Open College Network Northern Ireland · RQF Entry Level

OCN NI Entry Level Award in Vocational Skills (Entry 3)

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LevelRQF Entry Level
Total credits3
Guided learning30 hours
Units in this qualification110

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This Entry Level Award in Vocational Skills at Entry 3 develops basic skills for learning and employment. Units include hair care, food safety and hygiene, and using email and text messaging. It is suitable for learners requiring an introduction to vocational skills.

These are the units Open College Network Northern Ireland 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.

Accessing the Local Community and FacilitiesReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit introduces learners to the concept of community, how individuals can contribute positively, and how to identify and access local facilities and services. You'll understand appropriate community behaviour.

What you'll be able to do

Explain what constitutes a community and how individuals can make a positive contribution to it.
Identify the location of various facilities and services available in own local area, such as shops, healthcare providers, and community centres.
Access community facilities for personal use, demonstrating awareness of appropriate behaviour and etiquette.

Active Citizenship in the CommunityReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit provides learners with an understanding of social diversity within their community and the role of active participation. You'll explore how individuals contribute to local initiatives and community cohesion.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the social diversity of citizens in own community, recognising different cultural backgrounds and perspectives.
Recognise the role of active participation in own community, understanding how individuals can contribute to local initiatives.

Assisting a Hair StylistReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll understand the tasks performed by a hair stylist and how to assist effectively, including shampooing, preparing equipment, and maintaining a clean and organised salon work area.

What you'll be able to do

Assist a hair stylist with various tasks in a salon environment.

Assisting at Active Leisure or Sport EventsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

It teaches you to recognise various active leisure and sport events locally and to assist others safely during these events. You'll understand event characteristics and the importance of following instructions.

What you'll be able to do

Recognise the different types of active leisure and sport events that may take place in the local area
Assist others in a safe and effective manner at an active leisure or sport event

Awareness of Soil Types and Garden HabitatsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit provides learners with knowledge of different soil types and garden habitats, the role of wildlife in gardens, and how to prepare soil for planting. You'll understand soil characteristics and their impact on plant growth.

What you'll be able to do

Know about different soil types and their characteristics
Be aware of different garden habitats and their features
Be aware of the role of wildlife in the garden ecosystem
Prepare soil for planting in a garden environment

Basic CookeryReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit covers the preparation of food items through washing, peeling, and chopping, and the cooking of basic dishes using appropriate methods and techniques. You'll develop practical skills in food handling and cooking processes.

What you'll be able to do

Prepare food items, including washing, peeling, and chopping ingredients.
Cook basic dishes, using appropriate cooking methods and techniques.

Basic Craft Skills and TechniquesReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit covers basic craft skills and techniques with an emphasis on health and safety. You'll assess their own work, communicate effectively, and understand planning, organisational skills, and the use of equipment and materials.

What you'll be able to do

Understand health and safety regulations and procedures in relation to craft activities.
Assess own work against given criteria, identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement.
Communicate effectively with others in a craft environment, using appropriate language and techniques.
Be aware of the importance of planning and organisational skills in craft projects.
Be aware of different types of equipment and materials used in craft activities.
Be aware of basic design elements, such as colour, shape, and texture.
Produce items of work using basic craft skills and techniques.

Basic Food PreparationReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll learn to prepare basic food items using appropriate techniques and equipment. The unit covers identifying suitable foods, describing preparation methods, and demonstrating safe equipment use.

What you'll be able to do

Prepare basic food items using appropriate techniques and equipment.

Basic Food and Drink ServiceReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll gain knowledge of how to serve different types of food and drink to customers and work effectively as part of a food and drink service team. The unit includes understanding hygiene, safety procedures, and service equipment.

What you'll be able to do

Serve food and drink to customers in a basic food and drink service environment
Work effectively as part of a food and drink service team

Basic Gardening for PleasureReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit introduces learners to the basics of gardening, including identifying common plants and weeds and the safe use of garden tools. You'll understand plant location requirements, planting techniques, and equipment care.

What you'll be able to do

Understand what gardening is and its benefits
Identify common plants and weeds
Use basic garden tools safely and effectively
Know where to locate plants based on their environmental needs
Plant seeds, seedlings, and established plants
Care for gardening equipment, including cleaning and storage

Basic Skills for Cultivating Plant CuttingsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit equips learners with skills to take, root, and cultivate plant cuttings effectively, ensuring appropriate techniques and conditions for successful growth.

What you'll be able to do

Take a cutting from a plant, using appropriate techniques.
Root plant cuttings, providing suitable conditions for root development.
Take plants cuttings from a variety of plant types.
Cultivate plant cuttings, ensuring their continued growth and development.

Basic Skills for Sowing and Growing PlantsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll gain basic skills in sowing and growing plants using indoor and outdoor techniques. They will learn to maintain and transplant seedlings and understand the processes of hardening off and planting out.

What you'll be able to do

Demonstrate the use of indoor sowing techniques
Demonstrate the use of outdoor sowing techniques
Maintain seedling plants according to given instructions
Transplant seedling plants according to given instructions
Explain the processes of “hardening off” and “planting out” plants

Basic Skills in Amenity HorticultureReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll gain basic amenity horticulture skills including the identification and safe use of relevant tools, land preparation for planting and sowing, plant maintenance, and turf preparation and laying.

What you'll be able to do

Use relevant tools safely and effectively for amenity horticulture tasks.
Prepare land for planting and sowing, including clearing, cultivating, and improving soil.
Plant and maintain plants, following appropriate techniques for planting, watering, and feeding.
Prepare and turf an area, ensuring proper ground preparation and turf laying techniques.

Basic Skills in Garden MaintenanceReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll develop the ability to use garden tools safely and maintain lawns and gardens. The unit includes correct methods for garden waste disposal and the maintenance of garden tools.

What you'll be able to do

Use garden tools safely and effectively for various tasks.
Maintain a lawn, including mowing, edging, and feeding.
Maintain a garden, including planting, weeding, and watering.
Use correct methods of garden waste disposal, including composting and recycling.

Basic Skills in Plant PropagationReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll recognise different forms and sources of embryo plants and develop skills to grow plants from embryo plants following horticultural practices.

