NOCN · RQF Entry Level
NOCN Entry Level Certificate in Progression (Entry 3) (QCF)
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Entry Level
- Total credits15
- Guided learning60 hours
- Units in this qualification79
Awarded by NOCN · on the Ofqual register
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What each unit actually teaches you to do
These are the units NOCN registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Alcohol and Drug Misuse AwarenessReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Know the differences between some types of drugs and alcoholic drinks.
- Understand the causes of alcohol and/or drug misuse.
- Know the physical and/or psychological effects of drug and/or alcohol misuse.
- Understand the implications of drug and/or alcohol misuse on others.
- Understand health issues associated with drug and/or alcohol misuse.
- Know about the effects of withdrawing from drugs and/or alcohol.
- Know about agencies offering help and information.
Aspects of CitizenshipReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Understand that individuals have rights and responsibilities.
- Understand equal opportunity issues in relation to current legislation.
- Understand the main functions of local and national government.
- Know public services available in own local community.
Checking and Maintaining Car Tyre Pressures and TreadReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Use relevant tools and equipment.
- Maintain tyres on a car.(HD1/E3)
Checking and Maintaining Fluid Levels on a CarReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Use appropriate materials and equipment.(MSS1/E3.7)
- Maintain fluid levels in a car engine.(HD1/E3.1)(Rt/E2.1)
College InductionReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Locate facilities at college.
- Identify members of staff and their roles.
- Identify reasons for attending college.
- Understand own responsibilities while at college.
- Understand differences between college and a previous establishment.
- Identify Health and Safety procedures.
Developing Domestic SkillsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Sort garments according to the treatment needed for cleaning purposes.(SLlr/E2.6)
- Use the washing machine safely.(SLlr/E2.6; SLc/E2.3)
- Use an iron safely.(SLlr/E2.6; SLc/E2.3)
- Be aware of the need for correct cleaning materials for specific tasks.(SLlr/E2.6; SLc/E2.3)
- Correctly store and use cleaning materials showing awareness of potential hazard.(SLlr/E2.6; SLc/E2.3)
- Describe what to do in an emergency situation for water, electricity and gas.(SLlr/E2.6; SLc/E2.4)
- Understand emergency procedures.(SLlr/E2.6; SLc/E.2.3)
Developing Personal Hygiene Skills for Hands and FeetReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Know common foot conditions.(SLlr/E2.6; SLc/E2.3; SLc/E2.4; SLd/E2.1; SLd/E2.2)
- Be aware of the correct use of footwear.SLlr/E2.6; SLc/E2.3; SLc/E2.4; SLd/E2.1; SLd/E2.2)
- Understand that the feet/nails need to be cared for.(SLlr/E2.6; SLlr/E3.6; SLc/E2.3; SLd/E3.1)
- Understand the importance of keeping the hands and nails clean.(SLlr/E2.6)
- Understan that the fingernails need to be cared for.(SLlr/E2.6; SLlr/E3.6)
Developing Personal Hygiene Skills for Oral HealthReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of visiting the dentist regularly.(SLc/E2.1; SLc/E2.2; SLc/E2.4; SLlr/E2.6; SLlr/E3.6)
- Recognise problems that occur from poor oral hygiene.(Wt/E3.1)
- Know how often teeth should be cleaned.(HD1/E3.4)
- Know the products that are available to clean the teeth.(Wt/E1.1; SLlr/E2.6; SLlr/E3.6)
- Be aware of what may cause tooth decay.(Wt/E1.1; SLlr/E2.6; SLlr/E3.6)
Developing Reception and Filing SkillsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Perform reception duties in an office environment.(SLc/E3; SLr/E3)
- Perform some filing in an office environment.(SLc/E3)
- Deal with messages in an office environment.(SLlr/E3; Wt/E3)
Developing Skills for Gaining EmploymentReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Identify possible employment options.(SLc/E; Wt/E)
- Complete a job/training application form.(Wt/E)
- Create a basic Curriculum Vitae (CV).(Wt/E)
- Understand how to conduct him/herself at interview.(SLc/E; SLd/E; SLlr/E)
- Find out about job/training opportunities in his/her local area.(SLc/E)
- Produce and plan for future career development.(SLc/E; Wt/E)
Developing Skills for Hygiene and HealthReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Maintain a clean home.
