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NOCN Entry Level Diploma in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development (Entry 3)
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- LevelRQF Entry Level
- Total credits37
- Guided learning316 hours
- Units in this qualification234
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NOCN Entry Level Diploma in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development (Entry 3)
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.
AI-Enhanced Communication and Problem-SolvingReal unit · NOCN
You'll understand the role of communication in effective teamwork and use AI tools to explore workplace communication methods. They will create and review simple workplace messages and apply these skills to enhance personal communication.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how communication supports effective teamwork
- Use AI tools to explore workplace communication
- Create and review a simple workplace message
- Apply learning to personal communication in the workplace
Alcohol and Drug Misuse AwarenessReal unit · NOCN
Understanding the impact of alcohol and drugs on individuals and society.
What you'll be able to do
- Delegates will be able to discuss the effects of drug and alcohol misuse.
Amenity Horticulture SkillsReal unit · NOCN
This unit develops practical skills in amenity horticulture, including preparing ground for planting, planting various plants, turfing, and maintaining amenity planting and grass. You'll consider soil conditions, drainage, spacing, and aftercare.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare ground for planting, ensuring appropriate soil conditions and drainage.
- Plant various types of plants, considering spacing, depth, and aftercare requirements.
- Prepare and turf an area, ensuring a level surface and proper turf laying techniques.
- Maintain amenity planting and grass, including watering, weeding, feeding, and mowing.
Angling SkillsReal unit · NOCN
This unit introduces learners to different branches of angling, associated regulations, and health and safety requirements. You'll develop skills in using angling equipment and selecting appropriate bait for a chosen angling branch.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the different branches of angling, including their specific techniques and target species.
- Know about regulations relating to angling, including licensing requirements, fishing seasons, and protected areas.
- Know about Health and Safety requirements when angling, including safe handling of equipment, awareness of environmental hazards, and emergency procedures.
- Use angling equipment in a specific branch of angling, demonstrating competence in casting, baiting, and landing fish.
- Select and use appropriate bait for a specific branch of angling, considering factors such as target species, water conditions, and seasonal variations.
Applying Addition and Subtraction SkillsReal unit · NOCN
This unit develops learners' skills in applying addition and subtraction to solve practical problems. You'll use these operations individually and combined to calculate quantities and verify the accuracy of their calculations in real-life scenarios.
What you'll be able to do
- Use addition in practical situations to solve problems.
- Use subtraction in practical situations to solve problems.
- Use a combination of addition and subtraction within practical situations to solve problems.
Applying Fraction SkillsReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to read, record, and identify equivalent common fractions accurately. You'll apply fraction skills in practical contexts such as measuring and sharing in everyday situations.
What you'll be able to do
- Accurately read and record common fractions, using appropriate notation
- Identify equivalent forms of common fractions, demonstrating understanding of their relationships
- Apply common fractions in practical, everyday situations, such as measuring or sharing
Applying Number SkillsReal unit · NOCN
This unit develops learners' number skills by enabling them to recognise, identify, and approximate whole numbers up to 1000. You'll also learn to recognise number patterns and apply these skills in practical numerical contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise the written form of whole numbers up to 1000
- Identify the value of whole numbers up to 1000
- Recognise number patterns involving whole numbers up to 1000
- Approximate numbers by rounding to the nearest 10, 100 or 1000
- Use numbers up to 1000 in practical situations
Applying Shape and SpaceReal unit · NOCN
You'll identify properties of 2D and 3D shapes and apply this knowledge to solve practical problems, such as measuring and cutting materials, using shapes like squares, circles, cubes, and cylinders.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the properties of 2D shapes (e.g., squares, circles, triangles) and use them to solve practical problems
- Identify the properties of 3D shapes (e.g., cubes, spheres, cylinders) and use them to solve practical problems
Art AppreciationReal unit · NOCN
You'll identify locations where artworks can be viewed and access online resources. The unit develops skills to express and justify personal opinions on art and to use artworks as inspiration for their own creative projects.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify locations where works of art can be viewed, such as galleries, museums, and online resources.
- Express personal opinions on various works of art, justifying those opinions with reasoned arguments.
- Utilise works of art as a source of inspiration for own creative endeavours.
Aspects of CitizenshipReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to understand individual rights and responsibilities, equal opportunity issues, and relevant legislation. You'll also explore the functions of local and national government and identify public services available in their local community.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand that individuals have rights and responsibilities within society
- Understand equal opportunity issues in relation to current legislation and its impact
- Understand the main functions of local government and national government
- Know the public services available in own local community and how to access them
Assertiveness and Decision Making SkillsReal unit · NOCN
This unit develops learners' understanding of assertiveness and its distinction from aggression and passivity. You'll prepare for personal decision making, practise assertive communication in structured situations, and make reasoned decisions.
What you'll be able to do
- Define and explain the meaning of assertiveness in interpersonal communication.
- Describe the steps involved in preparing for personal decision making, including gathering information and considering options.
- Demonstrate assertive behaviour to effectively communicate own views in a structured situation, such as a meeting or discussion.
- Make a reasoned decision based on available information and considered options.
Assist in Handling MailReal unit · NOCN
This unit covers workplace procedures for handling incoming and outgoing mail, enabling learners to assist with sorting, distributing, and dispatching mail while maintaining confidentiality and following organisational guidelines.
What you'll be able to do
- Know workplace procedures for handling incoming and outgoing mail, including sorting, distributing, and dispatching mail items
- Assist with handling incoming and outgoing mail, following workplace procedures and maintaining confidentiality
Assist in Sports CoachingReal unit · NOCN
This unit prepares learners to assist in sports coaching sessions by organising equipment and environments. You'll support participant behaviour and performance using positive reinforcement and understand the importance of clear communication.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare effectively for assisting in a sports coaching session, including gathering necessary equipment and understanding the session plan
- Understand how to support participants' behaviour and performance when assisting in coaching, using positive reinforcement and encouragement
- Understand the importance of clear and effective communication when assisting in coaching, adapting communication style to suit different participants
Assist with Catching and Restraining a Small AnimalReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to safely and humanely catch and restrain small animals by identifying species and breeds, selecting appropriate equipment, and applying suitable techniques to ensure animal welfare and security.
What you'll be able to do
- Catch and restrain a small animal.
Assist with Hair Colour ServicesReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop the ability to assist with hair colour services by preparing the service area and client, and handling hair colour products under supervision. The unit also covers cleaning procedures and record keeping following services.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare the service area for hair colour services, ensuring it is clean and organised
- Prepare the client for hair colour services, including gowning and skin testing
- Prepare hair colour products and materials under the direction of a stylist
- Remove hair colour products and materials safely and effectively under the direction of a stylist
- Clean the service area after a hair colour service, disposing of waste correctly
- Make a record of the hair colour service provided, including products used and any observations
Assist with Styling Men’s HairReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop knowledge of basic men's hair styling techniques and the tools used. It teaches you to assist a stylist with hair washing, conditioning, and applying styling products, while understanding how to improve their hair styling skills and knowledge.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify basic hair styling techniques for men
- Describe the purpose of a range of basic hair styling techniques for men
- Assist a stylist in providing hair styling services for men
- Follow instructions to assist with hair styling for men
- Identify ways to improve own hair styling skills and knowledge
- Describe opportunities for developing hair styling skills and knowledge
Assist with Styling Women’s HairReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain knowledge of basic women's hair styling techniques and assist a qualified stylist in providing services under supervision. The unit also encourages learners to identify opportunities to improve their hairstyling skills and knowledge.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about some basic hair styling techniques for women, including brushing, combing, sectioning, and simple styling methods.
- Assist a qualified stylist in providing hair styling services for women, following instructions and contributing to the styling process under supervision.
- Identify opportunities to improve hair styling skills and knowledge, such as through observation, practice, and seeking feedback from experienced stylists.
Assisting at a Sport or Active Leisure EventReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides learners with knowledge of different types of active leisure and sport events. You'll develop the ability to assist at such events under supervision, following instructions effectively and communicating with participants and colleagues.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate knowledge of different types of active leisure and sport events
- Assist at an active leisure or sport event under supervision
Awareness of Social and Physical Aspects of Adult RelationshipsReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain awareness of different types of adult relationships and their characteristics. The unit explores social and physical aspects influencing relationships, including social expectations and physical health considerations.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the different types of adult relationships that exist.
- Know about the social aspects that influence adult relationships.
- Know about the physical aspects that influence adult relationships.
Basic CookingReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to prepare and cook basic food items and dishes using appropriate techniques and equipment. You'll follow recipes accurately and demonstrate safe food handling practices throughout.
What you'll be able to do
- Cook basic food items and dishes using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Basic Make-up ApplicationReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides learners with knowledge of the skin's structure and function relevant to make-up application, and develops practical skills in preparing the face and materials, applying basic make-up techniques, and safely removing make-up.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the structure and function of the skin in relation to make-up application
- Prepare the face and materials for make-up application
- Carry out basic make-up application techniques
- Safely and effectively remove make-up
Basic Painting and DecoratingReal unit · NOCN
You'll understand and apply basic painting and decorating techniques, including identifying tools and equipment, preparing work areas and surfaces, applying paint and wallpaper, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the tools and equipment needed for basic painting and decorating tasks
- Set out the work area in a safe and organised manner
- Prepare surfaces for decorating, including cleaning and filling
- Apply paint to a prepared surface using appropriate techniques
- Apply wallpaper to a prepared surface using appropriate techniques
- Leave the work area and tools in a clean and safe state after completing the task
Basic PlasteringReal unit · NOCN
This unit equips learners with fundamental plastering skills, including identifying tools and equipment, preparing the work area and wall, applying plaster to a section of wall, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the tools and equipment needed for plastering a wall
- Set out the work area in preparation for plastering
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to prepare a wall for plastering
- Plaster a section of wall to a basic standard
- Leave the work area and tools in a clean and safe state after plastering
Basic Plumbing – Fixing and DrillingReal unit · NOCN
This unit equips learners with the skills to prepare and carry out basic plumbing tasks involving drilling and fixing. You'll identify and use appropriate tools and fixings, set out work areas safely, and maintain cleanliness and safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the tools and equipment needed for drilling and fixing tasks
- Set out the work area in preparation for drilling and fixing
- Identify the different parts used in fixing and drilling activities
- Fix a pipe bracket securely to a wall surface
- Leave the work area and tools in a clean and safe state after completing the task
Basic Programming ConceptsReal unit · NOCN
This unit introduces fundamental programming concepts including key terminology, basic structures such as loops and conditionals, and simple error identification and correction. You'll apply these concepts to achieve straightforward programming outcomes.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand key terms and concepts used in programming
- Use basic programming structures to achieve simple outcomes
- Understand how to identify and fix simple errors in code
Basic Site Carpentry – JointworkReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain knowledge of tools and equipment for timber jointing and develop skills to prepare work areas, prepare timber, and perform jointing tasks safely. The unit also covers maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the tools and equipment needed for jointing timber, understanding their safe and appropriate use.
- Set out the work area in preparation for jointing timber, ensuring a safe and organised workspace.
