How you’d get it
How you’d get this certificate
- Zavmo teaches you. You learn the units one-to-one with an AI tutor, on your own work.
- You register with an approved centre. That is a college, training provider or employer OCN London has approved to offer this qualification. Zavmo is not an approved centre, so you register with them, not with us.
- The centre assesses, and OCN London awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from OCN London.
01What it is
The OCNLR Entry Level Qualifications in Skills for Independence and Employability have been developed to address the needs of learners working at Entry Level, including those with learning difficulties and disabilities. It provides progression from Entry 1 to Entry 3 for those with lower level literacy, numeracy and employability skills. This suite of qualifications offers learners opportunities to access appropriate and relevant education and to enable them to improve their life opportunities, helping them to gain confidence, develop independent living and work skills, and enable them to progress. The qualifications provide a foundation for lifelong learning by focusing on transferable skills that are essential for living and working in the community.
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.
Zavmo is not an awarding body, is not an approved centre, and is not affiliated with OCN London. It does the teaching and the mapping. OCN London sets this qualification and awards it, and a qualified human assessor makes the assessment decision.
02The units
What each unit actually teaches you to do
Accessing Financial services Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with an understanding of various financial services, including bank accounts, insurance, and loans. You'll learn how to find and use these services appropriately and recognise when they are needed.
What you'll be able to do
- Know what the purpose of different financial services are
- Find and access different financial services
- Use a range of financial services effectively
- Know when a particular financial service is needed
Accessing Health Services Real unit · OCN London
You'll understand the purpose and access procedures of various health services. They will be able to identify when to seek medical advice, make appointments, and communicate needs effectively to healthcare providers.
What you'll be able to do
- Know what the service is for
- Use the service
- Know when the service is needed
Accessing Leisure Services Real unit · OCN London
This unit covers the knowledge and skills required to access leisure services effectively. You'll understand the purpose of leisure services, identify their location and contact details, describe how to reach them using various transport modes, and recognise when their use is appropriate.
What you'll be able to do
- Know what the leisure service is for and its intended purpose.
- Find the leisure service, including its location and contact details.
- Use the leisure service appropriately and effectively.
- Know when the leisure service is needed and under what circumstances it can be beneficial.
Action Planning to Improve Performance Real unit · OCN London
You'll recognise their strengths and areas for improvement related to performance, set personal targets, and develop an action plan to achieve these goals, enhancing their effectiveness in work or learning contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise some of his/her strengths in relation to performance.
- Recognise areas for self-improvement in relation to performance.
- Identify personal targets for improvement in specific areas of performance.
- Develop an action plan to achieve identified personal targets.
Applying for Jobs and Courses Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain knowledge of applying for jobs and courses, including application methods, form completion, and sourcing relevant information. They will learn to present appropriate details to support their applications effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Apply for a job or course
- Know what information to use to support an application for a job or course
Aspects of Citizenship Real unit · OCN London
You'll understand individual rights and responsibilities, equal opportunity legislation, the functions of local and national government, and the public services available within their community.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand that individuals have rights and responsibilities within society.
- Understand equal opportunity issues in relation to current legislation and workplace practices.
- Understand the main functions and responsibilities of local and national government.
- Know the public services that are available within own community.
Assertiveness and Decision Making Skills Real unit · OCN London
This unit develops learners' ability to express themselves assertively and make informed decisions in structured situations. You'll understand rights and responsibilities within groups, negotiate effectively, and appreciate collabourative outcomes.
What you'll be able to do
- Speak up for him/herself in a structured situation, expressing needs and opinions clearly.
- Make decisions and choices in a structured situation, considering different options and their consequences.
- Recognise the rights and responsibilities of self and others in a group situation, promoting fairness and respect.
- Negotiate to achieve a desired outcome, using effective communication and compromise.
- Recognise the benefits of self-assertiveness and self-control in various situations.
Awareness of Health and Wellbeing Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with an understanding of health and wellbeing, factors that can negatively affect them, and awareness of local health services available for support.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the meaning of health and wellbeing and its importance
- Understand factors that can negatively impact an individual's health and wellbeing
- Identify local health services available to support health and wellbeing
Basic Cooking Techniques Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain an understanding of basic cooking techniques, including boiling, frying, baking, and grilling. The unit covers the use of cooking equipment, health and safety considerations, and preparing dishes using various methods.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different methods of cooking, including boiling, frying, baking, and grilling.
- Recognise different equipment needed for cooking, such as pots, pans, ovens, and utensils.
- Understand Health and Safety issues relating to different techniques, including food hygiene and safe handling of equipment.
- Understand some techniques are healthier than others, considering factors such as fat content and nutrient retention.
- Make a dish using different cooking methods, following a recipe and applying appropriate techniques.