- Care for clothing.
- Maintain personal hygiene.
- Maintain a healthy body.
- Understand the importance of regular sight tests.
Developing Skills for Listening to ChildrenReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the value and benefits of listening to children.
- Listen without interrupting.
- Understand the importance of acknowledging children’s feelings and needs.
- Ask appropriate questions when listening to children.
Developing Skills for Shopping for your HomeReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise the functions of different types of shops.(SLc/E; SLlr/E)
- Identify the range of items needed to furnish a home.(SLd/E; Wt/E)
- Use a budget.(SLc/E; Wt/E)(MSS1/E)
- Use appropriate behaviour in shops.(Wt/E)
Developing Skills for Sowing and Growing PlantsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Use indoor sowing techniques (frame/greenhouse).
- Use outdoor sowing techniques.
- Maintain and transplant seedling plants.(SLr/E3; SLc/E3; Rt/E3)
- Use the processes of “hardening off” and “planting out”.
Developing Skills for Table Setting in your HomeReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare and set the table for an informal function.(SLc/E3.1; SLc/E3.3)
- Set a table correctly for a range of meals.(SLc/E3.1; SLc/E3.3)
Developing Skills for Using and Maintaining Garden ToolsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Know a range of hand tools used in gardening.(SLlr/E3; SLc/E3)
- Maintain a range of garden hand tools.
- Use a range of garden hand tools.
- Understand basic Health and Safety in the use and transportation of hand tools.
Developing Skills for a Healthy LifestyleReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Know why personal fitness is important.
- Recognise the role that exercise plays in a healthy lifestyle.
- Identify the role of a balanced diet in promoting personal good health.
- Know the importance of personal hygiene and good grooming.
- Identify the basic issues of sex education and contraception.
- Take responsibility for own health and lifestyle through action planning for the future.
Developing Skills for a Healthy LifestyleReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Understand why personal fitness is important.(SLc/E1.4)
- Recognise the role that exercise plays in a healthy life style.
- Understand the role of a balanced diet in promoting personal good health.(SLlr/E1.3; Wt/E3.1)
- Understand the importance of personal hygiene and good grooming.(SLc/E2.3)
- Understand the basic issues of sex education and contraception.(SLc/E2.3)
- Recognise how to take responsibility for own health and life style through action planning for the future.(SLlr/E2.5)
Developing an Awareness of Social and Physical Aspects of Adult RelationshipsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate understanding of adult relationships.(SLd/E2.1; SLd/E2.2)
- Show awareness of issues relating to adult relationships.(SLd/E2.1; SLd/E2.2)
Developing an Awareness of Soil Types and Garden HabitatsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Be aware of different soil types.(SLr/E3; SLc/E3)
- Be aware of different garden habitats.(SLr/E3; SLc/E3)
- Be aware of the role of wildlife in the garden.(SLr/E3; SLc/E3)
- Prepare soil for plants.
