coffee safely.
- Be able to use a commercial espresso machine.
116
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.
117
Teamwork within a Salon Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work within a team in a salon environment.
118
Technical Theatre Performance Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand health and safety in relation to technical performance.
- Be able to contribute to the process of creating a performance.
- Understand the technical skills required for performance through rehearsal.
- Be able to contribute to a final performance.
- Be able to reflect on own performance.
119
Telephone Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a telephone system in an office environment.
- Be able to make and receive telephone calls.
- Recognise the importance of handling calls appropriately.
120
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.
121
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.
122
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.
123
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.
124
Time Management Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own time management.
- Understand time management skills.
- Understand how time management may reduce stress.
125
Tools and Equipment for Bricklaying
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise materials used in bricklaying.
- Be able to stack and store materials.
- Use access equipment.
- Recognise tools used in bricklaying.
- Use a brick trowel.
- Be able to re-point an area of brick
- Be able to cut
- measure and level bricks.
126
Understand how Exercise Contributes to a Healthy Lifestyle
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of how sport can contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
127
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.
128
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.
129
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.
130
Understanding Business Meetings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the function of meetings.
- Understand different meeting techniques.
- Understand how to plan a meeting.
- Understand how to run a meeting.
- Understand how to deal with difficult issues in meetings.
- Understand how to evaluate a meeting.
131
Understanding Environmental Issues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how people can affect the environment.
- Understand how people can take action to benefit the environment.
132
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.
133
Understanding Hand Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare for a hand care treatment.
- Know how to provide hand care treatment.
134
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.
135
Understanding Skin Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare for a skin care treatment.
- Know how to carry out a skin care treatment.
136
Understanding the Catering Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know duties, procedures and requirements relevant to working the catering industry.
- Be able to use equipment when working in catering.
- Know health and safety procedures for working in catering.
- Be able to use effective communication within the catering industry.
137
Understanding the Sport and Leisure Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know duties, procedures and requirements relevant to working in a sport and leisure environment.
- Know about equipment used in a sport and leisure environment.
- Know health and safety procedures for working in a sport and leisure environment.
- Be able to communicate with others when working in a sport and leisure environment.
138
Use and Maintenance of Horticultural Hand Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand health and safety requirements for working with horticultural hand tools.
- Know how to do maintain a range of horticultural hand tools.
- Know how to repair horticultural hand tools.
- Be able to use a range of horticultural hand tools.
- Be able to store horticultural hand tools and equipment safely.
139
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.
140
Using Database Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set up a database.
- Be able to extract information and produce reports from databases.
141
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.
142
Using Email
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to use email.
- Be able to use email.
143
Using Food Commodities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the main food commodities.
- Know where to obtain the main food commodities.
- Be able to correctly store the main food commodities.
144
Using Imaging Software Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to capture information for images.
- Be able to use imaging software.
145
Using IT to Improve Productivity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan the use of IT systems and software.
- Use IT systems and software.
- Review the selection.
146
Using Mixed Media
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to develop ideas for work in mixed media.
- Be able to plan and produce a mixed media piece.
- Be able to work safely using mixed media.
- Review own performance and personal skills.
147
Using Multimedia Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan the content and organisation of multimedia products., Capture content.
- Use multimedia software tools.
- Be able to play and present multimedia outcomes.
148
Using Office Machines - Faxes, Photocopiers and Printers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to send faxes.
- Be able to receive and distribute faxes.
- Recognise and re
- solve problems with the fax machine.
- Be able to prepare the photocopier, scanner and/or printer for use.
- Perform photocopying/scanning and/or printing tasks.
- solve problems with the photocopier or printer.
149
Using Personal Information Management Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to schedule appointments.
- Be able to create a task list.
- Be able to use an address book.
150
Using Presentation Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to capture information for presentation slides.
- Be able to edit and format slides.
- Be able to prepare slides for presentation.
151
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.
152
Using Specialist Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Perform basic tasks with specialist software.
- Be able to edit, process, format and present information.
153
Using Spreadsheet Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a spreadsheet.
- Be able to use spreadsheet formulas and tools.
- Be able to present spreadsheet information.
154
Using Tablets and Mobile Devices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of tablet and mobile device uses.
- Be able to access media files on tablets and mobile devices.
- Be able to modify text, images and video on tablets and mobile devices.
- Be able to communicate using tablets and mobile devices.
155
Using Tools and Equipment Within a Motor Vehicle Workshop
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use and maintain motor vehicle hand tools and equipment., Be aware of measuring equipment used in a motor vehicle workshop., Be aware of different locking and securing devices used on motor vehicles.
- Be able to work safely when using tools and equipment within a motor vehicle workshop.
156
Using Word Processing Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to enter, edit and combine text and other information.
- Be able to organise information within word processing documents.
- Be able to format and present documents.
157
Vehicle Body Repairs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out vehicle body repairs.
- Know how to mix
- apply and shape vehicle body fillers.
- Be able to work safely.
158
Vehicle Valeting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to valet the exterior of a vehicle.
- Be able to valet the interior of a vehicle.
- Know how to carry out an inspection on a valeted vehicle.
- Know how to work safely when valeting vehicles.
159
Working with Woodworking and Carpentry Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use and maintain wood
- work and carpentry tools.
- Recognise electrical tools and their use in wood
- work and carpentry.
- Be able to store tools used in wood
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/3889/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCN NI
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2014
- Operational End
- Dec 2030