- Prepare timber for jointing, ensuring it is accurately measured and cut.
- Joint timber using appropriate techniques and tools.
- Leave the work area and tools in a clean and safe state after completing the jointing task.
Basic Wall TilingReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain the skills and knowledge to safely prepare for and carry out basic wall tiling. This includes identifying and using tools and equipment, preparing the work area and surfaces, applying tiles accurately, and leaving the site clean and safe.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the tools and equipment needed for tiling a wall, including their purpose and safe usage.
- Set out the work area in preparation for tiling, ensuring it is safe and organised.
- Prepare surfaces for tiling, including cleaning and applying appropriate primers.
- Tile a section of wall, applying tiles accurately and securely.
- Leave the work area and tools in a clean and safe state after tiling, adhering to health and safety regulations.
Basic bricklaying skillsReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain basic bricklaying skills, including knowledge of tools and equipment, setting out work areas, and applying mortar joints. The unit covers building small walls with bricks and blocks and maintaining a safe work environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the names and uses of tools and equipment required to build a wall
- Set out the work area according to given instructions
- Roll, spread and place cross joint onto a brick and block correctly
- Build a small wall in bricks and blocks to the required specification
- Know the difference between pointing and jointing techniques
- Leave the work area in a safe and tidy condition after bricklaying activities
Basic food preparationReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to prepare food items for cold presentation and cooking using basic techniques. You'll apply appropriate food handling and hygiene practices and present food in an appealing and safe manner.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare food items suitable for cold presentation.
- Prepare food items ready for cooking using basic techniques.
Blow Dry Women’s HairReal unit · NOCN
You'll be introduced to basic blow-drying techniques for women's hair under stylist supervision. The unit covers hair sectioning, brush selection, nozzle direction, and methods to improve blow-drying skills while maintaining safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe some basic blow-drying techniques for women's hair, including sectioning, nozzle direction, and brush selection.
- Blow-dry women's hair under the direction of a stylist, following instructions and maintaining safety standards.
- Identify ways to improve blow-drying skills through practice, observation, and feedback.
BrickworkReal unit · NOCN
This unit covers the identification and use of tools, equipment, and materials in brickwork. You'll apply problem-solving techniques to brickwork challenges, communicate effectively during tasks, and review their own performance to identify areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the tools, equipment, and materials commonly used in brickwork
- Apply problem-solving techniques to address challenges encountered during brickwork tasks
- Communicate effectively with others while performing brickwork tasks, ensuring clear understanding and collaboration
- Review own performance in brickwork tasks, identifying areas for improvement and development
Brickwork Workshop PracticeReal unit · NOCN
This unit equips learners with practical skills to safely use brickwork equipment, dismantle a practice wall section, mix mortar to the correct consistency, and prepare and maintain a clean work area, following safety guidelines throughout.
What you'll be able to do
- Correctly and safely use equipment for brickwork tasks
- Dismantle a practice section of wall using appropriate techniques
- Mix mortar to the correct consistency for workshop practice
- Prepare the work area and materials for workshop practice
- Care for the work area by maintaining cleanliness and tidiness
BudgetingReal unit · NOCN
This unit introduces learners to budgeting principles, distinguishing between essential and non-essential spending. You'll understand the purpose and components of personal budgets to manage finances effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the difference between essential and non-essential spending, providing examples of each.
- Describe the purpose and components of personal budgets, including income, expenses, and savings.
Building a Half Brick Wall Three Courses HighReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to prepare materials, tools, and equipment for building a half brick wall three courses high. You'll develop practical skills in bricklaying techniques, mortar application, and maintaining a safe and tidy work area.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare the necessary materials, tools, and equipment for building a half brick wall, three courses high.
- Build a half brick wall, three courses high, ensuring correct alignment and mortar application.
- Care for the work area by maintaining cleanliness and tidiness throughout the bricklaying process.
Building a Three Brick Square Hollow PillarReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop the skills to prepare materials, tools, and equipment and construct a three brick square hollow pillar. The unit includes maintaining a safe and clean work area throughout the building process.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare the necessary materials, tools, and equipment for building a three brick square hollow pillar
- Build a three brick square hollow pillar according to specified instructions and safety guidelines
- Care for the work area by maintaining cleanliness and disposing of waste materials appropriately
Career PreparationReal unit · NOCN
This unit supports learners in recognising their personal qualities, skills, interests, and achievements relevant to career development. You'll also learn where to locate careers information and resources to assist in making informed career choices.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise own personal qualities, such as communication skills and teamwork abilities
- Recognise own skills, such as problem-solving and IT proficiency
- Recognise own interests, such as hobbies and areas of study
- Recognise own achievements, both academic and personal
- Know where to locate careers information, including online resources and careers advisors
Caring for your ChildReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop knowledge and skills to provide physical care for children at different developmental stages, select appropriate clothing and footwear, and understand the significance of daily routines for child well-being.
What you'll be able to do
- Provide physical care for children of different ages, taking into account their developmental needs
- Choose appropriate clothing and footwear for children, considering the weather and activity
- Understand the importance of establishing and maintaining a child’s daily routine for their well-being
CeramicsReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain knowledge of ceramic tools, materials, and techniques, demonstrating their correct and safe use. The unit emphasises safe working practices throughout the ceramics project to ensure health and safety compliance.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and describe the tools, materials, and techniques commonly used in ceramics.
- Demonstrate the correct and safe use of materials, tools, and techniques in a ceramics project.
- Apply safe working practices throughout the ceramics process, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
Check that a Small Animal is HealthyReal unit · NOCN
You'll learn to safely restrain small animals and identify signs of good health. The unit emphasises gentle handling techniques that minimise stress and recognise key health indicators in small animals.
What you'll be able to do
- Restrain a small animal safely and effectively.
- Know the signs of good health in a small animal.
Checking and Maintaining Car TyresReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to check and maintain car tyres using appropriate equipment. You'll identify tyre damage and wear, check pressures and tread depth, and maintain correct tyre pressure to ensure safety and legal compliance.
What you'll be able to do
- Use appropriate equipment to accurately check tyre pressures and tread depth.
- Thoroughly check a tyre for damage and wear.
- Maintain tyre pressure at the recommended level.
- Accurately check the tread depth on a tyre to ensure it meets legal requirements.
Checking and Maintaining Fluid Levels on a CarReal unit · NOCN
You'll learn to select appropriate fluids and tools to check and maintain fluid levels in a car engine. The unit includes following manufacturer guidelines and accurately recording maintenance activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Select and use appropriate materials, such as fluids and tools, to maintain fluid levels in a car engine
- Check and maintain fluid levels in a car engine according to manufacturer guidelines
Clean and Prepare a Cycle for UseReal unit · NOCN
You'll learn to clean and prepare a cycle for use, including the effective removal of dirt and debris. The unit covers the use and application of cycle cleaning and finishing products, alongside safe working practices and health and safety compliance.
What you'll be able to do
- Clean a cycle effectively, removing dirt and debris, and prepare it for use
- Know how cycle cleaning and finishing products work and their appropriate application
- Work safely when cleaning and preparing a cycle for use, adhering to health and safety guidelines
Clearing and Weeding a GardenReal unit · NOCN
This unit equips learners with the skills to prepare for and carry out clearing and weeding in a garden. You'll identify hazards, select appropriate tools, remove weeds without damaging plants, and tidy the area responsibly.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for clearing and weeding a garden, including selecting appropriate tools and equipment, assessing the area, and identifying potential hazards.
- Clear and weed an area of a garden, using appropriate techniques to remove unwanted vegetation without damaging desired plants.
- Tidy after clearing and weeding, disposing of waste materials responsibly and leaving the area clean and organised.
Communicating OnlineReal unit · NOCN
This unit equips learners with an understanding of different online communication methods and the importance of respectful behaviour. You'll learn to communicate safely and appropriately in online environments.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the different ways in which people communicate online, including various platforms and methods.
- Understand what respectful communication looks like online, including appropriate language and behaviour.
- Communicate safely online, recognising and avoiding potential risks.
- Communicate appropriately online, considering the context and audience.
Communicating Online for Everyday TasksReal unit · NOCN
You'll explore different online communication tools and develop skills to use them for completing simple tasks. The unit also covers safe and responsible online communication practices to protect personal information.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different types of online communication tools
- Communicate using digital tools to complete a simple task
- Communicate safely and responsibly online
Communication: Giving InformationReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop communication skills to obtain information through appropriate questioning and active listening. The unit also covers presenting information clearly and concisely using suitable methods and visual aids where appropriate.
What you'll be able to do
- Communicate effectively with others to obtain information, using appropriate questioning techniques and active listening skills
- Present information clearly and concisely to others, using suitable methods of communication and visual aids where appropriate
Computer BasicsReal unit · NOCN
This unit introduces learners to basic computer components, input devices, terminology, operating systems, and the role of IT litreacy in career opportunities. You'll gain foundational knowledge of computer systems and their functions.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify basic computer parts and key input devices
- Define common computer terminology
- Describe computer performance and features
- Identify different computer operating systems
- Recognise career opportunities for those who are IT literate
Craft SkillsReal unit · NOCN
You'll plan, execute, and review a craft activity while adhering to health and safety guidelines. They will develop skills in resource identification, activity planning, tool usage, and self-evaluation to improve their craft work.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow health and safety guidelines.
- Plan a craft activity.
- Carry out the craft activity.
- Review own work.
Cultivating Plant CuttingsReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain knowledge and practical skills to take, plant, and maintain healthy plant cuttings. The unit covers selecting parent plants, preparing planting media, and ensuring conditions for successful growth.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to take a cutting from a plant correctly
- Plant cuttings effectively
- Understand how to maintain plant cuttings to ensure healthy growth
Customer Service SkillsReal unit · NOCN
You'll understand the benefits of good customer service and the consequences of poor service for organisations. The unit emphasises the importance of first impressions and teaches how to assist customers effectively to support positive experiences.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the benefits of providing good customer service to an organisation, including increased customer loyalty and positive reputation
- Understand the possible consequences of poor customer service, such as loss of customers and damage to the organisation's image
- Understand the importance of making positive first impressions on customers, considering factors such as appearance and communication
- Effectively assist customers with their enquiries and needs, providing appropriate information and support
Data Handling: Extracting and InterpretingReal unit · NOCN
This unit develops learners' skills in extracting and interpreting data from charts, including bar charts and pictograms. You'll identify key data points, interpret trends, draw conclusions, and make numerical comparisons to analyse information effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Extract information from charts, including identifying key data points
- Interpret information from charts, drawing conclusions and identifying trends
- Make numerical comparisons from bar charts, identifying differences and similarities between data sets
- Make numerical comparisons from pictograms, understanding the representation of data through symbols
Data Handling: Recording and Representing DataReal unit · NOCN
You'll learn to accurately record numerical data, organise it logically, and represent it using various methods such as tables, charts, and graphs. The unit focuses on data handling techniques to support information analysis.
What you'll be able to do
- Accurately record numerical information from a given source.
- Organise recorded information in a logical and structured manner.