Health and Safety AwarenessReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate awareness of Health and Safety procedures and equipment.(SLc/E; Rt/E; Wt/E; Ws/E)
- Observe safe working practices.(SLr/E; Wt/E; Ws/E)
Identification of Basic External and Internal Car PartsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and locate basic external car parts.(Rt/E; Wt/E; SLr/E; SLc/E)
- Identify and locate basic internal car parts.(Rt/E; Wt/E; SLr/E; SLc/E)
Introduction to Amenity Horticulture SkillsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate familiarity with relevant tools.(SLlr/E3; SLc/E3; SLd/E3)
- Prepare land for planting and sowing.(SLlr/E3; SLc/E3; SLd/E3)
- Plant and maintain plants.(SLlr/E3; SLc/E3; SLd/E3)
- Prepare and turf an area.(SLlr/E3; SLc/E3; SLd/E3)
Introduction to Assertiveness and Decision Making SkillsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Speak up for him/herself in a structured situation with confidence.(SLc/E3.1; SLd/E3.1; SLd/E3.2; SLd/E3.3)
- Make decisions and choices about him/herself in a structured situation.(SLc/E3.1)
- Recognise the rights and responsibilities of self and others in given situations.(SLlr/E3.1; SLc/E3.1)
- Understand how to negotiate to achieve a desired outcome.(SLlr/E3.1; SLd/E3.1; SLd/E3.3)
- Recognise the implications and benefits of self-assertiveness and self-control.(SLlr/E3.1; SLd/E3.1; SLd/E3.3)
Introduction to Career PreparationReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise his/her qualities, skills, interests and achievements.(SLc/E; SLd/E)
- Show awareness of careers information resources.(SLc/E)
Introduction to Cultivating Plant CuttingsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Take a cutting.
- Root plant cuttings.
- Plant cuttings.
- Cultivate plant cuttings.
Introduction to Customer Service SkillsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the benefits to the organisation of good customer service.(SLc/E; Wt/E)
- Understand the possible consequences of poor customer service.(SLc/E)
- Understand the value of first impressions.(SLc/E)
- Understand positive verbal and non-verbal interaction with customers.(SLlr/E; SLc/E; SLd/E)
- Understand that respect for the individual is at the heart of good customer service.(SLc/E)
- Understand his/her role in dealing with complaints from customers.(SLc/E)
Introduction to Developing Parenting SkillsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the role of a parent in the family unit.(SLc/E; Wt/E)
- Recognise the rights of children in a family unit.(SLc/E)
- Understand the importance of listening to children and giving choices.(SLc/E)
- Recognise ‘difficult’ behaviour in children of different ages.(SLc/E)
- Be aware of techniques for dealing with difficult behaviour.(SLc/E; SLd/E)
- Understand how children learn through daily family activities.(SLc/E; SLd/E)
- Understand his/her own needs as a parent.(SLc/E)
Introduction to Developing Personal Study SkillsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Take part in an initial screening process.(SLc/E3)
- Successfully complete an assessment process.
- Identify a preferred learning style.(SLc/E3; SLlr/E3; SLd/E3)
- Set personal goals and prepare an action plan.(SLc/E3; SLlr/E3; Wt/E3)
- Demonstrate commitment.(SLc/E3; SLd/E3)
Introduction to Developing Skills for Caring for your ChildReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Provide physical care for children of different ages.(SLr/E3.2; SLc/E3.1; SLc/E3.3; SLc/E3.4; Wt/E3.1; Wt/E3.3)
- Choose appropriate clothing and footwear for children.(SLr/E3.2; SLc/E3.1; SLc/E3.3; SLc/E3.4; Wt/E3.1; Wt/E3.3; Rt/E3.9)
- Understand the importance of a child’s daily routine.(SLr/E3.2; SLc/E3.1; SLc/E3.3; SLc/E3.4; Wt/E3.1; Wt/E3.3; Rt/E3.9)
Introduction to Developing a Personal Learning ProgrammeReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Consider previous skills and experience and their relevance for further learning.(SLc/E; SLlr/E; Wt/E)
- Seek guidance and advice in respect of own learning needs.(SLd/E)
- Understand the purpose and value of discussing own learning programme.(SLc/E; SLd/E; SLlr/E)
- Review progress in the context of personal learning pathway.(SLc/E; SLd/E; SLlr/E)
Introduction to Food and Nutrition for Children and Young PeopleReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Understand what constitutes a balanced diet.(Rt/E3.4; Rt/E3.5; Rw/E3.1; SLc/E3.1; SLr/E3.1)
- Know some food allergies and their effects.(Rt/E3.4; Rw/E3.1; SLc/E3.1; SLr/E3.1)
- Recognise that food restrictions affect the diets of religious and cultural groups.(Rt/E3.5; Rw/E3.1; SLc/E3.1; SLr/E3.1)
Introduction to Food, Drink and CookingReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Develop an awareness of a range of kitchen utensils and basic kitchen equipment.
