OCNLR
Level 1
QN: 601/8460/7
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCNLR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1179 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
OCNLR
Syllabus Units
54 Units
Guided Hours
1179 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Awareness of Mental Health and Wellbeing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Define the terms 'mental health' and 'wellbeing' in your own words.
- Explain how mental health issues can affect individuals from diverse groups.
- Identify sources of support for mental health issues.
- Describe strategies to promote your own mental health and wellbeing.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Collaborative Working Using Digital Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. 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.
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Communicating with Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the value and benefits of communicating effectively with children and young people.2. Understand how to communicate within a team. 3. Know how to communicate with individuals in a learning environment. 4. Understand current legislation, policies and procedures for confidentiality and sharing information, including data protection.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Craft Activities with Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the uses of craft activities., Know how to select craft techniques to use with a child or young person., Be able to organise a craft activity with a child or young person.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Developing Skills for Listening to Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the value and benefits of listening and responding to children., Be able to use active listening skills with children., Understand the importance of recognising and acknowledging children’s feelings and needs., Know how to ask appropriate open questions when listening to children.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Digital Content Creation – Audio and Video
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Design a digital publication that includes a clear purpose, target audience, and content plan.
- Select appropriate audio and video material that aligns with the publication's purpose and audience.
- Use software tools to import and arrange audio and video elements within the publication.
- Apply formatting techniques to ensure the publication is visually coherent and accessible.
- Produce a final rich media digital publication that is ready for its intended use.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Digital Content Creation – Text and Image
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. 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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Encourage Children and Young People to Eat Healthily
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about healthy eating for children and young people., Know about activities to encourage children and young people to eat healthily.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Essay Writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the key requirements of an essay task
- Plan the structure and content of an essay
- Research information from given sources for an essay
- Write an essay that presents information clearly and logically
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Following Instructions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why it is important to follow instructions., Be able to follow instructions.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Growth and Development of Young Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the factors that influence the growth and development of children aged from birth to 5 years 11 months., Know how to support the growth and development of children.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Healthy Eating for Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of healthy diets for children., Know how to encourage children to eat healthily., Understand how to wean a baby., Know how to care for children’s teeth., Be able to use healthy eating guidance to plan menus for children.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Human Growth and Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the main stages of human growth and development from birth to adolescence.
- Describe the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development at each stage.
- Explain the difference between growth and development.
- List factors that can affect human growth and development.
- Give examples of how genetic and environmental factors influence development.
- Recognise the importance of early experiences on later development.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Improving Personal Productivity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. 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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Internet Safety for IT users
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. 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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Introduction to Programming
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. 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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Job Opportunities in Children’s and Young People’s Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know about job opportunities in working with children and young people. 2. Understand the terms and conditions of employment working in children’s and young people’s settings. 3. Know the qualifications and skills needed for jobs working with children and young people. 4. Be able to plan how to start working in children and young people settings.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Musical Activities for Young Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the benefits of musical activities for young children., Know how to make musical activities or musical games that would be of benefit to young children.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Organisational Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain why organisational skills are important in an early years setting.
- Prioritise a list of given tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Plan and complete a multi-step task within a given timescale.
- Review own organisational performance and identify improvements.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Physical Activities for Young Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about physical activities for children., Know how physical activities can support children’s learning and development., Know the role of the adult supporting physical activity for children., Be able to plan and prepare a physical activity for children.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Practical Health and Safety when with Young Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about health and safety guidelines and instructions., Know about health and safety equipment to help keep children safe., Know about fire safety when with young children.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Punctuation and Grammar
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify and correctly use capital letters, full stops, question marks, and exclamation marks in sentences.
- Construct grammatically correct sentences using appropriate word order and verb tenses.
- Apply punctuation and grammar rules to write clear and accurate short texts relevant to early years settings.
- Proofread written work to correct common punctuation and grammar errors.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Resilience Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of resilience., Know how to develop resilience., Be able to develop resilience skills.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Respecting and Valuing Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to respect and value children as individuals., Understand ways to respect and value children., Know that children have rights.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Science Activities for Young Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify a range of science activities suitable for young children.
- Explain how to set up science activities to support young children's learning.
- Describe the learning that young children can gain from science activities.
- Select appropriate resources for science activities based on children's ages and interests.
- Plan a science activity that promotes exploration and discovery.
- Evaluate the benefits of science activities for children's development.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Sharing Learning Experiences with Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how children learn., Know how to use stories and rhymes with young children., Understand that the natural world can support children's learning., Know how the local community can be used to broaden children's experiences.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Spelling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify personal spelling strengths and weaknesses.
- Apply strategies to find correct spellings of words.
- Develop a personal spelling programme to improve accuracy.
- Monitor progress in spelling improvement over time.
- Use dictionaries and spellcheckers effectively.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Spreadsheets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify different uses for spreadsheets in an early years context.
- Enter data accurately into a spreadsheet.
- Navigate and use multiple worksheets within a workbook.
- Apply basic formulas to calculate data.
- Create graphical representations of data.
- Sort and manage data effectively.
- Prepare and print a spreadsheet appropriately.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Support Children's Learning through Sensory Play Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of the sensory environment in children’s learning development., Be able to contribute to children‘s learning development using sensory play activities., Be able to review a sensory play activity.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Supporting Learners for whom English is not their First Language
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know how to support learners for whom English is not their first language. 2. Understand how to support learners to develop skills in the target language.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Teamwork Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify own role and responsibilities within a team in an early years setting.
- Contribute to setting team and individual goals.
- Plan a team activity in an early years context.
- Undertake a team activity in an early years context.
- Review a team activity to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Technology Activities for Young Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know technology toys or activities for young children., Know how technology toys or activities support children’s learning and development.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
The Intellectual and Language Development of Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the stages of intellectual development in children from birth to five years.
- Identify the stages of language development in children from birth to five years.
- Explain why it is important to communicate with young children.
- Describe factors that can affect intellectual and language development in children.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Treating Children as Individuals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to treat children as individuals., Understand ways to treat children as individuals., Know that children have rights.
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Understand Schools as Organisations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the different types of schools from early years to post- compulsory education.2. Understand how schools are organised in terms of roles and responsibilities.3. Know the range of school policies and procedures. 4. Know about the different areas of learning in schools
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OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Early Years
Understanding Play
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of play in a child's development., Understand the purpose of play activities for children at different levels of development., Understand the purpose of a play activity plan., Know how stereotyping can affect children's participation in activities.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8460/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCNLR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2016