Basic Food Preparation Real unit · OCN London
You'll learn to prepare simple food items for cold presentation and cooking. The unit emphasises appropriate preparation techniques and presentation standards for basic food preparation tasks.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare a simple food item for cold presentation or cooking.
Basic Performance Skills Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain knowledge of basic performance skills including stage presence, vocal projection, and non-verbal communication. The unit also covers preparation for performance and delivering a performance confidently to an audience.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about performance skills, including stage presence, vocal projection, and non-verbal communication
- Take a role in preparing for a performance, contributing to rehearsals and understanding their responsibilities
- Perform confidently for an audience, demonstrating the skills learned and engaging with the audience effectively
Carry out a Practical Activity in the Work Place Real unit · OCN London
This unit equips learners with the skills to plan and safely carry out a practical activity in the workplace. You'll understand the importance of planning, use appropriate tools and equipment, and adhere to safety procedures throughout the activity.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a practical activity in the work place.
- Carry out a practical activity in the work place.
- Work safely whilst carrying out a practical activity.
Choosing Clothing and Footwear Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to make informed choices about clothing and footwear by understanding sizing, fit, and suitability for different activities. You'll also gain knowledge of where to purchase appropriate clothing and footwear.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of size, shape and clothing styles in relation to personal fit and comfort
- Recognise clothing and footwear suitable for different activities, considering factors such as safety, comfort, and practicality
- Know where to purchase clothing and footwear, including high street shops, online retailers, and specialist stores
College Induction Real unit · OCN London
This unit introduces learners to the college environment by identifying key facilities and staff roles, understanding their responsibilities, recognising differences from previous education settings, and following health and safety procedures.
What you'll be able to do
- Locate key facilities within the college or learning environment.
- Identify key members of staff and understand their respective roles.
- Identify and explain the reasons for attending college.
- Understand and adhere to own responsibilities while at college.
- Understand the key differences between college and a previous educational establishment.
- Identify and follow relevant Health and Safety procedures within the college environment.
Decision Making in the Work Place Real unit · OCN London
This unit develops learners' decision-making skills within the workplace, including identifying decisions, gathering information, and choosing actions with support. You'll also collabourate with others to make group decisions effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Make a decision at work, with support from others.
- Work with others in the work place to make a decision.
Developing Confidence Working With Animals Real unit · OCN London
You'll develop confidence in working with animals by understanding and following health and safety rules. The unit covers natural behaviours and habitats of domesticated animals, recognition of behaviours in animals and humans, and the implications for animal care and personal safety.
What you'll be able to do
- Follow relevant Health and Safety rules and procedures when working with animals.
- Understand the natural behaviour and original habitat of a range of domesticated animals and the implications of this knowledge for their care and welfare.
- Recognise a range of behaviours in both animals and humans and understand the underlying reasons for these behaviours.
- Look after a range of animals and themselves, taking into consideration both their feelings and physical needs.
Developing Emotional Resilience Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to understand the concept of emotional resilience, recognise personal emotional responses to various situations, and learn methods to develop resilience in everyday life.
What you'll be able to do
- Define the meaning of the term ‘emotional resilience’.
- Recognise and understand personal responses to new emotional, environmental and social situations.
- Understand a method for developing emotional resilience.
Developing Healthy Relationships and Respect Real unit · OCN London
You'll explore the meaning and characteristics of healthy relationships, recognising factors that affect them. The unit also covers key features of effective communication and the values and attitudes that contribute to developing respectful and healthy relationships.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the meaning of a 'healthy relationship'.
- Recognise that relationships are affected by both controllable and uncontrollable factors.
- Identify the key features of good communication within a healthy relationship.
- Understand the values and attitudes that contribute to the development of healthy and respectful relationships.
Developing Personal Confidence and Self Awareness Real unit · OCN London
This unit develops learners' understanding of personal confidence and self-awareness. You'll examine factors influencing confidence, effective communication in social situations, stress management techniques, and goal-setting for personal development.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the reasons for feeling confident in different situations.
- Describe how to participate effectively in social situations.
- Identify ways to manage stress and anxiety.
- Set realistic and achievable goals for own personal development.
Developing Skills for Gaining Employment Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain skills for gaining employment, including identifying suitable options, completing application forms, creating a CV, conducting themselves at interviews, and locating local job and training opportunities.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify possible employment options, considering personal skills and interests.
- Complete an application form accurately and thoroughly.
- Create a straightforward Curriculum Vitae (CV) that highlights relevant skills and experience.
- Understand how to conduct self at interview, demonstrating appropriate behaviour and communication skills.
- Locate job and training opportunities in a local area, using available resources.
- Plan for future career development, setting realistic goals and identifying necessary steps.
