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01What it is

The Level 1 Certificate develops skills for professions in digital industries and technology. Learners will cover areas such as following instructions, animation, study skills, and speaking and listening skills.

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. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work, and work done here is recognised as prior learning under the agreements we hold.

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02The units

What each unit actually teaches you to do

Action Planning for Own Development Real unit · OCN London
You'll identify their own skills, knowledge, and abilities and match these with potential career paths. The unit covers available learning and development routes and supports learners in creating and reviewing an action plan for personal and professional development.

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise own skills, knowledge and abilities
  • Match own skills, knowledge, abilities and personal requirements with possible career paths
  • Know routes available for own learning and development, in relation to possible career paths
  • Plan own development
  • Action own development
Action Planning to Improve Performance in Mathematics Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to identify their strengths and areas for improvement in mathematics across number work, shape and space, and handling data. You'll set personal targets with timescales to improve their mathematical skills.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify own strengths in mathematics
  • Identify areas to improve in mathematics
  • Set personal targets for improvements in mathematics
Automation within Digital Design Real unit · OCN London
You'll identify repetitive tasks suitable for automation within digital design programmes and develop coding or macros to automate these tasks. The unit includes testing and documenting automated actions to improve efficiency in digital design workflows.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify tasks suitable for automation using digital design program/s
  • Use coding to automate an action within a digital design program
  • Use macro/s to automate an action within a digital design program
Automation within Spreadsheets Real unit · OCN London
You'll learn to automate calculations and actions within spreadsheet software using formulae, built-in functions, and simple macros. The unit focuses on improving efficiency and accuracy in spreadsheet tasks through automation techniques.

What you'll be able to do

  • Use formulae to automate calculations in a spreadsheet program
  • Use functions to automate calculations in a spreadsheet program
  • Use a simple macro to automate an action within a spreadsheet program
Automation within Word Processing Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to automate tasks within word processing documents by recording macros and writing code. You'll learn to create, test, and edit automated processes to improve efficiency.

What you'll be able to do

  • Use macros using keystrokes to automate word processing documents
  • Write code for an automated process within a word processing document
  • Edit code for an automated process within a word processing document
Awareness of Mental Health and Wellbeing Real unit · OCN London
This unit develops learners' awareness of mental health and wellbeing by exploring definitions, the impact of mental health issues on diverse groups, and ways to access support. You'll also learn strategies to foster good mental health and wellbeing in themselves.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the meaning of the terms ‘mental health’ and ‘wellbeing’
  • Understand how mental health issues can affect diverse groups of people
  • Access support for mental health issues
  • Foster good mental health and wellbeing in oneself
Big Data Essentials Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with an understanding of Big Data concepts, its applications in business, and methods for deriving meaningful information. You'll also plan basic Big Data analyses, including identifying data sources and appropriate techniques.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the use of Big Data in business, including its applications and benefits
  • Understand how meaningful information is derived from Big Data, including data mining and analysis techniques
  • Plan a basic analysis of Big Data, including identifying data sources and analysis methods
Collaborative Working Using Digital Technology Real unit · OCN London
This unit covers the preparation and use of collabourative technologies, focusing on compatibility, installation, and access permissions. You'll learn to use these technologies safely and securely, and contribute effectively to collabourative tasks in line with organisational policies.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare collaborative technologies for use, ensuring they are set up correctly and ready for participants.
  • Use collaborative technology safely and securely, adhering to relevant guidelines and protocols.
  • Contribute to tasks using collaborative technologies, actively participating in group activities and discussions.
Creating and Publishing Web Pages Real unit · OCN London
You'll learn to plan, create, and publish web pages using website software tools. The unit covers website structure, content organisation, accessibility considerations, and effective formatting and publishing techniques.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to plan the structure and content of web pages.
  • Understand the key considerations when creating web pages, such as accessibility and usability.
  • Utilise website software tools to structure web pages effectively.
  • Format web pages to enhance readability and visual appeal.
  • Publish web pages to a specified location, such as a web server.
Critical Thinking Real unit · OCN London
This unit develops learners' critical thinking skills by exploring the importance of critical thinking, recognising assumptions, bias, and stereotyping, analysing argument structure and style, and practising forming arguments and asking critical questions.

