OCN London · RQF Level 2
OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Preparation for Academic Study
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Level 2
- Total credits19
- Guided learning130 hours
- Units in this qualification72
Awarded by OCN London · on the Ofqual register
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What you’ll learn
What each unit actually teaches you to do
These are the units OCN London 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.
3D Computer Modelling and AnimationReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understanding of the concept of 3d animation.
- Be aware of characteristics of 3D models.
- Creation of 3D models.
- Create a 3D scene.
- Produce a 3D animation.
Adapting Drawn Animation for MultimediaReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Judge when the drawings are ready to incorporate in the platforms.
- Understand how to produce digital animation using multimedia authoring programs.
- Mix animation with other multimedia elements.
Advertising and MarketingReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the main theories of communication and media which relate to the concept of the ‘subject’
- Explain the process by which audiences are ‘constructed’ as consumers in the marketing and advertising of products in media
- Describe the use of formats, style and design of advertisements in print media
- Describe the use of presentation modes and production codes in TV commercials
Applications of Chemical SubstancesReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Investigate chemical substances with different types of bonding.,
- Investigate exothermic and endothermic reactions.,
- Investigate organic compounds.,
- Know the uses of nanochemicals.
Applications of Physical ScienceReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Investigate motion.
- Investigate forces.
- Know about light and sound waves.
- Investigate electricity.
Aspects of EnergyReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand a range of optical phenomena.
- Understand the relationship between temperature and heat.
- Understand simple electrical circuits.
- Know that the principle of conservation of energy controls conversion processes.
Awareness of converging digital technology in the Creative Media sectorReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the use of digital technology within the Creative Media sector
- Explain the implications of converging technology on the workforce in a particular Creative Media industry
- Explain how converging technology has been exploited to reach new audiences and generate revenue
- Plan a research exercise to test an idea for exploiting converging technology
BloodReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the function of blood and its composition.
- Understand the blood clotting process.
- Understand blood groups and compatibility.
Business ethicsReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the difference between business values and ethical values,
- Understand current ethical issues in business,
- Design an ethical policy for a chosen business
Carrying Out a Science or Technology ProjectReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and select a science or technology project., Be able to carry out research for a science or technology project., Be able to undertake activity to complete a science or technology project., Be able to present a science or technology project., Be able to evaluate science or technology project outcomes and own performance.
CellsReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the basic structure of the cell.
- Understand how substances are transported across cell membrane.
- Understand the process of cell division.
- Understand the nature of multi-cellular organisms.
Cells and TissuesReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the basic features of a human cell.
- Understand the differences between cells, tissues, organs and body systems.
- Understand the movement of substances into and out of cells.
- Understand the role of enzymes.
Communication NetworksReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand key concepts in data transmission.
- Understand the main features of networks.
Computer HardwareReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know the functional characteristics of peripheral memory devices.
- Know the functional characteristics of peripheral I/O, communications and data capture devices.
- Understand the functions of different types of computer.
Computer NetworksReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of networking computers and the associated benefits.
- Understand the operation and uses of modern data communications methods.
- Understand Networking terms.
- Understand Modes of electronic communication.
Creating Database Driven Web pages using ASPReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the client/server architecture involved in web-database applications.
- Create a connection to a data source.
- Create a data driven web search form.
- Create a data driven web update form.
- Customise and enhance data forms.
- Upload to a local web server.
Crime and SocietyReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the impact of criminal behaviour., Know about victim support., Know about crime reduction., Know about the methods used to report and record crime., Know about the management of offenders.
Data Protection and Confidentiality in a Working EnvironmentReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of data protection and confidentiality in the workplace., Know how to ensure confidentiality of an individual’s information., Know methods of transmitting and receiving sensitive information., Understand that information varies in its importance., Understand the importance of secure storage systems and methods of recording.
Data RepresentationReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how numeric, graphical and sound data can be stored and transmitted in a digital format.
- Understand how numeric data is stored.
- Understand how instructions are stored.