- Understand the importance of preparing balanced nutritious meals.
- Understand the range of hot and cold drinks available.
- Prepare hot and cold drinks.
- Recognise fresh foods that do not need to be cooked.
- Show a basic knowledge of simple cooked snacks.
- Understand how to prepare a variety of snacks.
Introduction to Garden HorticultureReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate an awareness of things that grow in a garden or allotment.(SLlr/E3; SLc/E3)
- Be familiar with propagating plants.
- Demonstrate an awareness of how to prepare an outside growing bed.
- Be familiar with growing and caring for plants.
Introduction to Garden Maintenance SkillsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate familiarity with relevant tools.
- Maintain a garden.
- Understand the importance of lawn maintenance.(SLr/E3; SLc/E3)
- Demonstrate an awareness of the correct methods of garden waste disposal.(SLr/E3; SLc/E3)
Introduction to General Skills for Independent LivingReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate an awareness of the responsibilities of caring for their accommodation.(SLc/E3.1; SLlr/E3.1)
- Recognise the importance for personal hygiene and of having clean clothes.(SLc/E3.1; SLlr/E3.1)
- Understand the importance of a balanced diet and planned meals.(SLc/E3.1; Wt/E2.1)
- Develop an awareness of the care required to look after people.(SLc/E3.1; Wt/E3.1; Wt/E3.2; Wt/E3.3)
- Understand the importance of budgeting.(N1/E3.3)
- Recognise the importance for leisure time and suitable activities.(SLc/E3.1; SLc/E3.3)
Introduction to General Skills for Independent LivingReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate an awareness of the responsibilities of caring for their accommodation.
- Recognise the importance of personal hygiene and of having clean clothes.
- Understand the importance of a balanced diet and planned meals.
- Develop an awareness of the care required to look after people.
- Understand the importance of budgeting.
- Recognise the importance of leisure time and suitable activities.
Introduction to Group and Teamwork Communication SkillsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the roles of different group members working together.(SLc/E3)
- Understand how to communicate verbally with group members.(SLc/E3)
- Understand the importance of listening to others within group situations.(SLlr/E3)
- Recognise others’ rights to communicate within a group situation.(SLlr/E3)
- Recognise the importance of co-operation when working in group situations.(SLlr/E3)
- Recognise praise and constructive criticism in a variety of contexts.(SLlr/E3)
- Understand relationships within own team.(SLc/E3)
Introduction to Home and Personal Safety AwarenessReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise methods for safeguarding home, personal possessions and self.(SLlr/E2.6; SLc/E2.3)
- Identify what action needs to be taken when finding a fire.(SLlr/E2.6; SLc/E2.3)
- Respond to a fire drill.(SLlr/E.2.6; SLc/E2.3)
- Show an understanding of general fire detection devices.(SLlr/E2.6; SLc/E2.3)
- Cope appropriately with an accident.(SLlr/E2.6; SLc/E2.3)
- Understand when and how to contact their local GP/Health Centre.(SLlr/E2.6; SLc/E2.3)
- Summon the emergency services.(SLlr/E2.6; SLc/E2.3; SLc/E.2.2; SLc/E2.4)
Introduction to Issues of Substance MisuseReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise legal and illegal substances.(SLc/E1.4)
- Be aware of the impact of the use and misuse of substances.(SLc/E2.1; SLlr/E2.5)
- Recognise that help/support is available to those who misuse substances.(SLc/E1.4; SLlr/E2.5)
Introduction to Lip Reading SkillsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the basic principles of lipreading.(SLc/E3.1; SLc/E3.3)
- Recognise the impact of strategies to improve effective communication.(SLc/E3.1; SLc/E3.3)
- Know how finger spelling works.(SLr/E3.1; SLr/E3.2)
- Be aware of how the ear functions.(Rw/E3.1; SLc/E3.1)
- Recognise non-verbal communication.(Rw/E3.1; SLc/E3.1)
