OCN NI

Level 2

QN: 601/4266/2

Curriculum Active

OCN NI Level 2 Award in Vocational Skills

Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCN NI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 4232 hours.

Qualification Level

Level 2

Awarding Body

OCN NI

Syllabus Units

177 Units

Guided Hours

4232 hrs

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Course Syllabus & Study Modules

Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

Accessing the Internet

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to connect to the internet.
Be able to use browser software to navigate webpages.
Be able to use browser tools.
Be able to use browser software to communicate.
Understand how to remain safe when working online.

Acoustic Recording Techniques

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to plan a recording for a small ensemble.
Be able to work safely.
Understand microphone technique.
Understand acoustic recording.
Be able to record the ensemble and review the recording.

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 the own community.

Applying for Employment

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be aware of different career options and what is involved in job search.
Be able to create a curriculum vitae (CV).
Be able to write a covering letter.
Be able to complete a job application form.

Applying Practical Skills and Techniques in the Arts

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use practical skills and techniques for art activities.
Be able to plan and execute art activities.
Understand the health and safety requirements in the arts., Be able review own development.

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.
Know how to evaluate a business meeting.

Building Brick and Block Walls

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to prepare for building work.
Be able to carry out building work.
Be able to leave work area clean and tidy.

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.

Capturing, Editing and Presenting Video Sequences

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use video hardware and software to capture sequences.
Be able to use video software tools and techniques to combine and edit sequences.
Be able to play and present video sequences.

Career Preparation and Planning

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand own strengths, qualities, skills, 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.

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.

Carpentry and Joinery in Practice

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the hand tools and materials used to perform carpentry and joinery tasks.
Recognise health and safety issues associated with carpentry and joinery tasks.
Be able to mark out and form joints for a timber frame to a given specification.

Child Development

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the stages of child development from birth to 7 years., Be aware of a range of childcare provision.
Understand the need to create a safe environment for children.

Child Protection Theory

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the needs and rights of all children.
Understand different types of child ab
Understand the importance of responding professionally to a child’s disclosure of ab
Understand the legislative frame
work surrounding issues of child protection.

Children's Social and Emotional Development

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the social and emotional development of children.
Understand the needs and requirements of children regarding their social and emotional development.
Understand the importance of providing a range of activities and intervention strategies.
Understand the role of play in helping to promote children’s social and emotional development.
Understand the effects of racist, sexist, abusive and anti-social behaviour.

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.

Computer Applications in the Arts

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use computers and software and peripheral systems in the arts.
Be able to use software packages in the arts.
Be able to follow health and safety procedures.

Construction Drawing Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the types of equipment used to produce construction drawings.
Be able to produce a construction drawing using drawing equipment and materials.
Be able to work effectively with others.

Contemporary Garment Construction

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the design features of the chosen garment.
Be able to make informed design decisions.
Be able to construct or adapt a pattern to a specific design.
Plan and prepare for the construction process.
Perform specific construction techniques.
Be able to make a garment.
Be able to review own work.

Cooking Meat, Fish and Vegetables

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to prepare and cook a range of meats.
Know how to prepare and cook a range of fish.
Know how to prepare and cook a range of vegetables.
Understand principles of health and safety.

Creating and Developing Business Ideas

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand how to develop your business idea.
Understand the market for your business idea.

Creative Writing Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Recognise a variety of literary styles and genres for different audiences.
Understand how to draw on various sources when writing creatively.
Be able to plan and produce drafts of material.
Be able to target a particular reading audience.
Reflect on own work.

Customer Care for Outdoor Centre Staff

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Recognise the main principles of customer care appropriate to an outdoor centre context.

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.
Know how to respond to customer complaints.

Design Software Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to obtain, insert and combine information for designs.
Be able to use design software tools to create, manipulate and edit designs.

Desktop Publishing Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to select and use appropriate designs and page layouts for publications.
Be able to input and combine text and other information within publications.
Be able to use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications.

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.
Be able to calculate quantity and prices for small scale jobs in carpentry work.

Developing Drawing Skills for Painting

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use drawing media.
Be able to use different drawing surfaces.
Understand the use of drawing in the preparation and production of paintings.
Be able to use line and tone.
Be able to use sketchbooks.
Understand the relationship between drawing and painting.
Be able to adhere to Health and Safety procedures.

