OCN NI Level 5 Award in Lecturers into Industry

In order that learners in further and higher education are better prepared for the demands of the modern-day workplace, it is important that their lecturers’ skills and knowledge reflect current industry practice. The OCN NI Level 5 Award in Lecturers into Industry qualification will enable the lecturer to gain a qualification to recognise the skills and knowledge they have gained through industry placement. The qualification will also recognise lecturers’ ability to disseminate these skills and knowledge throughout their own institution, understand the value of continued professional development and know how to undertake the planning, participation in and reporting on formal industrial placements.  In order to achieve this qualification learners must complete the 1 unit listed for a total of 6 credits.