- Differentiate between vowels and consonants and speech shapes.(Rw/E3.1; SLc/E3.1)
Introduction to Making and Using Story Sacks for Family LearningReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Know the purpose and content of story sacks.(SLr/E3)
- Produce a story sack and contents.(SLr/E3)
Introduction to Participating in Leisure ActivitiesReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate an understanding of various local leisure activities and how to access them.(SLlr/E2.6; SLc/E2.3)
- Participate in a range of local leisure activities.(HD1/E1.1; HD1/E2.1)(Wt/E2.1; Wt/E3.1; SLlr/E2.6; SLc/E3.2)
- Recognise key benefits of participating in leisure activities.(SLlr/E2.6; SLc/E2.3; Wt/E2.1; Wt/E3.1)
- Show an awareness of Health and Safety issues related to selected leisure activities.(SLlr/E2.6; SLc/E2.3; Wt/E2.1; Wt/E3.1)(C21 K1, K4, K7)
Introduction to Personal Digital Photograph ProcessingReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Use a software package to process digital photographs.(1.2; 1.3; 2.1; 6b.1)
Introduction to Physical Performance SkillsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Understand health and safety requirements to undertake activity.(SLr/E3.2)
- Understand the processes of warming up and relaxation.(SLc/E3.3)
- Recognise and use basic improvisation and role-play techniques.(SLc/E3.2)
- Work in a group to create a short performance (drama, music, dance).(SLd/E3.2)
- Comment on own work.(SLc/E3.3)
Introduction to Planting in a ContainerReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Plan planting schemes for decorative containers.(Wt/E3)(MSS2/E3)
- Prepare the planting container and maintain.(MSS1/E3)
- Plant the chosen plants.(MSS1/E3)
Introduction to Practical Floristry SkillsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate awareness of design in floristry.(SLc/E3; SLd/E3)
- Plan and prepare for the construction process.(SLc/E3; SLd/E3)
- Make a floral arrangement
- Produce buttonhole.
- Review their work.(SLd/E3; SLc/E3)
Introduction to Preparing for a Recruitment InterviewReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Appreciate the importance of being prepared for a recruitment interview.(SLc/E; SLd/E)
- In a role-play or real situation, demonstrate recruitment interviewee skills.(SLc/E; SLd/E; SLlr/E)
Introduction to Preparing, Presenting and Keeping Food for Children and Young PeopleReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare food safely and hygienically, taking account of Health and Safety regulation.(SLr/E3.2; SLc/E3.1; SLc/E3.3; SLc/E3.4)
- Store food safely and hygienically.(SLr/E3.2; SLc/E3.1; SLc/E3.3; SLc/E3.4)
- Recognise and act on “use by” dates.(SLr/E3.2; SLc/E3.1; SLc/E3.3; SLc/E3.4)
- Prepare nutritious food.(Rt/E3.1; Rt/E3.5; Wt/Ee.1; Wt/E3.2; Wt/E3.3; Wt/E3.4)
- Present food in a way that is attractive to children and young people.(SLr/E3.2; SLc/E3.1; SLc/E3.3; SLc/E3.4; Rt/E3.1; Rt/E3.5; Wt/Ee.1; Wt/E3.2; Wt/E3.3; Wt/E3.4)
Introduction to Propagation of PlantsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate an ability to recognise different forms of embryo plants.(SLlr/E; SLc/E)
- Demonstrate an awareness of potential sources of embryo plants.(Rt/E; Wt/E; SLlr/E; SLc/E)
- Demonstrate an awareness of the need to plant appropriately.(Rt/E; Wt/E; SLlr/E; SLc/E)
Introduction to Recognising Employment OpportunitiesReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Appreciate different types of work.(SLc/E)
- Appreciate the concept of the labour market.(Wt/E)
Introduction to Teamwork SkillsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Confirm what needs to be done.(SLc/E; SLlr/E)
- Work with others towards achieving given objectives.(SLc/E; SLlr/E; SLd/E)
- Identify progress.(SLc/E; Wt/E)
- Suggest ways of improving work with others to help achieve given objectives.(SLc/E; SLlr/E; SLd/E)
Introduction to Understanding Diversity in SocietyReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the meaning of the term ‘diversity’.(SLc/E; Wt/E)