Digital Communications Technology Real unit · OCN London
You'll learn to use digital communication technologies effectively, including composing and sending messages via asynchronous tools and participating in real-time communication using synchronous tools. The unit also covers data input, storage, and transfer on mobile devices.
What you'll be able to do
- Use asynchronous digital tools (e.g. email, text message) to compose and send messages effectively.
- Use synchronous digital tools (e.g. online chat rooms, VoIP, video conferencing) for real-time online communication.
- Input and store data securely on a mobile device.
- Transfer data efficiently between mobile devices.
Digital Content Creation – Text and Image Real unit · OCN London
You'll develop skills in digital content creation by identifying page layouts and inputting text and media into digital publications. The unit covers editing, formatting, and producing publications to a specified standard using appropriate software.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify different page layouts.
- Input text and other digital media into a publication.
- Edit, format and produce a digital publication.
Digital Safety and Security Real unit · OCN London
This unit equips learners with knowledge and skills to maintain digital safety and security. You'll understand online risks, apply data protection measures, and adhere to legal and organisational policies when working online.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe how to safeguard yourself and others when working online.
- Apply precautions to maintain data security.
- Adhere to legal and organisational constraints, guidelines and procedures which apply when working online.
Drug and Alcohol Awareness Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain an understanding of the differences between soft drinks and alcoholic drinks, as well as legal and illegal drugs. The unit covers the effects of drug and alcohol use on the body and behaviour.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the difference between soft drinks and alcoholic drinks, including their composition.
- Know the difference between a legal and an illegal drug, including examples of each.
- Recognise the potential effects of drug and alcohol use on the body and behaviour.
Eating Out Real unit · OCN London
You'll identify different places to eat out and recognise a variety of food types and their main ingredients. The unit develops skills in selecting suitable venues, using correct cutlery, and demonstrating appropriate behaviour while eating a meal.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify different places to eat out
- Recognise different types of food available when eating out
- Select a suitable place to eat out based on given criteria
- Demonstrate the ability to eat a meal in a restaurant or similar establishment
- Identify which cutlery to use for different courses or food items
Environmental Issues Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with an understanding of how human activities can negatively impact the environment and describes positive actions that can be taken to benefit and protect it.
What you'll be able to do
- Know specific ways in which human activities can negatively affect the environment.
- Understand that humans can take positive actions to benefit and protect the environment.
Ethical and Political Issues Relating to Land-Based Activities Real unit · OCN London
You'll examine different ethical and political perspectives related to land-based activities such as horticulture, environmental conservation, or animal care. The unit encourages learners to articulate their own views on one aspect of these fields.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different ethical and political views relating to horticulture, environmental conservation or animal care, recognising diverse perspectives.
- Know their own view in relation to one aspect of horticulture, environmental conservation or animal care, articulating personal beliefs and values.
Everyday Food and Drink Preparation Real unit · OCN London
You'll learn to prepare hot and cold drinks and simple snacks, following safe food handling and hygiene practices. The unit includes cleaning up after food preparation and correct storage of food and drink.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe how to prepare a hot or cold drink.
- Describe how to prepare a snack.
- Demonstrate how to clean up after preparing food.
- Describe how to store food and drink.
- Describe how to be safe in the kitchen.
Exploring Art Real unit · OCN London
This unit introduces learners to various forms of art and techniques, fostering appreciation and personal expression. You'll produce a piece of art using chosen methods and demonstrate responsibility by tidying the work area and disposing of materials appropriately.
What you'll be able to do
- Develop an appreciation for different forms of art.
- Identify a range of art techniques used in creating art.
- Produce a piece of personal art using chosen techniques.
- Tidy up the work area after creating art, disposing of materials appropriately.
Exploring Careers in the Green Industries Real unit · OCN London
You'll explore career opportunities within green industries, identifying and describing various sectors and the range of job roles available. The unit aims to increase awareness of employment options in environmentally focused fields.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and describe the various green industries that offer job opportunities.
- Recognise and describe the range of different job opportunities available within the green industries.
Exploring Dance Real unit · OCN London
You'll explore dance by responding to sounds and music, using space effectively, and performing basic movements with different body parts. The unit develops the ability to express feelings through movement and to travel or stay within a designated space.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate movement in response to different sounds or music
- Demonstrate movement while using space effectively
- Create basic dance movements using different body parts
Exploring Music Real unit · OCN London
You'll be introduced to various styles of music, learning to appreciate and describe their characteristics. They will identify common musical instruments by sound and appearance and develop skills to play simple musical parts collabouratively.
What you'll be able to do
- Listen to and appreciate different styles of music.
- Identify a range of common musical instruments by their sound or appearance.
