OCNLR
Level 2
QN: 603/2968/3
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OCNLR Level 2 Award 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: 1724 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
OCNLR
Syllabus Units
69 Units
Guided Hours
1724 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applications of Chemical Substances
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to investigate chemical substances with different types of bonding.
- Be able to investigate exothermic and endothermic reactions.
- Be able to investigate organic compounds.
- Know the uses of nanochemicals.
2
Applications of Physical Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to investigate motion.
- Be able to investigate forces.
- Know about light and sound waves.
- Be able to investigate electricity.
3
Applying for a Job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to apply for jobs.
- Be able to prepare a job application.
4
Aspects of Energy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand a range of optical phenomena.
- Understand the relationship between temperature and heat.
- Understand simple electrical circuits.
- Know that the principle of conservation of energy controls conversion processes.
5
Biology and Our Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the functioning of organisms.
- Be able to classify organisms.
- Know about the relationship of organisms with their environment.
- Understand the effects of human activity on the environment and how these effects can be measured.
- Know the factors which can affect and control human health.
6
Career Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to investigate career options.
- Be able to assess career options.
- Be able to plan to achieve a career-related goal.
- Know about career progression.
7
Carrying Out a Science or Technology Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and select 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 evaluate science or technology project outcomes and own performance.
8
Chemical Analysis and Detection
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the reagents and techniques used to analyse different inorganic chemical compounds.
- Be able to classify substances according to their pH.
- Be able to use chromatography to analyse materials.
- Be able to detect different chemicals in unknown compounds.
9
Chemistry and Our Earth
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how uses of chemical substances depend upon their chemical and physical properties.
- Know about chemical reactivity and bonding.
- Be able to investigate the factors that affect the rate of chemical reactions.
- Know the factors that are affecting the Earth and its environment.
10
Collaborative Working Using Digital Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare and set up collaborative technologies for use.2.
- Be able to use collaborative technology safely and securely.3.
- Be able to initiate
- contribute to, and value contributions from others, in tasks using collaborative technologies.
11
Creating and Publishing Websites
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use structures and styles when creating websites
- Be able to use website software tools to prepare content for websites
- Be able to publish websites
12
Databases
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to create and modify non-relational database tables.
- Be able to enter, edit and organise structured information in a database.
- Be able to use database software tools to run queries and produce reports.
13
Digital Content Creation – Audio and Video
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to design a digital publication that incorporates audio and video content (such as an electronic document, web page, blog, social media page, and online survey).
- 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.
14
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.
15
Effective Communication in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of effective communication in the workplace
- Know how different types of communication are appropriate for different situations
- Use appropriate forms of written communication
- Use appropriate forms of oral communication
16
Effective Learning in Applied Sciences and Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the demands of a course of study in applied sciences or technology.
- Understand how personal challenges and aspirations impact on a course of study in applied sciences or technology.
- Understand different ways of learning and relate to own preferences.
- Understand how self- and peer assessment can help to improve own learning.
- Understand how working with others can help improve own learning.
17
Effectiveness at Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about effective behaviour at work.
- Be able to demonstrate effective working practices.
- Be able to evaluate own practice.
18
Electricity and Heat
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand electric circuits.
- Understand the effects and use of electromagnetics in motors and dynamos.
- Understand thermal expansion and its everyday effects.
- Know methods of heat transfer.
19
Electronic Devices and Communication Applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types of signals and units of measurement used in electronic systems.
- Know the function of electronic components and devices.
- Be able to construct and test circuits.
- Understand electronic communication systems and data transmission.
20
Electronics in Action
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the components used in electronic systems.
- Be able to carry out electrical measurements on electronic circuits safely.
- Be able to safely construct an electronic system to help solve an identified problem.
- Be able to assess the constructed electronic system safely.
21
Energy and Our Universe
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to investigate energy transformations.
- Know properties and applications of waves and radiation.
- Know properties and applications of ionising radiations.
- Know how electrical energy that is generated from different sources can be transferred to electric circuits in the home and industry.
- Know the components of the solar system and the way the universe is changing.
- Know the methods used to explore space.
22
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.
23
Environmental Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance and functions of the carbon cycle.
- Know the importance and functions of the nitrogen cycle.
- Know the processes that produce undesirable atmospheric changes.
- Know the economic and social consequences of pollution caused by humans.