Database DesignReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand relevant technical language.
- Use entity relationship models.
- Understand the principles of normalisation.
- Plan queries, reports and test data.
Database ImplementationReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Implement a database system.
- Manipulate information in the database.
- Test a database system.
Database Project DevelopmentReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Research and plan the project, in consideration of time and any other constraints.
- Produce a design to meet the agreed project.
- Implement the proposed design.
- Test and review the application.
- Evaluate the overall project.
Developing Data Flow DiagramsReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the purpose of a processing system.
- Recognise, extract and record relevant information.
- Understand data flow diagrams for an existing system.
- Understand the stages of systems analysis.
Developing Logical Data StructuresReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand processing activities used in IT.
- Create a Logical data structure.
- Create a data dictionary.
Developing a Marketing PlanReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the nature of competition in the market place
- Explain the importance of the SWOT process in developing a marketing plan
- Explain the PEST analysis process in relation to a particular product
Development of Social PolicyReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the influence of the law on social policy, Understand the development of social policy
Documentary ProductionReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Establish a distinct theme or topic or issue for documentation in an audio/visual medium.
- Source available information.
- Research for a TV style documentary.
- Understand documentary styles and approaches.
Electronics in ActionReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know the components used in electronic systems.,
- Carry out electrical measurements on electronic circuits safely.,
- Safely construct an electronic system to help solve an identified problem.,
- Assess the constructed electronic system safely.
Environmental ScienceReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know the importance and functions of the carbon cycle.
- Know the importance and functions of the nitrogen cycle.
- Know the processes that produce undesirable atmospheric changes.
- Know the economic and social consequences of pollution caused by humans.
- Understand the arguments for the continued expansion of recycling programmes.
Ethical Issues in Social PolicyReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know about ethics
- Understand current legislation and policies relating to an ethical dilemma
- Appreciate competing views in an ethical debate
Exchange and TransportReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the constant exchange of materials between the organisms and the environment.
- Understand gas exchange in plants.
- Understand the exchange of water and mineral in plants.
- Understand gas exchange in humans.
- Understand the role of the heart and circulatory system.
- Understand the effects of exercise on the cardio-respiratory system.
- Understand the relationship between life style and the functioning of the cardio-respiratory system.
- Understand the effect of disease on the functioning of the cardio-respiratory system.
Exchange and TransportReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the constant exchange of materials between the organisms and the environment.
- Understand gas exchange in plants.
- Understand the exchange of water and mineral in plants.
- Understand gas exchange in humans.
- Understand the role of the heart and circulatory system.
- Understand the effects of exercise on the cardio-respiratory system.
- Understand the relationship between life style and the functioning of the cardio-respiratory system.
- Understand the effect of disease on the functioning of the cardio-respiratory system.
ExhibitionReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know how professional exhibitions / shows are set up, hung and mounted.
- Select work from own portfolio.
- Display 2D/3D work appropriately and develop a consistent system of hanging and placement.
- Recognise new potential in own work.
Exploring Our UniverseReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know how ideas about the universe have developed.,
- Know the principle stages in the lives of stars.,
- Know methods of measuring astronomical distances.,
- Know theories of the origin and fate of the universe.,
- Investigate astronomical objects.
General Religious EducationReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know about spirituality and ethics.,
- Know the demands of religious commitment in everyday life.,
- Understand the purpose of death in a religious tradition.,
- Understand ways of engaging in religious practice.,
- Understand a faith tradition within contemporary society.,
- Understand a faith position within religious debate.,
- Understand the relationship between religious belief, personal faith and life experience.,
- Respond to a faith issue linked to life experience.
Genes and InheritanceReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the process of cell division.
- Recognise variation in organisms and the pattern of inheritance of characteristics.
- Understand different types of mutation.
- Appreciate issues related to genetic diseases.
HTML and CSS BasicsReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the purpose of HTML and CSS.
- Understand the CSS selectors.
- Incorporate styling into a web page.
- Use HTML and CSS to create simple layout.
