OCNLR

Entry Level

QN: 603/5413/6

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OCNLR Entry Level Certificate in Skills for Independence and Employability (Entry 1)

Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCNLR. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 4196 hours.

Qualification Level

Entry Level

Awarding Body

OCNLR

Syllabus Units

173 Units

Guided Hours

4196 hrs

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Course Syllabus & Study Modules

Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

Accessing Financial 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.

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.
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.

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.

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.2.
Be able to make a decision as part of a group.3.
Be able to recognise own rights and responsibilities.4.
Know how to achieve own desired outcome in a discussion.5.
Understand 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 basic performance skills.2.
Be able to prepare for a performance.3.
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.1.
Be able to identify members of staff and their roles.2.
Be able to identify reasons for attending college.3.
Understand own responsibilities while at college.4.
Understand the differences between college and a previous learning establishment.5.
Understand Health and Safety procedures in college.

Decision Making in the Work Place

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to make a decision at work, with support.
Be able to work with others in the work place to make a decision.

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.

Developing Emotional Resilience

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand what is meant by ‘emotional’.2.
Understand how a person might respond in an emotional situation.3.
Understand how to develop emotional resilience.

Developing Healthy Relationships and Respect

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand what is meant by a ‘healthy relationship’.1.
Understand how communication creates a healthy relationship.2.
Understand how respect for others can develop.

Developing Personal Confidence and Self Awareness

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand feelings of confidence.
Understand how to behave in a social situation.2.
Understand how to manage stress.3.
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.

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.

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 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 Music

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to appreciate music.
Be able to identify a musical instrument., Play a musical instrument with others.

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 a specific tool used for garden maintenance.2.
Be able to maintain a garden.3.
Know a method 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.

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 an exercise and fitness activity.2.
Be able to participate in an exercise and fitness activity.3.
Be able to review own performance.

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.

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 good customer service.
Understand how to make a good first impression on a customer.
Understand how to deal with a complaint from a customer.

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.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.

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 a suitable material to make a given product.
Know types of equipment to make a product.
Be able to use a piece of equipment to make a given product.
Know where to store materials and equipment.

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.

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:

Know how to take part in an initial screening process.1.
Be able to attend at an agreed time.2.
Know about own preferred learning style.3.
Know about personal learning goals.4.
Be able to show 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.

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 Own Skills for Personal Development

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know own strengths and weaknesses.1.
Know own skills and investigate ways of self-improvement.2.
Understand current life situations and relationships.3.
Know how to make positive decisions.4. Set a personal objective.

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.

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.

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.1.
Understand own role within the organisation.2.
Be able to maintain acceptable conventions for personal presentation and behaviour in the workplace.3.
Know the safe working practices in the work environment.4.
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:

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.

Using Domestic Appliances

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

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

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.

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:

Know reading skills needed 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.3.
Be able to use a photocopier in an office environment.

Using Writing Skills in a Work Place

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know writing skills needed 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 with others 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 horticultural equipment used when working in a work place.
Be able to use a piece of horticultural equipment safely in a work place.
Know where to store different types of horticultural equipment in a 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): 603/5413/6
Regulated Status: Available to learners
Awarding Body: OCNLR
Qualification Type: Other Life Skills Qualification
Operational Start: Feb 2020