OCNLR
Level 1
QN: 601/8459/0
Curriculum Active
OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCNLR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1640 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
OCNLR
Syllabus Units
74 Units
Guided Hours
1640 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
Budgetary Control within a Business Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about budgets
- Know about budgetary control
- Know how budgeting fits into the management process
5
Business Finance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply numerical skills to business transactions.
- Be able to prepare and interpret business information.
- Be able to apply numerical skills to financial activities.
6
Business Numeracy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply basic arithmetic and numeracy to business.
- Be able to prepare and interpret financial business information and data.
7
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.
8
Contribute to Running an Event
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to contribute to the organisation of an event.2.
- Be able to contribute to the promotion of an event.3.
- Be able to work with others to run an event to meet customer requirements.4.
- Be able to contribute to assessing the success of an event.
9
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.
10
Creating Business Documents
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about types of business document.
- Know why it is important to use the right communication style in business documents.
- Be able to produce business documents.
11
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.
12
Customer Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of good customer care.
- Be able to provide good customer care.
- Know how to communicate positively with customers.
- Be able to communicate positively with customers.
- Be able to respond to customers in accordance with policies and procedures.
13
Data Handling for Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to extract business information from data sources.
- Be able to interpret business information from data.
- Be able to collect, collate and present business data effectively.
- Understand the implications of Data Protection legislation.
14
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.
15
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.
16
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.
17
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.
18
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.
19
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.
20
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.
21
Following Instructions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why it is important to follow instructions.
- Be able to follow instructions.
22
Generating and Presenting a Business Idea
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to generate a viable business idea.2.
- Be able to assess the potential of a business idea.3.
- Know how to present a business idea to take it forward.
23
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.
24
Health and Safety in a Business Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand health and safety responsibilities in a business environment.
- Know how to work in a safe way in a business environment.
- Be able to comply with health and safety requirements in a business environment.
25
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.
26
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.
27
Introduction to Contract Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key elements of a contract.2.
- Understand the circumstances in which a contract may be discharged and the main remedy on breach.
28
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.
29
Introduction to Employment Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the differences between a self-employed person and an employed person.2.
- Understand the importance of a contract of employment.3.
- Understand how contracts of employment can be terminated.
30
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.
31
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.
32
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.
33
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.
34
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.
35
Making Sustainable Choices in Everyday Contexts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand sustainable behaviours and their benefits.2.
- Know how to take practical action to reduce waste or resource use.3.
- Be able to carry out a sustainability task.
36
Marketing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concepts of marketing and sales.
- Know the elements of the marketing mix.
37
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.
38
Office Administrator Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the role of an office administrator.
- Be able to carry out a range of basic administrative tasks., Be aware of the importance of good self-presentation and time management.
39
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.
40
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.
41
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.
42
Principles of Business Administration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to meet and welcome visitors in a business environment.
- Know how to provide mail services.
- Know how to use office equipment.
43
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.
44
Professional Behaviour in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the need for professional behaviour in the workplace.
- Understand how to behave professionally in the workplace.
45
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.
46
Punctuation and Grammar
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use punctuation to aid understanding.
- Be able to use grammar to aid understanding.
47
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.
48
Resilience Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of resilience.
- Know how to develop resilience.
- Be able to develop resilience skills.
49
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.
50
Single Entry Bookkeeping
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the role of bookkeeping in supporting financial management.
- Be able to use the principles of coding for bookkeeping.
- Be able to use the principles of single entry bookkeeping.
- Understand own bookkeeping needs and areas for development.
51
Solve Business Problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify business problems.
- Know techniques for solving business problems.
- Be able to explore solutions to a business problem.
- Be able to carry out a solution to a business problem.
52
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.
53
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.
54
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.
55
Supporting Business Meetings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the preparation required to hold a business meeting.
- Be able to set up a room for a meeting.
- Be able to support a meeting.
- Be able to complete follow-up activities after a meeting.
56
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.
57
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.
58
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.
59
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.
60
Understanding Business and Enterprise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how a business/enterprise becomes profitable.
- Be able to identify different types of business/enterprise.
- Understand the characteristics of the local market for a specific product or service.
61
Understanding Business Communication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand business communication.
- Know how to choose an appropriate communication method.
- Understand effective business communication., Understanding a business team and the behaviours within that team.
- Understand the benefits of an effective communication strategy.
62
Understanding how a retail business maintains health, safety and security on its premises
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the main provisions of health and safety legislation in relation to a retail business
- Know how health and safety are maintained on the premises of a retail business
- Know how cash and stock are kept secure on the premises of a retail business
63
Understanding How to Promote a Product or Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the features and benefits of a product or service.2.
- Know how to promote the features and benefits of a product or service.3.
- Be able to plan for future sales.
64
Understanding the control, handling and replenishment of stock in a retail business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of stock control
- Understand how to move, handle and store stock
- Understand procedures for replenishing stock
65
Understanding the retail selling process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the selling process
- Understand how to find out what the customer wants
- Understand how product information can be used to promote sales
66
Understanding the Uses of Social Media for Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is meant by social media.2.
- Understand the importance of security and trust when using social media for business.3.
- Know the usefulness of social media as a business tool.
67
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
68
Using AI Tools for Practical Tasks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the different types of AI tools and what they can be used for.2.
- Know how to prepare and carry out a simple AI task.3.
- Be able to use an AI tool to complete a practical task safely.
69
Using Cyber Security Skills in Everyday Situations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand common cyber threats and their impact.2.
- Know how to take practical steps to protect personal information.3.
- Be able to carry out a basic cyber safe task.
70
Using Office Equipment in a Business Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use office equipment in a business environment.
- Be able to use office equipment in a business environment.
71
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.
72
Work with Other People in a Business Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to work with others.
- Be able to work with others.
- Be able to communicate with others in a business environment.
- Know how to use feedback.
73
Working in Business and Administration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about job opportunities in business and administration.
- Know about working practices within business and administration.
- Know about the qualifications and skills needed for jobs in business and administration.
- Be able to plan the early stages of a career within business and administration.
74
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)
- 601/8459/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCNLR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2016