Developing Language and Communication Skills in Children

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the key stage of language development and communication in children.
Understand the role of the child care worker and other professionals in promoting language skills.
Understand the reasons for language delay and communication difficulties in children.
Understand how language and communication skills can affect a child’s development of reading and writing.

Developing Physical Theatre Performance Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand health and safety issues relating to physical theatre.
Be able to engage safely in physical theatre.
Perform basic movements for physical theatre.
Be able to choreograph simple physical performance sequences.
Reflect on own performance.

Developing Plastering Techniques

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand tools and equipment used in plastering.
Understand materials used in plastering.
Understand backgrounds that receive plaster.
Understand how to prepare for plastering.
Understand floating techniques.
Be able to review own work.

Developing Skills in Drawing Plans and Elevations

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to draw interior design plans to scale.
Be able to lay out technical drawings.
Understand drawing symbols.
Be able to draw elevations to scale.

Developing Wallpapering Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to select equipment and materials for wallpapering.
Be able to plan and prepare for a wallpapering task.
Be able to apply wallpaper.
Be able to maintain tools and the working area.

Developing Websites

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to create structures and styles for websites.
Be able to use software tools to prepare content for websites.
Be able to publish websites.

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.

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.

DJing Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to set up a D.J. rig.
Be able to check sound equipment.
Be able to create a set.
Review own performance.

Drawing Development Methods and Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use different drawing media.
Be able to draw on different surfaces.
Be able to draw three-dimensional form, mass, space, structure and scale.
Be able to make drawings at varying tempos.
Be able to use sketchbooks.
Understand Health and Safety procedures and safe studio practice.

Effective Interview Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to prepare for an interview.
Be able to conduct self in an interview situation.

Effective Leadership Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the skills and characteristics involved in being an effective leader.
Understand the relationship between a team leader and team member., Be able use effective team leader skills.

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.

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.

Environmental Awareness and Sustainability in Construction

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand environmental awareness and sustainability in construction.
Understand how sustainable practices are applied within construction.
Understand how renewable technologies and energy conservation are applied to construction.
Understand how waste is disposed.

Equal Opportunities

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand diversity.
Understand discrimination.
Understand the importance of equal opportunities legislation.

Exploring Brickwork Bonding Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the principles and purpose of bonding.
Know how to prepare for brick wall construction using bonding.
Be able to use skills and techniques in constructing brick walls using bonding.
Be able to leave work area clean and tidy.

Exploring Dance Movements

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand dance movements.
Be able to review and reflect on own and other's dance performance.

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.

Exploring Landscaping and Ornamental Planting

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Recognise the role of plants and planting in horticultural design.
Know how to use containers and growing areas.
Be able to produce design layouts.
Know how to use ornamental planting techniques.
Be able to maintain a landscaped or planted area.

Exploring Materials

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand how to manipulate a variety of media and materials.
Understand the importance of collating and documenting research.
Know how to experiment with ideas, techniques and materials.
Understand current trends and preferences within design applications.
Be able to recognise conventions.
Understand Health and Safety procedures and safe studio practice.

Exploring Organic Horticulture

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Recognise development of the horticultural industry in own region.
Understand the legislative and regulatory frame
work in which organic horticulture operates.
Recognise the advantages to the environment of organic horticultural methods.
Know how the principles of organic horticulture can be integrated into mainstream horticulture.
Understand the economic underpinning of the organic approach.
Know the potential for growth of organic products and services within the horticulture industry.

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.

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.

Exploring Plumbing Practices

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to apply basic plumbing installation techniques.
Be able to carry out basic plumbing maintenance.
Be able to work safely.

Exploring the Leisure Industry

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand what the term leisure means.
Recognise the various needs of different social groups of leisure users.
Recognise the different services and facilities leisure providers offer.
Recognise the importance of leisure to the local and national economy.

Floor and Wall Tiling Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Recognise tools, equipment and materials used in floor and wall tiling.
Recognise background surfaces.
Be able to plan and prepare for a tiling project.
Be able to apply setting out and fixing techniques.
Be able to use tile cutting techniques.
Be able to use grouting techniques.
Be able to calculate quantity and prices for small scale jobs in wall tiling work.

Floristry Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the range of design features to be considered for a specified project.
Be able to make informed design decisions.
Be able to plan and prepare for the construction of a floral design.
Be able to produce a floral arrangement.
Be able to review work.

Food and Drink Table Service

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to greet customers appropriately and take orders for food and drink.
Be able to serve customers.

