NOCN qualifications update Foundation Learning Forum 17 March 2011 Phil Farrell Development Manager OCN Eastern Region

Update Introduction New qualifications Qualifications being developed Any questions

New qualifications Independent Living Developing Skills for Employment Economic Wellbeing and Financial Capability

NOCN Independent Living Awards & Certificates for 14+ learners, Diplomas 16+ Approved on S96/97 Approved within Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Approved within Foundation Learning Qualifications Catalogue Available on NOCN website Suitable for learners with learning difficulties and disabilities Unitised and credit based at Entry 1, Entry 2 and Entry 3 Awards, Certificates, Diplomas (can be nested) Flexible delivery/assessment (no external assessment) Supports learners with spiky profile (refer to Rules of Combination) School, College Achievement and Attainment points (nominal)

NOCN Independent Living NOCN Entry Level Award in Independent Living (6 credits): −Accessing Community Facilities −Personal Care −Personal Development −Household Skills −Leisure Activities −Rights and Responsibilities Available at Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3

NOCN Independent Living NOCN Entry Level Certificate in Independent Living (15 credits): Looking After Yourself and Your Home Living in the Community NOCN Entry Level Diploma in Independent Living (37 credits): Available at Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3

NOCN Independent Living: sample of units available Eating OutUnderstanding Relationships HobbiesLaw and Order Drug and Alcohol AwarenessPersonal Safety Environmental IssuesLiving in the Community Accessing the CountrysideChoosing Clothing and Footwear Food Safety and StorageComputer Games Knowing Your Local AreaVolunteering Using Domestic AppliancesHousehold Shopping Accessing Financial servicesParticipation in Team Activities Personal Care and HygieneEating a Balanced Diet Gardening for PleasureAccessing Health Services Getting about SafelyBasic Cooking Techniques

NOCN Developing Skills for Employment For 14+ learners Approved on S96 Approved within Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Available on NOCN website Vocational Tasters: develop skills relevant to vocational employment which allow young people to make informed career and progression choices Unitised and credit based at Level One and Two Awards and Certificates (can be nested) Flexible delivery/assessment (no external assessment) Can be delivered alongside other subjects / provide opportunities to accredit parts of the national curriculum (PHSEE, WRL, Citizenship) Supports learners with spiky profile (Level 1 – E3/L1, Level 2 – L1/2) School, College Achievement and Attainment points

NOCN Developing Skills for Employment Qualification Title Total credits Min credits at qual levelMin Group B SCAAT Points NOCN Level One Award in DSE(QCF) NOCN Level One Cert in DSE(QCF) NOCN Level Two Award in DSE(QCF)64314 NOCN Level Two Cert in DSE(QCF) NB Units with the same title can only be counted once towards the credits required for the qualification

NOCN Developing Skills for Employment: units Communicating in a Practical Environment Developing Practical Skills and Techniques Health and Safety in a Practical Environment Investigating a Vocational Area Participating in a Vocational Taster Participating in Vocational Tasters Customer Service Skills Handling Payment for Goods and Services Preparation for Work Experience Use of Materials in a Practical Activity Developing Customer Service Skills Intro to Handling Payments for Goods and Services Intro to the Use of Materials in a Practical Activity Intro to the Use of Tools & Equipment for a Practical Activity Preparation for Work Experience

NOCN Economic Wellbeing and Financial Capability Qualifications For 14+ learners Approved within Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Supports the programme of study for Economic Wellbeing and Financial Capability as part of the Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education curriculum in schools Unitised and credit based at Level One and Two Different sizes of qualifications (Awards, Certificates) Supports learners with spiky profile (Level 1 – E3/L1, Level 2 – L1/2) Flexible delivery/assessment (no external assessment) Available on NOCN website  Approved on S96tbc School, College Achievement and Attainment pointstbc

NOCN Economic Wellbeing and Financial Capability Qualifications: units Qualification Title Total credit s Min credits at qual levelRoC SCAAT Points NOCN Level One Award in EWB (QCF) 64 1 credit achieved from each of the 4 key concept groups* Tbc NOCN Level One Cert in EWB (QCF) 138Tbc NOCN Level Two Award in EWB (QCF) 64Tbc NOCN Level Two Cert in EWB (QCF) 138Tbc *Key concept groups: Career; Capability; Risk; Economic Understanding Units with the same title can only be counted once towards the credits required for the qualification

