OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCNLR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 754 hours.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Big Data Essentials
- 1. Understand the use of Big Data in business.2. Understand how meaningful information is derived from Big Data.3. Be able to plan a basic analysis of Big Data.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Developing Animation
- Know animation styles and techniques., Know how to develop and record ideas for an animated sequence., Be able to produce materials for an animated sequence., Understand how to review own work.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Developing Multimedia Products
- Understand how to generate ideas for multimedia products., Understand how to plan a multimedia product., Be able to produce a multimedia product., Be able to present a multimedia product., Understand how to review own work.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Digital 3D Modelling for Creative Media Industries
- Know about the production of 3D objects., Be able to produce primitive 3D objects., Understand how to plan a 3D object using primitives., Understand how to produce a 3D object., Be able to present a 3D object., Understand how to review a 3D object.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Digital Graphics Editing
- Identify different uses of digital graphics in various contexts
- Explain the principles of digital graphics, including resolution, colour modes, and file formats
- Plan the editing of a digital graphic to meet a given brief
- Produce a digital graphic using appropriate software and techniques
- Review a digital graphic against the original brief and suggest improvements
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Digital Image Manipulation
- Know how to produce manipulated images., Be able to produce manipulated images.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Environmental Issues
- 1. Know ways that people affect theenvironment.2. Understand the actions that peoplecan take to benefit theenvironment.3. Know different ways to reducetheir carbon footprint.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Ethical and Political Issues Relating to Land-Based Activities
- 1. 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.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Exploring Careers in the Green Industries
- 1. Know about the green industries that offer career opportunities.2. Understand the range of employment opportunities available in green industries.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Game Engine Technologies for Creative Media Industries
- Identify the key features and functions of a 3D game engine.
- Explain the purpose of a level editor in game development.
- Plan a 3D game level, including objectives, layout, and assets.
- Use a level editor to create a 3D game map.
- Apply testing techniques to identify and fix issues in a 3D game map.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Global Warming and Climate Change
- 1. 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. 5. Understand how to reduce personal impact on climate change.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Introduction to Communications Technology Solutions
- 1. Understand key concepts in data transmission.2. Understand the main features of networks.3. Understand the features of the key networking models.4. Understand how telecommunications can be implemented.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Introduction to Cyber Security
- 1. Understand basic cyber security concepts.2. Understand types of cyber security threats and vulnerabilities.3. Understand how to minimise the impact of cyber security attacks.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Introduction to Data Analysis
- Identify different types of data used in a business environment
- Explain the sources of data in a business context
- Enter data accurately into a database system
- Manipulate data within a database to meet business requirements
- Test a database system for accuracy and functionality
- Evaluate the importance of data accuracy in business decision-making
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Introduction to Emerging Technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT)
- 1. Know the types of emerging technologies.2. Understand the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT).3. Be able to design an Internet of Things related process to bring about a tangible benefit.4. Be able to review and refine the IoT process plan.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Introduction to Interactive Media Products
- Know about interactive media products., Know the uses of interactive media techniques and technology., Be able to use interactive media techniques and technology to create an interactive media product., Be able to review own work.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Introduction to Robotics
- 1. Understand the use of robotics in a range of industries.2. Be able to design a robotic solution to a defined problem.3. Be able to review a planned robotic solution to a defined problem.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Introduction to Software Development
- 1. Understand the roles within a software development team.2. Understand functional and non-functional requirements in the software development process.3. Be able to plan a software development project.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Introduction to Software Testing Principles
- 1. Understand the fundamental principles of software testing.2. Understand the role of software testing within the product development lifecycle.3. Understand software testing techniques.4. Be able to conduct basic software testing.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Introduction to Sustainability
- 1. Know the basic concepts of sustainability.2. Know the importance of natural resources.3. Understand key challenges to sustainability in the world.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Introduction to User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design
- Identify the key characteristics of a user interface
- Describe the purpose of a user interface
- Design a simple user interface for a given scenario
- Apply basic UX principles to a design
- Explain the stages of the UX methodology
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Investigate an Environmental Issue
- 1. 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.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Planning a Mobile App
- 1. Know the categories of mobile apps.2. Be able to design a mobile app.3. Be able to review and improve a mobile app design.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Project in Sustainability
- 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.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Supporting Sustainability in an Office Environment
- 1. Know how to support sustainability in an office environment.2. Be able to support sustainability in an office environment.
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
Sustainability Issues in Industry
- 1. Know about sustainability issues in a chosen sector or industry.2. Know how sustainability can be improved in a specific sector or industry.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4184/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCNLR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2019