OCN NI Entry Level Certificate in Vocational Skills (Entry 3)

14.1 Foundations for Learning and Life

Qualification Code

601/3679/0

Qualification Level

E3

Credits

13

Minimum Age

14

Review Date

31/12/2030

Total Qualification Time

130 Hours

Guided Learning Hours

130 Hours

Deliver this Qualification

Qualification Information

The OCN NI qualifications in Vocational Skills at Entry Level are designed to provide learners with an introduction to skills and knowledge required for working in a range of sector areas including Building and Construction, Catering, Communication Technology and Office Skills, Core Skills, Creative Arts, Crafts and Performance, Horticulture, Salon Skills for Hair and Beauty, Sport and Leisure and Vehicle Care and Maintenance. The qualifications give learners an opportunity to gain valuable generic skills for work and also enable them to progress to OCN NI’s higher level qualifications in a range of vocational skills. In order to achieve the qualification learners must complete a total of 13 credits. A minimum of 3 credits must be taken from the Core Skills group up to a maximum of 9 credits. The remaining 10 credits may be taken from any group.

Units

Accessing the Local Community and Facilities (D/506/2086)

E3

3 Credits

Active Citizenship in the Community (D/506/4419)

E3

1 Credits

Assisting a Hair Stylist (D/506/4467)

E3

1 Credits

Assisting at Active Leisure or Sport Events (K/506/4472)

E3

3 Credits

Awareness of Soil Types and Garden Habitats (M/506/4411)

E3

3 Credits

Basic Cookery (K/506/4133)

E3

2 Credits

Basic Craft Skills and Techniques (A/506/4394)

E3

3 Credits

Basic Food and Drink Service (M/506/4134)

E3

2 Credits

Basic food preparation (T/506/4135)

E3

2 Credits

Basic Gardening for Pleasure (T/506/4412)

E3

3 Credits

Basic Skills for Cultivating Plant Cuttings (A/506/4413)

E3

3 Credits

Basic Skills for Sowing and Growing Plants (F/506/4414)

E3

3 Credits

Basic Skills in Amenity Horticulture (K/506/4410)

E3

3 Credits

Basic Skills in Garden Maintenance (J/506/4415)

E3

3 Credits

Basic Skills in Plant Propagation (L/506/4416)

E3

3 Credits

Basic Skills in Use and Maintenance of Garden Tools (R/506/4417)

E3

3 Credits

Brickwork Skills (M/506/4120)

E3

3 Credits

Car Interior Valeting (R/506/4501)

E3

1 Credits

Car Washing (D/506/4503)

E3

1 Credits

Career Preparation and Planning (R/506/4420)

E3

2 Credits

Carpentry and Joinery Skills (T/506/4121)

E3

3 Credits

Computer Applications in the Arts (Y/506/4399)

E3

3 Credits

Customer service skills (A/506/4184)

E3

3 Credits

Customer Service Skills in a Retail Environment (M/617/3381)

E3

3 Credits

Developing Listening and Responding Skills (Y/506/4435)

E3

1 Credits

Diversity within Society (Y/506/4421)

E3

2 Credits

Exploring Dance Movements (R/506/4403)

E3

3 Credits

Exploring Employment Opportunities (D/506/4436)

E3

3 Credits

Exploring Local History (H/506/2106)

E3

3 Credits

Exploring Outdoor Adventure Sports (H/506/4471)

E3

3 Credits

Food and Drink Preparation (L/506/4156)

E3

3 Credits

Food Safety and Hygiene (D/506/4159)

E3

3 Credits

Food, Drink and Cooking Skills (K/506/4164)

E3

3 Credits

Hair Care: Shampoo and conditioning (A/506/4461)

E3

3 Credits

Hair Styling Skills (F/506/4462)

E3

3 Credits

Handling Customer Telephone Calls (J/506/4169)

E3

2 Credits

Health and Safety for Catering (D/506/4131)

E3

3 Credits

Health and Safety in Practice (M/506/4442)

E3

1 Credits

Healthy Diet Planning (H/506/4132)

E3

2 Credits

Identification of Basic External and Internal Car Components (H/506/4504)

E3

1 Credits

Improving Assertiveness (D/506/4422)

E3

1 Credits

Increasing Personal Fitness (M/506/4473)

E3

3 Credits

Interpersonal Skills for the Individual (H/506/4437)

E3

3 Credits

Introduction to Assisting with Brickwork (L/506/4125)

E3

3 Credits

Introduction to Audio and Video Software (J/506/4186)

E3

2 Credits

Introduction to Building a Half Brick Wall Three Courses High (R/506/4126)

E3

3 Credits

Introduction to Building a Three Brick Square Hollow Pillar (Y/506/4127)

E3

3 Credits

Introduction to Building and Construction Skills (D/506/4128)

E3

3 Credits

Introduction to Ceramics (D/506/4405)

E3

3 Credits

Introduction to Computer Security and Privacy (L/506/4187)