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the nature and importance of critical thinking in various situations.
  • Recognise and explain the nature of assumption, bias and stereotyping in information and arguments.
  • Describe how structure and style impact on the effectiveness of an argument.
  • Formulate a coherent and well-supported argument on a given topic.
  • Ask critical questions to analyse information and evaluate arguments.
Developing Animation Real unit · OCN London
This unit covers different animation styles and techniques, enabling learners to develop and record initial ideas for animated sequences. You'll produce appropriate materials and review their work to identify improvements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know different animation styles and techniques used in the industry
  • Develop initial ideas for an animated sequence
  • Record ideas effectively for an animated sequence
  • Produce appropriate materials for an animated sequence
  • Understand how to review own work to identify areas for improvement
Developing Confidence and Self-Esteem Real unit · OCN London
This unit explores the impact of confidence and self-esteem on individuals' performance, social interactions, and mental wellbeing. You'll define self-esteem and identify strategies to build confidence and self-esteem.

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the impact of confidence on individuals.
  • Define the meaning of self-esteem.
  • Describe various ways of building confidence and self-esteem.
Developing Multimedia Products Real unit · OCN London
You'll explore techniques for generating and evaluating ideas for multimedia products and plan their development. The unit includes producing, presenting, and reviewing multimedia products to identify areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to generate creative ideas for multimedia products
  • Understand how to plan the development of a multimedia product
  • Produce a functional multimedia product
  • Present a completed multimedia product to an audience
  • Understand how to review own work to identify areas for improvement
Digital 3D Modelling for Creative Media Industries Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain knowledge of 3D object production processes and software, develop skills to create primitive and complete 3D models, plan their work, present finished objects, and review them for improvements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about the processes involved in the production of 3D objects
  • Produce basic primitive 3D objects
  • Understand how to plan the creation of a 3D object using primitives
  • Understand how to produce a complete 3D object
  • Present a finished 3D object
  • Understand how to review a 3D object to identify areas for improvement
Digital Communications Technology Real unit · OCN London
This unit covers the use of asynchronous and synchronous digital communication tools, including email, text messaging, online chat, VoIP, and video conferencing. You'll learn to configure mobile devices to meet specific needs and transfer data effectively to and from these devices.

What you'll be able to do

  • Use asynchronous digital tools for online communication (e.g. email, text message)
  • Use synchronous digital tools for online communication (e.g. online chat rooms, VoIP, video conferencing)
  • Set up a mobile device to meet specific needs
  • Transfer data to a mobile device
  • Transfer data from a mobile device
Digital Content Creation – Audio and Video Real unit · OCN London
You'll design digital publications incorporating audio and video elements, format rich media content, and consider purpose and target audience to produce effective digital publications.

What you'll be able to do

  • Design a digital publication, considering its purpose and target audience.
  • Input audio and video material elements effectively within a rich media publication design.
  • Format and produce a rich media digital publication to a professional standard.
Digital Content Creation – Text and Image Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to design and produce digital publications incorporating text and images. You'll input, edit, format, and combine digital media within their designs, justifying their choices to meet specified requirements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Design a digital publication that includes text and images.
  • Input text and combine it with other digital media within a publication design.
  • Edit, format and produce a digital publication.
Digital Data Real unit · OCN London
You'll learn to enter, edit, and maintain data accurately within record-based storage systems. The unit also covers using help systems, retrieving data records, and manipulating data using spreadsheet software.

What you'll be able to do

  • Accurately enter, edit, and maintain data within a record-based storage system, ensuring data integrity.
  • Effectively utilise help systems to resolve issues and enhance data management skills.
  • Retrieve and display specific data records from the storage system, based on defined criteria.
  • Use spreadsheet software to manipulate data, including sorting, filtering, and performing basic calculations.
Digital Data Real unit · OCN London
This unit equips learners with skills to enter, edit, and maintain data accurately within a record-based storage system following organisational procedures. You'll also use help systems and retrieve and display data records effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Enter data into a record-based storage system
  • Edit data within a record-based storage system
  • Maintain data within a record-based storage system
  • Use help systems to support data entry, editing and maintenance
  • Retrieve data records from the storage system
  • Display data records from the storage system
Digital Graphics Editing Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain knowledge of the uses and principles of digital graphics and learn how to plan and carry out digital graphics editing. The unit includes producing and reviewing digital graphics to ensure quality and effectiveness.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about the various uses of digital graphics in different contexts
  • Know the fundamental principles of digital graphics editing
  • Understand how to plan the editing process for digital graphics
  • Produce a professional-looking digital graphic
  • Review a digital graphic to identify areas for improvement
Digital Image Manipulation Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain knowledge of image manipulation techniques and their purposes. The unit teaches you to produce manipulated images to a satisfactory standard using appropriate software tools and demonstrate various image manipulation methods.

