OCNLR
Entry Level
QN: 603/5863/4
Curriculum Active
OCNLR Entry Level Award in Entry to Employment (Entry 1)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCNLR. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1140 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
OCNLR
Syllabus Units
46 Units
Guided Hours
1140 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assisting the Public
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand a public service.2.
- Know how to assist the public.3.
- Understand complaints from the public.4.
- Be able to assist a member of the public.
2
Basic Food Preparation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare a simple food item for cold presentation or cooking.
3
Basic Performance Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about simple performance skills.2.
- Be able to prepare for a performance.3.
- Be able to perform for an audience.
4
Brickwork: Introduction to Building a Half Brick Wall Three Courses High
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to prepare for tasks.2.
- Be able to build a half brick wall, three courses high.3.
- Be able to keep work area tidy.
5
Career Planning for the Public Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about working in the public services.2.
- Know about the skills required for work in the public services.3.
- Know how to apply for public service employment.
6
Cutting and Hanging Wall Coverings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select equipment and tools for cutting and hanging wall coverings.1.
- Be able to cut wallpaper to a flat, vertical wall.2. Be able maintain a clean and tidy work area.
7
Developing Confidence Working with Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow specific health and safety rules.2.
- Understand the natural behaviour and original habitat of certain domesticated animals and how this relates to their care.3.
- Be able to recognise certain behaviours in animals and understand why they show these behaviours.
8
Developing Skills for Gaining Employment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify possible employment options.1.
- Be able to complete an application form.2.
- Be able to create a straightforward Curriculum Vitae (CV).3.
- Understand how to conduct self at interview.4.
- Be able to locate job and training opportunities in a local area.5.
- Be able to plan for future career development.
9
Environmental Issues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know a way that humans affect the environment.2.
- Understand how humans can take action to benefit the environment.
10
Follow Instructions in the Work Place
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how instructions are given in the work place.
- Be able to follow instructions in the work place.
11
Food Safety and Storage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know a basic hygiene rule.2.
- Know how to store one type of food.3.
- Know when food should be discarded.
12
Garden Maintenance Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know a specific tool used for garden maintenance.2.
- Be able to maintain a garden.3.
- Know a method of garden waste disposal.
13
Handling Stock in a Retail Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to unpack and move stock in a retail environment.2.
- Know how to store stock safely in a retail environment.3.
- Know how to fill up stock on display in a retail environment.
14
Health and Fitness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about keeping fit.2.
- Be able to interact with others in a health and fitness setting.3.
- Be able to take part in an activity to develop health and fitness.4.
- Be able to complete a training programme.5.
- Be able to work safely when participating in a health and fitness activity.
15
Health and Safety Procedures in the Work Place
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise health and safety procedures.
- Be able to carry out tasks with regard to health and safety in the work place.
16
Health and Safety: Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the danger of working in a construction.2.
- Be able to identify specific dangers and precautions when working in construction.
- Be able to work safely.4.
- Understand safe working practices.
17
Improving Own Fitness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about an exercise and fitness activity.2.
- Be able to participate in an exercise and fitness activity.3.
- Be able to review own performance.
18
Indoor Team Games
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use equipment for an indoor team game.2.
- Be able to interact with others during an indoor team game.3.
- Know the meaning of game tactics.4.
- Be able to use safe working practices when participating in an indoor team game.5.
- Be able to review own performance and personal skills.
19
Induction to Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know key locations in a work place.
- Know key members of staff in a work place.
- Understand own role in a work place.
- Be able to stay safe in a work place.
20
Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about tools, equipment and materials used in carpentry and joinery.2.
- Be able to respond to others in the work environment.3.
- Know how to work safely.
- Be able to select tools, equipment and materials for specific projects.
21
Introduction to Customer Service Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand good customer service.
- Understand how to make a good first impression on a customer.
- Understand how to deal with a complaint from a customer.
22
Introduction to Food, Drink and Cooking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different kitchen utensils and equipment.2.
- Know foods required to prepare a balanced snack.3.
- Be able to prepare a hot or cold drink.4.
- Be able to recognise food that does not need to be cooked.5.