E3

1 Credits

Introduction to design and imaging software (R/506/4188)

E3

2 Credits

Introduction to Desktop Publishing Software (Y/506/4189)

E3

2 Credits

Introduction to Digital Photography (H/506/4406)

E3

2 Credits

Introduction to Environmental Issues (Y/506/4418)

E3

2 Credits

Introduction to Hand care (H/506/4468)

E3

3 Credits

Introduction to Health and Fitness (T/506/4474)

E3

3 Credits

Introduction to Health and Safety in Building and Construction (H/506/4129)

E3

3 Credits

Introduction to Health and Safety in the Salon Environment (K/506/4469)

E3

2 Credits

Introduction to Life Drawing (K/506/4407)

E3

3 Credits

Introduction to Marketing and Selling a Product or Service (L/506/4190)

E3

4 Credits

Introduction to Outdoor Pursuits (J/506/4480)

E3

3 Credits

Introduction to Painting - Mixed Media (M/506/4408)

E3

3 Credits

Introduction to Painting and Decorating Skills (Y/506/4130)

E3

3 Credits

Introduction to Performance Skills (F/506/4395)

E3

3 Credits

Introduction to Presentation Software (R/506/4191)

E3

2 Credits

Introduction to Reception and Filing Skills (Y/506/4192)

E3

3 Credits

Introduction to Set Design and Construction (T/506/4409)

E3

3 Credits

Introduction to the Basics of a Computer (A/506/4203)

E3

1 Credits

Introduction to the Internet and World Wide Web (F/506/4204)

E3

1 Credits

Introduction to Using Mobile IT Devices (J/506/4205)

E3

1 Credits

Make-up Application Skills (L/506/4464)

E3

3 Credits

Motor Vehicle Workshop Safety (H/506/4485)

E3

2 Credits

Nail Art Application Skills (R/506/4465)

E3

2 Credits

Office Administrator Skills (F/506/4171)

E3

2 Credits

Oral Presentation Skills in Practice (H/506/4423)

E3

2 Credits

Performance Skills in Practice (Y/506/4404)

E3

3 Credits

Personal Confidence and Self-Esteem (K/506/4424)

E3

1 Credits

Personal Digital Photograph Processing (R/506/4207)

E3

1 Credits

Physical Performance Skills (J/506/4396)

E3

3 Credits

Plan and Participate in Short Walks (L/506/4481)

E3

3 Credits

Plumbing: Measuring and Marking Out (A/506/4122)

E3

3 Credits

Promoting Self-Improvement (K/506/4438)

E3

1 Credits

Rights and Responsibilities for the individual (M/506/4439)

E3

1 Credits

Routine Motorcycle Maintenance (K/506/4486)

E3

2 Credits

Routine Vehicle Maintenance (M/506/4487)

E3

2 Credits

Routine Wheel and Tyre Maintenance (Y/506/4497)

E3

2 Credits

Setting and Achieving Personal Goals (T/506/4443)

E3

3 Credits

Skills for Decision Making (M/506/4425)

E3

3 Credits

Skills for Plastering (F/506/4123)

E3

3 Credits

Skills for Stock Rotation (J/617/4326)

E3

3 Credits

Skills in Customer Service (L/506/8336)

E3

3 Credits

Study Skills and Learning Styles (F/506/4431)

E3

1 Credits

Take Part in a Vocational Taster (J/506/4432)

E3

3 Credits

Taking Part in an Enterprise Project (L/506/4433)

E3

3 Credits

Taking Part in Team and Individual Sports (Y/506/4483)

E3

3 Credits

Teamwork Skills in Practice (R/506/4434)

E3

3 Credits

Telephone Skills (H/506/4180)

E3

2 Credits

Understand how Exercise Contributes to a Healthy Lifestyle (D/506/4470)

E3

2 Credits

Understanding Food and Nutrition (T/506/4166)

E3

3 Credits

Understanding Skin Care (Y/506/4466)

E3

2 Credits

Using Basic Desk Top Publishing Software (Y/506/4208)

E3

1 Credits

Using Email and Text Messaging (D/506/4209)

E3

1 Credits

Using Graphics Software (K/506/4214)

E3

1 Credits

Using Leisure Services (D/506/4484)

E3

3 Credits

Using Mixed Media in 2D (L/506/4397)

E3

3 Credits

Using Spreadsheet software (K/506/4181)

E3

2 Credits

Using Tools and Equipment Within a Motor Vehicle Workshop (D/506/4498)

E3

2 Credits

Using Tools and Materials to Construct a Timber Product (J/506/4124)

E3

3 Credits

Using Word Processing Software (T/506/4183)

E3

2 Credits

Vehicle Body Repairs (Y/506/4502)

E3

2 Credits

Wax and Polish a Vehicle (K/506/4505)

E3

3 Credits

Working in the Hospitality Industry (F/506/4168)

E3

1 Credits

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