What you'll be able to do

Recognise different forms of embryo plants, identifying their key characteristics.
Understand potential sources of embryo plants, including seeds and spores.
Grow plants from embryo plants, following established horticultural practices.

Basic Skills in Use and Maintenance of Garden ToolsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll develop practical skills to use and maintain garden hand tools safely and effectively. They will select appropriate tools, demonstrate correct usage, and understand basic health and safety.

What you'll be able to do

Use a range of hand tools used in gardening, demonstrating correct techniques.
Maintain a range of garden hand tools, ensuring they are in good working order.
Use appropriate garden hand tools for a given task, selecting the correct tool for the job.
Understand basic Health and Safety when using hand tools, minimising the risk of injury.

Brickwork SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit introduces learners to the fundamental principles and practices of brickwork, including knowledge of common tools, materials, and basic techniques. You'll develop skills in safe working practices, effective communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and self-review within a brickwork environment.

What you'll be able to do

Know about the fundamental principles and practices within the brickwork skills area.
Interact effectively with others in a brickwork environment, demonstrating teamwork and communication skills.
Work safely and correctly when performing brickwork tasks, adhering to health and safety regulations.
Tackle basic problems that may arise during brickwork activities, using appropriate problem-solving techniques.
Review his/her performance and personal skills in relation to brickwork tasks, identifying areas for improvement and development.

Car Interior ValetingReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

It teaches you to identify appropriate equipment and cleaning products for car interior valeting. You'll practise vacuuming, cleaning surfaces, and applying safety precautions when using chemicals and equipment.

What you'll be able to do

Identify the appropriate equipment and tools required for car interior valeting
Demonstrate the ability to valet a car interior to a satisfactory standard

Car WashingReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll develop practical skills in car washing, including identifying and using appropriate tools and personal protective equipment. They will demonstrate safe and effective techniques to wash car exteriors and maintain vehicle appearance.

What you'll be able to do

Identify the tools and equipment required for car washing
Select the appropriate tools and equipment for car washing tasks
Use tools and equipment safely and effectively
Demonstrate the correct techniques for washing a car exterior
Rinse and dry the car exterior to a satisfactory standard

Career Preparation and PlanningReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit supports learners in identifying their personal strengths, qualities, skills and abilities, understanding sources of career information and guidance, and planning for transition to the next stage of education, training or employment.

What you'll be able to do

Identify and understand own personal strengths, qualities, skills and abilities.
Identify and understand various sources of information, advice and guidance available in relation to career planning.
Develop a plan for transition to the next stage of education, training or work.

Carpentry and Joinery SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll gain foundational knowledge of carpentry and joinery, including materials, tools, techniques, communication, health and safety, problem-solving, and self-assessment.

What you'll be able to do

Know about carpentry and joinery, including the different types of materials, tools, and techniques used.
Interact effectively with others in a carpentry and joinery environment.
Work safely and correctly, adhering to relevant health and safety regulations and procedures.
Tackle basic problems that may arise during carpentry and joinery tasks, demonstrating problem-solving skills.
Review his/her performance and personal skills, identifying areas for improvement and development.

Computer Applications in the ArtsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

It teaches you to use computer software packages to create and manipulate digital art. You'll identify suitable software, describe its features, and apply digital art techniques.

What you'll be able to do

Use appropriate software packages to create and manipulate digital art, demonstrating an understanding of their features and functions.

Customer Service SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll understand the principles and benefits of good customer service, the consequences of poor service, the importance of first impressions, and how to engage positively and respectfully with customers.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the benefits of good customer service to an organisation.
Understand the possible consequences of poor customer service for an organisation.
Understand the value of making positive first impressions on customers.
Understand how to use positive verbal interaction with customers.
Understand how to use positive non-verbal interaction with customers.
Recognise the importance of showing respect for the individual needs of customers.
Understand how to deal with customer complaints in a professional and effective manner.

Developing Listening and Responding SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll develop listening and responding skills, including attentive listening, following instructions, effective questioning, and summarising information obtained from others.

What you'll be able to do

Listen attentively to spoken information and accurately follow instructions or directions.
Obtain relevant information from others through effective questioning and active listening techniques.

Diversity within SocietyReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll develop an understanding of diversity within society, including its definition, identification of diverse groups and their practices, the importance of respecting diversity, and recognising the contributions of diverse groups to society.

What you'll be able to do

Define the term 'diversity' and explain its meaning.
Identify a range of diverse groups and their practices within society.
Explain the importance of respecting diversity in all aspects of life.
Recognise the contributions made by diverse groups to the development and enrichment of society.

Exploring Dance MovementsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit provides learners with knowledge of various dance movements and styles, including posture and alignment. You'll also develop skills to review and reflect on their own dance performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

Understand different dance movements and their characteristics.
Review and reflect on own dance performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

Exploring Employment OpportunitiesReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll explore different career options and types of employment, including full-time and self-employment. The unit develops skills in completing job applications, creating a basic CV, and conducting themselves appropriately at interviews.

What you'll be able to do

Be aware of different career options and what is involved in job search, including identifying potential career paths.
Be aware of different types of employment, including full-time, part-time, and self-employment.
Complete an application for work or training, providing accurate and relevant information.
Create a basic curriculum vitae (CV) that highlights skills and experience.
Conduct him/herself at an interview, demonstrating appropriate behaviour and communication skills.

Exploring Local HistoryReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll explore how national events affect their local area, access historical information, and create and present a simple record of their findings. The unit develops skills in using historical sources and understanding local impact.

What you'll be able to do

Be aware of how national events can affect own local area, identifying and describing the impact of significant national events on the local community.
Access basic historical information, utilising available resources to research and gather historical data.
Create and present a simple record of findings, compiling and presenting historical information in a clear and understandable format.

Exploring Outdoor Adventure SportsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll explore the characteristics of various outdoor adventure sports, including climbing, kayaking, and hiking. The unit covers the use of specific equipment, personal protective equipment, and the importance of maintenance and safety.