- Demonstrate an awareness of diverse groups and practices.(SLc/E; Wt/E)
- Demonstrate an awareness of similarities between groups.(SLc/E)
- Know some of the consequences of prejudice and discrimination.(SLc/E)
- Recognise the contributions of diverse groups to society.(SLc/E)
Introduction to Understanding Sex and RelationshipsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Understand a range of relationships and family lifestyles.(Rs/E3.2; Rt/E3.4; Rt/E3.5; Rw/E3.1; SLc/E3.1; SLlr/E3.1)
- Understand the qualities and attributes which help form individuals’ positive consensual relationships.(Rs/E3.2; Rt/E3.4; Rt/E3.5; Rw/E3.1; SLc/E3.1; SLlr/E3.1)
- Understand that individuals have rights and responsibilities within a relationship.(Rs/E3.2; Rt/E3.4; Rt/E3.5; Rw/E3.1; SLc/E3.1; SLlr/E3.1)
- Be aware of the law in relation to sex and sexuality.(Rs/E3.2; Rt/E3.4; Rt/E3.5; Rw/E3.1; SLc/E3.1; SLlr/E3.1)
- Understand how the body works in relation to sexual activity.(Rs
Introduction to Understanding Young People, Law and OrderReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Understand why young people become involved in crime.
- Demonstrate awareness of the consequences of crime on different people.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Criminal/Youth Justice System.
- Demonstrate awareness of custodial and alternative forms of sentences.
- Show awareness of the role of local agencies.
Introduction to Understanding and Achieving Personal Learning GoalsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate familiarity with learning goals with reference to own skills, interests and other personal goals.(SLc/E; SLlr/E; SLd/E)
- Show awareness of opportunities and practical issues involved in pursuing learning goals.(SLc/E; SLlr/E; SLd/E)
- Plan a programme to achieve learning goals.(SLc/E; SLlr/E; SLd/E; Wt/E)
- Show understanding of the learning environment.(SLc/E; SLlr/E; SLd/E)
- Follow the learning programme and review progress as a learner.(SLc/E; SLlr/E)
- Review plan to achieve personal goals.(SLc/E; Wt/E)
Introduction to Undertaking an Enterprise ProjectReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Select a product to sell to a particular target market.(SLlr/E3; SLc/E3; SLd/E3)
- Select a suitable venue to sell the product.(SLc/E3)
- Advertise the sale.(SLc/E3; Wt/E3)
- Understand how to set up a point of sale and sell products.(SLc/E3)(MSS1/E3)
- Demonstrate awareness of the costs involved in the enterprise project.
- Appreciate own involvement with enterprise project.(SLc/E3; SLd/E3)
Introduction to Using the Internet for ShoppingReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Use an internet browser and search engine to locate a shopping website.
- Use a shopping website to make an online purchase.
Introduction to a Training CourseReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the requirements of taking part in the training course.(Wt/E; SLc/E)
- Understand the organisation’s need for rules and boundaries.(SLc/E)
- Take part in team games and assessment procedures.(SLd/E; SLlr/E)
- Be aware of the different agencies, employers who work with the training provider.(Wt/E; SLc/E)
- Be aware of the importance of maintaining a safe working environment.(SLc/E)
- Understand the importance of commitment and regular attendance.(SLc/E)
Introduction to the Local CommunityReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise that there are a variety of groups of people within the local community.(SLlr/E3.3)
- Appreciate the importance of active participation in the local community.(SLlr/E3.3)
Introduction to the Rights and Responsibilities of CitizenshipReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate understanding of human rights.(SLc/E)
- Demonstrate understanding of aspects of the law.(SLc/E)
- Demonstrate understanding of the democratic and electoral process.(SLc/E)
- Demonstrate understanding of rights and responsibilities.(SLc/E; SLlr/E)
Living in the CommunityReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Understand what a community is.
