Business Qualifications Maggie Neave Development Manager OCN Eastern Region

Agenda Introduction to OCN Eastern Region Accredited training, the alternatives How NOCN Qualifications work NOCN Business Qualifications Bespoke units NOCN Health and Social Care Qualifications Next step

OCN Eastern Region Awarding Organisation Part of National Open College Network A not for profit registered charity Work across; –Bedfordshire –Hertfordshire –Essex –Cambridgeshire –Suffolk –Norfolk.

Accredited training, the alternatives National Qualifications –on QCF –supported by Skills for Care/Health –transferability –awards, certificates, diplomas –set in stone Bespoke Units –developed directly with Recognised Centre to meet needs –small units –quick to develop –quick to update

How NOCN Qualifications work Recognised Centre’s –select units –develop course/lesson plans –devise assessments –assess/verify work OCN Eastern Region –certificate –review the quality of your provision, systems and processes

NOCN Qualifications Qualifications in Progression –Entry Level Award/Certificate –Level 1 Award/Certificate/Diploma –Level 2 Award/Certificate/Diploma –Level 3 Award/Certificate IT User Skills (ITQ) –Level 1 Award/Certificate/Diploma –Level 2 Award/Certificate/Diploma –Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma Work Place Learning Champions –Level 2 Award –Level 3 Award

Qualifications in Progression Over 600 units available Units available in most sectors to include; –Health, Public Services and Care –Information and Communication Technology –Preparation for Life and Work –Business, Administration and Law. Units can be combined to meet the needs of learners/organisation

Qualifications in Progression NOCN Level 2 Award in Progression (QCF) –9 credits (72 GLH) –minimum 6 credits at Level 2 –Maximum 3 credits at Level 1 –3 credits must be from the Mandatory Group NOCN Level 3 Award in Progression (QCF) –12 credits (84 GLH) –minimum 9 credits at Level 3 –maximum 3 credits at Level 2 –3 credits must be from the Mandatory Group

Qualifications in Progression – Mandatory Units Unit TitleCreditLevelUnit TitleCreditLevel Adapting to Change at Work32Improving Own Learning and Performance31/2 Communicating Information12Improving Punctuation and Grammar Skills32 Communication in the Workplace31/2Improving Spelling Skills31/2 Critical Thinking22Improving Team Building Skills32 Demonstrating Speaking and Listening31/2Practical Presentation Skills32 Developing and Using Research Skills32Problem Solving in the Workplace31/2 Developing Customer Service Skills31/2Summarising Documents in the Workplace12 Developing Decision Making Skills12 Understanding Common Measures and Shape32 Developing Group and Teamwork Communication Skills31/2 Understanding Data Handling and Probability32 Developing Leadership Skills32Understanding Team Motivation32 Developing Negotiation Skills32Using Algebra and Graphs32 Developing own Interpersonal Skills31/2Using Calculations32 Developing Punctuation and Grammar Skills31Using Spelling Rules and Strategies32 Developing Reading Strategies32Using Teamwork Skills31/2 Improving Assertiveness and Decision Making Skills31/2Using Writing for Meaning31/2

Qualifications in Progression – Optional Units Unit TitleCreditLevelUnit TitleCreditLevel Data Management Software21/2 Understanding Health Promotion in Care Settings32 Database Software31/2Understanding Hearing Impairment32 Developing Communication Skills for Business32Understanding Mental Health32 Developing Filing Skills31Understanding Physical Disabilities32 Presentation Software31/2 Understanding the External Environment for Business32 Spreadsheet Software31/2Understanding the Marketing Environment32 Understanding Budgetary Control within a Business Environment31 Understanding the Role of the Care Worker in Time of Death32 Understanding Business Communication31 Understanding Time Management in the Workplace21 Understanding Business Information for Managers31Understanding Visual Impairment32 Understanding Business Meeting Techniques31Using 21/2 Understanding Business Performance Management31Using the Internet31/2 Understanding Business Resources Management31Video Software21/2 Understanding Continence Care32Website Software31/2 Understanding Disability, Society and the Law32Word Processing Software31/2

Level 2 Award in Progression Developing Leadership Skills L2 3cr Developing Negotiation Skills L2 3cr Practical Presentation Skills L2 3cr

Level 2 Certificate in Progression Developing Negotiation Skills L2 3cr Understanding the Marketing Environment L2 3cr Presentation Software L2 3cr Developing Leadership Skills L2 3cr Practical Presentation Skills L2 3cr

IT User Skills (ITQ) aim to equip individuals with the IT user skills needed in employment and society recognise employers’ needs for ICT qualifications that reflect real-world skills enable recognition of the skills that employers want use flexible approaches to assessment and delivery

ITQ Rules of Combination QCF Level 1QCF Level 2QCF Level 3 Title Minimum Credit Value Award91012 Certificate Diploma373839

NOCN Level 2 Award for IT Users (ITQ) Data Management Software L2 3cr IT Security for Users L2 2cr Set Up an IT system L2 4cr Website Software L2 4cr Word Processing Software L2 4cr Database Software L2 4cr Presentation Software L2 4cr

NOCN Level 2 Certificate for IT Users (ITQ) Data Management Software L2 3cr IT Security for Users L2 2cr Set Up an IT system L2 4cr Website Software L2 4cr Word Processing Software L2 4cr Database Software L2 4cr Presentation Software L2 4cr

Work Place Learning Champions boosts the culture of learning within the organisation successful learners will be able to; –understand the importance of lifelong learning –explore the training and development needs of the organisation at any level –develop or find solutions to those needs –assess the success of any training and development activities the organisation offers.

Bespoke Units Used to meet a specific need Can be written to accredit a course you already offer Unit will be written to QCF standards Units may already be available on OCN Eastern Region database OCN Eastern Region accreditation provides the quality stamp for your course

Examples of Bespoke Units Leadership and Team Building Skills - L2 1cr Leading and Recognising Excellence in Care -L3 3cr Marketing Opportunities – L2 3cr Preparing a Business Plan – L3 3cr The Lean Practitioner - L3 6cr Writing a Monitoring and Evaluation Report - L3 2cr

NOCN Health and Social Care and associated Qualifications Activity Provision in Social Care - L2/3 Assisting and Moving Individuals in Social Care - L2/3 Dementia Care and Dementia Awareness - L2/3 Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings - L1 Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities - L2/3 Tackling Substance Misuse - L3 Cleaning and Support Services - L1/2 Information Advice or Guidance - L1/2/3

Next step Contact me to discuss Qualifications and Centre Recognition Maggie Neave