NOCN qualifications update Foundation Learning Forum 17 March 2011 Phil Farrell Development Manager...

NOCN qualifications updateFoundation Learning Forum17 March 2011

Phil FarrellDevelopment 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 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 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 Out Understanding Relationships

Hobbies Law and Order

Drug and Alcohol Awareness Personal Safety

Environmental Issues Living in the Community

Accessing the Countryside Choosing Clothing and Footwear

Food Safety and Storage Computer Games

Knowing Your Local Area Volunteering

Using Domestic Appliances Household Shopping

Accessing Financial services Participation in Team Activities

Personal Care and Hygiene Eating a Balanced Diet

Gardening for Pleasure Accessing Health Services

Getting about Safely Basic 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 level Min Group B

SCAAT

Points

NOCN Level One Award in DSE(QCF) 6 4 3 12.5

NOCN Level One Cert in DSE(QCF) 13 8 6 25

NOCN Level Two Award in DSE(QCF) 6 4 3 14

NOCN Level Two Cert in DSE(QCF) 13 8 6 28

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


Supports the programme of study for Economic Wellbeing and Financial Capability as part of the Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education curriculum in schools


Different sizes of qualifications (Awards, Certificates)




Approved on S96 tbc

School, College Achievement and Attainment points tbc

NOCN Economic Wellbeing and Financial Capability Qualifications: units

Qualification Title

Total credit

s

Min credits at qual level RoC

SCAAT

Points

NOCN Level One Award in EWB (QCF)

6 4 1 credit achieved

from each of

the 4 key concept groups*

Tbc

NOCN Level One Cert in EWB (QCF)

13 8 Tbc

NOCN Level Two Award in EWB (QCF)

6 4 Tbc

NOCN Level Two Cert in EWB (QCF)

13 8 Tbc

*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 Foundation Learning Qualifications Catalogue

Unitised and credit based at Entry 3 and Level One

Supports learners with spiky profile


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

PointsTotal

credits

Min Core

credits GLH

NOCN Entry Level Award for Skills Towards Enabling Progression (Step-UP) QCF

3.5 3 - 30

NOCN Entry Level Certificate for Skills Towards Enabling Progression (Step-UP) QCF

14 15 3 150

NOCN Entry Level Diploma for Skills Towards Enabling Progression (Step-UP) QCF

28 37 9 360

NOCN Level One Award for Skills Towards Enabling Progression (Step-UP) QCF

12.5 6 - 54

NOCN Level One Certificate for Skills Towards Enabling Progression (Step-UP) QCF

50 21 6 180

NOCN Level One Diploma for Skills Towards Enabling Progression (Step-UP) QCF

100 39 9 351

Step-UP Unit Choice

Step-UP new units

Additional units SSC approval

Small Animal Care tbc

Hairdressing and Beauty

Hospitality

Engineering

Personal and SocialDevelopment

Qualifications being developed

NOCN Level 1 Award in Personal WellbeingNOCN Level 1 Cert in Personal WellbeingNOCN Level 2 Award in Personal WellbeingNOCN 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


Different sizes of qualifications (Awards, Certificates)





Approved on S96


NOCN Personal Wellbeing

Personal Wellbeing: indicative RoC

Qualification Title Total

credits

Min credits at qual level RoC

SCAAT

Points

NOCN Level One Award in PWB (QCF) 6 4 1 credit achieved from each

of the 5 key

concept groups.

Tbc

NOCN Level One Cert in PWB (QCF) 13 8 Tbc

NOCN Level Two Award in PWB (QCF) 6 4 Tbc

NOCN Level Two Cert in PWB (QCF) 13 8 Tbc

*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


Different sizes of qualifications (Awards, Certificates, Diplomas)




Approved on S96


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)


Resource Pack to be available via Academies Enterprise Trust

Mapped to ECM Outcomes and PLTS Framework

Approval from TDA subject to unit amendments




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

Any questions?

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