NOCN Skills Towards Enabling Progression (Step-UP) For 14+ learners for whom an alternative curriculum is appropriate Attracts SCAAT points Mapped to Every Child Matters Approved within Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Approved within Foundation Learning Qualifications Catalogue Unitised and credit based at Entry 3 and Level One Supports learners with spiky profile Flexible delivery/assessment (no external assessment) Can be delivered alongside other subjects / provide opportunities to accredit parts of the national curriculum (PHSEE, WRL, Citizenship) Different sizes of qualifications that can be nested (Awards, Certificates, Diplomas Approved on S96/S97 Can be continued or started post-16

NOCN Skills Towards Enabling Progression (Step-UP) Qualification Title SCAAT Points Total credits Min Core creditsGLH NOCN Entry Level Award for Skills Towards Enabling Progression (Step-UP) QCF NOCN Entry Level Certificate for Skills Towards Enabling Progression (Step-UP) QCF NOCN Entry Level Diploma for Skills Towards Enabling Progression (Step-UP) QCF NOCN Level One Award for Skills Towards Enabling Progression (Step-UP) QCF NOCN Level One Certificate for Skills Towards Enabling Progression (Step-UP) QCF NOCN Level One Diploma for Skills Towards Enabling Progression (Step-UP) QCF

Step-UP Unit Choice

Step-UP new units Additional unitsSSC approval Small Animal Caretbc Hairdressing and Beauty Hospitality Engineering Personal and Social Development

Qualifications being developed NOCN Level 1 Award in Personal Wellbeing NOCN Level 1 Cert in Personal Wellbeing NOCN Level 2 Award in Personal Wellbeing NOCN Level 2 Cert in Personal Wellbeing NOCN Level 1 Award in Developing Skills in CC Industry* NOCN Level 1 Certificate in Developing Skills in CC Industry* NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Developing Skills in CC Industry* NOCN Level 2 Award in Developing Skills in CC Industry* NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Developing Skills in CC Industry* NOCN Level 2 Diploma in Developing Skills in CC Industry* NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Leading Learning with endorsed routes in Literacy, mathematics, ICT and Science * CC – creative and cultural

For 14+ learners Supports the programme of study for Personal Wellbeing as part of the Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education curriculum in schools Unitised and credit based at Level One and Two Different sizes of qualifications (Awards, Certificates) Supports learners with spiky profile (Level 1 – E3/L1, Level 2 – L1/2) Flexible delivery/assessment (no external assessment) Approved within Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)  Available on NOCN website  Approved on S96  School, College Achievement and Attainment points  NOCN Personal Wellbeing

Personal Wellbeing: indicative RoC Qualification Title Total credits Min credits at qual levelRoC SCAAT Points NOCN Level One Award in PWB (QCF)64 1 credit achieved from each of the 5 key concept groups. Tbc NOCN Level One Cert in PWB (QCF)138Tbc NOCN Level Two Award in PWB (QCF)64Tbc NOCN Level Two Cert in PWB (QCF)138Tbc *Key concept groups: Healthy Lifestyles; Relationships; Risk; Diversity; Personal Identities Units with the same title can only be counted once towards the credits required for the qualification

Developments: Creative and Cultural qualifications For 14+ learners Replacement suite of Art & Design qualifications with employability focus Unitised and credit based at Level One and Two Different sizes of qualifications (Awards, Certificates, Diplomas) Flexible delivery/assessment (no external assessment) Approved within Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)  Available on NOCN website  Approved on S96  School, College Achievement and Attainment points 

Developments: Leading Learning For 14+ learners Qualification aims: to develop leadership skills in young people/adults to lead and support others in learning activities to develop their own and others’ literacy/mathematics/ICT Science skills and understanding. Unitised and credit based at Two (1 optional unit at L3) Flexible delivery/assessment (no external assessment) Resource Pack to be available via Academies Enterprise Trust Mapped to ECM Outcomes and PLTS Framework Approval from TDA subject to unit amendments  Approved within Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)  Available on NOCN website  School, College Achievement and Attainment points  Approved on S96 

Leading Learning: indicative RoC and units Mandatory units (12 credits) Recognising Leadership Skills Working as a Learning Leader Promoting Learning Supporting Wider Learning Initiatives Optional units (2 credits) Understanding Assessment for Learning Supporting Assessment for Learning (Level 3) Endorsed route (6 credits) Understanding concepts in literacy development Using concepts in literacy development As above – mathematics As above – Science As above - ICT

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