OCNLR
Entry Level
QN: 603/0689/0
Curriculum Active
OCNLR Entry Level Award in Skills for Vocational Studies (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCNLR. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 3134 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
OCNLR
Syllabus Units
144 Units
Guided Hours
3134 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
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
2
Brickwork: Introduction to Building a Half Brick Wall Three Courses High
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for tasks
- Be able to build a half brick wall, three courses high
- Be able to tidy work area
3
Building a Three Brick Square Hollow Pillar
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use equipment to build a brick pillar
- Be able to build a three brick square hollow pillar
- Be able to care for equipment
4
Career Planning for the Public Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about career planning in the public services.2.
- Know about the skills, qualities and entry requirements for working in public services.3.
- Know about the application and selection process for public service employment.4.
- Be able to complete an application for a role in a chosen public service.
5
Clothing Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about clothing design
- Be able to follow a design brief
6
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.
7
Critical Thinking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature and importance of critical thinking.
- Understand the nature of assumption, bias and stereotyping.
- Know how structure and style impact on argument.
- Be able to form an argument.
- Be able to ask critical questions.
8
Cutting and Hanging Wall Coverings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select equipment and tools for cutting and hanging wall coverings
- Be able to cut and hang wallpaper to a flat, vertical wall, Be able maintain a clean and tidy work area
9
Data Handling: Extracting And Interpreting Data
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to extract and interpret information.
- Know how to make numerical comparisons from bar charts and pictograms.
10
Desktop Publishing Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use appropriate designs and page layouts for a publication.
- Be able to input text and other information into a publication.
- Be able to use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format a publication.
11
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.
12
Developing Skills for Gaining Employment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify possible employment options.
- Be able to complete an application form.
- Be able to create a straightforward Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Understand how to conduct self at interview.
- Be able to locate job and training opportunities in a local area.
- Be able to plan for future career development.
13
Developing Skills for Using and Maintaining Garden Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know a range of hand tools used in gardening.
- Be able to use a range of common garden hand tools.
- Be able to maintain a range of common garden hand tools.
14
Engage in Discussion
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to engage in discussion.
15
Following Instructions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why it is important to follow instructions.
- Be able to follow instructions.
16
Food and Nutrition for Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about a balanced diet
- Know about food allergies and their effects
- Know about the food restrictions that affect the diets of religious and cultural groups
17
Grammar Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use grammar to aid understanding.
18
Hair Plaiting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic hair plaiting.
- Be able to carry out basic hair plaiting techniques.
19
Hairdressing: Introduction to Health and Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to comply with the health and safety requirements in a salon environment
- Be able to maintain personal hygiene and appearance
20
Handling Stock in a Retail Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to unpack and move stock in a retail environment.
- Know how to store stock safely in a retail environment.
- Know how to fill up stock on display in a retail environment.
21
Improving Own Spelling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own spelling strengths and weaknesses.
- Be able to maintain a personal spelling programme.
22
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.
23
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the main outlets in the hospitality industry
- Know the job opportunities within the hospitality industry
24
Keeping the Work Area Clean and Safe in a Retail Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to clean work areas in a retail environment.
- Know how to dispose of waste and rubbish safely in a retail environment.
- Know how to ask for help in an accident or emergency in a retail environment.
25
Measure: Distance And Length
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and interpret distance in everyday situations.
- Be able to estimate measure and compare length.
26
Measure: Weight
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to measure weight.
- Be able to order weights.
- Be able to estimate weight.
27
Mixed Media In 2D
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand use of materials and elements of design.
- Understand workshop practice.
- Be able to create a work of art.
- Be able to show basic awareness of safe working practices.
- Be able to review own work.
28
Money: Adding And Subtracting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to add and subtract money in decimal notation.
- Be able to use money in decimal notation in everyday contexts.
29
Organisational Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why organisational skills are important.
- Know how to select the most important task from a number of tasks that must be completed.
- Know how to complete a task with multiple steps on time.
30
Personal Learning Goals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify learning goals with reference to own skills, interests and other personal goals.
- Know about opportunities and practical issues involved in pursuing learning goals.
- Be able to plan a programme to achieve learning goals.
- Know about the learning environment.
- Be able to review progress as a learner.
- Know how to review the plan to achieve personal goals.
31
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
32
Physical Performance Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the processes of warming up and relaxation
- Be able to use improvisation techniques
- Be able to create a short performance
- Be able to comment on own work
33
Presentation Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to input and combine text and other information within presentation slides.
- Know the importance of checking information for copyright.
- Be able to use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides.
- Be able to prepare slides for presentation.
34
Reading Comprehension
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read a piece of text, gaining meaning from it.
- Know how to obtain information from a written text.
- Be able to use imagery to aid understanding.
- Be able to identify the purpose of texts from their format.
35
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.
36
Recognising Small Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise species of small animals.
- Be able to recognise parts of the body between animal species.
- Understand how animals move.
37
Resilience Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of resilience.2.
- Know how to develop resilience.3.
- Know how to use resilience skills.
38
Revision and Exam Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of academic examinations.
- Be able to establish a study environment.
- Be able to use revision techniques.
- Know how to maintain personal health and well-being when undertaking academic revision and examination.
- Be able to take an academic examination.
39
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.
40
Speaking To Communicate
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate with others to obtain information.
- Be able to present information to others.
41
Spelling and Handwriting Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to write a legible letter.
- Know about different strategies for learning to spell.
- Be able to spell common words and relevant key words.
42
Spelling in Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify situations where accurate spelling is required.
- Be able to locate correct spellings.
43
Understanding How and Why to Support Children in Family Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of family learning in raising achievement.
- Know how to help improve literacy and numeracy skills.
- Know that there are different roles and responsibilities within family learning.
- Know how to record learning.
- Understand that being learners themselves can make a difference to children’s attitudes to lifelong learning.
- Understand the value of working with other groups to support family learning.
- Be able to review own learning.
44
Using Addition and Subtraction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to add whole numbers of up to three digits to give totals up to 1000.
- Be able to carry out subtraction calculations involving whole numbers of up to three digits.
45
Using Punctuation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use punctuation to aid understanding.
46
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.
47
Working in Public Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the public services sector.2.
- Know about working in a specific public service.
48
Working in Science and Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the science and technology sectors.2.
- Know about job opportunities in the science and technology sectors.3.
- Know about skills and qualities required for jobs in the science and technology sectors.4.
- Be able to plan own learning and development in order to prepare for a career within science or technology.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/0689/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCNLR
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2016