OCNLR

Entry Level

QN: 603/5412/4

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OCNLR Entry Level Award in Skills for Independence and Employability (Entry 3)

Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCNLR. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 6470 hours.

Qualification Level

Entry Level

Awarding Body

OCNLR

Syllabus Units

269 Units

Guided Hours

6470 hrs

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Course Syllabus & Study Modules

Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

Accessing Health Services

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know what the service is for.
Be able to use the service.
Know when the service is needed.

Accessing Leisure Services

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know what the service is for.
Know how to find the service.
Be able to use the service.
Know when the service is needed.

Action Planning to Improve Performance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to recognise his/her strengths.
Be able to recognise areas for self improvement.
Be able to identify a personal target for improvement.

Aspects of Citizenship

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand that individuals have rights and responsibilities.
Understand equal opportunity issues in relation to current legislation
Understand the main functions of local and national government.4.
Know public services available in own community.

Assertiveness and Decision Making Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to speak up for him/herself in a structured situation.
Be able to make decisions and choices in a structured situation.
Be able to recognise the rights and responsibilities of self and others in a group situation.
Know how to negotiate to achieve a desired outcome.
Be able to recognise the benefits of self-assertiveness and self-control.

Awareness of Health and Wellbeing

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the meaning of health and wellbeing.2.
Understand what can ca
use problems for someone’s health and wellbeing.3.
Understand the health services that exist locally.

Basic Cooking Techniques

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand different methods of cooking.
Recognise different equipment needed for cooking.
Understand Health and Safety issues relating to different methods.
Know how to make a dish using different cooking methods.

Basic Food Preparation

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to prepare a simple food item for cold presentation or cooking.

Basic Performance Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about performance skills
Be able to take a role in preparing for a performance
Be able to perform for an audience

Carry out a Practical Activity in the Work Place

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to plan a practical activity in the work place.
Be able to carry out a practical activity in the work place.
Be able to work safely.

Choosing Clothing and Footwear

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand size, shape and clothing styles.
Recognise clothing and footwear to suit different activities.
Know where to purchase clothing and footwear.

College Induction

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to locate facilities at college/learning environment.
Be able to identify members of staff and their roles.
Be able to identify reasons for attending college.
Understand own responsibilities while at college.
Understand differences between college and a previous establishment.
Be able to identify Health and Safety procedures.

Developing Confidence Working With Animals

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to follow relevant Health and Safety rules.
Understand the natural behaviour and original habitat of a range of domesticated animals and the implications of this for their care.
Be able to recognise a range of behaviours in both animals and humans and understand why they show these behaviours.
Know how to look after a range of animals and themselves with reference to feelings and physical needs.

Developing Emotional Resilience

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand what is meant by the term ‘emotional resilience’.1.
Understand personal responses to new emotional, environmental and social situations.2.
Understand a method for developing emotional resilience.

Developing Healthy Relationships and Respect

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand what is meant by a ‘healthy relationship’.1.
Know that relationships are affected by controllable and uncontrollable factors.2.
Understand the key features of good communication in a healthy relationship.3.
Understand values and attitudes which help to develop healthy and respectful relationships.

Developing Personal Confidence and Self Awareness

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the reasons for feeling confident.2.
Understand how to participate in social situations.3.
Understand ways to manage stress.4.
Be able to set goals for own development.

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.

Digital Content Creation – Text and Image

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to identify different page layouts.2.
Be able to input text and other digital media into a publication.3.
Be able to edit, format and produce a digital publication.

Drug and Alcohol Awareness

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the difference between soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.
Know the difference between a legal and an illegal drug.
Recognise effects of drug and alcohol use.

Eating Out

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know different places to eat out.
Know different types of food to eat out.
Be able to choose a place to eat out.
Be able to eat a meal out.
Know which cutlery to use.

Environmental Issues

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know specific ways that humans can affect the environment.2.
Understand that humans can take action to benefit the environment.

Ethical and Political Issues Relating to Land-Based Activities

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand different ethical/ political views relating to horticulture, environmental conservation or animal care.2.
Know their own view in relation to one aspect of horticulture, environmental conservation or animal care.

Everyday Food and Drink Preparation

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to prepare a hot or cold drink.
Know how to prepare a snack.
Know how to clean up after preparing food.
Know how to store food and drink.
Know how to be safe in the kitchen.

Exploring Art

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to appreciate art.
Know of art techniques.
Produce a piece of personal art.
Be able to tidy up.

Exploring Careers in the Green Industries

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the green industries that offer job opportunities.2.
Know the range of job opportunities available in green industries.

Exploring Dance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to move in response to sound.
Be able to move in space.
Be able to make dance movements.