What you'll be able to do

Describe the characteristics of a range of outdoor adventure sports, such as climbing, kayaking, and hiking.
Explain the benefits and challenges associated with participating in outdoor adventure sports.
Identify the specific equipment used in different outdoor adventure sports.
Describe the correct use of outdoor adventure sports equipment in various environments.
Recognise the appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) required for different outdoor adventure sports.
Explain the importance of wearing appropriate PPE to minimise risks.
Recognise the importance of maintaining appropriate health and safety standards when participating in outdoor adventure sports.
Describe the potential hazards and risks associated with outdoor adventure sports and how to mitigate them.

Food Safety and HygieneReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit covers fundamental principles of food safety and hygiene, including personal hygiene, safe food storage, and recognising when food should be discarded. You'll understand how to maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination in food handling.

What you'll be able to do

Identify basic hygiene rules relevant to food handling
Describe the importance of maintaining personal hygiene when handling food
Explain how to store different types of food safely
Describe the correct storage conditions for different food types
Explain why it is important to discard food that is past its expiry date
Identify when food should be discarded due to spoilage or contamination

Food and Drink PreparationReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll learn to safely prepare hot and cold drinks, snacks, and basic dishes. The unit emphasises hygiene, food storage, cleaning procedures, and safe working practices in a kitchen environment.

What you'll be able to do

Safely make a hot or cold drink using appropriate equipment
Prepare simple snacks and basic dishes following instructions
Clean up work areas and equipment after preparing food and drink
Store food and drink correctly to maintain hygiene and prevent spoilage
Work safely in a kitchen environment, following health and safety guidelines

Food, Drink and Cooking SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll develop skills in the safe and effective use of basic kitchen equipment and utensils, prepare balanced nutritious meals, and make a range of hot and cold drinks. The unit also covers recognising fresh foods that do not require cooking and preparing hot snacks.

What you'll be able to do

Use a range of basic kitchen equipment and utensils safely and effectively.
Recognise the importance of preparing balanced nutritious meals, understanding the different food groups and their benefits.
Prepare a range of hot and cold drinks, following recipes and using appropriate techniques.
Recognise fresh foods that do not need to be cooked, identifying their nutritional value and safe handling procedures.
Prepare hot snacks, using appropriate cooking methods and ingredients.

Hair Care: Shampoo and ConditioningReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll gain knowledge of different hair types, structures, and conditions, and learn how to prepare hair for shampooing and conditioning. They will develop practical skills to shampoo, condition, and towel dry hair following appropriate techniques.

What you'll be able to do

Identify different hair types, structures and conditions
Describe the characteristics of different hair types
Explain how to prepare hair for shampooing and conditioning
Demonstrate the correct techniques for shampooing hair
Demonstrate the correct techniques for conditioning hair
Demonstrate the correct techniques for towel drying hair

Hair Styling SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll learn to prepare for and perform client hair styling, including conducting consultations and selecting appropriate equipment and products. The unit emphasises maintaining hygiene and safety standards throughout the styling process.

What you'll be able to do

Prepare effectively for styling a client's hair, including consultation and preparation of equipment
Style a client’s hair according to their requirements and industry standards

Handling Customer Telephone CallsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit equips learners with skills to receive and manage customer telephone calls professionally, including handling communication problems to ensure clear understanding and positive customer interactions.

What you'll be able to do

Demonstrate the ability to receive customer telephone calls in a professional manner.
Demonstrate the ability to deal with communication problems effectively during customer telephone calls.

Health and Safety for CateringReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit provides learners with knowledge of health and safety and food safety regulations relevant to catering, emphasising the importance of maintaining a safe, clean and hygienic work environment.

What you'll be able to do

Be aware of the importance of health and safety regulations and procedures in a catering environment.
Be aware of the importance of food safety standards and practices in a catering environment.
Understand how to keep self and the work area safe, clean, and hygienic in a catering setting.

Health and Safety in PracticeReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll understand health and safety procedures relevant to practical environments, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and the use of personal protective equipment. The unit emphasises following safe working practices.

What you'll be able to do

Know about health and safety procedures in a practical environment.
Follow safe working practices.

Healthy Diet PlanningReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll understand the significance of a balanced diet for health and well-being and identify main food groups and their functions. The unit teaches you to create and justify a healthy diet plan tailored to individual dietary needs.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the importance of a healthy diet for overall well-being
Create a healthy diet plan that meets individual needs and dietary requirements

Identification of Basic External and Internal Car ComponentsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit provides learners with foundational knowledge of basic external and internal car components. You'll be able to identify, name, and explain the functions of key car parts, supporting further automotive studies.

What you'll be able to do

Identify and name basic external car components
State the function of basic external car components
Identify and name basic internal car components
State the function of basic internal car components

Improving AssertivenessReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll develop an understanding of assertiveness, its role in effective communication, the characteristics of assertive behaviour, and the ability to distinguish it from passive and aggressive behaviours in appropriate contexts.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the concept of assertiveness and its importance in communication.
Understand a range of behaviours, including assertive, passive, and aggressive behaviours.
Know when it is appropriate to be assertive in different situations.

Increasing Personal FitnessReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

It teaches you to recognise various exercise types and fitness activities and their benefits. You'll use these activities to develop personal and work-related skills, such as teamwork and communication, and evaluate their own fitness strengths and areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

Recognise different types of exercise and fitness activities
Use exercise and fitness activities to develop work and personal skills, such as teamwork and communication
Review own strengths and areas for improvement in own skills in exercise and fitness, and set personal goals

Interpersonal Skills for the IndividualReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll develop an understanding of interpersonal skills including self-awareness, time and stress management, responding to criticism, effective use of body language, and recognising the impact of different behaviours.

What you'll be able to do

Recognise own personal skills and attributes.
Understand the principles of effective time management.
Understand strategies for managing stress in personal and professional contexts.
Understand different types of criticism and how to respond constructively.
Understand how body language can be used to enhance communication.
Understand different types of behaviours and their impact on interpersonal relationships.

Introduction to Assisting with BrickworkReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll gain knowledge to assist with brickwork tasks, including preparing tools and materials, dismantling walls safely, mixing mortar, and maintaining a safe and tidy workplace.

What you'll be able to do

Prepare tools and materials for brickwork tasks
Dismantle a section of brick wall safely and effectively
Mix mortar to the correct consistency for bricklaying
Prepare a safe and organised workplace for assisting with brickwork
Tidy a work area after assisting with brickwork, including cleaning tools and disposing of waste materials

Introduction to Audio and Video SoftwareReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit equips learners with skills to capture, edit, and present audio and video sequences using appropriate software and equipment. You'll understand correct settings and demonstrate proficiency in audio and video production.