Hardware and SoftwareReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of a simple PC system.
- Demonstrate awareness of safety and security.
- Avoid damage to components and storage media.
- Assemble components.
- Install and configure software.
- Maintain printer.
Historical ChangeReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand concepts of change and continuity over time.
- Understand the causes and consequences of key events.
- Understand different historians’ interpretations of the significance of key events, topics and people.
Historical SourcesReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different sources of information and their value to historians.
- Understand bias and subjectivity in historical sources.
- Use primary and secondary stimulus material to investigate an historical period.
Introduction to EducationReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand definitions of education.
- Understand what is studied in education.
- Know careers available in education.
- Know skills and qualities needed for careers in education.
- Understand different approaches to education.
- Understand principles of education.
- Know how principles of education can be applied.
Introduction to HistoryReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand primary and secondary sources,
- Know the impact of bias in the study of history
Introduction to Human ResourcesReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the objectives of the human resources function in the workplace
- Explain the importance of effective recruitment processes
- Describe the tools used for effective planning and management of a workforce
- Explain the importance of equal opportunities and valuing diversity in the workplace
Introduction to HumanitiesReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand what fields the study of humanities may include.
- Understand historical and current debate in relation to the study of humanities.
- Understand methods and approaches used in the study of humanities.
- Understand how humanities study may impact on own life and work.
- Understand how humanities study may impact on cultural and global issues.
- Use methods and approaches to study an area of humanities.
Introduction to Law in the United KingdomReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the structure and jurisdiction of courts in the U.K.
- Understand the roles of personnel in the U.K. legal system.
- Understand the sources and processes of legal advice in the U.K.
- Understand key legal processes in the U.K.
- Understand the alternatives to taking matters to court in the U.K.
- Know about career progression routes relevant to U.K. legal and related professions.
Introduction to MarketingReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the role of marketing within a business
Introduction to Western Philosophy: AnalysisReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand and apply the terminology used to discuss morality,
- Understand key terms and debates in political philosophy,
- Understand justice, law and punishment,
- Understand the similarities between theories of ethics and aesthetics,
- Understand key ideas in the philosophy of science,
- Know different arguments for the existence of God,
- Know the applications of philosophy
Investigating SpaceReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know the structure of our solar system.
- Understand the characteristics of Earth that help it to sustain life.
- Create a planet simulation which will sustain life.
- Understand how a telescope works.
- Design and create a telescope.
- Understand how humans survive in space.
- Understand the role and features of a space probe.
- Design a space probe.
Investigative GeographyReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a geographical enquiry.
- Understand how to gather, record and present appropriate evidence.
- Interpret evidence.
- Draw conclusions.
Number Systems and Computer ProcessingReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the Basic concepts of machine logic and truth tables.
- Store and manipulate data in a computer.
- Understand the Basic principle of how data is processed within a computer and simple programs in assembly language.
- Know the Basic steps involved in the Fetch-Execute cycle.
Nutrition, Digestion and ExcretionReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the need for nutrition.
- Understand the main nutrients required.
- Know the organs of the digestive system.
- Understand the process of digestion.
- Understand the structure and role of the liver.
- Understand the structure and role of the kidneys in excretion.
Operating SystemsReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the role of various types of Operating Systems.
- Understand the function of OS modules.
- Carry out common system management tasks on a PC.
- Understand scheduling, process and memory management.
- Understand interfaces.
Principles of digital marketingReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental role of digital marketing within a business context
- Understand the application of search engine optimisation (SEO) techniques to improve online visibility
- Understand the requirements for conducting effective marketing research using internet-based tools and resources
- Understand the diverse uses of various digital marketing devices and message formats
- Understand how to utilise digital technology effectively for marketing purposes and campaigns
Programming MethodsReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand common terms used in object oriented programming.
- Understand common terms used in object oriented programming.
- Understand common terms used in non-sequential programming.
Propaganda in Art and DesignReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the origins of propaganda in the 20th Century.
- Understand how visual propaganda has been used and developed to give political messages.
