OCNLR
Entry Level
QN: 603/5872/5
Curriculum Active
OCNLR Entry Level Certificate in Entry to Employment (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCNLR. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1597 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
OCNLR
Syllabus Units
70 Units
Guided Hours
1597 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applying for a Job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different methods of applying for a job
- Know why job application forms are used by employers
- Be able to complete a job application form
2
Applying for Jobs and Courses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to apply for a job or course.
- Know what information to use to support an application for a job or course.
3
Assisting the Public
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of good relationships with the public.2.
- Know how to assist members of the public.3.
- Know how public services deal with complaints from members of the public.4.
- Be able to assist members of the public and review own effectiveness.
4
Basic Food Preparation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare food for cold presentation or cooking.
5
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
6
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
7
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.
8
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.
9
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
10
Decision Making in the Work Place
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make a decision at work, independently.
- Be able to work with others in the work place to make a decision.
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 Listening to Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the value and benefits of listening and responding to children.
- Be able to use active listening skills with children.
- Understand the importance of recognising and acknowledging children’s feelings and needs.
- Know how to ask appropriate open questions when listening to children.
14
Environmental Issues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know some ways that people affect the environment.
- Understand that people can take action to benefit the environment.
15
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.
16
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.
17
Follow Instructions in the Work Place
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how instructions are given in the workplace.
- Be able to follow instructions in the workplace.
18
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.
19
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.
20
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.
21
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.
22
Health and Fitness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about keeping fit.
- Be able to interact with others in a health and fitness setting.
- Be able to participate in structured activities to develop health and fitness.
- Be able to complete a simple training programme.
- Be able to work safely when participating in health and fitness activities.
- Be able to review own performance and personal skills.
23
Health and Safety Procedures in the Work Place
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know health and safety procedures in the work place.
- Be able to carry out tasks with regard to health and safety in the workplace.
24
Health And Safety: Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify dangers and precautions when working in construction.
- Be able to identify specific dangers and precautions.
- Be able to work safely.
- Understand safe working practices.
- Be able to review own safe performance.
25
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.
26
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.
27
Induction to Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to locate a work place.
- Know key members of staff in a work place.
- Understand reasons why s/he attends work.
- Understand his/her role in a work place.
- Understand health and safety procedures which must be followed in a work place.
28
Introduction to Career Preparation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise own qualities, skills, interests and achievements.
- Know where to locate careers information.
29
Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about tools, equipment and materials used in carpentry and joinery.
- Be able to interact with others in an appropriate way.
- Know how to work safely and correctly.
- Be able to select tools, equipment and materials for specific projects.
- Be able to review own performance.
30
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.
31
Introduction to Food, Drink and Cooking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Understand the importance of preparing balanced nutritious meals.
- Be able to prepare hot and cold drinks.
- Be able to recognise food that does not need to be cooked.
- Be able to prepare simple hot and cold snacks.
32
Introduction to Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure and working patterns of the Health and Social Care sector.
- Know about different types of job opportunities in Health and Social Care.3.
- Be able to develop and demonstrate a skill relevant to Health and Social Care.
33
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
34
Introduction to Sustainability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the basic concepts of sustainability.
- Know the importance of natural resources.
- Understand key challenges to sustainability in the world.
35
Introduction to the Care of Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the basic needs of an animal.
- Know how to care for animals.3.
- Know about the health of animals.4.
- Be able to care for animals.
36
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
37
Investigate an Environmental Issue
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand sources relating to an environmental issue.2.
- Understand the causes of the issue.3.
- Know how the issue impacts on the environment.4.
- Understand ways the issue is being or could be addressed.
38
Job Opportunities in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about job opportunities in health and social care.
- Understand the main terms and conditions of employment within health and social care.3.
- Know the qualifications and skills needed for entry level jobs in health and social care.
- Be able to plan how to start work in health and social care.
39
Looking after Customers in a Retail Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to project a positive image of self and company to customers.
- Be able to communicate with customers.
- Know how to deal with customer enquiries.
40
Looking and Acting the Part in the Work Place
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to choose clothing and footwear for the work place.
- Know the importance of personal hygiene.
- Know how to conduct him/herself at work.
41
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.
42
Making Career Choices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify requirements for specific jobs.
- Be able to identify alternatives to paid employment.
- Be able to identify an employment, training or education option for him/her.
43
Personal Productivity Programs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use word processor software to improve personal productivity.2.
- Be able to use spreadsheet software to improve personal productivity.3.
- Be able to use presentation software to improve personal productivity.
44
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.
45
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.
46
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.
47
Recognising Employment Opportunities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of work
- Know about the concept of the labour market
48
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.
49
Sowing and Growing Plants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use indoor sowing techniques.
- Be able to use outdoor sowing techniques.
- Be able to maintain and transplant seedling plants.
- Be able to use the processes of “hardening off” and “planting out”.
50
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.
51
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.
52
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.
53
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.
54
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.
55
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 a product.
- Understand equipment/resources needed to sell products.
- Be able to recognise when equipment is unsafe.
- Be able to participate in an enterprise project.
56
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.
57
Using Email
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use e-mail software tools to send and compose messages.
- Be able to manage incoming email.
- Be able to respond to common problems when using e-mail.
58
Using ICT Skills in a Work Place
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know ICT skills needed in a work place.
- Be able to identify ICT skills that he/she needs to develop for a work place.
- Be able to develop ICT skills in a work place.
- Be able to review own learning.
59
Using Number Skills in a Work Place
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use number in a work place.
- Be able to identify number skills that he/she needs to develop in a work place.
- Be able to develop number skills in a work place.
- Be able to review his/her learning.
60
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.
61
Using 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 to search for information from the Internet and the world-wide web.
- Be able to use browser software to communicate information online.
- Know safety and security practices when working online.
62
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.
63
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.
64
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 use a piece of equipment safely when working as a volunteer.
- Be able to communicate with others when working as a volunteer.
65
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.
66
Working in Catering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know safety rules in a catering work place.
- Know types of equipment used in a catering work place.
- Be able to use a piece of equipment safely in a catering work place.
- Be able to store different types of equipment in a catering work place.
- Be able to communicate in a catering work place.
67
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.
68
Working in Public Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the public services sector.2.
- Know about working in a specific public service.
69
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 in a retail work place.
70
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)
- 603/5872/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCNLR
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2020