What you'll be able to do

Demonstrate the ability to capture audio and/or video sequences using appropriate equipment and software
Demonstrate the ability to edit audio and/or video sequences using appropriate software tools
Demonstrate the ability to play and present audio and/or video sequences effectively

Introduction to Building a Half Brick Wall Three Courses HighReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit provides learners with skills to prepare for and build a half brick wall three courses high. You'll follow instructions, use appropriate tools and materials, and maintain a tidy and safe work area.

What you'll be able to do

Describe how to prepare for tasks related to building a half brick wall
Build a half brick wall, three courses high, following instructions
Describe how to tidy a work area after building a half brick wall

Introduction to Building a Three Brick Square Hollow PillarReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for and build a three brick square hollow pillar safely and accurately. The unit includes material preparation, brick placement, and tidying the work area.

What you'll be able to do

Describe how to prepare the necessary materials, tools and equipment for building a three brick square hollow pillar.
Demonstrate the correct techniques to build a three brick square hollow pillar, ensuring stability and accuracy.
Demonstrate how to tidy a work area after completing the construction of a three brick square hollow pillar, following health and safety guidelines.

Introduction to Building and Construction SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit introduces learners to the building and construction industry, covering roles, communication, health and safety, project planning, and self-review of performance and skills.

What you'll be able to do

Know about the vocational area of building and construction, including its various roles and responsibilities.
Communicate effectively with others in a building and construction environment.
Work safely and correctly, adhering to relevant health and safety regulations and procedures.
Plan basic building and construction projects, considering resources, timelines, and potential challenges.
Review his/her performance and personal skills, identifying areas for improvement and development.

Introduction to CeramicsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit introduces learners to ceramics materials, tools, and techniques, including different types of clay and glazes. You'll develop practical skills in hand-building and wheel throwing while adhering to safe working practices.

What you'll be able to do

Identify a range of materials used in ceramics, including different types of clay and glazes.
Recognise the tools and equipment used in ceramics, such as pottery wheels, kilns, and hand tools.
Describe various techniques used in ceramics, including hand-building, wheel throwing, and glazing.
Use appropriate techniques to shape and form ceramic materials.
Apply glazes and decorative finishes to ceramic pieces.
Adhere to safe working practices when handling ceramic materials, tools, and equipment.

Introduction to Computer Security and PrivacyReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll gain an understanding of computer security and privacy fundamentals, including common threats and protection methods. The unit covers creating strong passwords, malware protection, maintaining computer security, and ethical considerations to safeguard personal and family data.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the fundamental principles of computer security and privacy
Understand methods for protecting computers and personal data
Understand how to protect oneself and family members from online security threats
Understand the importance of keeping computers secure and software updated
Understand the basic principles of computer ethics

Introduction to Design and Imaging SoftwareReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit introduces learners to design and imaging software, enabling them to source, insert, manipulate, and edit information within designs and images.

What you'll be able to do

Source and obtain information required for designs or images.
Insert obtained information into designs or images.
Manipulate drawings or images using design and imaging software.
Edit drawings or images using design and imaging software.

Introduction to Desktop Publishing SoftwareReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

It teaches you to use desktop publishing software to create publications with appropriate design, layout, text input, and formatting techniques to present information effectively.

What you'll be able to do

Use appropriate designs and page layouts to create a publication that meets specified requirements.
Input text and other information, such as images and graphics, accurately into a publication.
Use desktop publishing software techniques to format and present information effectively within a publication.

Introduction to Digital PhotographyReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll be introduced to digital photography, including camera functions and settings, practical use of a digital camera, and processing of digital images using software to enhance photographs.

What you'll be able to do

Know the functions of a digital camera, including settings for aperture, shutter speed and ISO
Use a digital camera to take photographs in different lighting conditions and settings
Use a software package to process digital photographs, including cropping, resizing and adjusting brightness and contrast

Introduction to Environmental IssuesReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll understand the environmental impact of human activities and explore actions individuals and groups can take to promote sustainability and reduce pollution.

What you'll be able to do

Understand how human activities can affect the environment, both positively and negatively.
Understand how individuals and groups can take action to benefit the environment and promote sustainability.

Introduction to Hand careReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll gain knowledge of preparing for and providing basic hand care treatments, including selecting products and equipment. The unit emphasises hygiene, client comfort, and correct treatment procedures.

What you'll be able to do

Describe how to prepare for a basic hand care treatment
Explain the importance of hygiene and safety when providing hand care treatments
Provide a basic hand care treatment following correct procedures

Introduction to Health and FitnessReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit provides learners with foundational knowledge of health and fitness principles, enabling participation in basic activities, cooperation with others, problem-solving, safe working practices, and self-review of performance and personal skills.

What you'll be able to do

Understand basic issues relating to health and fitness.
Work and cooperate effectively with others in a health and fitness context.
Take part in basic health and fitness activities.
Tackle basic problems and activities related to health and fitness.
Apply basic safe working practices in a health and fitness environment.
Review own performance and personal skills development in relation to health and fitness activities.

Introduction to Health and Safety in Building and ConstructionReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit introduces learners to health and safety in building and construction, covering common hazards and safe working practices. You'll develop communication, problem-solving, and self-assessment skills relevant to the industry.

What you'll be able to do

Understand common safety issues and hazards present in the building and construction area
Communicate effectively with others in a building and construction environment
Develop own skills relevant to working in building and construction
Solve problems that arise in building and construction tasks
Apply safe working practices in a building and construction setting
Review own performance and personal skills to identify areas for improvement in building and construction

Introduction to Health and Safety in the Salon EnvironmentReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll understand health and safety requirements within a salon environment, including hazard identification and reporting. The unit also covers maintaining personal hygiene and appearance to meet salon standards.

What you'll be able to do

Describe how to comply with health and safety requirements in a salon environment
Maintain personal hygiene and appearance to meet salon standards

Introduction to Life DrawingReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit introduces learners to life drawing techniques and approaches, including contour, gesture, proportion, perspective and shading, while emphasising safe working practices during the drawing process.

