Open Awards
Level 2
QN: 610/3352/2
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Open Awards Level 2 Certificate in Use and Production of UEB Braille Content (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 130 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
130 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Accents, English and Foreign Names, Words and Phrases in UEB Braille
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and read accents, English foreign names, and foreign words and phrases 1.
- Read several passages that include accents, English foreign names, and foreign words and phrases1.
- Read aloud at least three passages that include the use of accents, English foreign names, and foreign words and phrases2.
- Be able to write accents, English foreign names, and foreign words and phrases 2.
- Transcribe several passages that include the use of accent, English foreign names, and foreign words and phrases3.
- Understand the rules that govern the use of English foreign names, and foreign words and phrases 3.
- Show the correct application of accents, English foreign names, and foreign words and phrases.
2
Recognising and Using Number & Mathematical Signs in UEB Braille
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and use numbers and mathematical signs1.
- Transcribe a piece of work demonstrating the use of mathematical signs*1.
- Read aloud a piece of work describing dates and time of day, fractions and mathematical signs.*2.
- Understand the rules that govern the use of numbers and mathematical signs 2.
- Show the correct application of the rules that govern numbers and mathematical signs.
3
Recognising and Using Print Symbols & References in UEB Braille
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read print symbols and references 1.
- Read several passages which include the use of print symbols and references1.
- Read aloud at least three passages that include the use of print symbols and references2.
- Be able to write print symbols and references 2.
- Transcribe several passages that include the use of print symbols and references3.
- Understand the rules that govern the use of print symbols and references 3.
- Show the correct application of rules that govern print symbols and references
4
Understanding layouts of paragraphs, poetry and correspondence in UEB Braille
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and read different Braille layouts 1.
- Read several pieces of work that demonstrate different layout structures1.
- Read aloud at least three pieces that involve different layout structures2.
- Be able to write according to the rules of Braille layout 2.
- Transcribe three pieces that involve different layout structures3.
- Understand the rules that govern layout of paragraphs, poetry and correspondence. 3.
- Show the correct application of rules that govern layout structures
5
Undertake and present a UEB Braille Research Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Conduct research on a topic concerning Braille or a condition affecting eyesight 1.
- Produce an overview of the chosen topic using primary and/or secondary data.2.
- Be able to present findings of their research 2.12.2 Produce a 2000 word report of their research, in Grade 2 UEB Braille, using academic reporting conventions (aim, method, results, conclusions).
- Summarise the key aspects of the research, reflecting on the information, forming opinions, and drawing conclusions.3.
- Evaluate the Project 3.
- Analyse the effectiveness of the project, commenting on any difficulties encountered.
6
Use Composite Punctuation and Related Signs in UEB Braille
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read composite punctuation and related signs 1.
- Read several passages which include the use of quotation signs, brackets, dash and long dash signs1.
- Read aloud at least three passages that include the use of quotation signs, brackets, dash and long dash signs2.
- Be able to write composite punctuation and related signs 2.
- Transcribe several passages that include the use of quotation signs, brackets, dash and long dash signs3.
- Understand the rules that govern the use of composite punctuation and related signs in UEB Braille3.
- Show the correct application of rules that govern the use of quotation signs, brackets, dash and long dash signs
7
Use of capitals, indicators and abbreviations in UEB Braille
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify Capitals, Word, Passage and Terminator Indicators and Print Abbreviations 1.
- Identify Capitals, Word, Passage and Terminator Indicators and Print Abbreviations in several practice texts2.
- Be able to read Capitals, Word, Passage and Terminator Indicators and Print Abbreviations 2.
- Read aloud a minimum of three texts of increasing length, using Capitals, Word, Passage and Terminator Indicators and Print Abbreviations3.
- Be able to write using Capitals, Word, Passage and Terminator Indicators and Print Abbreviations 3.1 Transcribe several texts of increasing length using a range of Capitals, Word, Passage and Terminator Indicators and Print Abbreviations4.
- Understand the rules that govern the use of Capitals, Word, Passage and Terminator Indicators and Print Abbreviations 4.
- Show the correct application of the rules that govern the use of Capitals, Word, Passage and Terminator Indicators and Print Abbreviations
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3352/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2023