- Play a simple musical instrument or sing in time with others in a group setting.
Exploring Performance Real unit · OCN London
You'll prepare for and participate in a performance by gathering resources, ensuring safety, and following instructions accurately. They will cooperate with others during the performance and reflect on their own contributions and areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for a performance, ensuring all necessary materials and resources are available.
- Follow instructions accurately during a performance.
- Cooperate with others effectively in a performance, contributing to a positive group dynamic.
- Reflect on own performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
Follow Instructions in the Work Place Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to understand and follow workplace instructions effectively. You'll recognise communication methods used for instructions, follow written and verbal instructions accurately, and seek clarification when necessary.
What you'll be able to do
- Know how instructions are given in the work place, including different methods of communication.
- Follow instructions in the work place accurately and effectively.
Food Safety and Storage Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain fundamental knowledge of food safety and storage practices. This includes understanding basic hygiene rules, correct storage methods for different food types, and recognising when food should be discarded to ensure safety and prevent contamination.
What you'll be able to do
- Know basic hygiene rules to maintain a safe food preparation environment.
- Store different types of food correctly to prevent spoilage and contamination.
- Know when food should be discarded due to spoilage, expiry, or other safety concerns.
Garden Maintenance Skills Real unit · OCN London
You'll develop practical skills in garden maintenance, including identifying and safely using tools for specific tasks. The unit also covers methods of garden waste disposal to maintain a tidy and safe garden environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify a specific tool used for garden maintenance.
- Describe the purpose of the identified tool used for garden maintenance.
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain a garden.
- Identify a method of garden waste disposal.
- Describe the identified method of garden waste disposal.
Gardening for Pleasure Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain knowledge of garden environments, common plants, and appropriate equipment for planting. The unit covers selecting suitable planting locations, planting techniques, and caring for gardening equipment after use.
What you'll be able to do
- Know what constitutes a garden environment.
- Identify different types of plants commonly found in a garden.
- Know what equipment to use for planting various plants.
- Know where to plant different types of plants in a garden.
- Plant plants correctly.
- Care for gardening equipment after use.
Getting about Safely Real unit · OCN London
This unit covers how to stay safe when out and about, including recognising potential hazards, planning safe travel routes, and understanding safety in low-light conditions. You'll also know emergency evacuation procedures to respond appropriately in urgent situations.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify potential hazards and risks to personal safety when out and about in different environments
- Take appropriate precautions to stay safe when travelling to a specific destination
- Take precautions to ensure personal safety in the dark, including the use of appropriate lighting and reflective clothing
- Know the procedures to follow in the event of an emergency evacuation from a building or public space
Global Warming and Climate Change Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to understand global warming and climate change concepts, their causes, and environmental effects. You'll also identify actions to reduce personal impact through sustainable practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand what is meant by ‘global warming’ and ‘climate change’, differentiating between the two concepts.
- Understand the causes of climate change, including human activities and natural factors.
- Understand the effect of climate change on the environment, recognising the impact on ecosystems and biodiversity.
- Understand how to reduce personal impact on climate change, implementing sustainable practices in daily life.
Health and Safety Procedures in the Work Place Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain understanding of health and safety procedures in the workplace. The unit covers recognising hazards and risks, following established protocols, and using personal protective equipment to carry out tasks safely.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise health and safety procedures in the work place, identifying potential hazards and risks.
- Carry out tasks with regard to health and safety in the work place, following established protocols and guidelines.
Household Cleaning Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain knowledge of household cleaning requirements, including identifying areas and items that need regular cleaning. The unit covers the safe use of cleaning equipment and products, as well as understanding appropriate cleaning schedules to maintain hygiene.
What you'll be able to do
- Know what areas and items in a household require regular cleaning to maintain hygiene and cleanliness
- Use appropriate equipment safely and effectively for cleaning different surfaces and items in a household
- Use appropriate cleaning products safely and effectively for different cleaning tasks, following manufacturer's instructions
- Know when to clean specific areas and items in a household based on usage and hygiene requirements
Household Shopping Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain knowledge of local shops and other shopping venues, plan shopping trips, and understand the purchasing process. The unit also covers basic money skills for budgeting, making payments, and checking change.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about local shops and the goods and services they provide.
- Recognise other places to shop, such as supermarkets, markets, and online retailers.
- Plan a shopping trip, including making a list and budgeting.
- Appreciate the process of making a purchase in different types of shop, including selecting items, paying, and receiving change.
- Use basic money skills to pay for items and check change.
Improving Own Fitness Real unit · OCN London
You'll explore various exercise and fitness activities, understanding their benefits and the importance of warming up and cooling down. The unit includes participation in fitness activities and reviewing personal performance to identify areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about a range of different exercise and fitness activities.