- Represent data using different methods, such as charts, graphs, and tables.
Database SoftwareReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain skills to enter, edit, and organise structured information within a database accurately. The unit also covers using database software tools to produce clear and concise reports.
What you'll be able to do
- Enter structured information accurately into a database
- Edit existing structured information within a database
- Organise structured information effectively within a database
- Use database software tools to produce clear and concise reports
Dealing with DebtReal unit · NOCN
You'll understand the benefits of planning manageable debt and basic strategies for managing and dealing with debt. The unit also covers recognising debt-related terminology and knowing where to seek help and advice during a debt crisis.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the benefits of planning manageable debt, including improved financial stability and reduced stress.
- Understand some basic strategies for planning for debt, such as budgeting, prioritising expenses, and setting realistic repayment goals.
- Understand some basic strategies for dealing with debt, such as negotiating with creditors, seeking debt consolidation, and exploring debt management plans.
- Know where to get help and advice about dealing with debt crisis, including debt charities, financial advisors, and government agencies.
- Understand the language used to describe managing debt, including terms such as APR, credit score, and debt consolidation.
Design and imaging softwareReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to use design and imaging software to obtain and insert text and images into designs. You'll manipulate and edit drawings or images using various software tools.
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain and insert information for designs or images using design and imaging software
- Use design and imaging software tools to manipulate and edit drawings or images
Desktop Publishing SoftwareReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop proficiency in desktop publishing software by selecting suitable designs and layouts for various publications. They will input text and images, and apply editing and formatting techniques to produce well-structured and visually coherent documents.
What you'll be able to do
- Select appropriate designs and page layouts for a publication based on its purpose and target audience
- Input text and other information, such as images and graphics, into a publication using desktop publishing software
- Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format a publication, ensuring consistency and visual appeal
Digital Choices and Staying SafeReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to understand positive digital choices, protect personal privacy, stay safe online, and maintain digital wellbeing by recognising online risks, implementing security measures, and managing screen time effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand what it means to make positive digital choices, including considering the impact of online behaviour on oneself and others.
- Protect personal privacy and stay safe online, including understanding online risks and implementing appropriate security measures.
- Understand how to maintain digital wellbeing, including managing screen time, promoting positive online interactions, and seeking support when needed.
Digital Lists and TablesReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to understand the purpose and everyday use of digital lists and tables. You'll create simple lists and tables using appropriate software and recognise how these tools support organisational tasks.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how digital lists and tables are used for everyday tasks
- Create simple digital lists and tables
- Understand how simple digital lists and tables support organisations
Digital PhotographyReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop skills in using software to process digital photographs. The unit covers opening and saving files, adjusting brightness, contrast, and colour balance, and cropping images to improve visual quality.
What you'll be able to do
- Use a software package to process digital photographs, including adjusting brightness, contrast, colour balance, and cropping.
Discover Local HistoryReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to explore local history by identifying key events and figures. You'll access and interpret historical information from various sources and create organised records of their findings.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate knowledge of past history in their local area
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to obtain simple historical information from different sources
- Create a record of findings related to local history
Division of Whole NumbersReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop the ability to divide two-digit whole numbers by single digits using appropriate methods. The unit includes solving practical division problems and checking answers through multiplication or estimation.
What you'll be able to do
- Divide two-digit whole numbers by a single digit using appropriate methods.
- Divide two-digit whole numbers by single digits in everyday contexts, such as sharing items equally.
- Check answers as required, using methods such as multiplication or estimation.
DrawingReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides learners with knowledge of various drawing media and their properties, common drawing challenges, and compositional principles. You'll maintain a personal sketchbook for observation and experimentation while understanding health and safety considerations.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different drawing media, including pencils, charcoal, and pastels, and their properties.
- Know about common drawing and composition problems, such as proportion, perspective, and balance.
- Keep a personal sketchbook to record observations, ideas, and experiments.
- Know about health and safety considerations when using drawing materials and equipment.
Emerging TechnologyReal unit · NOCN
You'll explore the concept of emerging technology, its characteristics, and societal impact. They will investigate various emerging technology tools, their features and applications, and reflect on personal experiences with such technologies.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand what emerging technology is, including its characteristics and potential impact, and where it is currently being used in different sectors.
- Explore emerging technology tools, including identifying their features, functionalities, and potential applications.
- Reflect on personal experiences with emerging technology, including considering its benefits, challenges, and ethical implications.
Emotional IntelligenceReal unit · NOCN
This unit introduces learners to emotional intelligence by enabling them to identify a range of human emotions and recognise factors influencing emotions in themselves and others. You'll also explore techniques to manage strong emotions effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify a range of human emotions
- Recognise factors that can influence emotions in oneself
- Recognise factors that can influence emotions in others
- Describe techniques to help deal with strong emotions in oneself
- Describe techniques to help deal with strong emotions in others
Employment Contracts and PayslipsReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain an understanding of employment contracts, payslips, and national minimum wage regulations, enabling them to identify key contract elements and payslip information, and understand employee rights and responsibilities.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of having an employment contract
- Identify where to find key information on a payslip
- Understand the regulations relating to the national minimum wage
Engage in DiscussionReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to participate effectively in discussions by developing skills in attentive listening, contributing relevant ideas, responding appropriately to others, and maintaining respectful and polite communication throughout.
What you'll be able to do
- Participate effectively in a discussion
Ensemble Music PerformanceReal unit · NOCN
This unit develops learners' ability to perform musical pieces as part of an ensemble using voice or instrument, focusing on maintaining tempo, pitch, and posture, and enables them to critically evaluate ensemble performances by identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform musical pieces as part of an ensemble, using either an instrument or voice
- Comment on the quality and effectiveness of an ensemble performance, providing constructive feedback
Exploring Digital ContentReal unit · NOCN
You'll understand various types of digital content and their everyday applications. The unit includes creating simple digital content, such as text and images, and saving and sharing this content using appropriate methods.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different types of digital content and their everyday uses
- Create simple digital content
- Save and share simple digital content using appropriate methods
Exploring Digital CreativityReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain knowledge of various digital creative tools and develop skills to create, save, and share simple digital creative work, including images, text documents, and audio files.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the different types of digital creative tools available.
- Create simple digital creative work using appropriate tools.
- Save simple digital creative work in a suitable format.
- Share simple digital creative work with others.
Exploring Digital SkillsReal unit · NOCN
This unit introduces learners to digital skills, defining their meaning and explaining their importance in contemporary life. You'll identify how digital skills are applied in education, the workplace, and other areas, and reflect on their own confidence and future learning needs.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand what digital skills are and their importance
- Recognise how digital skills are used in different areas of life, such as education, work, and leisure
- Reflect on own confidence in using digital skills and identify next steps for digital learning and development
Exploring Game EnginesReal unit · NOCN
This unit introduces learners to game engines, their purpose, and basic features. You'll explore tools within a game engine interface and apply this knowledge to create a simple visual environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand what a game engine is and what it can be used for
- Explore basic tools and features within a game engine
- Understand how to create a simple visual environment using a game engine
Exploring HealthReal unit · NOCN
You'll explore the concept of health, including physical, mental, and social wellbeing, and examine factors that influence health. The unit also covers understanding a current health issue, analysing its causes and effects on individuals and communities.
What you'll be able to do
- Know what is meant by health, including physical, mental and social wellbeing
- Know about factors that can affect health, such as diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices
- Understand a current health issue, including its causes, effects, and potential solutions
Exploring an Occupational SectorReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides learners with knowledge of a chosen occupational sector, including its key activities, roles, and employment opportunities. You'll assess their own skills in relation to sector requirements and understand typical working conditions and entry criteria.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the key characteristics and features of a chosen occupational sector, including its main activities and products/services
- Know about different ways of working within a chosen sector, including typical roles, responsibilities, and working conditions
- Know about the range of employment opportunities available in a chosen sector, including entry requirements and career progression pathways
- Know about own skills, interests, and qualities in relation to potential employment in a chosen sector, identifying strengths and areas for development
Filing SkillsReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain knowledge of common filing methods and storage systems used in organisations. The unit covers the importance of following filing procedures and teaches you to file, retrieve, and pass on information accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Know some common filing methods used in organisations
- Know about different types of storage systems used for filing
- Know the importance of following established filing procedures
- Follow a defined procedure to file specified information accurately
- Follow a defined procedure to retrieve specified information efficiently
- Follow a defined procedure to pass on specified information to the relevant person
Finding Information OnlineReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to find information online using various methods and tools. You'll understand different online information sources, apply effective search techniques, and assess the safety and appropriateness of online information.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different methods and techniques used to find information online
- Use search engines and other online tools to search for information effectively
- Check online information for safety, reliability and appropriateness
Floristry Principles and TechniquesReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain foundational knowledge of floristry, including the use of tools and equipment, plant materials, and preservation techniques. The unit also covers basic design principles and construction methods used in floristry arrangements.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the different tools and equipment used in floristry and their specific purposes.
- Know about the various plant materials used in floristry, including their characteristics and suitability for different arrangements.
- Know about preservation and conditioning techniques used to extend the life of cut flowers and foliage.
- Know about simple design principles, such as colour, balance, and proportion, as applied to floristry.
- Know about basic construction techniques used in floristry, such as wiring, taping, and gluing.
Following Simple Instructions in Animal Care SettingsReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to follow simple spoken or demonstrated instructions within animal care settings. You'll complete supervised tasks safely and learn to check their understanding when unsure to ensure accurate task fulfilment.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow simple spoken or demonstrated instructions
- Complete straightforward supervised tasks as instructed
- Check understanding when unsure
Food CommoditiesReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides learners with an understanding of main food commodities, including their identification, sources, and appropriate storage methods to maintain quality and prevent spoilage.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify some main food commodities
- Identify where the main food commodities can be obtained
- Describe how the main food commodities should be stored
Food and Nutrition for Children and Young PeopleReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides learners with knowledge of balanced diets, common food allergies, and dietary restrictions related to religious and cultural practices. You'll understand the nutritional needs of children and young people.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand what constitutes a balanced diet for children and young people, including the necessary food groups and nutrients.
- Know about common food allergies and their potential effects on children and young people.
- Know that food restrictions affect the diets of religious and cultural groups and understand the importance of respecting these restrictions.
Food, Drink and CookingReal unit · NOCN
You'll identify common kitchen utensils and equipment, understand their safe use, and the importance of balanced nutrition. The unit includes preparing hot and cold drinks and simple snacks safely and hygienically.
What you'll be able to do
- Know different kitchen utensils and equipment and their appropriate uses
- Understand the importance of preparing balanced nutritious meals for health and well-being
- Prepare a range of hot and cold drinks safely and hygienically
- Know examples of fresh foods that do not need to be cooked and can be eaten raw
- Know about simple cooked snacks and their nutritional value
- Prepare simple hot and cold snacks safely and hygienically
Garden HorticultureReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to understand the requirements for healthy plant growth, lawn care, pruning techniques, and the identification and control of common garden weeds and pests to promote effective garden horticulture.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to promote healthy plant growth in a garden environment
- Understand how to care for a lawn, including mowing, feeding and watering
- Understand why, how and when to prune plants to encourage growth and maintain shape
- Know about common weeds and pests that affect garden plants and how to control them using appropriate methods
Garden Maintenance SkillsReal unit · NOCN
This unit develops practical garden maintenance skills including applying organic matter and fertilisers, mowing lawns, pruning plants, and controlling weeds. You'll perform these tasks safely and effectively to maintain healthy garden environments.
