OCNLR
    Level 1
    QN: 603/4185/3
    Curriculum Active

    OCNLR Level 1 Extended Award in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCNLR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1211 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 1
    Awarding Body
    OCNLR
    Syllabus Units
    44 Units
    Guided Hours
    1211 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Automation within Digital Design

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to identify tasks for automation using digital design program/s.*
    • Be able to use coding or macro/s, to automate an action within a digital design program.*
    2

    Automation within Spreadsheets

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use formulae and functions to automate calculations in a spreadsheet program.2.
    • Be able to use a simple macro to automate an action within a spreadsheet program.
    3

    Automation within Word Processing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use macros using keystrokes to automate word processing documents.2.
    • Be able to write and edit code for an automated process within a word processing document.
    4

    Big Data Essentials

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the use of Big Data in business.2.
    • Understand how meaningful information is derived from Big Data.3.
    • Be able to plan a basic analysis of Big Data.
    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

    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.
    7

    Developing Animation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know animation styles and techniques.
    • Know how to develop and record ideas for an animated sequence.
    • Be able to produce materials for an animated sequence.
    • Understand how to review own work.
    8

    Developing Multimedia Products

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to generate ideas for multimedia products.
    • Understand how to plan a multimedia product.
    • Be able to produce a multimedia product.
    • Be able to present a multimedia product.
    • Understand how to review own work.
    9

    Digital 3D Modelling for Creative Media Industries

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the production of 3D objects.
    • Be able to produce primitive 3D objects.
    • Understand how to plan a 3D object using primitives.
    • Understand how to produce a 3D object.
    • Be able to present a 3D object.
    • Understand how to review a 3D object.
    10

    Digital Communications Technology

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use asynchronous (e.g. email, text message) and synchronous (e.g. online chat rooms, VoIP, video conferencing) digital tools for online communication.2. Set up the mobile device to meet needs.3. Transfer data to and from the mobile device.
    11

    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.
    12

    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.
    13

    Digital Data

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to enter, edit and maintain data in a record-based storage system.2.
    • Be able to use help systems.3.
    • Be able to retrieve and display data records.4.
    • Use spreadsheet software to manipulate data.
    14

    Digital Graphics Editing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the uses and principles of digital graphics.
    • Understand how to plan the editing of digital graphics.
    • Be able to produce a digital graphic.
    • Be able to review a digital graphic.
    15

    Digital Image Manipulation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to produce manipulated images.
    • Be able to produce manipulated images.
    16

    Digital Safety and Security

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to safeguard self and others when working online.2.
    • Be able to take precautions to maintain data security.3.
    • Be able to follow legal/organisational constraints, guidelines and procedures which apply when working online.
    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

    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.
    19

    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.
    20

    Game Engine Technologies for Creative Media Industries

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about 3D game engines.
    • Be able to plan the development of a 3D game level using a 3D game engine.
    • Be able to use a Level editor to create a 3D game engine map.
    • Be able to apply testing techniques to a 3D game engine map.
    21

    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.
    22

    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.
    23

    Introduction to Communications Technology Solutions

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key concepts in data transmission.2.
    • Understand the main features of networks.3.
    • Understand the features of the key networking models.4.
    • Understand how telecommunications can be implemented.
    24

    Introduction to Cyber Security

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand basic cyber security concepts.2.
    • Understand types of cyber security threats and vulnerabilities.3.
    • Understand how to minimise the impact of cyber security attacks.
    25

    Introduction to Data Analysis

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand data used in a business environment.2.
    • Be able to enter and manipulate information in a database.3.
    • Be able to test a database system.
    26

    Introduction to Emerging Technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT)

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the types of emerging technologies.2.
    • Understand the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT).3.
    • Be able to design an Internet of Things related process to bring about a tangible benefit.4.
    • Be able to review and refine the IoT process plan.
    27

    Introduction to Interactive Media Products

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about interactive media products.
    • Know the uses of interactive media techniques and technology.
    • Be able to use interactive media techniques and technology to create an interactive media product.
    • Be able to review own work.
    28

    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.
    29

    Introduction to Robotics

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the use of robotics in a range of industries.2.
    • Be able to design a robotic solution to a defined problem.3.
    • Be able to review a planned robotic solution to a defined problem.
    30

    Introduction to Software Development

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the roles within a software development team.2.
    • Understand functional and non-functional requirements in the software development process.3.
    • Be able to plan a software development project.
    31

    Introduction to Software Testing Principles

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the fundamental principles of software testing.2.
    • Understand the role of software testing within the product development lifecycle.3.
    • Understand software testing techniques.4.
    • Be able to conduct basic software testing.
    32

    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.
    33

    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.
    34

    Introduction to User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the characteristics of user interfaces (UI).2.
    • Be able to design a UI.3.
    • Understand the principles of user experience (UX) methodology.
    35

    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.
    36

    Planning a Mobile App

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the categories of mobile apps.2.
    • Be able to design a mobile app.3.
    • Be able to review and improve a mobile app design.
    37

    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.
    38

    Search Engines and Online Research

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how Search Engines work.2.
    • Be able to research relevant information safely, using Search Engines.
    39

    Set-Up and Maintain a Digital System

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understanding computer performance and features.2.
    • Be able to set-up a personal computer, printer and peripheral devices safely.3.
    • Be able to set-up software for use.4. Check that the IT system and communication device are working successfully.5.
    • Understand the need for safety and security practices.
    40

    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.
    41

    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.
    42

    Understanding Digital Data

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand Digital Data.2.
    • Understand their own digital footprint.3.
    • Understand the risks of sharing digital data.4.
    • Understand how to limit and control the digital data they share.
    43

    Using Mobile Apps within a Vocational Role

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to research, locate and trial mobile apps relevant to a particular vocational role.2.
    • Be able to use mobile apps to extend capacity and/or productivity in a vocational role.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/4185/3
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    OCNLR
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Mar 2019

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