- Know the location and use of buildings, facilities and services in own local area.
- Access community facilities of interest to self.
- Understand how an individual can contribute to a community.
Making Choices in Pursuit of Personal GoalsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how own personal attributes have affected current situation to date.
- Know about information resources relevant to future opportunities.
- Set personal goals.
- Understand the practical implications of pursuing personal goals.
Personal Body Hygiene AwarenessReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Understand why bathing or showering is necessary for personal hygiene.(SLc/E1.4; SLc/E1.1; SLc/E1.3)
- Recognise the advantages of using toilet products.(SLc/E1.4; SLc/E1.1; SLc/E1.3)(N1/E1.3)
- Recognise the need for regular changes of clothes.(SLr/E1.4; SLc/E1.4; SLd/E1.1)(HD1/E1.3)
Planning and Participating in Short WalksReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Be able plan a walk.
- Participate in at least two walks.
Recognising Own Skills for Personal DevelopmentReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise his/her own strengths and weaknesses.(SLc/E; Wt/E)
- Recognise his/her own skills and investigate ways of self-improvement.(SLc/E; Wt/E)
- Acknowledge his/her own skills and investigate ways of self-improvement.
- Develop the ability to make positive decisions.(SLc/E)
- Set personal objectives and make action plans for self-improvement.(SLc/E)
Understanding Family RelationshipsReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise the different forms families take.(SLc/E; SLlr/E)
- Recognise the different roles within the family.(SLc/E; SLlr/E)
- Understand some of the problems in family life.(SLc/E; SLlr/E; Wt/E)
- Understand his/her own personal responsibilities within the family to other family members.(SLc/E; SLlr/E)
- Recognise the needs of different family members.(SLc/E; SLlr/E)
- Recognise his/her own needs for own future development as a member of the family unit.(SLc/E; SLlr/E; SLd/E)
Understanding How and Why to Support Children in Family LearningReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Appreciate the importance of family learning and its contribution to raising the achievement of their child.(SLc/E3; SLr/E3)
- Know a way in which they can help their child with litreacy and numeracy skills.(SLc/E3; Wt/E3)
- Know that there are different roles and responsibilities of family members/carers and teachers in supporting children’s learning.(SLr/E3; SLc/E3; SLd/E3; Wt/E3)
- Record some of their child’s learning.(Wt/E3)
- Recognise that being learners themselves can make a difference to children’s attitudes to lifelong learning.(SLr/E3; SLc/E3)
- Appreciate the value of workin
Understanding Human Growth and DevelopmentReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise a sequence of growth and development from birth to old age.(SLlr/E3.2; SLr/E3.6; SLc/E3.4; Rt/E3.4; Wt/E3.3)
- Know some of the factors that affect growth and development.(SLlr/E3.2; SLr/E3.6; SLc/E3.4; Rt/E3.4; Wt/E3.3)
- Recognise that different experiences affect emotional or social development.(SLlr/E3.2; SLr/E3.6; SLc/E3.4; Rt/E3.4; Wt/E3.3)
- Know some of the ways in which a child learns to communicate.(SLlr/E3.2; SLr/E3.6; SLc/E3.4; Rt/E3.4; Wt/E3.3)
Understanding Self and OthersReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Understand own needs and wishes in a range of different contexts.
- Understand personal health issues.
- Interact with others.
- Understand personal relationships.
Understanding a Work Experience PlacementReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate awareness of the organisation.(SLc/E; SLlr/E)
- Understand own role within organisation.(SLc/E)
- Maintain acceptable conventions for personal presentation and behaviour in the workplace.