What you'll be able to do

Recognise different life drawing approaches, including contour drawing, gesture drawing and tonal drawing
Apply techniques to life drawing, including proportion, perspective and shading
Know safe working practices when undertaking life drawing, including posture and handling materials

Introduction to Marketing and Selling a Product or ServiceReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll be introduced to marketing and selling a product or service, including selecting suitable products and venues, advertising methods, setting up points of sale, and understanding associated costs and customer engagement.

What you'll be able to do

Select a product or service that is suitable to sell to a particular target market
Select a suitable venue or avenue to sell the chosen product or service
Advertise the product or service using appropriate methods
Understand how to set up a point of sale and sell products or services effectively
Demonstrate awareness of the costs involved in the marketing and selling project
Appreciate own involvement with the project and the contribution made

Introduction to Outdoor PursuitsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll be introduced to outdoor pursuits, their various forms, and associated health and safety considerations. The unit covers safe participation in outdoor activities and contributes to planning future outdoor pursuits.

What you'll be able to do

Know what is meant by outdoor pursuits and their various forms
Recognise health and safety aspects of outdoor pursuits, including potential risks and precautions
Take part in an outdoor pursuit safely and responsibly
Participate in future planning for outdoor pursuits activities

Introduction to Painting - Mixed MediaReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

It teaches you to use mixed media methods in painting, select appropriate materials and techniques, and understand the value of research and notation in developing artistic work.

What you'll be able to do

Use mixed media methods effectively in painting projects.
Use mixed-media materials, techniques and methods appropriately to create desired effects in painting.
Know the value of supporting research and notation in the development of painting ideas and techniques.
Produce work which shows considered choice of form and content, demonstrating artistic expression and understanding.
Know about Health and Safety procedures relevant to painting with mixed media, ensuring a safe working environment.

Introduction to Painting and Decorating SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit introduces learners to painting and decorating skills, focusing on preparing and maintaining work areas, using and maintaining tools and equipment, and preparing surfaces for decoration.

What you'll be able to do

Prepare a work area for painting and decorating, ensuring it is clean, safe and organised
Maintain a work area for painting and decorating, including cleaning up spills and disposing of waste materials
Use tools and equipment for painting and decorating, including brushes, rollers, scrapers and sanders
Maintain tools and equipment for painting and decorating, including cleaning and storing them properly
Prepare one surface for application of materials, including cleaning, sanding and priming
Apply materials to prepared surfaces, including paint, wallpaper and varnish

Introduction to Performance SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

It teaches you to express feelings, emotions, and ideas through performance. You'll contribute to dramatic performances using appropriate drama space and demonstrate effective communication techniques.

What you'll be able to do

Express feelings, emotions and ideas effectively through performance.
Contribute positively to a dramatic performance as part of a group.
Use drama space appropriately, demonstrating awareness of spatial relationships and movement.

Introduction to Presentation SoftwareReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

It teaches you to input information into presentation slides and use software tools to structure, edit and format slides effectively, preparing clear and appropriate presentations for a specified audience.

What you'll be able to do

Input information accurately and appropriately within presentation slides.
Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides effectively.
Prepare slides for presentation, ensuring they are clear, concise and visually appealing.

Introduction to Reception and Filing SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll learn to perform reception duties, manage telephone calls and messages, and carry out filing tasks accurately within an office environment, ensuring professional and efficient communication and document management.

What you'll be able to do

Perform basic reception duties in a simulated or real office environment.
Perform filing tasks accurately and efficiently in a simulated or real office environment.
Manage messages effectively in a simulated or real office environment, ensuring they are delivered to the correct recipient.

Introduction to Set Design and ConstructionReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll be introduced to set design and construction processes with a focus on health and safety. The unit involves contributing to design ideas, participating in construction, and adhering to safety regulations and procedures.

What you'll be able to do

Work safely within a set design and construction environment, adhering to relevant health and safety regulations
Participate effectively in the process of set design, contributing ideas and following instructions
Participate effectively in the process of set design construction, following instructions and using appropriate tools and materials

Introduction to Using Mobile IT DevicesReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll develop knowledge of the basic functions and operation of mobile IT devices, including data input, storage, and transfer. The unit also covers maintaining device performance through basic troubleshooting and upkeep.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the basic functions and operation of a mobile IT device
Input data accurately and store it effectively on a mobile device
Transfer data successfully between different mobile devices
Maintain the performance of a mobile device through basic troubleshooting and maintenance procedures

Introduction to the Basics of a ComputerReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll gain foundational knowledge of computer systems, including hardware components, operating systems, and terminology. The unit also covers computer performance features and career opportunities related to IT litreacy.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the fundamental components and functions of a computer system
Understand common computer terminology used in everyday contexts
Understand the factors that influence computer performance and features
Understand the basic principles of computer operating systems and their functions
Understand the range of career opportunities available for individuals with IT literacy skills

Introduction to the Internet and World Wide WebReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll be introduced to the basics of the Internet and World Wide Web, including structure, function, navigation, e-mail use, and methods of online communication.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the basics of the Internet, including its structure and function.
Understand the basics of the World Wide Web, including how to navigate and access information.
Understand the basics of using e-mail, including sending, receiving, and managing messages.
Understand methods of communicating on the Internet, such as instant messaging and social media.

Make-up Application SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit equips learners with knowledge of skin preparation and hygiene for make-up application, and skills to apply basic make-up products effectively, considering different skin types and conditions.

What you'll be able to do

Prepare skin for basic make-up application, taking into account skin type and condition
Apply basic make-up, including foundation, concealer, powder, blusher, eye make-up and lip colour

Motor Vehicle Workshop SafetyReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit covers health and safety regulations relevant to motor vehicle workshops, common hazards, and emergency procedures. You'll understand the importance of following safety protocols and environmental protection measures, including the safe disposal of hazardous substances.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the importance of adhering to health and safety regulations within a motor vehicle workshop environment
Know the correct procedures to follow in the event of an accident or emergency situation within the workshop
Be aware of environmental protection issues and the safe disposal methods for hazardous substances commonly found in a motor vehicle workshop

Nail Art Application SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit provides learners with knowledge of preparing the work area, tools, equipment, and clients for basic nail art techniques. You'll apply nail art methods accurately and hygienically.