- Understand the arguments for the continued expansion of recycling programmes.
24
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 key arguments or aspects of the differing views researched.4.
- Be able to explain their own views in relation to the issue.
25
Ethical Issues in Applied Science and Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of ethics as it relates to applied science and technology.
- Understand a number of ethical issues in applied science and technology.
- Understand the complexity of factors involved in ethical issues in applied science and technology.
26
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.
27
Exploring Our Universe
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how ideas about the universe have developed.
- Know the principle stages in the lives of stars.
- Know methods of measuring astronomical distances.
- Know theories of the origin and fate of the universe.
- Be able to investigate astronomical objects.
28
Forensic Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the uses of chromatography to analyse soluble dyes.
- Be able to obtain and classify fingerprints.
- Be able to identify the structure of different fibres.
- Know about steganography.
- Know how graphology can be used in forensic science.
- Be able to use techniques for the analysis of similar substances from more than one source.
29
Generating and Assessing a Business Idea
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to generate a viable business idea.
- Be able to assess the potential of a business idea.
- Know how to take a business idea forward.
30
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.
31
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand roles and responsibilities for health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
- Understand how risk assessments contribute to health and safety.
- Understand how to identify and control the risks from common workplace hazards.
- Know the procedures for responding to accidents and incidents in the workplace.
32
Healthy Living
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to investigate factors which contribute to healthy living.
- Know about measures taken to improve the health of the population.
- Know how preventative measures can be used to support healthy living.
33
Improving Own Learning And Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different ways of learning, and relate to own preferences.
- Be able to use his/her own strengths, aptitudes and skills to determine realistic learning targets.
- Be able to make decisions about how to achieve learning targets.
- Be able to review own performance.
34
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 improvements in productivity.
35
Infection and Immunity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the main types of pathogen and their mode of transmission.
- Understand the non-specific defences of the body.
- Understand the organisation of the immune system and the immune response.
- Understand what is meant by acquired immunity.
- Understand the role of antibiotics in treating infection.
36
Interview Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present self for an interview.
- Be able to take part in an interview.
- Know how to review own performance in an interview.
37
Introduction to Self-Employment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about self-employment in a given sector
- Know the characteristics of successful self-employed people
- Know about income and expenditure as a self-employed person
- Know the responsibilities of a self-employed person
- Know about planning for self-employment
- Understand the support available to people considering self-employment
38
Introduction to Sustainability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic concepts of sustainability.
- Understand the importance of natural resources.
- Understand key challenges to sustainability in the world.
39
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 the ways the issue is being or could be addressed.
40
Investigating Human Behaviour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know theories about human behaviour.
- Know about the role of ethics within psychological research.
- Know methodologies which are used in psychological research.
41
Investigating Space
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure of our solar system.
- Understand the characteristics of Earth that help it to sustain life.
- Be able to create a planet simulation which will sustain life.
- Understand how a telescope works.
- Be able to design and create a telescope.
- Understand how humans survive in space.
- Understand the role and features of a space probe.
- Be able to design a space probe.
42
IT Communication Fundamentals in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select and use a variety of sources of information to meet needs.
- Be able to search for
- select and use internet-based information and evaluate its fitness for purpose.
- Be able to select and use IT to communicate safely, responsibly and effectively.
43
IT Software Fundamentals in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select and use appropriate software applications to meet needs and solve problems.
- Be able to enter and format different types of information to suit its meaning and purpose.
- Be able to present information in ways that are fit for purpose and audience.
- Be able to evaluate the selection and use of IT tools and facilities to present information.
44
Learning from Work Placement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to reflect on what was learnt on work placement.
- Be able to assess own performance during a work placement.
- Be able to use learning from a work placement to set career-related goals.
45
Medical Imaging
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic concepts and applications used in X-ray imaging.
- Understand the properties of sound waves and their application to medicine.
- Understand how Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can be applied in medical diagnosis.
- Understand the advantages of non-invasive techniques in diagnosis.
46
Practical Presentation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the skills involved in preparing and delivering presentations.
- Be able to use different visual aids and delivery styles in presentations.
- Be able to plan a presentation.
- Be able to deliver a presentation.
- Be able to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
47
Preparing for an Interview
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to collate and understand information required in preparing for an interview.