Food Preparation and Cooking Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to plan and cost a range of nutritious meals.
Know how to use a range of kitchen equipment to produce a range of dishes.
Be able to use a variety of cookery methods.
Understand the importance of health and safety requirements in the kitchen.

Fundamentals of IT Communication

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to select and use a variety of sources of information to meet needs.
Be able to access, search
select and use Internet-based information.
Be able to select and use IT to communicate and exchange information safely, responsibly and effectively.

Fundamentals of IT Software

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to select and use appropriate software applications.
Be able to enter
develop, combine and format different types of information.
Be able to present information in ways that are fit for purpose and audience.
Be able to assess the selection and use of IT tools and facilities to present information.

Fundamentals of using IT

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use IT systems to meet a variety of needs.
Be able to manage information storage and retrieval.
Be able to follow and understand the need for safety and security practices.
Be able to maintain and troubleshoot IT system problems.

Growing Fruit and Vegetables

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the principles and practices of crop rotation.
Understand the factors involved in siting a vegetable production area.
Know how to grow a range of vegetables seeds.
Understand key factors for growing tree fruit plants.
Be able to plant and maintain tree fruit plants.
Know how to grow a range of soft fruit plants.

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.

Hair Colouring Treatments

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to prepare for colouring hair.
Know how to colour hair.

Hair Styling Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to prepare for client hair styling.
Know techniques for styling hair.
Be able to style a client’s hair.

Handling Food Safely

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Recognise the importance of handling food safely.
Understand the need for good personal hygiene when handling food.
Understand the importance of keeping the work areas clean and hygienic.
Recognise the importance of keeping food products safely.

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.

Health and Safety in a Working Environment

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be aware of health and safety procedures and policy at work.
Know how to maintain a safe working environment in own workplace., Be aware of responsibility for Health and Safety in own workplace.

Health and Safety in Health, Social Care and Early Years Settings

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in health, social care and early years settings.
Understand the use of risk assessments in health, social care and early years settings.
Know how to reduce the spread of infection in health, social care and early years settings.

Health and Safety in the Salon Environment

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to comply with health and safety requirements in a salon environment.

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.

Improving Assertiveness

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand assertiveness.
Understand a range of behaviours.
Know when it is appropriate to be assertive.

Improving Own Confidence, Health and Personal Presentation

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to assess own level of confidence and factors impacting on own level of confidence.
Use techniques to improve own personal appearance.
Be able to plan for personal improvement.

Induction Training for Outdoor Centre Staff

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the purpose of the organisation and how it functions within the industry sector.
Be able to apply rules and regulations of own organisation.
Understand the contractual terms and conditions of employment.

Interpersonal Skills for the Individual

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Recognise own personal skills and their use.
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.

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.

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.
Understand how personal protective equipment (PPE) is used effectively.

Make-up Application Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to prepare skin for make-up application.
Be able to consult with a client prior to make-up application.
Know how to apply make-up.

Manicure Treatments

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to prepare for a basic manicuretreatment.
Know how to provide basic manicure treatments.

Mobile IT Devices

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to set up and customise a mobile device to meet requirements.
Be able to select and use applications and files on a mobile device.
Be able to use tools and techniques to transfer data to and from mobile devices.
Be able to optimise the performance of mobile devices.

Musical Ensemble Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to perform as part of an ensemble.
Be able to undertake a successful rehearsal schedule.
Be able to demonstrate musical competence.

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.

Nail Art Application Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to prepare for nail art techniques.
Be able to consult with the client prior to nail art application.
Know how to apply nail art.

Oral Presentation Skills in Practice

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to source information and plan a presentation.
Be able to deliver a structured presentation to an audience.
Know how to evaluate the presentation.

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 calculate quantity and prices for small scale painting jobs.
Be able to maintain work area and equipment.

Pedicure Treatments

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to prepare for a basic pedicure treatment.
Know how to provide basic manicure treatments.

Performance Improvisation Techniques

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand health and safety issues relating to performance.
Be able to respond to a range of stimuli and develop ideas for performance.
Use improvisation as a means of exploration.
Use improvisation to explore material.
Reflect on own performance.

Performance Realisation Skills - Performer

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to demonstrate the disciplines and techniques central to effective realisation.
Be able to review own performance.
Be able to review the realisation.

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.
Understand how to implement a person-centred approach in health, social care and early years settings.
Understand how to promote an individual’s well-being.