What you'll be able to do

  • Produce manipulated images using appropriate techniques
  • Produce manipulated images to a satisfactory standard
Digital Safety and Security Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with knowledge to safeguard themselves and others online, maintain data security, and comply with legal and organisational guidelines when working in digital environments.

What you'll be able to do

  • Describe how to safeguard yourself when working online
  • Describe how to safeguard others when working online
  • Identify precautions to take to maintain data security
  • Follow legal constraints when working online
  • Follow organisational constraints when working online
  • Follow guidelines which apply when working online
  • Follow procedures which apply when working online
Environmental Issues Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to recognise the environmental impact of human activities such as pollution, deforestation, and overconsumption. You'll understand actions that benefit the environment, including recycling and water conservation, and methods to reduce their carbon footprint.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify ways that human activities affect the environment.
  • Understand the actions that people can take to benefit the environment.
  • Identify different ways to reduce their carbon footprint.
Essay Writing Real unit · OCN London
This unit equips learners with the skills to interpret essay questions, plan and research content, and present information clearly in essay form. You'll develop the ability to structure essays logically and coherently to meet specified requirements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Interpret and understand the requirements of an essay task
  • Plan the structure and content of an essay effectively
  • Research and gather relevant information for the purpose of essay writing
  • Present information clearly and coherently in essay form, following appropriate conventions
Ethical and Political Issues Relating to Land-Based Activities Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to identify and research ethical and political issues related to land-based activities. You'll present differing viewpoints and explain their own perspectives on the issues studied.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify an ethical or political issue relating to horticulture, environmental conservation or animal care.
  • Research the identified ethical or political issue.
  • Present arguments or aspects of the differing views researched regarding the issue.
  • Explain own views in relation to the ethical or political issue.
Exploring Careers in the Green Industries Real unit · OCN London
You'll explore various green industries and the employment opportunities they offer. The unit covers the activities within these industries and the skills and qualities required for different roles, providing insight into careers in the green sector.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about the green industries that offer career opportunities.
  • Understand the range of employment opportunities available in green industries.
F/508/3948 Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain knowledge of good practice guidelines and protocols in diabetic foot care, understand factors affecting foot health in individuals with diabetes, and develop skills to prepare for and conduct safe foot examinations.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand good practice guidelines and protocols in the provision of diabetic foot care.
  • Understand the various factors that can affect foot health in individuals with diabetes, including physiological and lifestyle factors.
  • Prepare effectively to conduct a thorough examination of the feet of individuals who have diabetes, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
  • Conduct a comprehensive examination of the feet of an individual with diabetes, following established procedures.
  • Accurately report the outcome of foot examinations, documenting findings and recommending appropriate actions.
Following Instructions Real unit · OCN London
You'll explore the importance of following instructions in various settings and develop the ability to accurately and safely follow both written and verbal instructions. The unit emphasises recognising the significance of adherence to instructions to prevent hazards.

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise why following instructions is important in different situations
  • Follow simple instructions accurately and safely
Game Engine Technologies for Creative Media Industries Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides knowledge of 3D game engines and their features. You'll plan and create a 3D game level using a level editor and apply testing techniques to identify and resolve issues within the game environment.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about different 3D game engines and their functionalities.
  • Plan the development of a 3D game level using a 3D game engine, including level design and asset selection.
  • Use a Level editor to create a 3D game engine map, implementing design elements and interactive features.
  • Apply testing techniques to a 3D game engine map, identifying and resolving issues.
Global Warming and Climate Change Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to explain the concepts of global warming and climate change, including their causes and environmental impacts. You'll also examine local, national, and international responses to climate change and consider ways to reduce personal environmental impact.

