OCNLR
Level 1
QN: 603/2626/8
Curriculum Active
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Public Services
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCNLR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 899 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
OCNLR
Syllabus Units
32 Units
Guided Hours
899 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assisting the Public
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of good relationships with the public.
- Know how to assist members of the public.
- Know how public services deal with complaints from members of the public.
- Be able to assist members of the public and review own effectiveness.
2
Career Planning for the Public Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about career planning and progression in the public services.
- Know about the skills, qualities and entry requirements for working in public services.
- Know about the application and selection process for public service employment.
- Be able to complete an application for a role in a chosen public service.
3
Carrying out Security Searches
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why security searches are conducted.
- Understand search skills and procedures.
- Understand constraints and limitations of searching.
- Carry out simulated security searches effectively, in a safe and legal manner.
4
Citizenship, the Individual and Society
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
- Know about the function and role of public services within society.
- Know about equal opportunities in society and the public services.
5
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.
6
Community and Cultural Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance to public services of community and cultural awareness.
- Know about being part of a community.
- Know about cultural diversity within a community.
- Know about social and cultural problems in a community and their effect on the work of the public services.
7
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.
8
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.
9
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.
10
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.
11
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.
12
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.
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 Criminal Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key elements of a crime.2.
- Understand the main fatal and non-fatal offences against the person.3.
- Understand the main property offences.
15
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.
16
Introduction to Security Work in the Public Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why public services seek to maintain the security of people, information, premises and property.
- Know the skills and qualities required of individuals working in public security work.
- Know the security measures used in maintaining the physical security of people, information, premises and property.
- Be able to participate in a search in a thorough, systematic, safe way according to legal requirements.
17
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.
18
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.
19
Introduction to the English Legal System
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of law and the frame
- work within which it operates.2.
- Understand the main sources of English law.3.
- Know the functions of the main courts and key personnel of the English legal system.4.
- Understand the role of lay people in the English legal system.
20
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.
21
Personal Skills for the Public Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the communication and interpersonal skills required by the public services.
- Understand the need for time management skills within the public services.
- Be able to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills as used in the public services.
22
Planning own Fitness Programme
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the components of physical fitness.
- Be able to plan and use own fitness programme.
- Know how to overcome barriers that may affect achievement of fitness goals.
- Be able to review own fitness programme.
23
Practical Teamwork in the Public Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the characteristics of an effective team.
- Know the importance and benefits of team
- work in the public services.
- Understand the types of teams that exist in the public services.
- Be able to contribute as an effective member of a team.
24
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.
25
Public Service Incidents
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about emergency incidents.
- Know about public services response to incidents.
- Know about the command and control systems used in the public services at incidents.
- Be able to work as a team member in a public service incident scenario.
26
Public Service Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select an appropriate project topic.
- Be able to investigate the project area.
- Be able to produce a project report.
27
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.
28
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.
29
Taking Part in Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about a sporting activity.
- Be able to participate in a sporting activity.
- Be able to review performance in a sporting activity.
30
Understanding Crime and its Effects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why people can be at risk of being involved in crime.
- Understand the effects of crime.
- Understand the support available for victims and offenders.
31
Volunteering in the Public Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the benefits of volunteering in public services.
- Know about volunteering opportunities in public services.
- Know what they can offer as a volunteer in public services.
- Be able to carry out own role as a volunteer in public services.
- Be able to evaluate own performance as a volunteer in public services.
32
Working in Public Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the public services sector.
- Know about working in a specific public service.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2626/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCNLR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2017