Personal Confidence and Self-Esteem

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand ways of building confidence and self-esteem.
Understand effective participation in social situations.
Know how to manage stress.
Be able to set objectives to improve personal confidence and self-esteem.

Personal Fitness Programme Planning

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the components of physical fitness.
Know how to assess own physical fitness levels.
Be able to follow and review own personal training programme.

Personal Improvement through Sport

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to participate in a sporting activity.
Recognise the physical and emotional benefits of sport.
Know the rules and/or tactics of the sporting activity.
Recognise the importance of physical preparation prior to practical sessions.
Recognise personal strengths and weaknesses.
Know the health and safety rules relating to sport.

Plan and Cook for Healthy Living

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand major food groups and their functions.
Understand the different dietary needs of specific groups of people.
Be able to apply dietary knowledge in menu planning.
Know how to provide nutritious healthy meals.

Plan and Deliver an Activity Session at an Outdoor Centre

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to plan an activity session.
Know how to prepare an activity session.
Be able to lead an activity session.
Understand how to conclude and review an activity session.

Practical Baking Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to make bread.
Be able to make pastry, fancy biscuits and fancy cakes.
Understand principles of health and safety.

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.

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.
Understand the health and safety requirements when creating craft work.

Practical Kitchen Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use a variety of measuring methods.
Know the importance of health and safety requirements when working in a kitchen.
Understand the principles of food hygiene.
Understand and apply the principles of personal hygiene.
Know how to organise and maintain equipment and work area safely.

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.

100

Preparing, Cooking and Finishing Basic Pasta Dishes

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to prepare basic pasta dishes.
Be able to cook and finish basic pasta dishes.

101

Preparing, Cooking and Finishing Basic Soups

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to prepare basic soups.
Be able to cook and finish basic soups.

102

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.

103

Promoting Poducts and Services in a Salon

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to promote services and/or products to the client.

104

Promoting Self-Improvement

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Recognise own strengths, aptitudes and skills.
Recognise skills that promote self-improvement.
Know how to set personal objectives.

105

Pruning Plants

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the reasons for pruning plants.
Be able to re-pot and pot on.
Know how to prune different plants.

106

Responding to First Aid Emergencies for Outdoor Centre Staff

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to respond to a range of emergency first aid situations.
Know how to provide first aid assistance and treatment for a casualty.
Know how to create and maintain a fully equipped first aid kit.

107

Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be aware of human rights and associated laws.
Understand the democratic and electoral process., Be aware of own rights and responsibilities.

108

Routine Motorcycle Maintenance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know motorcycle systems and components that require routine maintenance.
Be able to carry out routine maintenance on motorcycles.
Be able to work safely when carrying out motorcycle checks.

109

Routine Vehicle Braking Systems

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to work safely on vehicle braking systems.
Know the fundamental operating principles and components of braking systems.
Be able to service and maintain braking systems.

110

Routine Vehicle Maintenance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know vehicle systems and components that require routine maintenance.
Be able to carry out routine vehicle maintenance.
Be able to work safely when carrying out vehicle checks.

111

Selecting Plants

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Recognise plant categories and their uses.
Know how to select plants to produce particular effects.
Know how to select plants for a specified location.

112

Selling Plants

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to provide good customer service.
Be able to sell plants and products to customers.

113

Set Design and Construction Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to work safely.
Be able to design a set.
Be able to construction a basic set.

114

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.

115

Skills for Conflict Resolution

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand factors that contribute to conflict.
Understand different responses to conflict.
Understand how communication can affect a conflict situation.
Understand what is involved in conflict resolution.
Understand the role of a third party in resolving conflict.

116

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.
Know how to dispose of waste and debris according to health and safety guidance.

117

Skills for Decision Making

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the range of decision making methods., Be aware of the rights and responsibilities of self and others.
Recognise how negotiation skills contribute to achieving a desired outcome., Be aware of the implications and benefits of self-control and assertiveness.

118

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 grow and care for plants grown from seed.
Be able to use basic methods to improve plant yield.

119

Skills for Herb Cultivation

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Recognise and be able to use herbs.
Understand the main factors in selecting herbs for a specific site.
Be able to cultivate a range of herbs.

120

Skills for Listening to Children

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the value and benefits of listening to children.
Know how to actively listen to children.
Understand the importance of feelings and needs.
Be able to ask questions in an appropriate way.
Understand what is meant by the intention of listening.

121

Skills for Plant Propagation

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the term propagation.
Understand the use of seed in plant propagation.
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.

122

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.