- Understand some of the similarities and differences between advertising images, consumer products, and visual propaganda.
PsychologyReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know psychological terminology, Know about the role of ethics within psychological research, Know about psychological methods of investigation
Science in MedicineReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the scientific procedures used in diagnosing illness.
- Know about the scientific principles of treating illnesses and health conditions.
- Know the factors affecting treatments.
Science in the WorldReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know the factors that can influence scientific progress.
- Understand how science is represented in the media.
- Know how scientific discoveries or advances have been used in society.
Social PsychologyReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know about alternative approaches to social psychology,
- Understand social psychological theory in relation to self,
- Understand social psychological theory in relation to groups,
- Know about research methods used in social psychology
Social, Legal and Health Implications of ICTReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know the main features of current legislation.
- Understand security issues.
- Understand and apply issues of health and safety in the computer environment.
- Understand the social implications of increased use of computer technology.
Solve Business ProblemsReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise business problems and their causes., Know techniques for solving business problems., Be able to plan a solution to a business problem., Be able to carry out a solution to a business problem., Be able to review a solution to a business problem.
StoryboardingReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of storyboarding.
- Communicate the mood and atmosphere of the piece.
- Communicate technical details of the production.
- Communicate to the performers lines of dynamic action, gestures and body movement.
- Define the composition of the scene.
Styles and Historical PeriodsReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the major characteristics of design for a range of styles / historical periods.
- Undertake research for a design assignment set in a particular historical period of style.
Systems AnalysisReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the systems life cycle.
- Understand the role of a systems analyst.
- Know the use of various systems tools.
- Solve a problem in a given situation.
The Computing EnvironmentReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Use a desktop computer operating system.
- Understand the health and safety issues related to working with a computer.
- Know the basic architecture of the operating system and hardware involved with desktop computers.
- Save their work.
- Use external devices.
The Endocrine SystemReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Have an overview of the endocrine system and the properties of hormones.
- Understand the adrenal glands and their role in homeostasis.
- Understand the function of the pituitary.
The Marketing EnvironmentReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of marketing
- Understand the term ‘marketing mix’
- Understand the impact of the marketplace on an organisation
- Understand the main features of buyer behaviour
The Respiratory SystemReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the structure and function of the respiratory system.
- Understand the mechanism of breathing.
- Understand pulmonary volumes.
- Understand the process of gaseous exchange.
- Understand the basics of gaseous transport in the blood.
Using Mathematical Tools in Science and TechnologyReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Use mathematical tools in a science or technology context.,
- Collect and record data in a science or technology context.,
- Display and interpret data in a science or technology context.
Using Structured Query Language (SQL)Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Interrogate database using Structured Query Language (SQL) statement to retrieve all records and columns in a single table.
- Use SQL statement to retrieve records and columns from a single table using specified criteria.
- Use SQL join statements.
- Sort records using SQL Statements.
- Use Wildcards to select data.
- Create a parametre query.
Western and Non-Western ArtReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the way non-western art has influenced European culture.
- Understand how non-western images and artefacts are used in the context of their own traditions.
- Understand the impact of non-western art in a multicultural society.
Working in Science and TechnologyReal unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know how a science or technology based organisation operates.
- Know about the product development process in science or technology.
- Know the duties and responsibilities of a junior technician or assistant practitioner in a science or technology based organisation.
- Know the personal, communication and ICT skills needed to work in a science or technology based organisation.
- Know about health and safety working practices and procedures within a science or technology based organisation.
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
Level 2 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.
- Carry out systems analysis
- Create storyboards, animatics or other preparatory visualisations
- Direct the contributors (documentary)
- Process a range of structured data types
Where this can lead
Associate Testing Technician
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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 work in any of these jobs
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Preparation for Academic Study
71 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by OCN London.
- 3D Computer Modelling and Animation
- Adapting Drawn Animation for Multimedia
- Advertising and Marketing
- Applications of Chemical Substances
- Applications of Physical Science
- Aspects of Energy
and 65 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.