- Participate in a range of exercise and fitness activities.
- Review own performance in exercise and fitness activities, identifying areas for improvement.
Indoor Team Games Real unit · OCN London
You'll learn to participate safely and effectively in indoor team games. The unit covers the correct use of equipment, communication and teamwork skills, understanding game tactics, and reviewing personal performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Safely and correctly use indoor games equipment
- Interact effectively with others during indoor team games, demonstrating appropriate communication and teamwork skills
- Carry out set tasks within indoor team games, following instructions and contributing to the team effort
- Know the meaning of game tactics and how they can be used to improve performance
- Use safe working practices when participating in indoor team games, minimising risks and ensuring the safety of themselves and others
- Review own performance and personal skills in the context of indoor team games, identifying areas for improvement
Induction to Work Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain knowledge of workplace induction processes, including locating the workplace, identifying key staff and their roles, understanding the importance of attendance, and recognising their own role and health and safety procedures within the work environment.
What you'll be able to do
- Locate a work place.
- Know key members of staff in a work place.
- Understand why s/he attends work.
- Understand his/her role in a work place.
- Understand health and safety procedures which must be followed in a work place.
Introduction to Career Preparation Real unit · OCN London
This unit introduces learners to career preparation by helping them recognise their own qualities, skills, interests, and achievements relevant to employment. You'll also learn how to locate careers information and understand the role of careers advisors.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise own qualities, skills, interests and achievements relevant to career preparation.
- Know where to locate careers information, such as online resources and careers advisors.
Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery Real unit · OCN London
You'll be introduced to tools, equipment, and materials used in carpentry and joinery. The unit covers safe working practices, workplace communication, and selecting appropriate tools and materials for specific projects.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the different types of tools used in carpentry and joinery.
- Know about the different types of equipment used in carpentry and joinery.
- Know about the different types of materials used in carpentry and joinery.
- Demonstrate the ability to respond appropriately to others in a work environment.
- Work safely in a carpentry and joinery environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to select appropriate tools for specific carpentry and joinery projects.
- Demonstrate the ability to select appropriate equipment for specific carpentry and joinery projects.
- Demonstrate the ability to select appropriate materials for specific carpentry and joinery projects.
Introduction to Customer Service Skills Real unit · OCN London
This unit introduces learners to the principles of good customer service. You'll understand the benefits of positive customer interactions, the consequences of poor service, the importance of first impressions, and effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the benefits to the organisation of providing good customer service.
- Understand the possible consequences of providing poor customer service.
- Understand the value of making positive first impressions on customers.
- Understand how to use positive verbal and non-verbal communication when interacting with customers.
- Understand that respect for the individual is at the heart of good customer service.
- Understand his/her role in dealing with complaints from customers.
Introduction to Cyber Security Awareness Real unit · OCN London
You'll explore the fundamentals of cyber security awareness, including common threats, safe online behaviours, and practical actions to protect personal information in everyday digital activities.
What you'll be able to do
- Know what cyber security is and how it affects everyday life.
- Know simple safe behaviours to adopt when online.
- Follow simple cyber-safe actions to protect themselves online.
Introduction to Developing a Personal Learning Programme Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to develop a personal learning programme by assessing their skills and experience, seeking advice on learning needs, understanding the value of discussing their programme, and reviewing their progress.
What you'll be able to do
- Assess own skills and experience when planning for further learning.
- Seek advice and guidance in respect of own learning needs.
- Understand the purpose of discussing own learning programme.
- Understand the value of discussing own learning programme.
- Demonstrate the ability to review progress on own personal learning programme.
Introduction to Painting and Decorating Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain knowledge of safe working practices in painting and decorating, including health and safety regulations and hazard identification. The unit also covers preparing and maintaining work areas, using and maintaining tools and equipment, and applying materials to prepared surfaces.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe how to comply with safe working practices in a painting and decorating environment
- Prepare and maintain a work area for painting and decorating activities
- Use and maintain tools and equipment safely for painting and decorating activities
- Prepare one surface for the application of materials
- Apply materials to a prepared surface
Introduction to Sustainability Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain foundational knowledge of sustainability concepts and principles. The unit explores the importance of natural resources in supporting life and the economy, and identifies key global challenges to sustainability.
What you'll be able to do
- Know and understand the basic concepts and principles of sustainability.
- Know the importance of natural resources and their role in supporting life and the economy.
- Understand the key challenges to sustainability that the world faces, such as climate change and resource depletion.
Introduction to Using AI Safely and Responsibly Real unit · OCN London
You'll be introduced to Artificial Intelligence (AI), understanding its definition, everyday applications, and the safe use of simple AI tools. The unit includes completing guided practical AI tasks while recognising potential risks and practising responsible usage.
