OCNLR
Level 1
QN: 601/8458/9
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate 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: 1244 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
OCNLR
Syllabus Units
55 Units
Guided Hours
1244 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Action Planning for Own Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise own skills, knowledge and ability.
- Be able to match own skills, knowledge, ability and personal requirements with possible career paths.
- Know routes available for own learning and development, in relation to possible career paths.
- Be able to plan own development.
- Be able to action own development.
2
Action Planning to Improve Performance in Mathematics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify own strengths in mathematics.
- Be able to identify areas to improve in mathematics.
- Be able to set personal targets for improvements in mathematics.
3
Awareness of Mental Health and Wellbeing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by the terms ‘mental health’ and ‘wellbeing’.2.
- Understand mental health issues in relation to diverse groups.3.
- Know how to access support for mental health issues.
- Know how to foster good mental health and wellbeing in self.
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.
7
Creating and Publishing Web Pages
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to plan and create web pages.
- Be able to use website software tools to structure and format web pages.
- Be able to publish web pages.
8
Critical Thinking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature and importance of critical thinking.
- Understand the nature of assumption, bias and stereotyping.
- Know how structure and style impact on argument.
- Be able to form an argument.
- Be able to ask critical questions.
9
Developing Confidence and Self-Esteem
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the impact of confidence.
- Know what is meant by self-esteem.
- Understand ways of building confidence and self-esteem.
10
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.
11
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.
12
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.
13
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.
14
Essay Writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand an essay task.
- Be able to plan an essay.
- Be able to research information for the purpose of essay writing.
- Be able to present information in essay form.
15
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.
16
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.
17
Following Instructions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why it is important to follow instructions.
- Be able to follow instructions.
18
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.
19
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.
20
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.
21
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.
22
Internet Safety for IT users
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the risks that can exist when using the Internet.2.
- Be able to safeguard self and others when working online.3.
- Be able to take precautions to maintain data security.
23
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.
24
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.
25
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.
26
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.
27
Living Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about cells and their functions.
- Know about ecosystems.
- Know the role of genes in inheritance and variation.
28
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.
29
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.
30
Note Taking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know reasons for making notes.
- Be able to use note taking systems.
- Be able to use notes for a specific purpose.
31
Organisational Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why organisational skills are important.
- Know how to select the most important task from a number of tasks that must be completed.
- Know how to complete a task with multiple steps on time.
32
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.
33
Planning and Carrying Out Research
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan research.
- Be able to carry out the research plan.
- Be able to present the findings of the research and review own skills.
34
Presentation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about presentations and presentation styles.
- Know about the elements and skills involved in the preparation and delivery of a presentation.
- Be able to deliver a presentation.
- Be able to review own performance in preparing and delivering a presentation.
35
Problem Solving Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand factors that might influence problem solving.
- Be able to use evidence to assist problem solving.
- Be able to apply problem solving processes.
36
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.
37
Punctuation and Grammar
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use punctuation to aid understanding.
- Be able to use grammar to aid understanding.
38
Reading
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read different types of texts.
- Understand that texts can have different purposes.
- Be able to use features of texts to find out information.
- Understand the main points and ideas in a text.
- Be able to use organisational and structural features to locate information.
39
Resilience Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of resilience.
- Know how to develop resilience.
- Be able to develop resilience skills.
40
Revision and Exam Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of academic examinations.
- Be able to establish a study environment.
- Be able to use revision techniques.
- Know how to maintain personal health and well-being when undertaking academic revision and examination.
- Be able to take an academic examination.
41
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.
42
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.
43
Speaking and Listening Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate with others.
- Be able to present information effectively to others.
- Be able to obtain information from others.
- Be able to engage in discussion.
44
Spelling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to find correct spellings.
- Understand own spelling strengths and weaknesses.
- Be able to maintain a personal spelling programme.
45
Spreadsheets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different uses for spreadsheets.
- Be able to enter data into a spreadsheet.
- Be able to use multiple worksheets within a workbook.
- Be able to use formulas in a spreadsheet to calculate data.
- Be able to present data in graphical form.
- Be able to sort and manage data in a spreadsheet.
- Be able to print a spreadsheet.
46
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.
47
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.
48
Teamwork Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to contribute to the setting of team and individual goals.
- Know about own role responsibility within the team.
- Be able to plan and undertake team activities.
- Be able to review team activities.
49
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.
50
Time Management Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of good time management.
- Know ways to promote good time management.
- Be able to plan own use of time.
- Know how to improve own time management.
51
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.
52
Undertaking an Enterprise Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to select an enterprise project for a particular target market
- Know about the costs involved in setting up the product or service
- Know the significance of effective marketing
- Be able to plan
- monitor and review the enterprise project
53
Word Processing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to enter, edit and combine text and other information in word processed documents.
- Be able to structure information within word processed documents.
- Be able to use word processing software tools to format and present documents.
54
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.
55
Writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present main points in a logical order.
- Be able to write in short paragraphs.
- Know how to plan and draft written work.
- Be able to proofread and correct writing.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8458/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCNLR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2016