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain what is meant by ‘global warming’ and ‘climate change’, defining the key concepts and terminology.
  • Describe the causes of global warming and climate change, identifying the main contributing factors.
  • Explain the impact of global warming and climate change on the environment, outlining the potential consequences.
  • Describe local, national and international action regarding climate change, identifying initiatives and strategies.
  • Describe how to reduce personal impact on climate change, identifying practical steps and lifestyle changes.
Improving Personal Productivity Real unit · OCN London
You'll learn to plan and use digital software and systems to improve personal productivity. The unit includes efficient task completion, reviewing digital tool effectiveness, and managing time using digital resources.

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan the use of digital software to improve productivity.
  • Use digital systems and software efficiently to complete planned tasks.
  • Review the selection and use of digital tools to make sure that work activities are successful.
  • Use digital tools to improve personal productivity and time management.
Introduction to Communications Technology Solutions Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain foundational knowledge of data transmission concepts, network topologies, key networking models, and telecommunications implementation. The unit develops understanding of different data types, network features, and how telecommunications technologies are applied.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand key concepts relating to data transmission, including different types of data and transmission methods
  • Understand the main features of networks, including network topologies, protocols and hardware components
  • Understand the features of key networking models, such as the OSI model and the TCP/IP model
  • Understand how telecommunications can be implemented, including different technologies and infrastructure
Introduction to Cyber Security Real unit · OCN London
You'll be introduced to basic cyber security concepts including confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The unit covers common threats, vulnerabilities, and methods to minimise the impact of cyber security attacks.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand basic cyber security concepts, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability
  • Understand different types of cyber security threats, such as malware, phishing, and ransomware
  • Understand common cyber security vulnerabilities in systems and networks
  • Understand methods to minimise the impact of cyber security attacks, including prevention, detection, and response
  • Understand the importance of data backup and recovery procedures
Introduction to Data Analysis Real unit · OCN London
You'll understand different types of data used in business environments and develop practical skills in entering, manipulating, and testing data within database systems. The unit emphasises data quality and database functionality.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the types of data used in a business environment, including structured and unstructured data
  • Enter and manipulate information in a database, including adding, modifying and deleting data
  • Test a database system to ensure data integrity and functionality
Introduction to Emerging Technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT) Real unit · OCN London
This unit introduces learners to emerging technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT). You'll identify different types of emerging technologies, understand IoT components and data analytics, and develop, review, and refine an IoT process to achieve practical benefits.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify and describe the different types of emerging technologies
  • Explain the fundamental concepts of the Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Design an Internet of Things related process to achieve a specific and tangible benefit
  • Review and refine a planned IoT process to ensure its effectiveness and feasibility
Introduction to Interactive Media Products Real unit · OCN London
You'll be introduced to interactive media products and the techniques and technologies used to create them. The unit covers identification and description of different interactive media types and includes reviewing learners' own interactive media work.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify different types of interactive media products.
  • Describe the features of different types of interactive media products.
  • Explain the uses of interactive media techniques.
  • Explain the uses of interactive media technology.
  • Use interactive media techniques to create an interactive media product.
  • Use interactive media technology to create an interactive media product.
  • Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of own work.
  • Identify areas for improvement in own work.
Introduction to Programming Real unit · OCN London
This unit introduces learners to fundamental programming concepts including variables, sequencing, repetition, Boolean expressions, and selection. You'll plan, create, and debug simple computer programs applying these concepts.