What you'll be able to do
- Apply organic matter and fertilisers to improve soil quality and plant growth.
- Mow a lawn to a suitable length and finish edges neatly.
- Prune plants to maintain their shape and health, and provide appropriate support as needed.
- Apply weed control measures effectively and safely, using appropriate methods and products.
Garment MakingReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides learners with knowledge of garment-making equipment and techniques. You'll learn to communicate and work collabouratively in a garment-making environment, create a garment, and apply problem-solving processes to basic challenges.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify equipment for garment making, including sewing machines, cutting tools, and measuring devices.
- Interact with others in a garment-making environment, demonstrating effective communication and teamwork.
- Make a garment, following instructions and using appropriate techniques.
- Apply processes to tackle basic problems encountered during garment making, such as fabric flaws or machine malfunctions.
Getting to Know WoodlandsReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to identify common trees and wild plants in woodland areas, recognise animal tracks and signs, and understand the importance of preserving natural woodlands. You'll develop practical knowledge of woodland ecology and conservation.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify trees that are commonly found in a woodland area
- Identify wild plants that are commonly found in a woodland area
- Identify common tracks and signs left by living creatures in a woodland
- Know the importance of preserving natural woodland environments
Grammar SkillsReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop knowledge of grammatical structures within written texts to enhance comprehension and will practise applying correct grammar in their own written communication to improve clarity and understanding.
What you'll be able to do
- Use grammar to aid understanding.
Grammar and Punctuation in Practical UseReal unit · NOCN
This unit develops learners' ability to communicate effectively in writing by using correct grammar and punctuation. You'll practise constructing clear sentences and paragraphs, using appropriate vocabulary and tone, and adapting their writing style to suit different contexts and audiences.
What you'll be able to do
- Use writing to communicate effectively in a range of contexts.
- Use grammar correctly to ensure clear and accurate written communication.
- Use punctuation correctly to enhance the clarity and readability of written work.
Groom a Small AnimalReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to safely handle and prepare small animals for grooming. You'll apply appropriate grooming techniques, consider animal welfare, and maintain grooming equipment.
What you'll be able to do
- Safely handle and prepare a small animal for grooming.
- Groom a small animal to a suitable standard, considering its welfare.
- Clean and maintain grooming equipment.
Group and Teamwork Communication SkillsReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop knowledge of group and team communication methods and the role of a team leader. The unit enables effective verbal communication within structured contexts and the ability to follow instructions to support team collabouration.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand methods of group and team communication to facilitate effective collaboration
- Communicate verbally with group and team members in structured contexts to achieve common goals
- Understand the role of the team leader in guiding and supporting the team
- Follow instructions from the team leader to contribute to team success
Hair PlaitingReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to prepare the work area, tools, equipment, and client for basic hair plaiting services. You'll practise basic hair plaiting techniques while adhering to health and safety standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare the work area, tools and equipment for a basic hair plaiting service
- Prepare the client for a basic hair plaiting service
- Carry out basic hair plaiting techniques in line with health and safety requirements
Hand careReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain the skills to prepare for and provide a basic hand care treatment, including cleaning, filing, and moisturising. The unit emphasises hygiene, sterilisation, and client comfort throughout the treatment process.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare the work area and equipment for a basic hand care treatment.
- Provide a basic hand care treatment, including cleaning, filing, and moisturising.
Health and FitnessReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to understand the importance of fitness and safe participation in health and fitness activities, develop communication and teamwork skills within a fitness setting, complete a simple training programme, and review their own performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain why and how to keep fit
- Demonstrate how to interact with others in a health and fitness setting
- Participate in structured activities to develop health and fitness
- Complete a simple training programme
- Apply safe working practices when participating in health and fitness activities
- Review own performance and personal skills
Health and Safety Procedures in a Work EnvironmentReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain knowledge of health and safety procedures within work environments and understand their importance. The unit covers hazard identification, correct use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to safety guidelines to promote a safe workplace.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and describe health and safety procedures relevant to a work environment.
- Explain the importance of following health and safety procedures in a work environment.
- Follow health and safety procedures correctly in a work environment.
- Identify potential hazards and risks in a work environment.
- Respond appropriately to health and safety instructions and guidance in a work environment.
Health and Safety and Food Hygiene in CateringReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides learners with knowledge of health and safety and food hygiene regulations within a catering environment. You'll understand how to maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic environment for themselves and the work area, ensuring food safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the importance of health and safety regulations and procedures in a catering environment
- Know the importance of food safety regulations and procedures in a catering environment
- Keep self safe, clean and hygienic in a catering environment
- Keep the work area clean and hygienic in a catering environment
Healthy LivingReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to understand the importance of personal fitness, exercise, balanced diet, hygiene, and sex education. You'll recognise factors contributing to health and develop action plans to maintain wellbeing.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain 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
- Explain 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
Home and Personal SafetyReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides learners with knowledge and skills to safeguard their home, possessions, and personal safety. You'll understand fire safety procedures, emergency responses, and when to seek medical assistance.
What you'll be able to do
- Know ways to safeguard home, personal possessions and self from potential hazards
- Know what action needs to be taken when discovering a fire in the home
- Respond appropriately to a fire drill
- Know about the purpose and function of fire detection devices
- Know what action to take if there is an accident in the home
- Know when and how to contact their doctor or Health Centre for medical assistance
- Call the emergency services in an emergency situation
How the Body WorksReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain a basic understanding of the skeletal, muscular, and cardio-respiratory systems, including their main components and functions. The unit also covers essential nutrients for maintaining a healthy diet.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify some functions of the skeletal and muscular systems
- Recognise the main components and functions of the cardio-respiratory system
- Identify some nutrients required for a healthy diet
Human Growth and DevelopmentReal unit · NOCN
This unit offers learners an understanding of human growth and development from birth to old age. You'll study physical, emotional, and social development sequences and factors affecting growth, including nutrition and communication skills.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the typical sequence of physical growth and development from birth to old age
- Know factors that can affect growth and development, such as nutrition and environment
- Know that different experiences, such as positive relationships and challenging situations, affect emotional and social development
- Know ways in which a child learns to communicate, including verbal and non-verbal methods
IT User fundamentalsReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to interact with IT systems to meet their needs, organise and retrieve information appropriately, and understand safety and security practices. You'll also maintain systems and respond to common IT problems.
What you'll be able to do
- Interact with and use an IT system to meet needs effectively
- Organise, store and retrieve information appropriately using IT systems
- Understand the need for safety and security practices when using IT systems
- Maintain an IT system and respond to common IT system problems
Identification of Basic External and Internal Car PartsReal unit · NOCN
You'll identify and locate basic external and internal car parts, describing the function of each. The unit covers components such as the bonnet, wheels, steering wheel, dashboard, and pedals.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and locate basic external car parts
- Identify and locate basic internal car parts
Identify plantsReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop the ability to identify main plant parts used for identification and describe plant characteristics. The unit teaches you to identify different plant types based on these features.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the main parts of a plant that are useful for identification
- Describe the characteristics of plants
- Identify different types of plants
Improving Own Learning and PerformanceReal unit · NOCN
You'll learn to identify personal strengths and areas for improvement, plan to achieve learning targets using SMART criteria, and review their performance. The unit supports continuous self-evaluation and effective learning strategies.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify own strengths and areas where improvement is needed
- Plan effectively to reach specific learning targets
- Review own performance against set targets and objectives
Improving Own SpellingReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to identify their own spelling strengths and weaknesses and develop a personal spelling programme. You'll maintain and evaluate the effectiveness of their programme to improve their spelling skills.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand own spelling strengths and weaknesses to identify areas for improvement
- Maintain a personal spelling programme to improve spelling skills
Improving own FitnessReal unit · NOCN
You'll explore different types of exercise and fitness activities, understanding their benefits and the importance of warming up and cooling down. The unit includes participation in activities to demonstrate work skills and the ability to review and improve personal performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different types of exercise and fitness activities available
- Demonstrate relevant work skills through participation in exercise and fitness activities
- Review own performance in exercise and fitness activities, identifying areas for improvement
Indoor Team GamesReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain knowledge of equipment, communication, and tactics involved in indoor team games. The unit includes participation in key roles, application of safe working practices, and self-review to identify areas for performance improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the equipment required for some indoor team games.
- Interact with others in indoor team games, demonstrating effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Participate in key roles required for indoor team games.
- Know the meaning of game tactics and how they contribute to success.
- Use safe working practices when participating in indoor team games.
- Review own performance and personal skills, identifying areas for improvement.
Introduction to Animal HousingReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain an understanding of the different types of animal housing and the specific requirements for various animals. The unit highlights the importance of suitable housing for animal health, safety, and welfare, including basic maintenance practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand that different animals require different types of housing based on their needs.
- Understand simple reasons why suitable housing is important for animals, including their health, safety, and welfare.
- Understand basic ways to help keep animal housing clean and comfortable, such as regular cleaning and providing appropriate bedding.
Introduction to Issues of Substance MisuseReal unit · NOCN
You'll be introduced to legal and illegal substances, their common uses, and potential effects, and will understand the impact of substance misuse on individuals and society, as well as available support services for those affected.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify a range of legal and illegal substances.
- Understand the impact of the use and misuse of substances on individuals.
- Understand the impact of the use and misuse of substances on society.
- Understand the support services that are available to individuals who misuse substances.
Introduction to Vehicle Engine Operating PrinciplesReal unit · NOCN
This unit introduces vehicle engine operating principles, focusing on safe working procedures, understanding engine operation, and the skills to dismantle and reassemble engines following approved methods.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow approved and safe procedures when working on engine systems
- Know the principles of vehicle engine operation
- Dismantle and reassemble engines according to instructions
Introduction to Vehicle Workshop Bench SkillsReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain knowledge of approved workshop safety procedures and develop practical skills in using hand tools and measuring equipment to dismantle and assemble vehicle components, following manufacturers' instructions and applying safe working practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow approved and safe procedures when working on engine systems in a vehicle workshop
- Carry out a range of vehicle workshop bench skill techniques effectively
Introduction to the Performing ArtsReal unit · NOCN
You'll be introduced to the performing arts by studying various performance venues and the roles of performers and non-performers. The unit includes developing the ability to report on a performance with an understanding of venue characteristics.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different types of performance venues, such as theatres, concert halls, and outdoor spaces
- Know about different roles for performers in the performing arts, such as actors, dancers, and musicians
- Know about non-performance roles in performance venues, such as stage managers, lighting technicians, and front-of-house staff
- Report on a performance, providing a basic description and personal response
Keeping Animals Safe in their HousingReal unit · NOCN
This unit equips learners with the skills to maintain safety in animal housing environments. You'll follow safety instructions, perform hazard checks, ensure equipment functionality, and carry out tasks to reduce risks and promote animal well-being.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow basic safety instructions in animal housing to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Carry out simple checks that support animal safety, such as checking for hazards and ensuring equipment is in good working order.