Exploring Performance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Prepare for a performance.
Be able to follow instructions.
Be able to co
operate with others in performance.
Be able to reflect on own performance.

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.

Food Safety and Storage

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know basic hygiene rules.
Know how to store different types of food.
Know when food should be discarded.

Garden Maintenance Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know relevant tools for garden maintenance.
Be able to maintain a garden.
Know the correct methods of garden waste disposal.

Gardening for Pleasure

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know what a garden is.
Be able to identify plants.
Know what equipment to use for planting.
Know where to plant.
Know how to plant., Care for equipment.

Getting about Safely

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to stay safe when out and about.
Know how to travel somewhere safely.
Know how to be safe in the dark.
Know emergency evacuation procedures.

Global Warming and Climate Change

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand what is meant by ‘global warming’ and ‘climate change’.2.
Understand the causes of climate change.3.
Understand the effect of climate change on the environment.4.
Understand how to reduce personal impact on climate change.

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.

Household Cleaning

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know what needs cleaning.
Use equipment for cleaning.
Use products for cleaning.
Know when to clean.

Household Shopping

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about local shops.
Know how to plan a shopping trip.
Understand the process of making a purchase.

Improving Own Fitness

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about different exercise and fitness activities.
Be able to participate in exercise and fitness activities.
Be able to review own performance.

Indoor Team Games

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use indoor games equipment.
Be able to interact with others during indoor team games.
Be able to carry out set tasks.
Know the meaning of game tactics.
Be able to use safe working practices when participating in indoor team games.
Be able to review own performance and personal skills.

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.

Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about tools, equipment and materials used in carpentry and joinery.2.
Be able to interact with others in an appropriate way.3.
Know how to work safely and correctly.4.
Be able to select tools, equipment and materials for specific projects.

Introduction to Customer Service Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the benefits to the 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 that respect for the individual is at the heart of good customer service.
Understand his/her role in dealing with complaints from customers.

Introduction to Developing a Personal Learning Programme

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to consider own skills and experience when planning for further learning.1.
Be able to seek advice and guidance in respect of own learning needs.2.
Understand the purpose and value of discussing own learning programme.3.
Be able to review progress on own personal learning programme.

Introduction to Painting and Decorating

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to comply with safe working practices in a painting and decorating environment
Be able to prepare and maintain a work area.
Be able to use and maintain tools and equipment
Be able to prepare one surface for application of materials
Be able to apply materials to a prepared surface

Kitchen Hygiene

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know that kitchens must be kept clean.
Use equipment to clean a kitchen.
Use products to clean a kitchen.

Knowing Your Local Area

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the location and use of buildings and facilities in own local area.
Understand the community.
Understand own responsibilities in the community.

Law and Order

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand that laws exist to benefit the community.
Know how laws are made.
Understand that there can be consequences to breaking laws.
Know how laws are enforced.

Living in a Diverse Society

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Appreciate the differences in people.
Understand the need for tolerance and equality in society.
Recognise the contributions of diverse groups to society.

Living in the Community

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Review progress towards living in the community.
Recognise what living in the community means to them.

Looking after Clothes

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand how to care for clothing., Sort clothes for washing according to the label specifications.
Use a washing machine safely.
Know how to dry clothes.
Know how to store items of clothing.

Looking after Yourself and Your Home

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Review progress towards looking after themselves and their home.

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.

Make a Simple Meal

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know basic hygiene rules of the kitchen.
Be able to select ingredients to make a meal.
Be able to prepare ingredients.
Know how to use utensils safely.
Know how to use a cooker safely.
Be able to serve a meal.

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 to make a product.
Be able to use a piece of equipment to make a product safely.
Know where to store materials and equipment.
Be able to recognise when equipment is unsafe.

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.

Managing Money

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand regular sources of income.
Understand regular expenditure.
Be able to use coins and notes in simple transactions.

Online Searches

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to conduct an online search to access a particular web page.2.
Be able to conduct an online search to ascertain information about a particular subject.

Outdoor Pursuits

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand what is meant by outdoor pursuits.
Understand safety aspects of outdoor pursuits.
Be able to participate in an outdoor pursuit.
Be able to reflect on an activity.
Be able to participate in future planning.

Participation in Team Activities

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know why team
work may be necessary.
Recognise members of a team.
Understand roles and responsibilities of a team., Co
operate as a member of a team.
Review performance of team.

Personal Awareness

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to recognise personal appearance.
Be able to recognise personal qualities.
Understand impact of own behaviour on others.

Personal Care and Hygiene

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the need for personal hygiene.
Know the uses of toiletry products.
Recognise the need for regular changes of clothes.
Know the importance of oral health.