123

Skin Tanning Application Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to prepare for self tanning treatments.
Be able to apply self tanning treatments.

124

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.

125

Supporting Children and Young People's Play and Leisure

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the nature and importance of play and leisure.
Be able to support children and young people’s play and leisure.
Be able to support children and young people in balancing risk and challenge.
Be able to reflect on and improve own practice.

126

Supporting the Physical Needs of Children

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the health and hygiene requirements for the physical development of young children.
Understand the necessary provision and variations which may occur within families and cultures.
Recognise the signs and symptoms of common illnesses in young children.
Understand the importance of keeping health records and maintaining confidentiality.

127

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.

128

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.

129

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.

130

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.

131

Teamwork within a Salon Environment

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to work within a team in a salon environment.

132

Technical Sound and Audio Production

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand health and safety issues relating to sound and audio production.
Be able to use sound and audio production equipment.
Be able to develop ideas for production.
Understand professional working methods.
Be able to work within a group situation.
Reflect on own work.

133

Technical Theatre Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand health and safety issues relating to technical theatre.
Be able to demonstrate stage management and organisational skills.
Be able to apply a variety of skills and personal resources.
Reflect on own work.

134

The Role and Responsibilities of the Health and Social Care Worker

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the role and responsibilities of the health and social care worker.
Understand the importance of working in partnership with others.

135

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.

136

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.

137

Time Management Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand time management skills and techniques.
Understand how time management may reduce stress.

138

Understand how Exercise Contributes to a Healthy Lifestyle

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how exercise can contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

139

Understanding Communication in Health, Social Care and Early Years Settings

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand why communication is important in health, social care and early years settings.
Understand how to communicate effectively.
Understand how to reduce barriers to communication.
Understand confidentiality in why communication is important in health, social care and early years settings.

140

Understanding Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care and Early Years Settings

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion.
Know how to work in an inclusive way.
Know how to access information, advice and support.

141

Understanding Food and Nutrition

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know what constitutes a balanced diet for an individual.
Recognise food allergies and their effects on an individual.
Be able to prepare and present nutritious food.
Understand food restrictions of different religious and cultural groups.

142

Understanding How Children Learn

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the stages of development.
Understand the importance of providing an environment which encourages exploration and discovery.
Understand the role of perception in learning.
Understand how adults impact on children’s learning.
Understand how environmental, physical, social, cultural and genetic factors can influence development.
Recognise the role of professionals in enhancing children’s intellectual development.

143

Understanding How to Assist and Move Individuals in Health and Social Care

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the key concepts of manual handling in relation to assisting and moving individuals.
Understand the impact of assisting and moving for workers and individuals.
Understand worker’s own role and roles of others in assisting and moving individuals.
Understand the requirements for preparing the environment prior to assisting and moving an individual.
Understand how to support the individual to prepare before assisting and moving.

144

Understanding Marketing

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the principles of marketing.
Understand the term marketing mix.
Understand the importance of the marketplace to marketing.
Understand the main features of buyer behaviour.

145

Understanding Personal Development in Health, Social Care and Early Years Settings

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand what is required for good practice in health, social care and early years roles.
Be able to develop knowledge, skills and understanding.
Know how a personal development plan can contribute to own learning and development.

146

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.
Know how to recognise signs of ab
Know how to respond to suspected or alleged ab
Understand the national and local context of safeguarding and protection from ab
Understand ways to reduce the likelihood of ab
Know how to recognise and report unsafe practices.

147

Understanding Skin Care

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to prepare for a skin care treatment.
Be able to consult with a client prior to a skin care treatment.
Know how to carry out a skin care treatment.

148

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.

149

Understanding The Role of Business Planning

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand what is contained within a business plan.
Understand the importance of reviewing organisational performance.
Know the tools and techniques used in reviewing organisational performance.
Understand opportunities which may influence business planning.

150

Undertaking a Solo Performance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to demonstrate basic technical skills on an instrument.
Be able to develop good practice routines.
Be able to develop an appreciation of music from different periods and styles.
Understand musical competence and performance.

151

Using a Cropping Environment to Protect Crops

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the need for protective structures within protective cropping.
Understand the design and construction of protective structures.
Know how to use a range of equipment.
Be able to use a variety of methods to manipulate the environment in a protective structure.
Be able to propagate and cultivate a range of ornamental and productive plants.
Know how to prevent and treat a range of plant problems.