- Complete simple tasks that make animal housing safer for the animals, such as removing obstacles and securing loose items.
Know How to Use ICT to Support Your Child’s LearningReal unit · NOCN
You'll understand how ICT can support their child's learning and how to use relevant equipment safely and effectively. The unit includes evaluating the success of ICT activities in enhancing educational experiences.
What you'll be able to do
- Know how ICT can support his/her child’s learning
- Know how ICT equipment can be used to support his/her child’s learning
- Know whether an ICT activity has been successful
Lubricate and Tension a Single Speed Cycle ChainReal unit · NOCN
This unit develops learners’ skills in lubricating and tensioning single speed cycle chains safely and effectively. You'll understand the function of cycle chain components and evaluate the outcomes of maintenance procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Lubricate and tension a single speed cycle chain effectively
- Describe how cycle chains function
- Work safely when lubricating and tensioning the chain of a single speed cycle
Maintaining Garden HabitatsReal unit · NOCN
This unit introduces learners to common garden habitats and the role of wildlife in garden ecosystems. You'll understand how to encourage beneficial wildlife such as pollinators and pest controllers to support garden health.
What you'll be able to do
- Know some common garden habitats and their characteristics
- Understand the role of wildlife in maintaining a healthy garden ecosystem
- Encourage wildlife which is useful in the garden, such as pollinators and pest controllers
Maintaining Sexual HealthReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), methods to reduce risk, and sources of advice and support. The unit covers STI identification, prevention, and the importance of sexual health check-ups.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different types of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
- Understand what an individual can do to reduce the risk of contracting STIs.
- Know where to get help and advice about sexual health services and resources.
Maintaining SoilReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides learners with knowledge of soil components and types, including their characteristics. You'll develop practical skills in preparing soil for planting through digging, raking, and levelling techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the basic components and content of soil
- Know about different soil types and their characteristics
- Prepare soil for planting, including digging, raking and levelling
Make-up for an OccasionReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides learners with knowledge to plan and create make-up looks suitable for specific occasions, considering factors such as skin tone and facial features, and develops skills in applying and safely removing make-up.
What you'll be able to do
- Create a suitable make-up look for a specific occasion, considering factors such as the event, individual features and desired style
- Plan a make-up look for an occasion, selecting appropriate products and techniques
- Apply make-up effectively and safely for an occasion, and remove it correctly afterwards
Making and Storing Baked ProductsReal unit · NOCN
You'll understand preparation methods for baked products, including ingredient functions and mixing techniques. The unit involves accurately following recipes to produce baked goods and correctly storing them to maintain quality.
What you'll be able to do
- Know preparation methods for baked products, including ingredient selection and mixing techniques.
- Follow recipes accurately for a range of baked products.
- Store baked products correctly to maintain their quality and freshness.
Measure: Capacity and TemperatureReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop the ability to estimate, measure, and compare capacity accurately using appropriate tools. The unit also covers understanding units of temperature and applying this knowledge in practical situations.
What you'll be able to do
- Estimate, measure and compare capacity accurately
- Identify and describe units of temperature
- Use units of temperature effectively in practical contexts
Measure: WeightReal unit · NOCN
You'll learn to measure, order, and estimate weight using appropriate tools and units. The unit covers accurate measurement and comparison of the weight of various objects.
What you'll be able to do
- Measure the weight of different objects using appropriate tools and units
- Order a series of objects by their weight, from lightest to heaviest or vice versa
- Estimate the weight of different objects with reasonable accuracy
Measuring and Estimating: Distance and LengthReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to interpret distance information in everyday contexts and develop skills in measuring and estimating length. You'll practise using appropriate tools and techniques to accurately measure and estimate lengths.
What you'll be able to do
- Read and interpret distance in everyday situations.
- Measure length using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Estimate length accurately.
Money: Adding and SubtractingReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to accurately add and subtract monetary amounts using decimal notation. You'll demonstrate proficiency with pounds and pence and apply these skills to solve practical problems in everyday financial contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Accurately add amounts of money using decimal notation, demonstrating proficiency in performing calculations involving pounds and pence.
- Accurately subtract amounts of money using decimal notation, demonstrating proficiency in performing calculations involving pounds and pence.
- Apply the skills of adding and subtracting money in decimal notation to solve practical problems encountered in everyday contexts, such as calculating change or budgeting expenses.
Motor Vehicle Workshop Tools and EquipmentReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides learners with an understanding of common motor vehicle hand tools and workshop equipment, including their functions and safe operating procedures. You'll develop the ability to use these tools and equipment correctly and safely for basic motor vehicle tasks.
What you'll be able to do
- Know common motor vehicle hand tools and workshop equipment, including their names, functions, and safe operating procedures.
- Use motor vehicle hand tools and workshop equipment correctly and safely, following manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines.
- Know examples of measuring equipment used in a motor vehicle workshop, such as micrometers, vernier calipers, and torque wrenches.
- Know examples of different locking and securing devices used on motor vehicles, such as nuts, bolts, clips, and fasteners.
Motorcycle ConstructionReal unit · NOCN
This unit introduces learners to different types of motorcycles, their main parts, and the position of controls on scooters and conventional motorcycles. You'll develop knowledge of motorcycle features and functions.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise and describe different types of motorcycles available, outlining their key features and uses.
- Identify and name the main parts found on motorcycles, including engine components, chassis elements, and bodywork.
- Identify the position and function of the controls on both scooters and conventional motorcycles.
Multiplication of Whole NumbersReal unit · NOCN
This unit develops learners' ability to multiply two-digit whole numbers by a single digit, both in isolation and within everyday contexts. You'll also learn to check their answers for accuracy using estimation and inverse operations.
What you'll be able to do
- Multiply two-digit whole numbers by a single digit accurately
- Multiply two-digit whole numbers by a single digit in everyday contexts
- Check answers as required to ensure accuracy
Nail Art Application SkillsReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to prepare nails effectively for nail art application, ensuring cleanliness and readiness. You'll apply various nail art techniques, selecting appropriate methods for different nail types and styles.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare nails for nail art application, ensuring they are clean and ready
- Apply nail art techniques to nails
Needle/Textile CraftsReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to identify and safely use needle and textile craft equipment, interact with others, complete a craft project, and identify and resolve problems encountered during needle or textile craft activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify different types of equipment used for needle or textile crafts
- Use needle/textile craft equipment safely and effectively
- Interact with others in a positive and constructive manner while undertaking needle/textile craft activities
- Complete a needle/textile project to a satisfactory standard
- Identify problems when understanding needle/textile craft activities and instructions
- Resolve problems when undertaking needle/textile craft activities, seeking assistance when necessary
- Show basic awareness of safe working practices in relation to needle/textile crafts
- Review own performance and personal skills development in relation to needle/textile crafts
Noticing Animal Emotions and Comfort LevelsReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop the ability to recognise and interpret signs of comfort and discomfort in animals. The unit covers identifying body language indicators of stress or well-being and reporting observations accurately to support animal care.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise simple signs that an animal is comfortable
- Recognise simple signs that an animal is uncomfortable or stressed
- Report observations of animal comfort or discomfort to the appropriate person
Noticing When Something Looks WrongReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop the ability to recognise signs that an animal may need attention and identify problems in animal housing. The unit covers recognising changes in behaviour and physical condition, as well as cleanliness and safety issues, and reporting concerns appropriately.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise simple signs that an animal may need attention, such as changes in behaviour or physical condition
- Recognise simple problems in animal housing, such as cleanliness or safety issues
- Report concerns about an animal's welfare or housing to the appropriate person, following established procedures
PaintingReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop knowledge and practical skills in preparing surfaces for painting, using painting materials and equipment correctly, applying basic painting techniques, and understanding health and safety considerations in painting tasks.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe how to prepare a surface for painting
- Demonstrate how to use painting materials and equipment
- Demonstrate how to use simple painting techniques
- Explain relevant health and safety considerations
Painting and Decorating: Cutting and Hanging Wall CoveringsReal unit · NOCN
You'll learn to safely select tools and equipment, accurately cut, and neatly hang wall coverings on flat, vertical surfaces. The unit also covers tidying the work area and proper care of tools after use.
What you'll be able to do
- Select the appropriate equipment and tools for cutting and hanging wall coverings safely
- Cut wallpaper accurately and hang it neatly on a flat, vertical wall
- Tidy the work area after completing the painting and decorating task
- Look after tools and equipment, ensuring they are cleaned and stored correctly
Parenting SkillsReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides learners with an understanding of family roles and rights, the importance of active listening and offering choices to children, strategies for managing difficult behaviour, and how children learn through daily family activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the roles and rights of each member within the family unit.
- Understand the importance of listening to children and giving them choices to promote their development.
- Recognise and deal with ‘difficult’ behaviour in children of different ages, using appropriate strategies.
- Understand how children learn through daily family activities and routines.
- Understand own needs as a parent and how to access support when required.
Participating in Leisure ActivitiesReal unit · NOCN
This unit covers how to access and participate in local leisure activities, including identifying information sources and engaging actively. You'll understand the benefits of leisure participation and how to maintain health and safety during activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to access information about local leisure activities
- Participate actively in local leisure activities
- Know some of the key benefits of participating in leisure activities, such as improved health and social interaction
- Maintain health and safety when participating in leisure activities, including risk assessment and emergency procedures
Participating in a Digital Group TaskReal unit · NOCN
This unit develops learners' understanding of digital group activities, enabling them to contribute effectively using various communication and collabourative tools, and reflect on their participation within a digital group environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand what a digital group activity involves, including communication methods and collaborative tools
- Contribute to a simple digital group task, sharing ideas and participating in discussions
- Reflect on taking part in a simple digital group task, identifying what went well and what could be improved
Performance SkillsReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop the ability to express feelings, emotions, and ideas through mime, dance, and acting. This unit covers contributing to a group dramatic performance and effectively using performance space to enhance the presentation.
What you'll be able to do
- Express feelings, emotions and ideas through mime
- Express feelings, emotions and ideas through dancing
- Express feelings, emotions and ideas through acting
- Contribute to a dramatic performance as part of a group
- Use performance space effectively during a dramatic performance
Personal Budgeting and Managing MoneyReal unit · NOCN
This unit covers personal budgeting and money management, including understanding income, expenditure, and living within a limited budget. You'll learn to undertake financial transactions, interpret financial documents, and produce a simple budget plan.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand what is meant by income and expenditure and how they relate to personal finances.
- Understand ways to deal with living on a limited budget, including prioritising spending and finding cost-saving measures.
- Undertake financial transactions, such as paying bills and using cash machines.
- Understand key financial information on everyday documents, such as bank statements and utility bills.
- Understand what saving means and the benefits of saving money.