What you'll be able to do

Prepare the work area, tools, equipment and client for basic nail art techniques.
Apply basic nail art techniques to nails.

Office Administrator SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit introduces learners to the role and responsibilities of an office administrator, including basic administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, and data entry. You'll also understand the importance of self-presentation and time management in the workplace.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the role and responsibilities of an office administrator within an organisation
Carry out a range of basic administrative tasks, including filing, photocopying, and data entry
Be aware of the importance of good self-presentation and time management in an office environment

Oral Presentation Skills in PracticeReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

It teaches you to prepare, plan, and deliver oral presentations effectively. You'll research topics, structure content logically, and use appropriate presentation techniques to communicate clearly to their audience.

What you'll be able to do

Prepare an oral presentation on a given topic
Plan the structure and content of an oral presentation
Deliver an oral presentation effectively

Performance Skills in PracticeReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

It teaches you to understand their role within a performance and prepare accordingly through rehearsal and organisation. You'll perform their role confidently in a final performance, demonstrating appropriate stage presence and time management.

What you'll be able to do

Understand own role within a performance context
Prepare adequately for a performance
Perform own role effectively in a final performance for an audience

Personal Confidence and Self-EsteemReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll explore methods and strategies for building personal confidence and self-esteem. They will develop the ability to set realistic objectives to improve their confidence and self-esteem.

What you'll be able to do

Understand various methods and strategies for building personal confidence
Understand various methods and strategies for building self-esteem
Set realistic and achievable objectives to improve personal confidence
Set realistic and achievable objectives to improve self-esteem

Personal Digital Photograph ProcessingReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

It teaches you to process digital photographs using appropriate software. You'll develop skills in adjusting brightness, contrast, cropping, resizing, applying basic colour correction, and saving images in suitable file formats.

What you'll be able to do

Process digital photographs using appropriate software and techniques

Physical Performance SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll understand health and safety requirements for physical performance activities, including risk assessments and warm-up and relaxation techniques. The unit also covers basic improvisation, role-play skills, and effective teamwork in physical performance contexts.

What you'll be able to do

Understand health and safety requirements related to physical performance activities
Understand the processes of warming up and relaxation techniques for physical activities
Demonstrate basic improvisation and role-play techniques
Work effectively with others in a physical performance setting

Plan and Participate in Short WalksReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll gain knowledge to plan and participate safely in short walks, considering route selection, weather conditions, and participant abilities. The unit covers essential equipment, safe walking practices, and post-walk review.

What you'll be able to do

Identify the key considerations when planning a short walk, including route selection, weather conditions, and participant abilities.
Describe the essential equipment and supplies needed for a short walk.
Follow a planned route during a short walk.
Demonstrate safe walking practices during a short walk.
Contribute to a positive group dynamic during a short walk.

Plumbing: Measuring and Marking OutReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll identify and use hand tools and equipment for measuring and marking out in plumbing. The unit emphasises accurate measurement and marking according to specifications and adherence to health and safety requirements.

What you'll be able to do

Identify the hand tools and equipment used for measuring and marking out in plumbing, such as measuring tapes, squares, and marking gauges.
Describe the purpose and function of each tool and piece of equipment.
Accurately measure components according to given specifications.
Mark out components clearly and precisely, using appropriate tools and techniques.
Adhere to health and safety regulations when using hand tools and equipment for measuring and marking out.

Promoting Self-ImprovementReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll recognise their personal strengths and weaknesses related to self-improvement, understand skills that promote development, and learn to set personal goals using structured methods to support ongoing progress.

What you'll be able to do

Recognise own strengths and weaknesses in relation to personal development
Recognise skills that promote self-improvement, such as communication, problem-solving and time management
Set personal goals for self-improvement, using SMART targets

Rights and Responsibilities for the individualReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll gain knowledge of individual rights and responsibilities within society, understand their interrelationship, and identify sources of information to support awareness and fulfilment of these rights and responsibilities.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the rights and responsibilities that apply to an individual within society.

Routine Motorcycle MaintenanceReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll identify motorcycle systems and components requiring routine maintenance checks, select appropriate equipment, and demonstrate safe and correct procedures for carrying out these checks.

What you'll be able to do

Identify motorcycle systems and components that require routine checks.
Identify the equipment required to carry out routine motorcycle checks.
Demonstrate the ability to safely carry out routine motorcycle checks.
Demonstrate the ability to correctly carry out routine motorcycle checks.

Routine Vehicle MaintenanceReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit covers the identification of vehicle systems requiring routine checks, the purpose of these checks, and the equipment needed. You'll demonstrate how to safely carry out and record routine vehicle maintenance tasks.

What you'll be able to do

Be aware of vehicle systems and components that require routine checks and the equipment required to carry them out.
Safely and correctly carry out routine vehicle checks.

Routine Wheel and Tyre MaintenanceReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit provides learners with knowledge of wheel and tyre construction and the skills to safely remove and refit road wheels. You'll also learn how to check tyre pressure and tread depth while adhering to safe working practices.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the construction and components of wheels and tyres used on motor vehicles
Follow the correct procedures to safely remove and refit road wheels
Accurately check tyre pressure and tread depth to ensure roadworthiness
Work safely at all times when carrying out routine wheel and tyre maintenance

Setting and Achieving Personal GoalsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll explore personal attributes and their impact on development opportunities. The unit covers identifying information sources and setting and achieving personal goals through effective planning and monitoring.

What you'll be able to do

Identify personal attributes and explain how they have impacted on own situation
Identify information sources relevant to own development opportunities
Describe how to set personal goals
Describe how to achieve personal goals

Skills for Decision MakingReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll develop confidence in making personal decisions by understanding consequences and self-awareness. They will explore rights, responsibilities, negotiation skills, and assertiveness within group settings.

What you'll be able to do

Make personal decisions and choices with confidence, demonstrating self-awareness and understanding of potential consequences.
Be aware of the rights and responsibilities of self and others within a group, promoting respectful and collaborative interactions.
Recognise how negotiation skills contribute to achieving a desired outcome in various situations.
Be aware of the implications and benefits of self-control and assertiveness in managing personal interactions and achieving goals.

