OCNLR
Level 2
QN: 601/6056/1
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OCNLR Level 2 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: 1305 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
OCNLR
Syllabus Units
61 Units
Guided Hours
1305 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Applying for a Job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to apply for jobs., Be able to prepare a job application.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Business ethics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the difference between business values and ethical values, Understand current ethical issues in business, Be able to design an ethical policy for a chosen business
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Collaborative Working Using Digital Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare collaborative technologies for use in a business context.
- Apply safety and security measures when using collaborative technologies.
- Initiate collaborative tasks using digital tools.
- Contribute constructively to collaborative tasks using digital technologies.
- Value and respond to contributions from others in a digital environment.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Communication Skills for Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to write a formal letter., Be able to communicate effectively on the telephone., Be able to take part in a meeting.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Data Protection and Confidentiality in a Working Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the importance of data protection and confidentiality in the workplace
- Identify legal and organisational requirements for handling personal information
- Apply methods to ensure confidentiality of an individual's information
- Evaluate methods of transmitting sensitive information securely
- Classify information according to its sensitivity and importance
- Justify the use of secure storage systems and recording methods
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Developing a Marketing Plan
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand competition in the market place., Understand the importance of the SWOT process in developing a marketing plan., Understand the PEST analysis process in relation to a particular product.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Digital Content Creation – Audio and Video
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. 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). 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.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Digital Content Creation – Text and Image
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Apply basic design principles to create a balanced layout for a digital publication
- Insert and position text and images within a publication template
- Edit text to correct errors and enhance readability
- Format images for optimal quality and appropriate file size
- Produce a final digital publication ready for distribution
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the publication against its purpose
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Double-Entry Accounts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to enter transactions into separate accounts., Be able to balance accounts., Be able to produce a trial balance from accounts final balance., Understand the limitations of a Trial Balance.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Environmental Issues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know ways that people affect theenvironment.2. Understand the actions that peoplecan take to benefit theenvironment.3. Know different ways to reducetheir carbon footprint.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Ethical and Political Issues Relating to Land-Based Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify an ethical or political issue relevant to horticulture, environmental conservation, or animal care.
- Research the identified issue using credible sources and appropriate methods.
- Present key arguments and differing views on the issue in a structured format.
- Explain personal views on the issue, supported by evidence and reasoning.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Exploring Careers in the Green Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the main sectors within the green industries
- Describe the range of job roles available in green industries
- Explain the skills and qualifications required for careers in green industries
- Compare different career opportunities in green industries
- Evaluate the growth potential of green industries
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Finance in a Business Context
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key costs and expenditure for businesses., Understand the importance of key records needed to manage finance in a business context., Understand why managing cash flow is important to businesses., Be able to produce and use financial documents.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Global Warming and Climate Change
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. 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. 5. Understand how to reduce personal impact on climate change.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Improving Own Learning And Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different learning styles in a professional environment.
- Construct a personal development plan with SMART targets aligned to career aspirations.
- Apply decision-making techniques to select appropriate learning resources and methods.
- Monitor own progress against set targets using quantitative and qualitative measures.
- Reflect on personal performance to propose improvements for future learning.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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 improvements in productivity.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Introduction to Business Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of effective business planning., Understand how strategies are developed from objectives., Understand the importance of evaluation to effective business planning.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Introduction to Criminal Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the key elements of a crime.2. Understand the main fatal and nonfatal offences against the person.3. Understand the main property offences.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Introduction to Economics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Define the nature and scope of economics.
- Explain the basic economic problem of scarcity and choice.
- Identify and describe the four factors of production.
- Compare and contrast different economic systems.
- Interpret production possibility curves and explain opportunity cost.
