OCNLR
    Level 1
    QN: 603/2533/1
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    OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Health and Social Care

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCNLR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 739 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 1
    Awarding Body
    OCNLR
    Syllabus Units
    31 Units
    Guided Hours
    739 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Awareness of Protection and Safeguarding in Health and Social Care

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about protection and safeguarding in health and social care.
    • Understand protection and safeguarding in relation to ‘harm, ab
    • use and neglect’.
    • Know what actions to take if there are concerns about harm, ab
    • use or neglect.
    • Understand the role of organisations responsible for protecting and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
    2

    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.
    3

    Dementia Awareness

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the most common types of dementia.
    • Know the signs and symptoms of common types of dementia.
    • Know about good practice in caring for an individual with dementia.
    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

    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.
    7

    Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the importance of equality and inclusion within health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings.
    • Know the effects of discriminatory attitudes and behaviours on individuals.
    • Know the factors that affect the equality and inclusion of individuals.
    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

    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.
    11

    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.
    12

    Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Condition

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the importance of a person-centred approach when working with individuals with an autistic spectrum condition.
    • Understand the concept of Autistic Spectrum Condition.
    • Understand the importance of effective communication for individuals with an autistic spectrum condition.
    13

    Introduction to Communication in Health and Social Care

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know different methods of communication in health and social care.
    • Know how to communicate with individuals in a health and social care setting.
    14

    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 career opportunities available in Health and Social Care.
    • Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in Health and Social Care.
    15

    Introduction to Mental Health

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the importance of a person-centred approach when working with individuals with mental health problems.
    • Know the main factors that can ca
    • use mental health problems.
    • Understand the importance of effective communication with individuals who have mental health problems.
    16

    Introduction to Physical Disability

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the importance of a person-centred approach when working with individuals with a physical disability.
    • Know the main causes of physical disability.
    • Know how the challenges of living with a physical disability can be addressed.
    17

    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.
    18

    Introduction to Sensory Loss

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the importance of a person-centred approach when working with individuals with sensory loss.
    • Know the main causes of sensory loss.
    • Understand the importance of effective communication for individuals with sensory loss.
    19

    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.
    20

    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.
    21

    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.
    22

    Job Opportunities in Health and Social Care

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about job opportunities in health and social care.
    • Understand the terms and conditions of employment within health and social care.
    • Know the qualifications and skills needed for jobs in health and social care.
    • Be able to plan how to start work within health and social care.
    23

    Medication Awareness in Health and Social Care

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about medication types and their use in health and care.
    • Know how to identify adverse reactions to medications.
    • Understand how to use the seven guidelines of medication administration in relation to Medication Administration Records (MAR).
    24

    Person-Centred Support in Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know what is meant by person-centred support in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings.
    • Know the importance to individuals of person-centred support in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings.
    25

    Planning a Healthy Diet

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the principles and benefits of a healthy diet.
    • Know why it is important to understand an individual’s needs when planning their diet.
    • Be able to plan a healthy diet for an individual.
    26

    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.
    27

    Stress and Stress Management Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise the symptoms of stress.
    • Know about the possible causes of stress.
    • Know about the benefits of using relaxation as a strategy.
    • Know about coping strategies., State the benefits of these strategies.
    28

    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.
    29

    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.
    30

    The Importance of Healthy Eating and Drinking

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the importance of healthy eating.
    • Understand the importance of drinking enough to stay healthy.
    31

    Understand Principles and Values in Health and Social Care

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the principles and values that underpin work in health and social care.
    • Know ways to respect and value those who access services in health and social care.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/2533/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    OCNLR
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Nov 2017