- Produce a simple budget plan, outlining income and expenditure.
Personal HygieneReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides learners with an understanding of personal hygiene practices, including the importance of bathing or showering, the use of toiletries, and the need for regular changes of clothing to maintain cleanliness.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain why bathing or showering is necessary for personal hygiene, including the removal of dirt, sweat, and bacteria.
- Describe the advantages of using toiletries, such as soap, shampoo, and deodorant, in maintaining personal hygiene.
- Explain the need for regular changes of clothes to prevent the build-up of dirt and bacteria.
Personal Hygiene Skills for Hands and FeetReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain knowledge of common foot conditions, their causes, symptoms, and preventative measures. The unit also covers appropriate footwear selection and the importance of caring for feet, toenails, hands, and nails to maintain personal hygiene.
What you'll be able to do
- Know common foot conditions, including their causes, symptoms, and preventative measures.
- Know correct footwear to use for different activities and environments, understanding the importance of proper fit and support.
- Understand the importance of caring for the feet and toenails, including regular washing, drying, and moisturising.
- Understand the importance of keeping hands and nails clean, including proper handwashing techniques and the use of appropriate cleaning products.
- Understand the importance of good nail care for personal hygiene, including trimming, filing, and avoiding nail biting.
Personal Hygiene Skills for Oral HealthReal unit · NOCN
This unit covers personal hygiene practices essential for maintaining oral health. You'll understand the importance of regular dental visits, recognise signs of oral health problems, and learn effective tooth brushing techniques and dietary considerations.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the importance of visiting the dentist regularly for check-ups and preventative care.
- Recognise problems that can result from poor oral hygiene, such as tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath.
- Explain the importance of tooth brushing for good dental health, including frequency, technique, and duration.
- Identify products that are available to support dental hygiene, such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and floss.
- Identify types of food which may cause tooth decay, such as sugary snacks and drinks.
Personal Study SkillsReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to identify their learning needs and preferences through screening and assessment processes. You'll understand their preferred learning style and develop an action plan to achieve a personal learning goal.
What you'll be able to do
- Take part in an initial screening process to identify learning needs and preferences.
- Complete an assessment process to evaluate current skills and knowledge.
- Know about own preferred learning style, including strengths and weaknesses.
- Develop an action plan to achieve a personal learning goal, including setting targets and identifying resources.
Physical Performance SkillsReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides learners with an understanding of physical performance skills including warming up, relaxation, improvisation, and role-play techniques. You'll create a short physical performance, evaluate their contribution, and apply relevant health and safety requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the process of warming up before physical activity
- Describe the process of relaxation after physical activity
- Use improvisation techniques in a physical performance
- Use role-play techniques in a physical performance
- Contribute to the creation of a short physical performance
- Comment on own contribution to a physical performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement
- Identify health and safety requirements to undertake physical activity
Planning and Participating in Countryside WalksReal unit · NOCN
You'll learn to plan and participate safely in countryside walks, considering factors such as location, terrain, and weather. The unit also includes reviewing personal performance and understanding environmental responsibilities.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a countryside walk, taking into account relevant factors such as weather conditions and terrain
- Participate in at least two countryside walks, following planned routes and adhering to safety guidelines
- Review own performance during and after the walks, identifying areas for improvement
Planning and Reviewing for Personal DevelopmentReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to recognise their own skills, identify strengths and areas for development, and understand the importance of positive relationships. You'll develop the ability to make positive decisions, set personal goals, and follow and review personal development actions.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise his/her own skills, identifying strengths and areas for development.
- Know the importance of relationships, understanding how positive relationships contribute to personal development.
- Make positive decisions, considering the potential consequences of different choices.
- Identify personal goals, setting realistic and achievable targets for personal development.
- Follow and review personal development actions, monitoring progress and making adjustments as needed.
Planning for Personal DevelopmentReal unit · NOCN
You'll identify their strengths and areas for development, and understand how to set SMART personal goals. The unit supports learners in recognising competencies and planning for personal growth through targeted development objectives.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about his/her strengths, identifying areas of competence and confidence
- Know about his/her areas for development, recognising areas where skills or knowledge could be improved
- Set personal goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART)
Planting in a ContainerReal unit · NOCN
This unit teaches learners to design, prepare, plant, and maintain decorative containers. You'll consider colour effects and suitable plant types, prepare materials and equipment, and apply appropriate watering and feeding techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce a simple design for planting a decorative container, considering factors such as colour and plant type
- Prepare the necessary materials and equipment for planting a decorative container
- Plant and maintain a decorative container, including watering and feeding techniques
Practical Floristry SkillsReal unit · NOCN
This unit covers the principles of floristry design including colour theory, balance, proportion, rhythm, and harmony. You'll plan, prepare, construct floral arrangements, and review their work to identify areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the principles of design in floristry
- Plan and prepare effectively for the construction process of a floral arrangement
- Construct a floral arrangement to a defined specification
- Review their own work and identify areas for improvement
Prejudice and Discrimination AwarenessReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop an understanding of prejudice and discrimination, including their definitions and how attitudes are formed. The unit covers the consequences of prejudice and discrimination and the role of Equality law in promoting fairness.
What you'll be able to do
- Define prejudice and discrimination
- Explain how attitudes are formed
- Describe the potential consequences of prejudice and discrimination on individuals
- Describe the potential consequences of prejudice and discrimination on society
- Explain the need for Equality law in society
Preparation for Production SkillsReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides learners with knowledge of expected workplace behaviour, communication methods in production processes, and the role of teamwork. You'll also gain practical experience using simple production equipment and tools.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the expected behaviour required in a workplace environment.
- Understand the communication skills required for effective participation in production processes.
- Understand how teamworking skills contribute to a positive and productive working environment.
- Safely and effectively use simple production equipment and tools.
Prepare and Cook Fish, Meat and PoultryReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain knowledge of common types of fish, meat, and poultry and learn how to prepare and cook them safely. The unit covers cleaning, trimming, portioning, and various cooking methods to ensure correct internal temperatures and food safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about some common types of fish, meat and poultry used in cooking.
- Prepare fish, meat and poultry for cooking, including cleaning, trimming, and portioning.
- Cook fish, meat and poultry using different methods, ensuring they are cooked safely and to the correct internal temperature.
Prepare and Cook Fruit and VegetablesReal unit · NOCN
You'll identify common fruit and vegetables and understand their typical uses. The unit covers preparation and cooking methods, enabling learners to wash, peel, chop, and cook fruit and vegetables using appropriate techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify a range of common fruit and vegetables
- Describe common methods for preparing fruit and vegetables
- Describe common methods for cooking fruit and vegetables
- Prepare fruit and vegetables using appropriate techniques
- Cook fruit and vegetables using appropriate methods
Prepare and Maintain the SalonReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides knowledge of sterilisation and disinfection procedures for salon tools and equipment. You'll be able to prepare and maintain a treatment area safely and hygienically, following salon procedures before and after treatments.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the importance of sterilising and disinfecting tools and equipment in a salon environment, and describe the correct procedures
- Prepare a treatment area for a treatment, ensuring it is safe, hygienic, and compliant with salon procedures
- Clear and clean a treatment area effectively after a treatment, following established protocols
Preparing for a Recruitment InterviewReal unit · NOCN
You'll understand the importance of preparation for recruitment interviews by researching companies and roles, and will develop effective verbal communication and interviewee skills through practical demonstration in a mock interview setting.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the importance of being prepared for a recruitment interview, including researching the company and role.
- Demonstrate effective interviewee skills, including communication and body language.
Preparing, Presenting and Keeping Food for Children and Young PeopleReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides learners with knowledge of safe and hygienic food preparation and storage for children and young people. You'll also understand how to recognise use-by dates, prepare nutritious meals, and present food attractively to meet dietary needs.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare food safely, following hygiene regulations and best practices
- Store food safely and hygienically to prevent contamination and spoilage
- Recognise 'use by' dates on food products and understand the actions to take based on these dates
- Prepare nutritious food that meets the dietary needs of children and young people
- Present food in a way that is visually appealing and attractive to children and young people
Presentation SoftwareReal unit · NOCN
You'll learn to create presentations using presentation software by inputting and combining text and other media. This unit covers structuring, editing, and formatting slides, and preparing presentations suitable for specific audiences.
What you'll be able to do
- Input and combine text and other information, such as images, charts, and videos, within presentation slides
- Use presentation software tools to structure, edit, and format slides to create a clear and engaging presentation
- Prepare slides for presentation, ensuring they are visually appealing, informative, and suitable for the intended audience
Problem Solving in the WorkplaceReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to recognise common workplace problems and understand their impact on operations. You'll identify various problem-solving methods and learn to select appropriate approaches based on the nature of the issues encountered.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise and identify problems that occur in the workplace, demonstrating an awareness of potential issues that may arise and their impact on operations.
- Identify and describe a range of methods for solving problems in the workplace, considering different approaches and their suitability for various situations.
- Select an appropriate problem-solving method based on the nature of the problem, available resources, and desired outcomes, justifying the choice made.
Propagating SeedsReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain knowledge of seed types and development stages, and learn techniques for propagating seeds both indoors and outdoors. The unit covers environmental requirements and equipment use for successful seed propagation.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different aspects of seed types, including their characteristics and requirements
- Understand the stages of seed development, from germination to seedling
- Propagate seeds indoors, using appropriate techniques and equipment
- Propagate seeds outdoors, considering environmental factors and seasonal conditions
Propagation of PlantsReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain knowledge of plant propagation methods, sources of plant material, and suitable tools and equipment. The unit covers propagation by cuttings and seeds, and the maintenance of tools used in propagation.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the various methods by which plants may be propagated
- Know about different sources of plant material suitable for propagation
- Know about the appropriate tools and equipment required for the propagation of plants
Providing Basic Manicure TreatmentsReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides knowledge of nail shape, structure, and common problems, alongside practical skills to prepare for and deliver basic manicure treatments. You'll perform filing, shaping, and cuticle care while maintaining hygiene and client comfort.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about nail shape and structure, including different nail types and potential problems
- Prepare the work area and client for basic manicure treatments, ensuring hygiene and safety
- Provide basic manicure treatments, including filing, shaping, and cuticle care
Providing Basic Pedicure TreatmentsReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain knowledge of toenail anatomy and common conditions, and develop skills to prepare for and provide basic pedicure treatments. The unit emphasises hygiene, safety, and the correct use of equipment throughout the treatment process.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about toenail shape and structure, including common variations and potential problems
- Prepare the work area and equipment for basic pedicure treatments, ensuring hygiene and safety standards are met
- Provide basic pedicure treatments, including nail trimming, shaping, cuticle care, and moisturising
Reading ComprehensionReal unit · NOCN
This unit develops learners' reading comprehension skills, including identifying main ideas and supporting details. You'll use reading strategies such as skimming and scanning, employ imagery to aid understanding, and identify the purpose of texts from their format.