What you'll be able to do

  • Apply variables effectively in computer programming.
  • Utilise sequencing effectively in computer programming.
  • Implement repetition/iteration effectively in computer programming.
  • Apply Boolean expressions effectively in computer programming.
  • Utilise selection effectively in computer programming.
  • Plan, create and debug a simple computer program effectively.
Introduction to Robotics Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with an understanding of robotics applications across industries. You'll design robotic solutions to defined problems and review their plans considering functionality, cost, and safety.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the use of robotics in a range of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics
  • Understand the benefits and limitations of using robotics in different applications
  • Design a robotic solution to a defined problem, considering factors such as functionality, cost, and safety
  • Develop a plan for implementing the robotic solution, including resource allocation and timelines
  • Review a planned robotic solution to a defined problem, identifying potential issues and areas for improvement
  • Suggest modifications to the robotic solution to address identified issues
Introduction to Software Development Real unit · OCN London
This unit introduces learners to the software development process, including the roles within a development team, and the importance of functional and non-functional requirements. You'll also develop skills to plan a software development project effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the roles within a software development team, including developers, testers and project managers
  • Understand functional and non-functional requirements in the software development process, and how they are defined and documented
  • Plan a software development project, including defining scope, timelines and resources
Introduction to Software Testing Principles Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with an understanding of fundamental software testing principles and their role within the product development lifecycle. You'll explore various testing techniques and conduct basic software testing activities.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the fundamental principles that underpin software testing methodologies.
  • Understand the role and importance of software testing within the overall product development lifecycle.
  • Understand a range of software testing techniques and their application.
  • Conduct basic software testing procedures, following established guidelines.
Introduction to Study Skills Real unit · OCN London
This unit introduces learners to study skills, focusing on developing personal learning strategies, effectively using information from various sources, and planning and managing work to meet specified requirements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to develop personal learning skills to improve performance.
  • Understand and use information from various sources effectively.
  • Plan, manage, and produce work to meet specified requirements.
Introduction to Sustainability Real unit · OCN London
You'll be introduced to the basic concepts of sustainability, including its definition and pillars. The unit covers the importance of natural resources and key global challenges to sustainability.

What you'll be able to do

  • Define the basic concepts of sustainability.
  • Describe the importance of natural resources in relation to sustainability.
  • Understand key challenges to sustainability in the world.
Introduction to User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design Real unit · OCN London
You'll explore the key elements of user interface (UI) design, including layout, navigation, and accessibility. The unit also covers the principles of user experience (UX) methodology and teaches you to design user interfaces that consider user needs and design principles.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the characteristics of user interfaces (UI), including layout, navigation and accessibility
  • Design a UI, considering user needs and design principles
  • Understand the principles of user experience (UX) methodology, including user research and testing
Investigate an Environmental Issue Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to investigate an environmental issue by identifying and evaluating information sources. You'll understand the causes and environmental impacts of the issue and explore current or potential measures to address it.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand sources of information relating to an environmental issue.
  • Understand the causes of the environmental issue.
  • Know how the environmental issue impacts on the environment.
  • Understand ways the environmental issue is being, or could be, addressed.
Note Taking Real unit · OCN London
You'll understand the purposes of note taking across different contexts and demonstrate the use of both linear and non-linear note taking systems. The unit develops skills to organise notes effectively for specific uses such as study or work.

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise the reasons for making notes in different contexts
  • Demonstrate the ability to use different note taking systems effectively
  • Utilise notes effectively for a specific purpose, such as revision or report writing
Organisational Skills Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with an understanding of the importance of organisational skills for efficiency and effectiveness. You'll explore prioritisation techniques and develop the ability to plan and complete multi-step tasks within set timeframes.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know why organisational skills are important for efficiency and effectiveness
  • Select the most important task from a number of tasks that must be completed, using prioritisation techniques
  • Complete a task with multiple steps on time, using planning and organisational methods
Planning a Mobile App Real unit · OCN London
You'll explore categories of mobile apps, their characteristics, and advantages. The unit develops skills in designing, reviewing, and improving mobile app designs based on user needs and functionality.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the different categories of mobile apps, including native, web, and hybrid apps
  • Understand the characteristics and advantages of each category of mobile app
  • Design a mobile app, considering user needs, functionality, and user interface
  • Develop a prototype of the mobile app to test its functionality and usability
  • Review and improve a mobile app design based on user feedback and testing results
  • Document the mobile app design, including specifications and wireframes
Planning and Carrying Out Research Real unit · OCN London
You'll plan and conduct research by defining a clear research question, identifying appropriate resources, gathering and analysing information, and presenting findings. They will also review their research skills to identify areas for development.

