Open College Network West Midlands · RQF Entry Level
Open College Network West Midlands Entry Level Certificate in Work Preparation for the Creative Industries (Entry 3) (QCF)
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Entry Level
- Total credits15
- Guided learning60 hours
- Units in this qualification56
Awarded by Open College Network West Midlands · on the Ofqual register
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What you’ll learn
What each unit actually teaches you to do
These are the units Open College Network West Midlands 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.
Applying for a JobReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Know different methods of applying for a job.
- Know why job application forms are used by employers.
- Complete a job application form.
Art and Design Project in 2 or 3 DimensionsReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Work creatively in 2 or 3 dimensions from a set theme.
- Produce a 2 or 3 dimensional design on a set theme.
- Work safely.
- Review own work.
Art and Design – Three Dimensional StudiesReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Use sources of ideas for three dimensional design or craft work.
- Use materials and techniques to develop ideas for three dimensional work.
- Produce and present three dimensional work in response to a task or theme.
Art and Design: Using ColourReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the basic colours and colour mixing for art and design.
- Mix colour.
- Respond to colour and colour mixing.
- Recognise potential problems in colour mixing.
Basic Craft SkillsReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Know about health and safety requirements.
- Use basic craft tools and materials.
- Plan for craft activity.
- Carry out craft activity.
- Reflect on own work.
Basic Performing Arts SkillsReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Express feelings, emotions or ideas through mime, dance and acting.
- Prepare for a performance.
- Use performance space.
Building working relationships with colleaguesReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Know why it is important to get on well with colleagues.
- Work with employers and/or managers.
- Work with peers in the workplace.
CV WritingReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Know the purpose of a CV.
- Know the key information contained in a CV.
- List key information in a CV.
Communication in the workplaceReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Know about ways of communicating.
- Know the methods used to communicate different types of information in the workplace.
- Use communication skills.
Customer CareReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of good customer care.
- Provide good customer care.
- Communicate positively with customers.
- Understand the importance of keeping to organisational policies and practice.
Developing meeting skillsReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Know the format of a meeting.
- Prepare for meetings.
- Contribute to a meeting.
Exhibiting an Art or Craft ProductReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Exhibit an art or craft product.
- Use feedback to identify improvements to the art or craft product.
Explore AdvertisingReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the difference between advertising and other media content.
- Understand how advertising is used to sell products or services.
Explore News ProductionReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the difference between news media formats.
- Know about the range of news items producers or editors choose.
- Know about the use of images in news production.
Explore Radio Production and InterviewingReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different types of radio programmes.
- Know about the stories relevant for local radio.
- Ask questions in an interview.
- Know about techniques used for radio.
- Use sound recording equipment.
- Understand relevant Health and Safety issues for radio production and interviewing.
Exploring a Career in the Creative SectorReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise career opportunities in the creative sector.
- Identify future opportunities or goals.
- Understand the value of a CV or portfolio for career development.
Exploring job opportunitiesReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Identify suitable job opportunities
Health and Safety in a Practical EnvironmentReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Know the health and safety requirements relevant to their work environment.
- Know the procedure for dealing with accidents and emergencies in the work environment.
Improving own learning and performanceReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Show an awareness of different ways of learning.
- Set realistic learning targets.
- Review own performance in meeting learning targets.
Interview SkillsReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare to be interviewed.
- Respond to the interviewer’s questions.
- Recognise effectiveness of own performance in an interview.
Introduction to CeramicsReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Use sources of ideas for ceramics.
- Use materials and techniques to develop ideas for ceramics.
- Produce and present ceramics work in response to a task or theme.
Introduction to Composing MusicReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Create musical ideas to make compositions.
- Know about different musical types or genres.
- Review own musical composition work.
Introduction to Crafts SkillsReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Understand health and safety requirements.
- Explore materials and tools for craft activity.
- Plan for creative activity.
- Carry out creative activity.
- Reflect on own creative work.
Introduction to DJing SkillsReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Know about what is included in a DJ rig.
- Set up a DJ rig following Health and Safety procedures.
- Use headphones and a turntable or computer-based system.
Introduction to Design StyleReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the design characteristics of an object or image.
- Recognise key influences on the design of objects or images.
- Comment on design style.
- Record information and ideas on design style.
Introduction to Drawing and PaintingReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Use sources of ideas for painting or drawing work.
- Use materials, techniques and processes to develop ideas for painting or drawing.
- Produce and present painting or drawing work in response to a task or theme.
Introduction to Enterprise SkillsReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Understand own strengths as an enterprising person and ways to improve enterprise skills.
- Understand the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.
Introduction to Graphic DesignReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Use sources of ideas for graphic design.
- Use materials and techniques to develop ideas for graphic design.
- Produce and present graphic design in response to a task or theme.
Introduction to PhotographyReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Use sources of ideas for photography.
- Develop ideas for photographic work, using appropriate equipment, techniques and processes.
- Produce and present photographic work in response to a task or theme.
Introduction to PrintmakingReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Use sources of ideas for printmaking.
- Use materials and techniques to develop ideas for printmaking.
- Produce and present print work in response to a task or theme.
Introduction to Song WritingReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Know about song styles in popular music.
- Develop ideas for songs.
- Produce and present song writing work in response to a task or theme.
- Review own work.
Introduction to Sound and Audio ProductionReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Follow Health and Safety procedures for sound and audio production.
- Know about sound and audio equipment for recording sound.
- Use technical skills and ideas to edit or alter recorded or created sound.