What you'll be able to do
- Read and comprehend a piece of text, extracting the main ideas and supporting details
- Obtain specific information from a written text, using appropriate reading strategies
- Use imagery and visualisation techniques to enhance understanding of written text
- Identify the purpose of different types of texts based on their format and structure
Reading Grammar and PunctuationReal unit · NOCN
You'll understand the purpose of instructional texts and the importance of following instructions accurately. The unit also covers correct use of punctuation and capitalisation in written communication and identification of common errors.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand instructional texts, including recipes, manuals, and safety guidelines.
- Know when to use punctuation and capitalisation correctly in written communication.
Reading Key Personal WordsReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop the ability to read and understand key specialist words within specific contexts. The unit also covers completing forms accurately by identifying sections and following instructions.
What you'll be able to do
- Read and understand key specialist words.
- Complete a form.
Reception SkillsReal unit · NOCN
This unit covers the importance of making visitors welcome and following procedures for greeting and assisting them. You'll understand how to maintain a professional reception area and adhere to security protocols.
What you'll be able to do
- Know how and why to make visitors welcome
- Follow procedures for welcoming and assisting visitors
Recognising Employment OpportunitiesReal unit · NOCN
This unit introduces learners to different types of work such as full-time, part-time, and self-employment, and explores the concept of the labour market, including supply and demand, enabling learners to understand the characteristics and implications of each work type.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different types of work, including full-time, part-time, and self-employment.
- Know about the concept of the labour market, including supply and demand for labour.
Recognising Health Animals and Routine Care TasksReal unit · NOCN
You'll explore the basic signs of good animal health and behaviour, recognising physical and behavioural indicators. The unit also covers routine care tasks such as feeding, grooming, and cleaning that support animal wellbeing.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand basic signs of good animal health, such as appetite, activity level, and physical appearance
- Understand simple signs of healthy animal behaviour, such as social interaction and normal movement
- Understand basic routine care tasks carried out to support animal health and wellbeing, such as feeding, grooming, and cleaning
Recognising Voluntary OpportunitiesReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain knowledge of voluntary organisations, the role and responsibilities of volunteers, and how to identify and apply for voluntary roles. This unit covers the structure and purpose of voluntary organisations and the steps necessary to become a volunteer.
What you'll be able to do
- Know what voluntary organisations are, understanding their purpose and structure.
- Understand the role of a volunteer in an organisation, including their responsibilities and contributions.
- Identify current voluntary roles available, using various resources and methods.
- Identify the steps necessary to become a volunteer, including application processes and training requirements.
- Understand how to apply for a voluntary role, completing application forms and preparing for interviews.
Remove and Replace Cycle Saddles, Seatposts and HandlebarsReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain the skills to safely remove and replace cycle saddles and seatposts, and adjust handlebars. The unit covers the function of these components and safe working practices during removal, replacement, and adjustment processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Safely remove cycle saddles and seatposts
- Safely replace cycle saddles and seatposts
- Adjust cycle handlebars to a safe and functional position
- Demonstrate knowledge of how cycle saddles, seatposts and handlebars function
- Work safely when removing and replacing saddles and seatposts on a cycle
- Work safely when adjusting handlebars of a cycle
Remove and Replace Cycle Wheels, Tyres and Inner TubesReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides learners with the skills to safely remove and replace cycle wheels, tyres, and inner tubes. You'll understand the function of these components and apply health and safety practices throughout the process.
What you'll be able to do
- Safely and correctly remove and replace cycle wheels, tyres and inner tubes.
- Know how cycle wheels, tyres and inner tubes function together to enable safe cycling.
- Work safely, following health and safety guidelines, when removing and replacing cycle wheels, tyres and inner tubes.
Rights and Responsibilities of CitizenshipReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides learners with an understanding of fundamental human rights, the importance of law in society, and the UK electoral process. You'll explore the rights and responsibilities of citizenship within their community and beyond.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about fundamental human rights and their importance
- Know about the importance of the law for maintaining order and fairness in society
- Know about the basic principles of the electoral process in the UK
- Know about the rights and responsibilities of a citizen within a community and the wider society
Road Safety Awareness For PedestriansReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain knowledge of pedestrian safety, including the appropriate use of pavements and roads, safe approaches to driveways and entrances, and safe road crossing practices. The unit also covers improving visibility at night and using roads without pavements safely.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the appropriate use of pavements and roads for pedestrians
- Approach driveways and entrances safely as a pedestrian, identifying potential hazards
- Know about crossing the road safely near vehicles and traffic, including understanding road safety rules
- Improve visibility as a pedestrian at night, including the use of reflective materials
- Use roads with no pavement safely, understanding the risks and precautions to take
Routine Braking System ChecksReal unit · NOCN
This unit equips learners with knowledge of vehicle braking systems and health and safety regulations. You'll be able to perform routine checks, remove and replace simple brake components safely, and understand proper disposal methods.
What you'll be able to do
- Work safely in accordance with health and safety regulations and workplace procedures.
- Know about the components and operation of braking systems.
- Remove and replace simple brake components, such as brake pads, and carry out simple checks, such as checking brake fluid levels.
- Dispose of braking system components safely and in accordance with environmental regulations.
Routine Motorcycle ChecksReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain knowledge of motorcycle systems and components requiring routine checks and the information and equipment needed for maintenance. The unit develops skills to carry out routine motorcycle checks safely and accurately, including recording results.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify motorcycle systems and components that require routine checks
- Describe the purpose of routine checks on motorcycle systems and components
- Identify the information and equipment required for routine motorcycle maintenance checks
- Carry out routine checks on a motorcycle, following instructions
- Record the results of routine motorcycle checks accurately
Routine Vehicle ChecksReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain knowledge of key vehicle systems and components requiring routine checks. The unit covers the purpose of these systems, the importance of regular maintenance, and practical skills to carry out vehicle checks safely.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the vehicle systems and components that require routine checks, including their location and purpose.
- Know the information and equipment required for carrying out routine vehicle maintenance checks safely and effectively.
- Carry out routine vehicle checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines or organisational procedures.
Routine Wheel and Tyre ChecksReal unit · NOCN
This unit covers safe working practices in wheel and tyre maintenance, including the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and hazard identification. You'll gain knowledge of wheel and tyre construction, terminology, and develop skills to remove, refit, and check tyre pressure and tread depth.
What you'll be able to do
- Work safely in a wheel and tyre maintenance environment, adhering to health and safety regulations and guidelines
- Know how wheels are constructed, identifying the different components and materials used
- Know how tyres are constructed, identifying the different components and materials used
- Know wheel and tyre terminology, using correct terms to describe parts and conditions
- Remove road wheels safely and correctly, following established procedures
- Refit road wheels safely and correctly, tightening to the correct torque specifications
- Check tyre pressure using a calibrated gauge and inflate or deflate as necessary
- Check tyre tread depth using a calibrated depth gauge and assess against legal limits
SculptureReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain understanding of preparing for modelling activities and the principles of working in two and three dimensions in sculpture. The unit covers the use of tools and techniques, as well as health and safety considerations in the sculptural process.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for modelling activities, including setting up the workspace and gathering materials.
- Know about the principles of working in two and three dimensions in sculpture, including form and space.
- Understand the use of tools and techniques in sculpture, including cutting, shaping, and joining materials.
- Understand health and safety requirements when working with sculpture materials and tools, including risk assessment and safe practices.
Serving Food and DrinkReal unit · NOCN
This unit equips learners with skills to serve food and drink safely and efficiently, including safe handling and hygiene practices, accurate order taking, and effective teamwork to ensure smooth food and drink service.
What you'll be able to do
- Serve food and drink to customers in a safe and professional manner
- Work effectively as part of a food and drink service team, contributing to a positive customer experience
Setting Goals for Personal DevelopmentReal unit · NOCN
You'll examine how personal attributes influence their current situation and identify sources of information for future opportunities. The unit includes setting personal goals and understanding the practical implications of pursuing them.
What you'll be able to do
- Know how own personal attributes, such as skills, experiences, and values, have affected current situation to date.
- Know about sources of information relevant to future opportunities, including education, training, and employment.
- Set personal goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
- Understand the practical implications of pursuing personal goals, including potential challenges and required resources.
Sex and RelationshipsReal unit · NOCN
You'll explore different kinds of relationships, their dynamics, and characteristics. The unit covers attributes that support positive relationships, rights and responsibilities, legal aspects of sex and sexuality, and understanding the body in relation to sexual activity.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different kinds of relationship, including their characteristics and dynamics.
- Know about attributes that can help individuals to form positive relationships, such as communication and respect.
- Understand rights and responsibilities in the context of relationships, including consent and boundaries.
- Know about the law in relation to sex and sexuality, including age of consent and sexual offences.
- Know about the body in relation to sexual activity, including anatomy and sexual health.
- Understand the purpose and benefits of different methods of contraception, including effectiveness and accessibility.
- Apply a condom correctly, demonstrating safe and effective use.
- Know where to get help, advice and treatment on contraception and sexual health, including local services and online resources.
- Communicate about sex, sexuality and relationships in an appropriate and respectful manner.
Shampoo and ConditioningReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to prepare effectively for shampooing and conditioning hair, considering hygiene and safety. You'll learn to shampoo, condition, and towel dry hair appropriately, adapting techniques to client needs and hair types.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare the work area for shampooing and conditioning, ensuring hygiene and safety
- Prepare the client for shampooing and conditioning, considering their needs and preferences
- Select appropriate shampoo and conditioning products based on hair type and condition
- Shampoo hair effectively, using correct techniques and product application
- Condition hair effectively, using correct techniques and product application
- Towel dry hair safely and effectively, preparing it for further styling
Shopping for your HomeReal unit · NOCN
This unit provides knowledge of different types of shops and the items required to furnish a home. You'll understand budgeting principles and appropriate behaviour when shopping, enabling effective planning and management of home furnishing purchases.
What you'll be able to do
- Know different types of shops that sell items for the home.
- Know items needed to furnish a home, including essential and non-essential items.
- Use a budget to plan and manage spending when shopping for the home.
- Conduct him/herself appropriately in shops, including interacting with staff and other customers.
Simple Body Repair ProcessesReal unit · NOCN
You'll learn to safely perform simple vehicle body repair processes using basic hand tools, including mixing and applying body fillers, while adhering to health and safety regulations and maintaining a safe working environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Work safely when carrying out simple body repair processes, adhering to health and safety regulations and using personal protective equipment.
- Know the basic hand tools used in vehicle body repairs, including their purpose, function, and safe operation.
- Carry out simple body repair procedures by using basic hand tools, demonstrating competence in tasks such as panel beating, dent removal, and surface preparation.
- Carry out mixing, application and shaping of body fillers, following manufacturer's instructions and achieving a smooth, even finish.
Skills for EmployabilityReal unit · NOCN
You'll understand workplace health and safety procedures and develop social skills necessary for employment. The unit includes participation in work-simulated tasks and working effectively as part of a team.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the need for Health and Safety procedures at work to ensure a safe working environment.
- Participate in a task in a work-simulated environment, demonstrating relevant skills and behaviours.
- Work as part of a team, contributing effectively to achieve a common goal.