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan research by defining a clear research question and identifying appropriate resources.
  • Carry out the research plan, gathering and analysing relevant information.
  • Present the findings of the research in a clear and concise manner.
  • Review own skills in planning, carrying out and presenting research, identifying areas for development.
Presentation Skills Real unit · OCN London
You'll develop knowledge of different presentation types and styles, and the elements involved in preparing and delivering presentations. The unit also teaches you to deliver presentations and review their own performance to improve.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about presentations and presentation styles
  • Know about the elements and skills involved in the preparation of a presentation
  • Know about the elements and skills involved in the delivery of a presentation
  • Deliver a presentation
  • Review own performance in preparing a presentation
  • Review own performance in delivering a presentation
Problem Solving Skills Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to understand factors influencing problem solving, gather and analyse evidence, and apply structured problem-solving processes to find solutions methodically.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand factors that might influence problem solving, such as personal bias or lack of information
  • Use evidence to assist problem solving effectively
  • Apply problem solving processes in a structured manner
Project in Sustainability Real unit · OCN London
You'll learn to plan, implement, and present a sustainability project within a chosen environment. The unit includes setting SMART objectives, monitoring progress, and reflecting on the outcomes and impact of the project.

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan a project to promote sustainability in a chosen environment
  • Undertake a sustainability project
  • Present the results of a sustainability project
  • Reflect on the sustainability project
Punctuation and Grammar Real unit · OCN London
This unit develops learners' ability to use punctuation and grammar correctly to enhance clarity and understanding in writing. You'll apply punctuation marks and grammatical structures appropriately to construct clear and accurate sentences.

What you'll be able to do

  • Use punctuation to aid understanding
  • Use grammar to aid understanding
Reading Real unit · OCN London
You'll learn to read and interpret various text types for different purposes. The unit covers using textual features to locate information and understanding main points and intended messages.

What you'll be able to do

  • Read and interpret different types of texts.
  • Recognise that texts can have different purposes.
  • Use features of texts to find out specific information.
  • Identify the main points and ideas presented in a text.
  • Use organisational and structural features to locate information within a text.
Resilience Skills Real unit · OCN London
You'll understand the significance of resilience in personal and professional contexts and explore strategies to develop resilience skills. The unit covers techniques for managing challenges and maintaining well-being during setbacks.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of resilience in overcoming challenges and setbacks
  • Develop resilience through specific strategies and techniques
  • Develop resilience skills to cope with difficult situations and maintain well-being
Revision and Exam Skills Real unit · OCN London
This unit equips learners with knowledge and skills for effective revision and examination preparation. You'll understand the purpose of academic examinations, establish suitable study environments, apply revision techniques, maintain wellbeing, and demonstrate examination skills.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the purpose of academic examinations and their role in assessment.
  • Establish a suitable study environment conducive to effective revision.
  • Use a range of revision techniques to consolidate learning.
  • Maintain personal health and well-being when undertaking academic revision and examination preparation.
  • Take an academic examination, demonstrating appropriate examination techniques.
Search Engines and Online Research Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain an understanding of how search engines operate, including indexing and ranking algorithms. The unit develops skills to conduct safe and effective online research, evaluating the reliability and relevance of information found through search engines.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how search engines function
  • Understand the key components of search engine algorithms
  • Research relevant information using search engines
  • Research information safely online, using search engines
  • Evaluate the reliability of information found using search engines
Set-Up and Maintain a Digital System Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain understanding of computer performance factors and features of different computer systems. The unit covers safe setup of personal computers, printers, peripheral devices, and software, as well as ensuring IT systems and communication devices function correctly with attention to safety and security.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the factors affecting computer performance
  • Understand the features of different computer systems
  • Set up a personal computer safely
  • Set up a printer safely
  • Set up peripheral devices safely
  • Set up software for use on a digital system
  • Check that the IT system is working successfully
  • Check that the communication device is working successfully
  • Understand the need for safety practices when using digital systems
  • Understand the need for security practices when using digital systems
Speaking and Listening Skills Real unit · OCN London
You'll develop fundamental speaking and listening skills to communicate effectively in diverse situations. The unit covers presenting information clearly, obtaining information through active listening, and engaging constructively in discussions.

