OCNLR
Level 2
QN: 603/2984/1
Curriculum Active
OCNLR Level 2 Award in Skills for Professions in Engineering
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCNLR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1341 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
OCNLR
Syllabus Units
59 Units
Guided Hours
1341 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applied Electrical and Mechanical Science for Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about concepts and principles relating to electrical science.
- Be able to apply concepts and principles relating to electrical science.
- Know about concepts and principles relating to mechanical science.
- Be able to apply concepts and principles relating to mechanical science.
2
Applying for a Job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to apply for jobs.
- Be able to prepare a job application.
3
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.
4
Carrying Out an Engineering Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and select an engineering project.
- Be able to carry out research for an engineering project.
- Be able to undertake activity to complete an engineering project.
- Be able to present an engineering project.
- Be able to evaluate engineering project outcomes and own performance.
5
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.
6
Communication Skills for Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of effective communication in the engineering workplace.
- Understand how to communicate technical information in an engineering workplace.
- Be able to communicate in engineering contexts.
7
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
8
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.
9
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.
10
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.
11
Effective Learning in Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the demands of a course of study in engineering.
- Understand how personal challenges and aspirations impact on their course of study in engineering.
- Understand different ways of learning and relate to their own preferences.
- Understand how self- and peer assessment can help to improve own learning.
- Understand how working with others can help improve own learning.
12
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.
13
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.
14
Engineering Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about engineering maintenance purposes, procedures and resources.
- Be able to plan a maintenance activity on an engineering system or product.
- Be able to carry out a maintenance activity on an engineering system or product.
15
Engineering Materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the properties of common engineering materials.
- Know how engineering materials are identified.
- Know about the supply of materials for an engineering activity.
- Know about the sustainable use of engineering materials.
16
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.
17
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.
18
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.
19
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.
20
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.
21
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.
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 improvements in productivity.
23
Interpreting and Using Engineering Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to interpret drawings and related documentation.
- Be able to use information from drawings and related documentation.
24
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.
25
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
26
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.
27
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.
28
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.
29
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.
30
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.
31
Mathematics for Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use arithmetic, algebraic and graphical methods in engineering contexts.
- Be able to use mensuration and trigonometry in engineering contexts.
32
Operation and Maintenance of Electrical Systems and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the workplace hazards and health and safety requirements associated with electrical maintenance operations.
- Know the operation of electrical systems and circuits.
- Know the function and operation of components used in electrical systems.
- Be able to select components used in electrical systems when carrying out maintenance procedures.
- Be able to fault-find and carry out routine maintenance activities on electrical components and systems.
33
Operation and Maintenance of Electronic Systems and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the workplace hazards and health and safety requirements associated with electronic maintenance operations.
- Know the operation of electronic systems and circuits.
- Know the function and operation of components used in electronic systems.
- Be able to select components used in electronic systems when carrying out maintenance procedures.
- Be able to fault-find and carry out routine maintenance activities on electronic systems and components.
34
Operation and Maintenance of Mechanical Systems and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the workplace hazards and health and safety requirements associated with mechanical maintenance operations.
- Know the operation of mechanical systems.
- Know the function and operation of mechanical system components.
- Be able to select components used in mechanical maintenance operations.
- Be able to fault-find and carry out routine maintenance activities on mechanical components and systems.
35
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.
36
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.
37
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.
38
Production Planning for Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about scales of production and the processes and equipment used in manufacturing organisations.
- Be able to prepare an outline production plan.
39
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.
40
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.
41
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.
42
Setting and Meeting Targets at Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set personal targets for a workplace.
- Be able to review progress in meeting own targets.
43
Skills for Independent Enquirers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan research
- Be able to carry out research
- Be able to present findings of research
44
Skills for Reflective Learners
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to evaluate own strengths and weaknesses
- Be able to set goals for own development
- Be able to reflect on progress and achievement to support future progress
45
Skills for Self Managers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to manage self
- Be able to work in a positive manner
46
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.
47
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.
48
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.
49
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.
50
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.
51
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
52
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.
53
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.
54
Using Computer Aided Drawing in Engineering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to start up and close down hardware and software in order to perform CAD activities.
- Be able to use a CAD system to produce engineering drawings.
- Be able to modify engineering drawings using CAD commands.
- Be able to store and retrieve engineering drawings for printing/plotting.
55
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.
56
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.
57
Working in the Engineering Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how an engineering organisation operates.
- Know about the product development process in engineering.
- Know the duties and responsibilities of a junior technician or similar role in an engineering organisation.
- Know the personal, communication and ICT skills needed to work in an engineering organisation.
58
Working Safely in an Engineering Context
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about safe and effective working in an engineering context.
- Be able to follow procedures and undertake an engineering activity safely.
59
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)
- 603/2984/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCNLR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2018