OCNLR
Level 1
QN: 603/2522/7
Curriculum Active
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Applied Science and Technology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCNLR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 724 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
OCNLR
Syllabus Units
29 Units
Guided Hours
724 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Causes of Disease and Maintaining Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is meant by ‘health’ and ‘disease’.
- Know factors that can affect the health of individuals.
- Know the causes of disease.
2
Chemistry Concepts and Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how chemical elements are classified.
- Know the main factors involved in chemical reactions.
- Know how to identify useful natural resources, for use as potential future fuels.
- Be able to create useful chemical products from given starting materials.
3
Collaborative Working Using Digital Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare collaborative technologies for use.2.
- Be able to use collaborative technology safely and securely.3.
- Be able to contribute to tasks using collaborative technologies.
4
Digital Content Creation – Audio and Video
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to design a digital publication.2.
- Be able to input audio and video material elements within a rich media publication design.3.
- Be able to format and produce a rich media digital publication.
5
Digital Content Creation – Text and Image
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to design a digital publication that includes text and images.2.
- Be able to input text and combine with other digital media within a publication design.3.
- Be able to edit, format and produce a digital publication.
6
Electronics in Action
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the components used in electronic systems.
- Know how electronic circuits function.
- Be able to build an electronic circuit.
- Be able to check
- measure and test electronic circuits.
7
Environmental Issues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know ways that people affect theenvironment.2.
- Understand the actions that peoplecan take to benefit theenvironment.3.
- Know different ways to reducetheir carbon footprint.
8
Ethical and Political Issues Relating to Land-Based Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify an ethical/ political issue relating to horticulture, environmental conservation or animal care.2.
- Be able to research the issue identified.3.
- Be able to present arguments or aspects of the differing views researched.4.
- Be able to explain their own views in relation to the issue.
9
Exploring Careers in the Green Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the green industries that offer career opportunities.2.
- Understand the range of employment opportunities available in green industries.
10
Forensic Detection
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know roles and responsibilities of employees and laboratories in forensic detection.
- Know about types of forensic evidence.
- Be able to detect, collect and record evidence.
- Be able to use scientific procedures to identify and analyse evidence.
11
Global Warming and Climate Change
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by ‘global warming’ and ‘climate change’.2.
- Understand the causes of global warming and climate change.3.
- Understand the impact of global warming and climate change on the environment.4.
- Know about local, national and international action regarding climate change.
- Understand how to reduce personal impact on climate change.
12
Health and Safety in a Science Laboratory
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of hazard in a science laboratory.
- Know about fire safety in a science laboratory.
- Know how to work safely in a science laboratory.
- Be able to work safely in a science laboratory.
13
Improving Personal Productivity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan the use of digital software to improve productivity.2.
- Be able to use digital systems and software efficiently to complete planned tasks.3.
- Be able to review the selection and use of digital tools to make sure that work activities are successful.4.
- Be able to use digital tools to improve personal productivity and time management.
14
Introduction to Programming
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use variables in computer programming.2.
- Be able to use sequencing in computer programming.3.
- Be able to use repetition/iteration in computer programming.4.
- Be able to use Boolean expressions in computer programming.5.
- Be able to use selection in computer programming.6.
- Be able to plan
- create and debug a simple computer program.
15
Introduction to Study Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to develop personal learning skills.
- Understand and use information.
- Be able to plan
- manage, and produce work.
16
Introduction to Sustainability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the basic concepts of sustainability.2.
- Know the importance of natural resources.3.
- Understand key challenges to sustainability in the world.
17
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.
18
Living Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about cells and their functions.
- Know about ecosystems.
- Know the role of genes in inheritance and variation.
19
Making Useful Scientific Devices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to construct and test a weighing device.
- Be able to construct a device to generate electricity.
20
Mathematical Tools in Science and Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use mathematical tools in a science or technology context.
- Be able to collect and record scientific data.
- Be able to display and interpret scientific data.
21
Physics and the Universe
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of energy stores and energy transfers.
- Know the applications of waves and radiation.
- Be able to take measurements in electric circuits.
- Know the methods used to explore space.
22
Project in Sustainability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan a project to promote sustainability in a chosen environment.
- Be able to undertake a sustainability project.
- Be able to present the results of a sustainability project.
- Be able to reflect on the sustainability project.
23
Science in the World
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about factors that can influence scientific progress.
- Know how science can be represented in the media.
- Know how scientific discoveries have affected society.
24
Science or Technology Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select an area of investigation for a science or technology project.
- Be able to carry out research for a science or technology project.
- Be able to undertake activity to complete a science or technology project.
- Be able to present a science or technology project.
- Be able to assess science or technology project outcomes and own performance.
25
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.
26
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.
27
The Nature and Applications of Energy, Waves and Radiation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about energy stores and energy transfers.
- Know the applications of waves and radiation.
- Be able to take measurements in electric circuits.
- Know the components of the solar system.
- Know the methods used to explore space.
28
Understanding Biology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the main groups of plants and animals.
- Know about the world’s main vegetation types.
- Know about the structure of plant and animal cells.
- Know about the structure of plants.
- Be able to make observations using magnifying equipment.
29
Working in Science and Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the science and technology sectors.
- Know about job opportunities in the science and technology sectors.
- Know about skills and qualities required for jobs in the science and technology sectors.
- 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)
- 603/2522/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCNLR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2017