Skills for PlasteringReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit introduces learners to plastering tools, materials, and equipment, alongside safe working practices. You'll learn to prepare surfaces and apply plaster correctly to achieve a smooth finish.

What you'll be able to do

Identify the tools, equipment and materials used in plastering
Describe the purpose of tools, equipment and materials used in plastering
Apply plaster to a given surface
Work safely at all times, adhering to health and safety regulations

Skills in Customer ServiceReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll understand the principles and benefits of good customer service, including positive communication, first impressions, and handling customer complaints, as well as the consequences of poor service.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the benefits to an organisation of providing good customer service, including increased customer loyalty and positive reputation.
Understand the possible consequences of poor customer service, including loss of customers and damage to the organisation's reputation.
Understand the value of first impressions in customer service interactions and how to create a positive initial experience.
Understand how to use positive verbal and non-verbal communication techniques when interacting with customers.
Understand how to deal with customer complaints effectively and professionally, following organisational procedures.

Study Skills and Learning StylesReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

It teaches you to recognise different learning styles and understand their own preferences. You'll reflect on their learning approaches and consider how styles affect study habits and strategies.

What you'll be able to do

Recognise different ways to learn, such as visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic learning
Recognise and understand own learning preferences and preferred learning styles
Know how learning styles affect approaches to learning and study, including strengths and weaknesses
Reflect on own approaches to learning and identify areas for improvement

Take Part in a Vocational TasterReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll explore various job roles within a vocational area, understanding associated tasks and responsibilities. They will recognise the importance of workplace presentation, behaviour, safe working practices, and review their suitability for employment.

What you'll be able to do

Understand different job roles within a vocational area, including the tasks and responsibilities associated with each role.
Understand the importance of appropriate workplace presentation and behaviour, including personal hygiene, dress code, and communication skills.
Use relevant skills and knowledge in a vocational context, demonstrating practical application of learned concepts.
Understand safe working practices within a vocational context, adhering to health and safety regulations and procedures.
Review suitability for a job role in a chosen vocational context, evaluating personal skills and interests against job requirements.

Taking Part in Team and Individual SportsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit develops learners' knowledge and skills to participate in team and individual sports. You'll understand rules, teamwork importance, and review their own performance to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

Describe how to take part in team sports
Participate in team sports
Describe how to take part in individual sports
Participate in individual sports
Review own performance in sports activities, identifying strengths and areas for improvement

Taking Part in an Enterprise ProjectReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

It teaches you to participate in an enterprise project by selecting and advertising a product, setting up a point of sale, managing sales, understanding associated costs, and evaluating their own contribution to the project’s success.

What you'll be able to do

Select a product suitable for sale within an enterprise project.
Understand how to advertise a product effectively.
Set up a point of sale area for selling products.
Demonstrate the ability to sell products to customers.
Identify the various costs involved in running an enterprise project.
Evaluate own contribution to the success of the enterprise project.

Teamwork Skills in PracticeReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll develop an understanding of team roles, responsibilities, and the importance of co-operation. The unit includes contributing to team and personal goals, respecting communication rights, and reviewing team performance.

What you'll be able to do

Understand the different roles and responsibilities of individuals within a team.
Contribute to the setting of team goals and own personal goals within the team.
Be aware of others’ rights to communicate their ideas and opinions within a team.
Recognise the importance of co-operation and collaboration within a team to achieve shared objectives.
Review team performance and identify areas for improvement.

Telephone SkillsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit develops learners' telephone skills, including making and receiving calls professionally. You'll practise accurate message-taking, call transferring, and appropriate telephone etiquette.

What you'll be able to do

Make telephone calls effectively
Receive telephone calls politely and efficiently
Recognise the importance of handling telephone calls appropriately in a professional manner

Understand how Exercise Contributes to a Healthy LifestyleReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

It teaches you to understand how sport and exercise contribute to physical health, mental wellbeing, and social interaction. You'll identify various types of physical activities and explain their benefits to a healthy lifestyle.

What you'll be able to do

Explain how sport and exercise can contribute to a healthy lifestyle
Identify different types of physical activity that can improve health
Describe the benefits of regular exercise for physical and mental wellbeing

Understanding Food and NutritionReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit provides learners with an understanding of balanced diets, food allergies, and dietary needs related to health, religion, and culture. You'll prepare and present nutritious food considering these factors.

What you'll be able to do

Identify the components of a balanced diet for an individual, considering factors such as age, activity level and specific dietary needs.
Recognise common food allergies and describe their potential effects on an individual's health and well-being.
Prepare nutritious food items, demonstrating an understanding of food hygiene and safe food handling practices.
Present food in an attractive and appealing manner, considering factors such as colour, texture and arrangement.
Understand how food restrictions, based on religious and cultural beliefs, can affect the dietary choices of individuals and groups.

Understanding Skin CareReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll gain knowledge to prepare for and carry out basic skin care treatments, including understanding equipment, materials, procedures, and safety considerations.

What you'll be able to do

Prepare the necessary equipment and materials for a basic skin care treatment
Carry out a basic skin care treatment following established procedures

Using Basic Desk Top Publishing SoftwareReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll use desktop publishing software to create documents by inserting and formatting text and images. The unit covers opening applications, using layout tools, and saving and printing documents.

What you'll be able to do

Use a desktop publishing application to create a document.

Using Email and Text MessagingReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll learn to use email software and mobile phones for text messaging effectively. This includes composing, sending, receiving, replying to, and forwarding messages while utilising appropriate communication features.

What you'll be able to do

Use email software to compose and send emails
Use email software to receive and read emails
Use email software to reply to and forward emails
Use a mobile phone to compose and send text messages
Use a mobile phone to receive and read text messages
Use a mobile phone to reply to text messages

Using Graphics SoftwareReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

It teaches you to use graphics software to create and edit images. You'll demonstrate basic skills such as opening software, using tools to create and modify images, and saving their work.

What you'll be able to do

Use a graphics software package to create and edit images, demonstrating basic functionality and tools.

Using Leisure ServicesReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

It teaches you to recognise the purpose and function of leisure services, locate them within the community, and use the facilities effectively. You'll understand when leisure services are needed to meet personal needs.