What you'll be able to do

  • Communicate effectively with others in a range of situations.
  • Present information effectively to others using appropriate methods.
  • Obtain information from others through active listening and questioning.
  • Engage in discussion, contributing relevant points and respecting different viewpoints.
Spelling Real unit · OCN London
You'll develop spelling skills by using dictionaries, spell checkers, and online tools to find correct spellings. They will assess their own spelling strengths and weaknesses and maintain a personal spelling programme to support ongoing improvement.

What you'll be able to do

  • Find correct spellings using a variety of resources, such as dictionaries, spell checkers, and online tools.
  • Understand own spelling strengths and weaknesses to identify areas for improvement.
  • Maintain a personal spelling programme to develop and improve spelling skills over time.
Supporting Sustainability in an Office Environment Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with knowledge and skills to support sustainability in office environments. You'll identify and implement practices related to waste reduction, energy conservation, and sustainable purchasing.

What you'll be able to do

  • Describe how to support sustainability in an office environment.
  • Support sustainability practices in an office environment.
Sustainability Issues in Industry Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides knowledge of sustainability issues within a chosen sector or industry, including environmental, social, and economic implications. You'll explore current sustainability practices and identify opportunities for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know about sustainability issues in a chosen sector or industry.
  • Know how sustainability can be improved in a specific sector or industry.
Time Management Skills Real unit · OCN London
This unit introduces learners to the importance of effective time management and various techniques to promote it, such as prioritisation and scheduling. You'll learn to plan and improve their own use of time to meet deadlines and enhance productivity.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of good time management in personal and professional contexts
  • Know ways to promote good time management techniques and strategies
  • Plan own use of time effectively to meet deadlines and achieve goals
  • Improve own time management skills through reflection and adjustments
Understanding Digital Data Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with knowledge of digital data types, applications, and the concept of a digital footprint. You'll understand the risks associated with sharing digital data and learn methods to control and limit their digital data exposure.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the nature and characteristics of digital data, including its various forms and applications.
  • Understand the concept of a digital footprint and its implications for online presence and privacy.
  • Understand the potential risks associated with sharing digital data online, including security and privacy concerns.
  • Understand how to limit and control the digital data they share online, implementing appropriate privacy settings and security measures.
Undertaking an Enterprise Project Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain knowledge and skills to undertake an enterprise project, including selecting a project for a target market, understanding setup costs, and the importance of marketing. The unit also covers planning, monitoring, and reviewing the project to assess success.

What you'll be able to do

  • Select an enterprise project for a particular target market
  • Know about the costs involved in setting up the product or service
  • Know the significance of effective marketing
  • Plan the enterprise project
  • Monitor the enterprise project
  • Review the enterprise project
Using Mobile Apps within a Vocational Role Real unit · OCN London
You'll research, locate, and trial mobile apps relevant to a specified vocational role. They will develop the ability to use these apps to enhance capacity and productivity within that vocational context.

What you'll be able to do

  • Research mobile apps relevant to a particular vocational role
  • Locate mobile apps relevant to a particular vocational role
  • Trial mobile apps relevant to a particular vocational role
  • Use mobile apps to extend capacity in a vocational role
  • Use mobile apps to improve productivity in a vocational role
Writing Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to produce clear and well-structured written work by presenting main points logically and organising content into short paragraphs. You'll develop skills in planning, drafting, proofreading, and correcting written texts.

What you'll be able to do

  • Present main points in a logical order
  • Write in short paragraphs
  • Plan written work
  • Draft written work
  • Proofread writing
  • Correct writing
03The standards

The national standards these units are built against

What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.

  • Configure Digital Systems

    Standard
  • Configure Digital Systems

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  • Create and edit digital content

    Standard
  • Create and update web pages

    Standard
  • Create characters, props and environments for animation

    Standard
  • Create content for digital products and services

    Standard
  • Create dynamic web pages for digital content

    Standard
  • Develop and Conduct User Acceptance Tests

    Standard
  • Develop and Deploy Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Solutions

    Standard
  • Enhance online information searches

    Standard
  • Interacting and utilising digital technology, digital information and security

    Standard
  • Maintain Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Solutions

    Standard
  • Produce a detailed research and development plan

    Standard
  • Publish Digital Content Online

    Standard
  • Set up security software for digital systems

    Standard
  • Setup and use digital devices

    Standard
  • Use Digital Communications

    Standard
  • Use digital systems

    Standard

Showing 18 of 19 standards these units map to.