- Review own work.
Introduction to Textile DesignReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Use sources of ideas for textile design.
- Use materials and techniques to develop ideas for textile design.
- Produce and present textiles in response to a task or theme.
Introduction to Urban, Street or Graffiti Art PracticeReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Generate ideas for site-specific art works.
- Create site-specific art works.
- Know about ways to solve problems with urban, street or graffiti art practice.
- Use Health and Safety procedures for self and general public.
Introduction to a Design ProjectReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Source ideas or images for a design project.
- Develop and record own ideas for a project.
- Plan a design project.
- Carry out and complete a design project.
- Review own work.
Introduction to the Creative IndustriesReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Know the structure and working patterns of the Creative Industries.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Creative Industries.
- Develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Creative Industries.
Introduction to the Performing ArtsReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Know about performance venues
- Know about performance roles in performance venues
- Know about non-performance roles in performance venues
- Report on a performance
Making an Art or Craft ProductReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Select items needed to make an art or craft product.
- Be aware of basic design principles.
- Make the art or craft product.
Media Literacy: Introduction to Understanding NewsReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise ‘news’ programmes.
- Understand that news producers make choices about what to include in a news programme.
- Know some of the key elements of a news presenter’s job.
News Media TechniquesReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the difference between types of writing for the media.
- Know the format of a newspaper.
- Know how design is used in newspaper and magazine production.
- Design a draft page for a newspaper or magazine.
- Review own work.
Oral Presentation SkillsReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Plan an oral presentation.
- Give an oral presentation.
- Review the presentation.
Personal presentation in the workplaceReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Know conventions for personal presentation in the workplace.
- Demonstrate appropriate personal presentation for the workplace.
Planning and reviewing learningReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Identify what they need to improve to help them achieve their goals
- Identify their targets and plan how to meet them
- Carry out their plan and review progress
Problem Solving Skills for WorkReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise a problem in the place of work.
- Identify a solution to a problem in the place of work.
Recognising and Respecting Diversity in the WorkplaceReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise that there are differences and similarities between people.
- Recognise key responsibilities in relation to promoting equality in the workplace.
- Recognise discrimination at work.
Recognising prejudice and discriminationReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise discrimination and the impact on individuals and the workplace.
Responsible Work PracticeReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the requirements of the workplace.
- Understand the importance of positive attitudes and behaviours at work.
- Understand the characteristics of appropriate work practice.
Rights and responsibilities in the workplaceReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Understand that employees have rights in the workplace
- Understand that employees have responsibilities in the workplace
Taking Part in a PerformanceReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Take a role in preparing for a performance
- Undertake a role in a performance for an audience
Teamwork SkillsReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how roles and responsibilities can be allocated within a team.
- Understand how to contribute to a team discussion.
- Understand how to participate in a team activity.
- Review own contribution to the team.
Time Management SkillsReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of good time management.
- Know ways to promote good time management.
- Plan own use of time.
- Improve own time management.
Understanding Change in the WorkplaceReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Understand that organisations need to respond to change and new directions.
- Understand the impacts of change in the workplace.
Understanding Opportunities in Work Based LearningReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise work based learning.
- Identify learning opportunities in the work place.
Understanding Structures in the WorkplaceReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of organisational objectives and values.
- Understand the need for effective communication routes within an organisation.
- Recognise the way in which decisions are made in relation to organisational structure.
Using Computers in the ArtsReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to use computers and software in the arts.
- Use tools in the arts.
- Edit items.
- Save and retrieve files.
- Follow Health and Safety procedures.
Work ExperienceReal unit · Open College Network West Midlands
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for their work experience placement.
- Work appropriately in their role.
- Review their work experience placement.
The honest bit
You’ve started things before
Most courses were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.
There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.
And you only pay once you start learning. Searching and planning are free, and you can cancel any time — so the cost of finding out is an afternoon, not a year.
Your passport
Every credit is a stamp you keep
Entry Level credits are regulated. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you’ve earned and what’s next.
Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
Who’d teach you this
The Evidence Evaluator
Assessor
Helps you show what you can actually do, gathering the evidence that proves it as you learn.
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Where these credits take you
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.
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.
How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
Applied to your own work
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for Open College Network West Midlands Entry Level Certificate in Work Preparation for the Creative Industries (Entry 3) (QCF)
56 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Open College Network West Midlands.
- Applying for a Job
- Art and Design Project in 2 or 3 Dimensions
- Art and Design – Three Dimensional Studies
- Art and Design: Using Colour
- Basic Craft Skills
- Basic Performing Arts Skills
and 50 more in the full unit list below.
One to one, not one to many
No two people run this the same way
A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.
- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
- What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
- The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
- How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
- Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.
See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.
Why it sticks
Most courses stop at remembering
There’s a well-known ladder of how deeply you learn something, called Bloom’s Taxonomy. Most courses get you up the first two rungs: you remember some facts, you pass a test, you forget it. Real skill lives at the top. Judging, deciding, creating. And this isn’t a generic ladder: every rung has a named Zavmo tutor who walks you up it.
- 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
- 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
- 4AnalyseThe Analyst
- 3ApplyThe Coach
- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
Where most courses leave you Where Zavmo takes you
The value
Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
Earned on your own work, taught to the top.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
Build my plan, freeNo card. See how this qualification maps onto your role and meet the tutors who’d teach it, free. The learning begins when you subscribe. It’s £70 a month, billed monthly. Cancel any time and billing stops.