What you'll be able to do
- Know what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and how it is used in everyday activities.
- Use simple AI tools safely, considering potential risks.
- Complete a guided practical AI task safely and responsibly, following instructions and guidelines.
Investigate an Environmental Issue Real unit · OCN London
You'll investigate a specific environmental issue by identifying and describing relevant information sources, understanding its causes and impacts, and exploring current or potential solutions to address the issue.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different sources of information relating to a specific environmental issue.
- Understand the primary and secondary causes that contribute to the environmental issue.
- Know how the environmental issue impacts the natural environment, including specific examples.
- Understand the various ways in which the environmental issue is currently being addressed, or could be addressed in the future.
Kitchen Hygiene Real unit · OCN London
This unit covers the importance of maintaining kitchen hygiene, including recognising potential hazards and understanding the consequences of poor cleanliness. You'll develop skills in using appropriate equipment and products to clean a kitchen safely and effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise that kitchens must be kept clean to maintain hygiene standards.
- Use appropriate equipment to clean different areas of a kitchen.
- Use cleaning products safely and effectively to clean a kitchen.
Knowing Your Local Area Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with knowledge of their local area, including the location and purpose of key buildings and facilities, and an understanding of community groups and individual responsibilities.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the location and use of buildings and facilities in their own local area.
- Understand the community.
- Understand their own responsibilities in the community.
Law and Order Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain an understanding of law and order, including how laws benefit communities, the law-making process, enforcement, and consequences of breaking laws. This knowledge supports awareness of legal responsibilities.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand that laws exist to benefit the community by maintaining order and protecting individuals.
- Know how laws are made, including the roles of parliament and other relevant bodies.
- Understand that there can be consequences to breaking laws, such as fines, community service, or imprisonment.
- Know how laws are enforced by the police and other law enforcement agencies.
Living in a Diverse Society Real unit · OCN London
You'll develop an appreciation of diversity within society by recognising individual differences and the contributions of diverse groups. The unit covers the importance of tolerance and equality and their role in promoting social cohesion.
What you'll be able to do
- Appreciate the differences between people in society
- Understand the need for tolerance and equality for all members of society
- Recognise the contributions made by diverse groups to society
Living in the Community Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to review their progress towards living independently in the community, recognising personal challenges and achievements. You'll also explore what community living means to them and how it contributes to their wellbeing and social inclusion.
What you'll be able to do
- Review individual progress towards living in the community.
- Recognise what living in the community means to them personally.
Looking after Clothes Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with knowledge and skills to care for clothing appropriately. You'll learn to sort clothes for washing, use a washing machine safely, dry clothes correctly, and store garments according to fabric type and care labels.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to care for clothing, including different fabric types and appropriate cleaning methods.
- Sort clothes for washing according to the label specifications, separating colours and fabrics correctly.
- Use a washing machine safely, following instructions and using appropriate settings.
- Dry clothes using different methods, such as tumble drying or air drying.
- Store items of clothing correctly to maintain their condition.
Looking after Yourself and Your Home Real unit · OCN London
You'll review their progress in maintaining personal hygiene and home care, evaluate the impact on their well-being, and identify areas for further improvement in self-care and household maintenance.
What you'll be able to do
- Review progress towards looking after themselves, including personal hygiene and well-being.
- Review progress towards looking after their home, including cleaning and maintenance tasks.
Looking and Acting the Part in the Work Place Real unit · OCN London
This unit covers appropriate clothing and footwear for various workplace environments, the importance of personal hygiene, and professional conduct. You'll understand workplace expectations regarding appearance, hygiene practices such as hand washing, and effective communication and behaviour at work.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify appropriate clothing and footwear for the work place
- Explain the importance of personal hygiene in the workplace
- Describe how to conduct him/herself appropriately at work
Make a Simple Meal Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain skills to prepare a simple meal safely and hygienically, including selecting and preparing ingredients, using utensils and cookers correctly, and serving food while following kitchen hygiene rules.
What you'll be able to do
- Know basic hygiene rules of the kitchen.
- Select ingredients to make a meal.
- Prepare ingredients.
- Use utensils safely.
- Use a cooker safely.
- Serve a meal.
Making Career Choices Real unit · OCN London
This unit supports learners in exploring career options by linking personal skills, interests, and qualifications to job requirements. You'll also identify alternatives to paid employment and select suitable employment, training, or education pathways.
What you'll be able to do
- Link personal skills, interests, and qualifications to the requirements of specific jobs
- Identify alternatives to paid employment, such as volunteering, further education, or training programmes
- Identify a suitable employment, training, or education option that aligns with personal goals and aspirations
Making a Product Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with an understanding of safety rules, suitable materials, and equipment used in product making. You'll develop skills in selecting materials, using equipment safely, recognising unsafe equipment, and storing materials and equipment appropriately.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand safety rules when making a product.