04Where it leads

The jobs these credits are mapped to

A qualification is never a dead end here. Each of these is a job record this qualification is a mapped route into.

Showing 6 roles, drawn from 123 job records mapped to this qualification. Near-identical records are folded together, and each row says how many it stands for.

Where this can lead

Robotics Technician

This work can lead to senior roles designing subsystems and mentoring others, or specialist roles focused on areas like perception systems.

See the whole journey
05The credits

The credits, and who awards them

Level 1 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by OCN London rather than by Zavmo. 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 have covered and what is next.

What you would be collecting

Action Planning for Own DevelopmentAction Planning to Improve Performance in MathematicsAutomation within Digital DesignAutomation within SpreadsheetsAutomation within Word ProcessingAwareness of Mental Health and WellbeingBig Data EssentialsCollaborative Working Using Digital Technology

Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.

How you’d practise it

You don’t watch this. You do it.

You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.

The Coach The Coach · your practice partner Illustration
The Coach Make the case from “Undertaking an Enterprise Project” to me in thirty seconds. I am the person who signs it off and I am already late.
You It would improve engagement and bring us in line with best practice.
The Coach Neither of those costs me anything to say no to. Open with the number that changes if I do nothing.
The same lesson on the real thing: the conversation in the middle, the thinking ladder on the left, and the criteria each answer is evidencing on the right.
  • Pitch it Evaluate

    “Undertaking an Enterprise Project” gets practised as a pitch. You make the case out loud, Zavmo asks the question the room would ask, and you make it again.

  • Bring your own plan Create

    For “Action Planning for Own Development” you bring the plan you are actually working on, not a case study. Zavmo pulls on the assumptions in it until the weak one shows.

  • Map a live decision Analyse

    “Big Data Essentials” runs on a decision you are facing now. Zavmo maps it with you and shows what the second-order effect looks like before you find out the slow way.

  • Lead it Apply

    “Time Management Skills” is practised on the team you actually have. You talk through the call you are about to make, and Zavmo makes you say it the way you would say it to them.

What you leave holding

The standards this credential builds, in the shape the product keeps them

Nothing here is marked learned. There is no learner on a public page, so the map shows what the qualification covers rather than what anybody has done.

See Your Progress Grow Illustration
OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology
  • Configure Digital Systems
  • Create and edit digital content
  • Create and update web pages
  • Create characters, props and environments for animation
  • Create content for digital products and services
  • Create dynamic web pages for digital content
  • Develop and Conduct User Acceptance Tests
  • Develop and Deploy Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Solutions
This is your Mind Palace on learn.zavmo.ai. Every skill above comes from this role's own record, not an example borrowed from another job. A node lights up when you evidence it, and what you build stays yours between jobs. That is the part a course cannot do.

How you would learn this

One to one, on the work you already do

A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.

A lesson from Action Planning for Own Development, one of this qualification's own units.

Action Planning for Own Development Level 1

Applied to your work in any of these jobs

Learners will identify their own skills, knowledge, and abilities and match these with potential career paths. The unit covers available learning and development routes and supports learners in creating and reviewing an action plan for personal and professional development.

How the thinking builds
  1. 1 Remember
  2. 2 Understand
  3. 3 Apply
  4. 4 Analyse
  5. 5 Evaluate
  6. 6 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.

It is £70 a month, billed monthly. Your free first module is Future Fluency, and you can cancel any time. Teaching towards this qualification begins when you subscribe.

Your Plan Illustration

Built for OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries and Technology

65 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by OCN London.

  1. Action Planning for Own Development
  2. Action Planning to Improve Performance in Mathematics
  3. Automation within Digital Design
  4. Automation within Spreadsheets
  5. Automation within Word Processing
  6. Awareness of Mental Health and Wellbeing

and 59 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.

Learned on your own work, taught one-to-one.

Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your free first module is Future Fluency, so you can see how the teaching works before you pay for anything.

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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.

The title, level, credits, guided learning hours and unit learning outcomes on this page are taken from the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Where this data comes from.