152

Using Bespoke Software

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to input and combine information using bespoke applications.
Be able to use appropriate structures to organise and retrieve information.
Be able to use the functions of the software to process and present information.

153

Using Computerised Accounting Software

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to access, enter and edit accounting information.
Be able to select and use tools and techniques to process business transactions.
Be able to produce accounting documents and summary reports to meet requirements.

154

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 carry out a craft activity.
Understand safety considerations when carrying out craft activities.

155

Using Database Software

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to create and modify non-relational database tables.
Be able to enter, edit and organise structured information in a database.
Be able to use database software tools.

156

Using Digital Imaging and Printing Tools

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand digital imaging and printing.
Be able to produce digital images and prints.
Understand photographic practice and health and safety procedures.

157

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.

158

Using Email

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Use email software tools and techniques to compose and send emails.
Be able to manage incoming emails.

159

Using Grains, Pulses and Dairy Products for Cooking

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the nutritional value of grains, pulses and dairy products.
Be able to use different types of rice.
Be able to use different types of pulses.
Be able to make pasta.
Be able to use common grains.
Be able to use dairy products in cooking.
Know how to evaluate own work.
Understand principles of health and safety.

160

Using Imaging Software Tools

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to obtain, insert and combine information for images.
Be able to use imaging software tools to create, manipulate and edit images.

161

Using IT to Improve Productivity

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to plan
select and use appropriate IT systems and software for different purposes.
Be able to review and adapt the ongoing use of IT tools and systems.
Be able to develop and test solutions to improve the ongoing use of IT tools and systems.

162

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.

163

Using Multimedia Software

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to plan multimedia products.
Be able to obtain, input and combine content to build multimedia outcomes.
Be able to use multimedia software tools to edit and format multimedia content.
Be able to play and present multimedia outcomes.

164

Using Office Equipment and Systems

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the functions of office equipment and systems.
Be able to use office equipment.
Be able to process, retrieve and archive information.

165

Using Presentation Software

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to input and combine text and other information within presentation slides.
Be able to use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides.
Be able to prepare slides for presentation.

166

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.

167

Using Project Management Software

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to create and define a project.
Be able to enter and edit information about project tasks and resources.
Be able to update information about project progress.
Be able to display and report on project status.

168

Using Specialist Software

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to input and combine information using specialist applications.
Be able to use appropriate structures to organise and retrieve information.
Be able to use the functions of the software effectively to process and present information.

169

Using Spreadsheet Software

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use a spreadsheet to enter, edit and organise data.
Be able to select and use appropriate formulas and data analysis tools.
Be able to select and use tools and techniques to present and format spreadsheet information.

170

Using the Internet for Promotion within the Creative Arts

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the role of the internet in promoting creative arts.
Understand copyright issues in relation to the internet.
Be able to design a creative arts related website.

171

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 able to work safely when using tools and equipment within a motor vehicle workshop.

172

Using Word Processing Software

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to enter and combine text and other forms of information.
Be able to create and modify layout and structures for word processing documents.
Be able to format and present documents.

173

Vehicle Body Repairs

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to select tools, equipment and materials for vehicle body repairs.
Be able to prepare
apply and shape vehicle body fillers.
Be able to work safely.

174

Vehicle Maintenance of Wheels, Tyres, Steering and Suspension Systems

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the characteristics and construction of vehicle wheels and tyres.
Understand the function and operating principles of vehicle steering and suspension systems.
Know how to inspect a vehicle’s wheels, tyres, steering and suspension systems and make necessary repairs.
Be able to conduct repairs on wheels, tyres, steering and suspension systems.

175

Vehicle Valeting

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the tools, equipment and materials to carry out a vehicle valet.
Be able to understand legislative and organisational requirements for carrying out a vehicle valet.
Know how to carry out a vehicle valet.

176

Working with Valves, Taps and Cisterns in Domestic Plumbing

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the construction and operation of domestic taps.
Understand the construction and operation of float and isolation valves.
Understand the construction and operation of a domestic toilet cistern.
Understand water storage in a domestic system.

177

Working with Woodworking Tools

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use manual woodworking tools.
Be able to maintain manual and electrical tools.
Be able to use electrical tools in wood
Be able to store woodworking tools.

Regulatory & Verification Details

Qualification Number (QN): 601/4266/2
Regulated Status: Available to learners
Awarding Body: OCN NI
Qualification Type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
Operational Start: Sept 2014
Operational End: Dec 2030