- Be able to prepare a basic hot or cold snack.
23
Introduction to Painting and Decorating
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to comply with safe working practices in a painting and decorating environment.2.
- Be able to prepare a work area.3.
- Be able to use tools and equipment.4.
- Be able to prepare a surface for application of materials.5.
- Be able to apply materials to a prepared surface.
24
Introduction to the Care of Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know a simple need of an animal.
- Know how to care for an animal.3.
- Know about the health of an animal.
25
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know an outlet in the hospitality industry.2.
- Know a job opportunity within the hospitality industry.
26
Looking After Customers in a Retail Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to show a positive image of self to customers.2.
- Know how to communicate with customers.3.
- Know how to deal with customer enquiries.
27
Looking and Acting the Part in the Work Place
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify clothing and footwear for the work place.
- Know the importance of personal hygiene.
- Know how to conduct him/herself at work.
28
Making a Product
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know safety rules when making a product.
- Be able to choose suitable materials to make a product.
- Know types of equipment used to make a product.
- Be able to use a piece of equipment to make a product.
- Know where to store materials and equipment.
29
Making Career Choices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to link requirements to specific jobs.
- Be able to identify alternatives to paid employment.
- Be able to identify an employment, training or education option for him/herself.
30
Preparing for and Taking Part in an Interview
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare for an interview.
- Be able to take part in an interview.
31
Reception and Filing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform reception duties in an office environment.
- Be able to carry out filing tasks in an office environment.
- Be able to deal with messages in an office environment.
32
Sowing and Growing Plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use indoor sowing techniques.2.
- Be able to use outdoor sowing techniques.3.
- Be able to maintain and transplant seedling plants.
33
Understanding the Skills Required for Floristry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the relevant tools and equipment required for floristry.
- Know the relevant plant material required for floristry.
- Understand preservation and conditioning techniques.
- Understand basic design principles.
- Understand construction techniques.
34
Undertaking an Enterprise Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select a product to sell to a particular target market.
- Be able to select a suitable venue to sell the chosen product.
- Understand the equipment/resources needed to sell the chosen product.
- Be able to participate in an enterprise project.
35
Using a Computer
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to turn on and use a computer.2.
- Be able to close down a program and computer.
36
Using a Mobile Device
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to turn on and use a mobile device.2.
- Be able to close down an app and mobile device.
37
Using Communication Skills in a Work Place
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know communication skills needed in a work place.
- Be able to identify his/her communication skills that need to be developed for a work place.
- Be able to develop communication skills in a work place.
38
Using Number Skills in a Work Place
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know number skills needed in a work place.
- Be able to identify his/her number skills that need to be developed for a work place.
- Be able to develop number skills in a work place.
39
Using Reading Skills in a Work Place
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know reading skills in a work place.
- Be able to identify his/her reading skills that need to be developed for a work place.
- Be able to develop reading skills in a work place.
40
Using the Telephone and Photocopier
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to answer telephone calls in an office environment.
- Be able to make a telephone call in an office environment.3.
- Be able to use a photocopier in an office environment.
41
Using Writing Skills in a Work Place
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know writing skills needed in a work place.
- Be able to identify his/her writing skills that need to be developed for a work place.
- Be able to develop writing skills in a work place.
42
Working as a Volunteer
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know safety rules when working as a volunteer.
- Know types of equipment used when working as a volunteer.
- Be able to communicate when working as a volunteer.
43
Working in Catering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know safety rules when catering.
- Know types of equipment used when catering.
- Be able to use a piece of equipment safely in a catering environment.
- Know where to store different types of catering equipment.
- Be able to recognise when catering equipment may be unsafe.
44
Working in Horticulture
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know safety rules when working in a horticultural work place.
- Know types of equipment used in a horticultural work place.
- Be able to use a piece of horticultural equipment safely.
- Know where to store different types of horticultural equipment.
- Be able to recognise when horticultural equipment may be unsafe.
45
Working in Public Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different public services.2.
- Know about working in a specific public service.
46
Working with Others
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to work with others.
- Be able to participate in a given group activity.
- Be able to review his/her role in working with others.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/5863/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCNLR
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2020