- Comply with safe working practices in the work environment.(SLc/E; SLlr/E)
- Carry out tasks as requested using appropriate work related skills.(SLc/E; SLlr/E)
Understanding the Skills Required for FloristryReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Be familiar with the relevant tools and equipment.(Wt/E3; SLc/E3; SLr/E3)
- Be familiar with relevant plant material.(Wt/E3; SLc/E3; SLr/E3)
- Understand preservation and conditioning techniques.(Wt/E3; SLc/E3; SLr/E3)
- Understand basic design principles.(SLc/E3; SLd/E3)
- Understand construction techniques.(Wt/E3; SLc/E3; SLr/E3)
Understanding the Use of Computers for Family LearningReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Know how computers can be used to support family learning.(SLd/E; SLlr/E)
- Know about different kinds of software, which can be used to support family learning.(SLlr/E; SLd/E)
- Know about other equipment that can be used with computers.(SLlr/E; SLd/E)
- Know that the Internet can be used as a resource to support family learning.(SLlr/E; SLd/E)
- Know how e-mail can be used for communication to support family learning.(SLlr/E; SLd/E)
- Record learning.(Wt/E3)
Understanding your Employment Contract and PayslipReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise that an employment contract is important.(SLc/E; SLlr/E)
- Recognise items on a payslip.(SLc/E)
- Show awareness of the national minimum wage.(SLc/E; SLlr/E)
Using the Telephone, Fax and PhotocopierReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Use a telephone in an office environment.(SLc/E3; SLlr/E3)
- Use a fax machine in an office environment.(Wt/E3; Rt/E3)
- Use a photocopier in an office environment.(Rt/E3)
Valeting a Car InteriorReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Identify equipment and tools to valet a car interior.
- Valet a car interior.
Valeting a Car InteriorReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Use appropriate equipment and tools.
- Valet a car interior.(Rt/E3)
Washing a Car ExteriorReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Use appropriate tools and equipment.
- Wash car exterior.
Wax and Polish a Car ExteriorReal unit · NOCN
What you'll be able to do
- Use waxing and polishing equipment appropriately.
- Wax and polish car exterior.
The honest bit
You’ve started things before
Most courses were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.
There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.
And you only pay once you start learning. Searching and planning are free, and you can cancel any time — so the cost of finding out is an afternoon, not a year.
Your passport
Every credit is a stamp you keep
Entry Level credits are regulated. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you’ve earned and what’s next.
Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
Who’d teach you this

The Evidence Evaluator
Assessor
Helps you show what you can actually do, gathering the evidence that proves it as you learn.
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Where these credits take you
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Where this can lead
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How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for NOCN Entry Level Certificate in Progression (Entry 3) (QCF)
76 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by NOCN.
- Alcohol and Drug Misuse Awareness
- Aspects of Citizenship
- Checking and Maintaining Car Tyre Pressures and Tread
- Checking and Maintaining Fluid Levels on a Car
- College Induction
- Developing Domestic Skills
and 70 more in the full unit list below.
One to one, not one to many
No two people run this the same way
A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.
- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
- What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
- The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
- How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
- Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.
See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.
Why it sticks
Most courses stop at remembering
There’s a well-known ladder of how deeply you learn something, called Bloom’s Taxonomy. Most courses get you up the first two rungs: you remember some facts, you pass a test, you forget it. Real skill lives at the top. Judging, deciding, creating. And this isn’t a generic ladder: every rung has a named Zavmo tutor who walks you up it.
- 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
- 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
- 4AnalyseThe Analyst
- 3ApplyThe Coach
- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
Where most courses leave you Where Zavmo takes you
The value
Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
Earned on your own work, taught to the top.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
Build my plan, freeNo card. See how this qualification maps onto your role and meet the tutors who’d teach it, free. The learning begins when you subscribe. It’s £70 a month, billed monthly. Cancel any time and billing stops.