- Apply the Law of Diminishing Returns to a business scenario.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Introduction to Human Resources
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the objectives of the human resources function in the workplace., Understand the importance of effective recruitment., Understand the tools used for effective planning and management of a workforce., Understand the importance of equal opportunities and valuing diversity in the workplace.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Introduction to Law in the United Kingdom
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and jurisdiction of courts in the U.K., Understand the roles of personnel in the U.K. legal system., Understand the sources and processes of legal advice in the U.K., Understand key legal processes in the U.K., Understand the alternatives to taking matters to court in the U.K., Know about career progression routes relevant to U.K. legal and related professions.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Introduction to Marketing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of marketing within a business
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Introduction to Sustainability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the basic concepts of sustainability. 2. Understand the importance of natural resources. 3. Understand key challenges to sustainability in the world.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Investigate an Environmental Issue
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify and evaluate different types of sources relating to an environmental issue
- Explain the causes of a chosen environmental issue
- Describe the impacts of the issue on the environment
- Analyse the ways the issue is being or could be addressed
- Evaluate the effectiveness of proposed solutions to the issue
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Manage own Performance in a Business Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to be responsible for own work., Understand how to behave in a way that supports effective working., Be able to behave in a way that supports effective working.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Online Business Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand online business activities., Understand issues related to online businesses., Understand the impact of an online business presence.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Programming Fundamentals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. 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.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Project in Sustainability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan a sustainability project by defining objectives, scope, and resources.
- Undertake a sustainability project by implementing planned activities and monitoring progress.
- Present the results of a sustainability project using appropriate formats and media.
- Reflect on the sustainability project by evaluating outcomes and identifying areas for improvement.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Sole Trader Final Accounts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to differentiate between Sales and Purchase accounts., Be able to produce a profit and loss account, that includes adjustments from a given trial balance and calculate net profit., Be able to produce a Sole Traders balance sheet.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Solve Business Problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to recognise business problems and their causes., Know techniques for solving business problems., Be able to plan a solution to a business problem., Be able to carry out a solution to a business problem., Be able to review a solution to a business problem.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Spreadsheets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify different uses of spreadsheets in business contexts.
- Apply formatting techniques to enter data accurately into a spreadsheet.
- Manage multiple worksheets within a spreadsheet workbook.
- Construct formulae to perform calculations on spreadsheet data.
- Create graphical representations of spreadsheet data.
- Organise data using sorting and management techniques.
- Produce printed output of spreadsheet data.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Statistics and Probability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the issues around data collection., Know how to collate data., Be able to draw and interpret charts or graphs from tables of data., Be able to calculate and interpret averages and spread for ungrouped data.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Sustainability Issues in Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand sustainability issues in a chosen sector or industry.2. Know how sustainability can be improved in a specific sector or industry.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Team Building Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the key characteristics of an effective team leader in a business context
- Compare different leadership styles and evaluate their suitability for varying team situations
- Analyse how Belbin's Team Roles can be applied to build a balanced and effective team
- Examine the impact of individual personality types on team interaction and performance
- Develop clear, specific, and measurable team objectives using the SMART framework
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
The Marketing Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of marketing., Understand the term ‘marketing mix’., Understand the impact of the marketplace on an organisation., Understand the main features of buyer behaviour.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
The Role of an Administrator
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of an administrator in an office., Be able to carry out administrative tasks., Understand key administrative duties., Understand the importance of confidentiality of information.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Understand the Legal Context of Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the legal framework within which businesses operate.2. Understand the principles of business governance.3. Understand how contract law affects a business.4. Understand the requirements of contract law.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Understanding the External Environment for Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how external economic factors affect businesses., Understand the political and legal factors which affect businesses., Understand how businesses are influenced by social factors., Understand how technological progress and developments can impact on businesses.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
Understanding Young People, Law and Order
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the key sociological theories explaining youth criminal behaviour.
- Evaluate the short- and long-term consequences of youth crime on individuals and communities.
- Describe the main stages of the Youth Justice System in England and Wales.
- Compare custodial sentences with community-based alternatives for young offenders.
- Analyze the roles of local agencies such as Youth Offending Teams in reducing reoffending.
- Assess the effectiveness of restorative justice approaches in the youth justice context.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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 teamwork., 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.
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OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance
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)
- 601/6056/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCNLR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2015