OCNLR
Level 2
QN: 601/6289/2
Curriculum Active
OCNLR Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for Professions in Building and Construction
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCNLR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1754 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
OCNLR
Syllabus Units
77 Units
Guided Hours
1754 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
Build Brick and Block Walls
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for building work.
- Be able to carry out building work.
- Be able to tidy up work area.
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.
7
Common Plumbing Practices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use basic plumbing installation techniques.
- Be able to carry out basic plumbing maintenance.
- Be able to work safely and tidily.
8
Construction Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the forms of low rise construction.
- Understand the processes involved in the construction of substructure.
- Understand the processes involved in the construction of superstructure.
- Understand the process of installing building services.
- Know the types of building finishes that are used in low rise buildings.
- Understand the significance of the infrastructure in supporting the construction process.
9
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
10
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.
11
Design Resolution - Drawing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to describe a design resolution through drawings.
- Be able to communicate a design resolution through drawing.
12
Developing Brickwork Bonding Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles and purpose of bonding.
- Be able to prepare for constructing brick walls using bonding.
- Be able to demonstrate skills and techniques used in constructing brick walls using bonding.
- Be able to leave work area clean and tidy.
13
Developing Skimming Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the tools and equipment used for skimming.
- Understand the properties of different skimming materials.
- Understand the purpose of a workstation.
- Know which backgrounds are suitable to receive a skim coat.
- Be able to prepare a surface for skimming.
- Be able to use skimming techniques.
- Be able to review own work.
14
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.
15
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.
16
Doing a Survey - Measure and Scale
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to translate architectural elements onto paper at an appropriate scale.
- Be able to use the correct architectural drawing conventions for representing building plans, sections and elevations to scale.
- Understand the role of the survey and initial scale drawing in the design process.
17
Drainage Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements of drainage systems.
- Know the types of traps and associated requirements.
- Know the procedures for soundness testing and commissioning above ground systems.
- Be able to install and test above ground systems.
- Know the requirements of rainwater systems and associated guttering.
- Be able to install rainwater systems.
18
Effective Learning in Building and Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the demands of a course of study in building and construction.
- Understand how personal challenges and aspirations impact on their course of study in building and construction.
- 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.
19
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.
20
Electrical Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know hand tools and materials used in carrying out electrical installation tasks.
- Understand the important health, safety and welfare requirements associated with performing electrical installation operations.
- Be able to apply safe working practices to electrical installations.
21
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.
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
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.
24
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.
25
Exploring Carpentry and Joinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know hand tools and materials commonly used to perform carpentry and joinery tasks.
- Understand the important health, safety and welfare issues associated with carpentry and joinery tasks.
- Be able to apply safe working practices to mark out and form joints for a timber frame to a given specification.
26
Exploring Plastering and Dry-lining Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know hand tools and materials commonly used to perform plastering and dry-lining tasks.
- Understand the important health, safety and welfare issues associated with plastering and dry-lining tasks.
- Be able to apply safe working practices to undertake plastering and dry lining tasks.
27
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.
28
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.
29
Health and Safety in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of health and safety in construction.
- Know about legislation relating to health and safety in a construction environment.
- Be able to carry out risk assessments in a construction environment.
- Know how control measures are used to reduce risk in a construction environment.
30
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.
31
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.
32
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.
33
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.
34
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
35
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.
36
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.
37
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.
38
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.
39
Lay Kerbs and Paving
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to lay kerbstones.
- Be able to lay paving slabs.
- Be able to lay block paving.
- Be able to adhere to health and safety requirements relevant to laying kerbs and paving.
40
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.
41
Lighting and Power Circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to install lighting circuits.
- Be able to install power circuits.
- Know how to install security lighting.
- Know the components of a heating control system.
- Understand basic circuit diagrams for heating control systems.
- Be able to terminate aerial plugs and sockets.
- Be able to terminate telephone extension plugs and sockets.
- Be able to carry out continuity tests, to find out if a material is an insulator or conductor.
42
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.