- Select suitable materials to make a product.
- Identify types of equipment used to make a product.
- Use a piece of equipment to make a product safely.
- Identify where to store materials and equipment.
- Recognise when equipment is unsafe.
Managing Money Real unit · OCN London
You'll understand regular sources of income and expenditure and develop practical skills in using coins and notes for simple transactions. The unit emphasises accurate payment and change calculation.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand regular sources of income and how they are received.
- Understand regular expenditure and how it is paid.
- Use coins and notes to carry out simple transactions accurately.
Online Searches Real unit · OCN London
You'll learn to conduct effective online searches using search engines to locate specific web pages and find information on particular topics. The unit also covers identifying relevant information and recording sources accurately.
What you'll be able to do
- Conduct an online search to access a specific web page
- Conduct an online search to find information about a particular subject
Outdoor Pursuits Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with an understanding of outdoor pursuits, including their definition and examples. You'll identify safety hazards, apply safety precautions, participate in an outdoor activity, reflect on their experience, and engage in future planning.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the meaning of the term 'outdoor pursuits'.
- Understand the safety aspects and considerations involved in outdoor pursuits.
- Participate safely and effectively in a chosen outdoor pursuit.
- Reflect on participation in an outdoor activity, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
- Participate in future planning related to outdoor pursuits.
Participation in Team Activities Real unit · OCN London
You'll understand the importance of teamwork, recognise team members, and comprehend roles and responsibilities within a team. The unit also develops cooperation skills and the ability to review team performance to identify improvements.
What you'll be able to do
- Know why teamwork may be necessary to achieve specific goals.
- Recognise the individual members of a team.
- Understand the different roles and responsibilities within a team.
- Cooperate effectively as a member of a team to achieve shared objectives.
- Review the performance of a team, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
Personal Awareness Real unit · OCN London
You'll develop personal awareness by recognising aspects of personal appearance and qualities, and understanding how these can be improved and applied in different situations. The unit also covers the impact of personal behaviour on others and ways to modify behaviour accordingly.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise aspects of personal appearance
- Recognise personal qualities
- Understand the impact of own behaviour on others
Personal Care and Hygiene Real unit · OCN London
You'll understand the importance of personal care and hygiene for health maintenance and germ prevention. They will recognise the use of toiletry products, the need for regular clothing changes, and the significance of oral health.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the need for personal hygiene to maintain health and prevent the spread of germs.
- Know the uses of various toiletry products, such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and deodorant.
- Recognise the need for regular changes of clothes to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
- Know the importance of oral health, including brushing teeth regularly and visiting the dentist.
Personal Productivity Programs Real unit · OCN London
You'll develop skills in using personal productivity software, including word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation programs. The unit covers creating, formatting, analysing data, and delivering presentations to improve personal productivity.
What you'll be able to do
- Use word processor software effectively to improve personal productivity.
- Use spreadsheet software effectively to improve personal productivity.
- Use presentation software effectively to improve personal productivity.
Personal Safety Awareness Real unit · OCN London
You'll develop the ability to recognise potential risks to personal safety and possessions in various environments. The unit covers strategies to minimise these risks, methods to stay safe during conflict situations, and procedures for reporting and recording safety-related incidents.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise potential risks to personal safety and possessions in different environments
- Know and apply strategies to minimise risks to personal safety and possessions
- Stay safe and de-escalate conflict situations involving other people's behaviour
- Know the correct procedures for reporting and recording incidents related to personal safety
Personal Study Skills Real unit · OCN London
You'll explore their personal learning styles and develop study skills through initial screening and assessment processes. They will create action plans to achieve learning goals and demonstrate commitment to their learning projects.
What you'll be able to do
- Take part in an initial screening process.
- Complete an assessment process.
- Know about own preferred learning style.
- Develop an action plan to achieve a personal learning goal.
- Demonstrate commitment to a learning project.
Planning a Healthy Diet Real unit · OCN London
You'll explore the components of a healthy diet, including the five main food groups and their nutritional content. They will understand the importance of a balanced diet and develop skills to plan a healthy diet tailored to individual needs.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the different food groups that make up a healthy diet
- Describe the nutrients provided by each food group
- Explain the importance of consuming a balanced diet for health and wellbeing
- Plan a healthy diet that includes a variety of foods from each food group
Preparing for and Taking Part in an Interview Real unit · OCN London
This unit equips learners with knowledge and skills to prepare effectively for interviews, including researching employers and preparing questions. You'll also practise appropriate body language and communication techniques to participate confidently in interviews.
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare for an interview.
- Take part in an interview.