Personal Safety Awareness

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to recognise potential risks to personal safety and possessions.2.
Know how to minimise risks to personal safety and possessions.3.
Know how to stay safe from other’s behaviour in conflict situations.4.
Know how to report and record incidents related to personal safety.

Personal Study Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to take part in an initial screening process
Be able to complete an assessment process
Know about own preferred learning style
Be able to develop an action plan to achieve a personal learning goal
Be able to demonstrate commitment to a learning project

Planning a Healthy Diet

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the principles and benefits of a healthy diet.2.
Know why it is important to understand an individual’s needs when planning a diet.3.
Be able to plan a healthy diet for an individual.

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.

Project in Sustainability

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to plan a project to promote sustainability in a chosen environment.2.
Be able to undertake a sustainability project.3.
Be able to present the results of a sustainability project.4.
Be able to reflect on the sustainability project.

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.

Recognising Employment Opportunities

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about different types of work
Know about the concept of the labour market

Recognising Own Skills for Personal Development

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know own strengths and weaknesses.
Be able to recognise own skills and investigate ways of self-improvement.
Be able to describe current life situation and identify relationships.
Be able to make positive decisions.
Be able to set personal objectives and make action plans for self-improvement.

Recycling, Managing Waste

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know that there are different types of packaging.
Know that some materials can be recycled.
Understand that waste can be controlled.

Skills for Employability

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the need for Health and Safety procedures at work.
Be able to participate in a task in a work-simulated environment.
Be able to work as part of a team.
Know social skills needed for work.

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.

Supporting Sustainability in an Office Environment

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to support sustainability in an office environment.2.
Be able to support sustainability in an office environment.

Sustainability Issues in Industry

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about sustainability issues in a chosen sector or industry.2.
Know how sustainability can be improved in a specific sector or industry.

Text and Graphics

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to edit text.2.
Be able to use graphics.

Understanding A Work Experience Placement

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the organisation.
Understand own role within organisation.
Maintain acceptable conventions for personal presentation and behaviour in the workplace.
Know the safe working practices in the work environment.
Be able to carry out tasks using appropriate work related skills.

Understanding Rights and Responsibilities

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand that people have rights.
Understand that people have responsibilities.

Understanding the Effects of Sleep on Health

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand why we need sleep.2.
Understand the health benefits of sleep.3.
Understand what happens to our bodies when we do not get enough sleep.

Understanding the Importance of a Balanced Diet and Regular Exercise

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the importance of a balanced diet to a healthy lifestyle.2.
Understand the importance of regular exercise to a healthy lifestyle.

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.

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.

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.

Using Communication Skills in a Work Place

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use communication in a work place.
Be able to identify what communication skills he/she needs to develop for a work place.
Be able to develop communication skills in a work place.
Be able to review his/her learning.

Using Domestic Appliances

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the uses of some common domestic appliances.
Know how use appliances safely.
Know how to store appliances safely.

Using Public Transport – Buses and Trains

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to prepare to travel by local bus service.
Know how to prepare to travel on longer journeys by train or national bus service., Make a journey on public transport.
Know how to travel safely on the bus or train.

Using Reading Skills in a Work Place

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use reading skills in a work place.
Be able to identify reading skills that he/she needs to develop for a work place.
Be able to develop reading skills in a work place.
Be able to review his/her learning.

Using the Telephone and Photocopier

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to answer telephone calls in an office environment.
Be able to make telephone calls in an office environment.
Be able to use a photocopier in an office environment.

Using Writing Skills in a Work Place

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use writing in a work place.
Be able to identify writing skills that he/she needs to develop for a work place.
Be able to develop writing skills in a work place.
Be able to review his/her learning.

Volunteering

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know what voluntary organisations are.
Understand the role of a volunteer in an organisation.
Know how to identify the steps/processes necessary to become a volunteer.

Working as a Volunteer

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to identify the context of volunteering.
Understand what tasks are necessary.
Be able to follow instructions to complete a task.
Be able to evaluate self in the role as a volunteer.

Working in an Office

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know safety rules in an office.
Know types of equipment used in an office.
Be able to use a piece of equipment safely in an office.
Be able to communicate in an office.

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.

Working in Horticulture

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know safety rules when working in a horticultural work place.
Know types of equipment used when working in a horticultural work place.
Be able to use a piece of equipment safely in a horticultural work place.
Know where to store different types of equipment in a horticultural work place.

Working in Public Services

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about different public services.2.
Know about working in specific public services.

Working in Retail

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know safety rules in a retail work place.
Know types of equipment used in a retail work place.
Be able to use a piece of equipment safely in a retail work place.
Be able to communicate with others in a retail work place.

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): 603/5412/4
Regulated Status: Available to learners
Awarding Body: OCNLR
Qualification Type: Other Life Skills Qualification
Operational Start: Feb 2020