43
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.
44
Oral Communication Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to speak to an audience.
- Be able to listen with understanding.
- Know how to respond to questions.
- Be able to engage in discussion.
- Understand the strengths and weaknesses of own oral presentation.
45
Painting and Decorating Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools, materials and access equipment used by decorators to perform specified tasks
- Understand safe working practices to prepare new and previously painted surfaces for painting
- Be able to apply safe working practices in the application of paints to prepare surfaces
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
Principles of installing loft insulation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different types of information in relation to work when installing loft insulation
- Know how to comply with current legislation and guidance when installing loft insulation
- Understand safe working practices when installing loft insulation
- Understand the quality of resources for the methods of work to install loft insulation
- Know how to minimise the risk of damage to work and the surrounding area when installing loft insulation
50
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.
51
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.
52
Roofing Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know hand tools and materials used to perform roofing tasks.
- Understand the health, safety and welfare requirements associated with roofing tasks.
- Be able to apply safe working practices to fix plain roof tiles to a sloping roof surface.
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
Selecting and Using Safe Systems for Working at Height
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legislation, policies and practices for working safely at height including the use of personal fall protection systems (PFPS).
- Be able to confirm the activities and responsibilities for carrying out a particular task at height including any associated risks.
- Be able to select and use appropriate equipment safely when working at height.
- Know how to respond safely and effectively in the event of an emergency.
55
Site and Brief Analysis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use drawings and writing to describe a site and brief context.
- Be able to examine the design parameters and problems given by site and brief.
56
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.
57
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.
58
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.
59
Sustainability and the Built Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the need for the protection of the natural environment.
- Understand how the activities of the construction industry and the built environment may impact on the natural environment.
- Understand ways in which the natural environment may be protected.
- Know about sustainable construction techniques.
60
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.
61
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.
62
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
63
Trowel Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know hand tools and materials used to perform brick
- work and block
- Understand the health, safety and welfare requirements associated with brick
- Be able to apply safe working practices to set out and construct solid brick and block walling.
64
Understanding Domestic Plumbing Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the distribution of water to and around domestic properties.
- Understand the layout and design of domestic drainage systems.
- Be able to plan the positioning of plumbing hardware in a domestic property.
- Be able to plan appropriate pipe
- work, storage and insulation systems for domestic property.
- Understand the main types of domestic hot water systems.
- Understand how to install major domestic appliances and facilities.
- Understand the relative merits of common domestic central heating options.
65
Understanding How to Sell a Product or Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to assess the market for his/her product or service.
- Know how to promote the features and benefits of his/her product or service.
- Be able to plan for future sales.
66
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.
67
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.
68
Using and Maintaining Woodworking Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use manual woodworking tools.
- Be able to maintain manual and electrical tools.
- Be able to use electrical tools for wood
- Be able to store woodworking tools.
69
Valves, Taps and Cisterns in Domestic Plumbing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the construction and operation of domestic taps.
- Be able to rectify faults identified in domestic taps.
- Understand the construction and operation of float and isolation valves.
- Be able to rectify faults identified in float and isolation valves.
- Understand the construction and operation of a domestic toilet cistern.
- Be able to rectify faults identified in a cistern.
- Understand the need for water storage in a domestic system.
70
Wall and Floor Tiling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know hand tools, portable power tools and materials used to perform wall and floor tiling tasks.
- Understand health, safety and welfare requirements associated with wall and floor tiling tasks.
- Be able to apply safe working practices to prepare, set out, and perform tiling tasks.
71
Wallpapering Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan and prepare for the wallpapering task
- Be able to wallpaper
- Be able to maintain tools and the working area
72
Woodwork Jointing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand common joints in construction.
- Be able to make different types of joints.
- Be able to select appropriate joints.
73
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.
74
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.
75
Working in the Construction Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the work done by the construction industry
- Understand how the construction industry works
- Understand sustainability issues in the construction industry
- Know about careers in the construction industry
76
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.
77
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)
- 601/6289/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCNLR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2015