Project in Sustainability Real unit · OCN London
It teaches you to plan, undertake, and present a sustainability project within a chosen environment. You'll monitor progress, manage risks, and reflect on the effectiveness of their project in promoting sustainability.
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
Reception and Filing Skills Real unit · OCN London
This unit develops practical skills for performing reception and filing duties in an office environment. You'll demonstrate professional visitor greeting, telephone handling, message taking, and effective filing system maintenance.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate how to perform reception duties in an office environment, such as greeting visitors and answering the telephone
- Demonstrate how to carry out filing tasks in an office environment, such as creating and maintaining filing systems
- Demonstrate how to deal with messages in an office environment, such as taking and delivering messages accurately
Recognising Employment Opportunities Real unit · OCN London
This unit provides learners with knowledge of different types of work available locally and the skills and qualifications required. You'll understand the concept of the labour market and how it influences employment opportunities.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different types of work available.
- Know about the concept of the labour market and its influence on employment.
Recognising Own Skills for Personal Development Real unit · OCN London
This unit supports learners in recognising their personal strengths and weaknesses and identifying skills relevant to self-improvement. You'll describe their current life situations and relationships, make positive decisions, and set personal objectives with action plans for development.
What you'll be able to do
- Know own personal strengths and weaknesses in various contexts.
- Recognise own skills and investigate different ways of achieving self-improvement.
- Describe current life situation and identify key relationships with others.
- Make positive and informed decisions that contribute to personal well-being.
- Set realistic personal objectives and create action plans for self-improvement.
Recycling, Managing Waste Real unit · OCN London
You'll gain knowledge of different packaging materials, recyclable materials, and waste management methods. The unit covers the benefits of recycling, controlling waste, and the environmental impact of effective waste disposal practices.
What you'll be able to do
- Know that there are different types of packaging materials used for various products.
- Know that some materials can be recycled to reduce environmental impact.
- Understand that waste can be controlled through effective management and disposal methods.
Search Engines and Online Research Real unit · OCN London
This unit introduces learners to the range and purpose of search engines, explaining how they operate and how to use them safely for online research. You'll identify different search engines, understand keyword usage, and apply safe searching techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify a range of search engines available for online research
- Describe the purpose of different search engines
- Explain how search engines work to find information
- Demonstrate how to search for information using search engines effectively
- Apply safe practices when searching for information online
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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.
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Assist learners to assess risk and make informed choices in the management of their health and wellbeing
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Communicate effectively with the learner
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Education Welfare Services Summary
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Facilitate understanding of the learner's rights and responsibilities
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.
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Where this can lead
Associate Chief Retail Operations Officer
This role can lead to work analysing operations data or managing a small group of stores, and later to regional or national operations roles.
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05The credits
The credits, and who awards them
Entry Level 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
Accessing Financial servicesAccessing Health ServicesAccessing Leisure ServicesAction Planning to Improve PerformanceApplying for Jobs and CoursesAspects of CitizenshipAssertiveness and Decision Making SkillsAwareness of Health and Wellbeing
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 · your practice partner Illustration The Coach You have to open the conversation in “Preparing for and Taking Part in an Interview”. Say the first line to me, exactly as you would say it to them.
You I wanted to have a quick chat about how things have been going recently.
The Coach That is the warning shot, and they will spend it worrying. Try the version that says what this is about in the first sentence.
- Rehearse the conversation Apply
“Preparing for and Taking Part in an Interview” is a conversation before it is a document. You have it with Zavmo playing the other person, badly at first, then again once you know what you actually want to say.
- Bring your own plan Create
For “Action Planning to Improve Performance” 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.
- Draft the real one Create
You do “Accessing Financial services” on a real document of your own. Zavmo works on the draft you have to send anyway, so the coursework and the job are the same piece of work.
- Map a live decision Analyse
“Search Engines and Online Research” 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.
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.
OCNLR Entry Level Certificate in Skills for Independence and Employability (Entry 3)
- Assist learners to assess risk and make informed choices in the management of their health and wellbeing
- Communicate effectively with the learner
- Education Welfare Services Summary
- Facilitate understanding of the learner's rights and responsibilities
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 Accessing Financial services, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Which job do you mean?
This unit provides learners with an understanding of various financial services, including bank accounts, insurance, and loans. Learners will learn how to find and use these services appropriately and recognise when they are needed.
How the thinking builds
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for OCNLR Entry Level Certificate in Skills for Independence and Employability (Entry 3)
82 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by OCN London.
- Accessing Financial services
- Accessing Health Services
- Accessing Leisure Services
- Action Planning to Improve Performance
- Applying for Jobs and Courses
- Aspects of Citizenship
and 76 more in the full unit list below.
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