- Know social skills needed for work, including communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Skills for Gaining EmploymentReal unit · NOCN
This unit equips learners with skills to identify employment options, complete application forms, and create a Curriculum Vitae. You'll also understand professional interview conduct, locate local job opportunities, and plan for future career development.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify a range of employment options relevant to personal interests and skills
- Accurately complete an application form for a specific job role
- Create a Curriculum Vitae (CV) that effectively presents skills and experience
- Understand how to conduct him/herself professionally and appropriately at an interview
- Locate job and training opportunities in a local area using various resources
- Plan for future career development by setting realistic goals and identifying necessary steps
Skills for Independent LivingReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain essential knowledge for independent living, including accommodation care, personal hygiene, balanced diets, caring for others, budgeting, and the importance of leisure activities. The unit supports development of practical life skills.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the responsibilities of caring for their accommodation, including cleaning, maintenance, and safety
- Understand the importance of personal hygiene for health and well-being
- Understand the importance of a balanced diet and planned meals for maintaining a healthy lifestyle
- Know about caring for others, including family members, friends, and neighbours
- Understand the importance of budgeting and managing finances effectively
- Understand the importance of leisure time and activities for relaxation and social interaction
Skills for ShoppingReal unit · NOCN
You'll learn to plan visits to local shops, select and purchase items using suitable payment methods, and demonstrate appropriate conduct during shopping trips. The unit emphasises planning around shop opening hours and travel arrangements.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a visit to a local shop, taking into account factors such as opening hours and travel arrangements.
- Buy items from a local shop, using appropriate payment methods.
- Conduct him/herself appropriately when on a shopping trip, demonstrating respectful behaviour towards staff and other customers.
Skin careReal unit · NOCN
This unit equips learners with the skills to prepare for and provide basic skin care treatments. You'll learn to set up a clean and well-lit treatment area, select appropriate products based on client needs, and follow established procedures while maintaining hygiene standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for a basic skin care treatment, including setting up the treatment area and selecting appropriate products.
- Provide a basic skin care treatment, following established procedures and maintaining hygiene standards.
Soft FurnishingReal unit · NOCN
You'll identify and safely use equipment for soft furnishing projects, interact effectively with others, complete a soft furnishing product, apply problem-solving processes, and review their own performance and skills.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify equipment for a soft furnishing project, recognising the purpose and safe use of each item.
- Interact with others effectively during a soft furnishing project, demonstrating communication, teamwork, and respect.
- Complete a soft furnishing product to a satisfactory standard, following instructions and applying appropriate techniques.
- Apply processes to tackle basic problems that arise during a soft furnishing project, demonstrating resourcefulness and problem-solving skills.
- Use safe working practices throughout a soft furnishing project, adhering to health and safety guidelines and minimising risks.
- Review own performance and personal skills after completing a soft furnishing project, identifying areas for improvement and setting personal development goals.
Solo Music PerformanceReal unit · NOCN
This unit covers the fundamental technical skills related to playing an instrument or using the voice in solo music performance. You'll understand good practice routines and explore how phrasing, articulation, and dynamics convey different moods and styles in music.
What you'll be able to do
- Know basic technical skills relating to playing an instrument or using voice in solo music performance
- Know about good practice routines for improving solo music performance
- Know about different moods and styles in music and how to convey them in solo performance
- Know about phrasing, articulation and dynamics and how to apply them in solo music performance
Spelling and Handwriting SkillsReal unit · NOCN
This unit develops learners' ability to write legible letters with clear layouts and introduces various strategies for learning to spell. You'll practise spelling common and subject-specific words accurately, enhancing their written communication skills.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce a legible letter, ensuring clarity and appropriate layout.
- Recognise and describe different strategies for learning to spell effectively.
- Spell common words accurately, demonstrating understanding of spelling rules.
- Spell relevant key words accurately, demonstrating understanding of subject-specific vocabulary.
Spelling in PracticeReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to recognise the importance of accurate spelling in communication. You'll practise locating correct spellings using dictionaries and online resources to improve written accuracy.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify situations where accurate spelling is required for effective communication.
- Locate correct spellings using appropriate resources.
Spreadsheet SoftwareReal unit · NOCN
You'll learn to enter and edit data accurately in spreadsheets, use formulae for calculations, and apply tools to manipulate and present information effectively. The unit promotes efficient use of spreadsheet software for data management.
What you'll be able to do
- Enter information accurately and efficiently into a spreadsheet
- Edit information effectively within a spreadsheet
- Apply formulae to perform calculations within a spreadsheet
- Utilise spreadsheet tools to manipulate data
- Employ appropriate tools to present spreadsheet information clearly
- Apply suitable techniques to present spreadsheet information effectively
Staying Safe Around AnimalsReal unit · NOCN
You'll gain knowledge of basic safety rules and responsible behaviour when around animals, identify potential risks and hazards, and understand how to minimise injuries and diseases to ensure safety for themselves and animals.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand simple safety rules for being around animals, including approaching, handling, and interacting with them safely.
- Understand simple risks when working near animals, including potential injuries and diseases.
- Understand the importance of calm and responsible behaviour around animals, including avoiding sudden movements and respecting their space.
Supporting Children in Family LearningReal unit · NOCN
You'll explore how family learning supports a child's achievement, the roles of individuals involved, and methods for recording learning. The unit also examines how family members' learning influences children's attitudes towards education.
What you'll be able to do
- Know how family learning can contribute to raising a child’s achievement
- Know about the different roles in supporting children’s learning
- Know how children’s learning can be recorded
- Understand how a family member/carer’s learning can make a difference to a child’s attitude to learning
Table Setting in your HomeReal unit · NOCN
This unit covers the preparation and setting of tables for informal and various meal types. You'll develop skills in identifying necessary items, correctly placing cutlery, crockery, and glassware, and preparing table settings efficiently.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare the necessary items and set a table appropriately for an informal meal, ensuring all required cutlery, crockery, and glassware are correctly placed.
- Set a table for different types of meals, demonstrating an understanding of the specific requirements for each meal, such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and adjusting the table setting accordingly.
Take Part in an ActivityReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop the ability to participate effectively in group activities by following instructions, cooperating with others, and demonstrating appropriate behaviour throughout the activity.
What you'll be able to do
- Participate in an activity, following instructions and working with others
Taking Part in SportReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop the ability to participate in team and individual sports by following rules, demonstrating teamwork and sportsmanship, communicating effectively, and reviewing their own performance to identify areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Take part in team sports.
- Take part in individual sports.
- Review own performance
TeamworkReal unit · NOCN
You'll understand the principles of teamwork, including identifying roles, responsibilities, and communication methods within a team. The unit develops skills to contribute effectively to team goals, support members, and suggest improvements to enhance team working.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify some features of a team contract, such as roles, responsibilities, and communication methods
- Work as part of a team to achieve a common goal, contributing effectively and supporting other team members
- Identify how to improve team working, suggesting ways to enhance communication, collaboration, and problem-solving
The Angling EnvironmentReal unit · NOCN
You'll understand why people engage in angling and the associated physical and mental benefits. The unit covers environmental responsibilities, including waste disposal and wildlife protection, as well as knowledge of the water cycle, weather effects, fish anatomy, and habitats.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the various reasons why people engage in angling as a recreational activity.
- Understand how to respect the environment when angling, including responsible waste disposal and minimising disturbance to wildlife.
- Understand the influence of the water cycle and weather conditions on angling, including how these factors affect fish behaviour.
- Know about the basic anatomy of fish, including key features and their functions.
- Know about the typical habitat of different species of fish commonly found in angling environments.
The Internet and World Wide WebReal unit · NOCN
This unit introduces learners to the fundamentals of the Internet and the World Wide Web, covering their history, structure, and key components. You'll also understand basic methods of online communication, including e-mail and other Internet-based tools.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental concepts of the Internet, including its history, structure, and function.
- Understand the basic principles of the World Wide Web, including its relationship to the Internet and how web pages are accessed.
- Understand the basics of using e-mail, including sending, receiving, and managing messages.
- Understand other methods of communicating on the Internet, such as instant messaging, social media, and video conferencing.
The Local CommunityReal unit · NOCN
It teaches you to recognise the diversity within their local community and understand the importance of active participation. You'll identify different groups and explain the benefits of community involvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise that there are a variety of groups of people within the local community
- Explain the importance of active participation in the local community
TimeReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop the ability to read and record time in five-minute intervals using am and pm, understand common date formats, and apply time concepts to practical everyday situations.
What you'll be able to do
- Read and record time in five minute intervals using am and pm
- Demonstrate an understanding of common date formats
- Apply the concept of time in practical situations
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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.
AI-Enhanced Communication and Problem-SolvingAlcohol and Drug Misuse AwarenessAmenity Horticulture SkillsAngling SkillsApplying Addition and Subtraction SkillsApplying Fraction SkillsApplying Number SkillsApplying Shape and Space
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.
Meet all twelve tutorsWhere this connects
Where these credits take you
A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.
NOCN Entry Level Diploma in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development (Entry 3)
- Assist in handling mail
- Carry out routine checks to passenger areas in the UK waterways industry
- Communicate effectively with the learner
- Design and imaging software
- Ginnet Ceramic Ware
- Identify, import and tailor existing National Occupational Standards (NOS)
- Inspect and prepare motorsport wheels and tyres
- Install and dress soft furnishings
Where this can lead
Associate Infrastructure Support Assistant
Your journey starts here, learning the foundations. The path ahead is rich with opportunities to specialise, lead, and innovate. We're excited to see where your curiosity and dedication take you within Zavmo and beyond.
See the whole journey →Opens the roleAssociate Infrastructure Support AssistantOne of the jobs this qualification is a route intoSee the role →Future FluencyAll ten future skillsSee how every unit is contextualised by the tenExplore →
Skills it covers
What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
Assist in handling mailCarry out routine checks to passenger areas in the UK waterways industryCommunicate effectively with the learnerDesign and imaging softwareGinnet Ceramic WareIdentify, import and tailor existing National Occupational Standards (NOS)Inspect and prepare motorsport wheels and tyresInstall and dress soft furnishingsInstall and dress soft furnishingsUse word processing software according to your needs as a freelancer in creative and cultural industriesUsing E-mail (Foundation)
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.
One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
Credits you keep, a map that continuesEvery unit is regulated and yours for good. The day you finish, Zavmo already knows the next role your new credits open.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Which job do you mean?
Learners will understand the role of communication in effective teamwork and use AI tools to explore workplace communication methods. They will create and review simple workplace messages and apply these skills to enhance personal communication.
How the thinking builds
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for NOCN Entry Level Diploma in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development (Entry 3)
200 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by NOCN.
- AI-Enhanced Communication and Problem-Solving
- Alcohol and Drug Misuse Awareness
- Amenity Horticulture Skills
- Angling Skills
- Applying Addition and Subtraction Skills
- Applying Fraction Skills
and 194 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
Why this matters: AI can already remember and understand for you. What it can’t do is
take your real problem and judge the right call. So the only learning worth paying
for is the learning that takes you to the top. That’s exactly what a tutor doing it with
you, on your real work, is for.
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.