- Be able to prepare questions for an interviewer and answers to interview questions.
48
Preparing for Work Placement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the company or organisation where work placement is planned.
- Know about a work placement.
- Know what the company or organisation expects of the learner during work placement.
- Be able to set targets relating to work placement.
49
Programming Fundamentals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use the different data types provided by the programming language.2.
- Be able to use assignment statements to calculate results from expressions using basic mathematical functions.3.
- Be able to use selection commands.4.
- Be able to use loops.5.
- Be able to use subroutines.6.
- Be able to use functions.7.
- Be able to use arrays.8.
- Be able to use logical operators AND, OR and NOT.9.
- Be able to read from and write to data files.10.
- Be able to debug a program.
50
Project in Sustainability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan a project to promote sustainability in a chosen environment.2.
- Be able to undertake a sustainability project.3.
- Be able to present the results of a sustainability project.4.
- Be able to reflect on the sustainability project.
51
Science in Medicine
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the scientific procedures used in diagnosing illness.
- Know about the scientific principles of treating illnesses and health conditions.
- Know the factors affecting treatments.
52
Science in the World
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the factors that can influence scientific progress.
- Understand how science is represented in the media.
- Know how scientific discoveries or advances have been used in society.
53
Searching for a Job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about sources of information about job vacancies.
- Be able to use information about jobs to identify suitable vacancies.
54
Solving Work-Related Problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand problems that arise in the workplace.
- Know how to use sources of help for workplace problems.
- Understand how to solve workplace problems.
- Know how to apply strategies to solve workplace problems.
55
Spreadsheets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different uses for spreadsheets.
- Be able to use formatting techniques to enter data into a spreadsheet.
- Be able to use multiple worksheets within a spreadsheet.
- Be able to use formulae 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.
56
Supporting Sustainability in an Office Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to support sustainability and efficiency in an office environment.
- Be able to support sustainability in an office environment.
57
Sustainability Issues in Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand sustainability issues in a chosen sector or industry.2.
- Know how sustainability can be improved in a specific sector or industry.
58
Team Building Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand characteristics of a team leader.
- Know about leadership skills/style.
- Understand team roles and personalities.
- Know how to set clear objectives for the team.
59
The Investigative Process, Principles and Practical Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to produce a plan to test a hypothesis
- Be able to implement a practical investigation
- Be able to work safely in the laboratory
- Know how to interpret results
60
The Living Body
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the role of enzymes as catalysts.
- Understand body systems.
- Know how the nervous and endocrine systems work.
- Know the structure and functions of the human reproductive system.
61
Time Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what constitutes effective time management
- Understand why it is important to manage their time in the workplace
- Demonstrate time-management skills during the working day
- Be able to assess how well they are managing their time
62
Understanding Opportunities in Work Based Learning and Apprenticeships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of work based learning and apprenticeships.
- Understand how work based learning and apprenticeship opportunities can benefit own learning and development.
63
Understanding the Uses of Social Media for Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is involved in social media.
- Understand the importance of security and trust when using social media for business.
- Know the usefulness of social media as a business tool.
64
Using Laboratory Instruments and Apparatus
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use measuring instruments.
- Be able to use a microscope.
- Be able to use an oscilloscope.
- Be able to assemble common chemical and electrical apparatus.
- Be able to use equipment and apparatus safely in the laboratory.
65
Using 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 data in a science or technology context.
- Be able to display and interpret data in a science or technology context.
66
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 to meet requirements.
67
Working in a Team
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages of having a team complete a task.
- Understand the behaviours needed for effective team
- Be able to recognise the strengths, skills and experiences of team members.
- Be able to agree roles and responsibilities within the team in relation to a given task.
- Be able to work positively as a member of a team.
- Be able to reflect on the performance of a team.
68
Working in Science and Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how a science or technology based organisation operates.
- Know about the product development process in science or technology.
- Know the duties and responsibilities of a junior technician or assistant practitioner in a science or technology based organisation.
- Know the personal, communication and ICT skills needed to work in a science or technology based organisation.
- Know about health and safety working practices and procedures within a science or technology based organisation.
69
Working with Colleagues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how people in the workplace depend on one another.
- Understand how an individual’s behaviour affects other people at work.
- Be able to demonstrate positive behaviours that promote effective working with others.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2968/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCNLR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2018