What you'll be able to do

Recognise the purpose and function of a leisure service
Locate a specific leisure service within the community
Effectively use the facilities and services offered by a leisure service
Know when the services of a leisure service are required to meet personal needs

Using Mixed Media in 2DReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit develops learners' awareness of basic mixed media techniques and design elements in 2D work. You'll produce an item collabouratively, practise safe working methods, and review their performance and personal skills.

What you'll be able to do

Show an awareness of basic techniques and design elements when using mixed media in 2D
Communicate and work effectively with others in a group setting
Produce an item of work using mixed media in 2D
Show basic awareness of safe working practices when using mixed media
Review own performance and personal skills development throughout the project

Using Spreadsheet SoftwareReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll learn to enter and edit numerical, text, date, and time data using spreadsheet software. The unit covers formatting, basic formula use, and presentation techniques to manage and display spreadsheet information effectively.

What you'll be able to do

Enter numerical information accurately using spreadsheet software
Enter other types of information accurately using spreadsheet software
Edit numerical and other information using spreadsheet software
Use tools and techniques to present spreadsheet information clearly and effectively

Using Tools and Equipment Within a Motor Vehicle WorkshopReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit provides learners with the skills to use motor vehicle hand tools and workshop equipment safely and correctly, and awareness of measuring equipment and locking devices used within a motor vehicle workshop.

What you'll be able to do

Demonstrate the ability to use motor vehicle hand tools correctly and safely.
Demonstrate the ability to use motor vehicle workshop equipment correctly and safely.
Identify and describe measuring equipment used in a motor vehicle workshop.
Identify and describe different locking and securing devices used on motor vehicles.

Using Tools and Materials to Construct a Timber ProductReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit equips learners with knowledge of tools and materials for constructing timber products. You'll prepare and fit timber joints, assemble the product, and maintain a safe and efficient work environment.

What you'll be able to do

Identify the tools and materials required to construct a specified timber product.
Describe the characteristics and properties of different types of timber.
Prepare timber joints for assembly, ensuring accurate alignment and fit.
Fit joints together securely, using appropriate techniques and fixings.
Assemble the timber product according to the design specifications.
Clean up the work area after completing the timber product.
Work safely and efficiently throughout the construction process, adhering to relevant health and safety guidelines.

Using Word Processing SoftwareReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit develops learners' skills in accurately inputting and editing text within word processing documents. You'll create a range of documents using word processing software.

What you'll be able to do

Input text accurately into word processing documents
Edit word processing documents to correct errors and make changes
Create a range of documents, such as letters, reports, and notices, using word processing software

Vehicle Body RepairsReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit equips learners with skills to carry out simple vehicle body repairs using basic hand tools. It covers mixing, applying, and shaping fillers, and emphasises adherence to safety procedures.

What you'll be able to do

Carry out simple vehicle body repairs using basic hand tools, following established procedures and safety guidelines.
Describe how to mix, apply and shape vehicle body fillers to achieve a smooth and even surface.
Work safely at all times when carrying out vehicle body repairs, adhering to relevant health and safety regulations and using appropriate personal protective equipment.

Wax and Polish a VehicleReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

This unit teaches learners to safely use waxing and polishing equipment to treat vehicle exteriors. You'll prepare surfaces, apply wax and polish, and use personal protective equipment correctly.

What you'll be able to do

Demonstrate the safe and effective use of waxing and polishing equipment
Demonstrate the ability to wax and polish a vehicle exterior to a satisfactory standard

Working in the Hospitality IndustryReal unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland

You'll gain an understanding of the hospitality industry’s main services and job opportunities. The unit covers characteristics of hospitality services and duties associated with various job roles.

What you'll be able to do

Identify the main services provided by the hospitality industry
Recognise the range of job opportunities within the hospitality industry

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.

Accessing the Local Community and FacilitiesActive Citizenship in the CommunityAssisting a Hair StylistAssisting at Active Leisure or Sport EventsAwareness of Soil Types and Garden HabitatsBasic CookeryBasic Craft Skills and TechniquesBasic Food Preparation

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 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.

Where this can lead

Office Services Coordinator

Your journey starts here. We're committed to helping you grow, whether you want to climb the ladder in Office Services, specialise in a particular area, or even branch out into other parts of the business. Show us your dedication, and we'll help you build a fantastic career.

See the whole journey →

Opens the roleOffice Services CoordinatorOne of the jobs this qualification is a route into · 2 near-identical records folded inSee the role →Opens the roleOffice Operations AssistantOne of the jobs this qualification is a route intoSee the role →Opens the roleOffice Services AssociateOne of the jobs this qualification is a route into · 1 near-identical record folded inSee the role →Opens the roleOffice CoordinatorOne of the jobs this qualification is a route into · 2 near-identical records folded inSee the role →Opens the roleOffice Services AssistantOne of the jobs this qualification is a route into · 1 near-identical record folded inSee the role →Opens the roleJunior Office Services CoordinatorOne of the jobs this qualification is a route intoSee the role →Future FluencyAll ten future skillsSee how every unit is contextualised by the tenExplore →

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How you’ll actually learn this

One-to-one, on your own real work

A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.

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.

Accessing the Local Community and FacilitiesEntry Level

Applied to your work in any of these jobs

Which job do you mean?

Office Services Coordinator Office Operations Assistant Office Services Associate Office Coordinator Office Services Assistant Junior Office Services Coordinator

This unit introduces learners to the concept of community, how individuals can contribute positively, and how to identify and access local facilities and services. Learners will understand appropriate community behaviour.

How the thinking builds

Remember
Understand
Apply
Analyse
Evaluate
Create

An illustration of a Zavmo lesson, built from this role’s own route. The unit, its objective and every criterion above are the awarding body’s own words, not an example.

Your PlanIllustration

Built for OCN NI Entry Level Award in Vocational Skills (Entry 3)

110 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Open College Network Northern Ireland.

Accessing the Local Community and Facilities
Active Citizenship in the Community
Assisting a Hair Stylist
Assisting at Active Leisure or Sport Events
Awareness of Soil Types and Garden Habitats
Basic Cookery

and 104 more in the full unit list below.

These are the real units of this credential, in its own order. Nothing here is marked done, because this plan has not been started by anyone yet. Yours would fill in as you go.

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, free

No 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.