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 their purposes and how to access them. You'll develop practical skills to use services such as bank accounts, insurance, and loans, recognising when each service is 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
This unit equips learners with knowledge and skills to access health services effectively. You'll understand the purpose of different health services, how to use them, and when it is appropriate to seek medical advice.
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
It teaches you to understand the purpose of leisure services, locate and access them, and recognise appropriate times to use these services. You'll develop practical skills for utilising leisure facilities.
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. The unit guides learners to set personal targets and develop an action plan to achieve these goals.
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 understand how to apply for jobs and courses by recognising different application methods and completing application forms. They will identify relevant information to support applications and learn how to present this information appropriately.
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
This unit introduces learners to the concepts of rights and responsibilities within society, equal opportunity issues under current legislation, and the functions of local and national government. You'll also identify public services available in 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' assertiveness and decision-making skills within structured situations. You'll express needs clearly, evaluate options, negotiate outcomes, and understand rights and responsibilities in group contexts.
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 impact it, and local health services available for support. You'll explore the importance of maintaining health and wellbeing in everyday life.
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 foundational knowledge of basic cooking techniques, including boiling, frying, baking, and grilling. The unit covers relevant equipment, health and safety considerations, and the preparation of dishes using different 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 gain practical skills to prepare simple food items for cold presentation and cooking, ensuring appropriate preparation and presentation techniques are applied.
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 foundational knowledge of performance skills including stage presence, vocal projection, and non-verbal communication. The unit also develops learners' abilities to prepare for and deliver a performance 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 provides learners with the knowledge and skills to plan and safely carry out a practical activity in the workplace. You'll identify necessary resources, follow plans, use appropriate tools, and adhere to safety procedures.
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 size, shape, styles, and suitability for different activities. You'll also explore the importance of fit, comfort, safety, and where to purchase appropriate items.
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 familiarises learners with the college environment, including locating key facilities and understanding staff roles. You'll recognise their responsibilities, appreciate differences from previous educational settings, and follow 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
It teaches you to make decisions at work with support, including gathering relevant information and explaining their choices. You'll also develop skills in collabourating with others to reach group decisions through effective communication.
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 following health and safety procedures, understanding animal behaviour and habitats, and recognising behaviours in animals and humans. The unit supports safe and informed care of animals and self.
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
This unit introduces the concept of emotional resilience, helping learners understand personal emotional responses and their variation in different contexts. You'll explore methods to develop and strengthen emotional resilience.
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
This unit introduces learners to the concept of healthy relationships, including their defining characteristics and the impact of controllable and uncontrollable factors. You'll also explore key communication features and the values and attitudes that support respectful and healthy interactions.
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 explore factors affecting confidence, effective communication in social situations, stress management, and setting goals 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 learn to identify suitable employment options, complete application forms, create a straightforward CV, and understand appropriate interview conduct. The unit also covers locating local job and training opportunities and preparing for employment.
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 develop skills in using digital communication technologies, 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 learn to create digital publications by identifying page layouts, inputting text and digital media, and editing and formatting content to produce a finished digital publication.
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 covers online safety and security, including recognising online risks, protecting personal information, and maintaining data security. You'll also understand and apply legal and organisational guidelines to ensure safe online practices.
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 understand the differences between soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, legal and illegal drugs, and recognise 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 explore different places to eat out and types of food available. The unit covers selecting suitable venues, appropriate behaviour while dining, and identifying correct cutlery for various meals.
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
You'll understand how human activities can negatively impact the environment and describe positive actions that can benefit and protect it. The unit focuses on recognising environmental issues and promoting sustainable behaviour.
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 understand diverse ethical and political views relating to land-based activities such as horticulture, environmental conservation, or animal care. The unit also supports learners in articulating their own views on one aspect of these activities.
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
This unit covers the preparation of simple food and drinks, including hot and cold beverages and snacks. You'll also demonstrate safe food handling, cleaning, and storage practices within a kitchen environment.
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 and techniques of art. You'll develop an appreciation of art, produce a personal artwork using chosen techniques, and demonstrate responsibility by tidying 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 the green industries and the variety of job opportunities they offer. The unit enables identification and description of different green sectors and the roles available within them.
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 through responding to sounds and music, using space effectively, and creating basic dance movements. The unit develops physical coordination and the ability to express feelings through movement.
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
This unit introduces learners to music appreciation, identification of musical instruments by sound and appearance, and participation in group music-making through playing instruments or singing in time with others.
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 performances by gathering resources, following instructions, cooperating with others, and reflecting on their own performance to identify strengths 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 how instructions are communicated in the workplace and develop the ability to follow both written and verbal instructions accurately. You'll also learn to seek clarification to complete tasks effectively and safely.
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 knowledge of basic food hygiene rules, correct storage methods for different food types, and recognise when food should be discarded to maintain 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 and knowledge for basic garden maintenance, including identifying and safely using tools, performing maintenance tasks, and understanding garden waste disposal methods.
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, including identifying common plants and selecting appropriate equipment for planting. The unit covers correct planting techniques and the care and maintenance of gardening tools.
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 teaches learners how to stay safe when out and about by identifying potential hazards, planning safe travel routes, understanding safety measures for travelling in the dark, and knowing emergency evacuation procedures to ensure personal safety.
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
This unit covers the concepts of global warming and climate change, including their causes and environmental effects. You'll differentiate between the two terms and identify ways 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
This unit provides learners with an understanding of health and safety procedures in the workplace. You'll recognise potential hazards and risks, and learn to carry out tasks safely by following established protocols and using personal protective equipment.
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 needing regular cleaning. The unit covers the safe use of cleaning equipment and products, and 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, understand purchasing processes, and apply basic money skills to manage budgets and transactions effectively.
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 different exercise and fitness activities, understanding their benefits and the importance of warming up and cooling down. The unit includes participation in 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 correct use of equipment, teamwork, communication, understanding game tactics, and safe working practices, alongside 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
This unit provides learners with an understanding of workplace induction processes. You'll know how to locate the workplace, identify key staff and their roles, understand the importance of attendance, their role within the organisation, and health and safety procedures.
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
You'll recognise their own qualities, skills, interests, and achievements relevant to career preparation. The unit also covers locating careers information and understanding the role of careers advisors to support informed career decisions.
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 also 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
You'll be introduced to the principles of customer service, understanding its benefits to organisations and consequences of poor service. The unit covers the importance of first impressions, positive verbal and non-verbal communication, and respect for customers.
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 be introduced to cyber security concepts relevant to everyday life, including common threats, safe online behaviours, and simple actions to protect personal information.
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 assess their own skills and learning needs, seek advice and guidance, understand the value of discussing personal learning programmes, and review their learning 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 foundational skills in painting and decorating, including safe working practices, preparing work areas, using and maintaining tools, and applying materials to surfaces. The unit emphasises health and safety regulations and hazard awareness.
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, understand the importance of natural resources in supporting life and the economy, and identify key global challenges to sustainability. The unit develops awareness of environmental issues and resource management.
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), its everyday applications, and safe usage. The unit covers defining AI, identifying simple AI tools, understanding potential risks, and completing guided practical AI tasks responsibly.
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 analysing 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
You'll gain knowledge and skills to maintain kitchen hygiene. The unit covers the importance of cleanliness, identification of hygiene hazards, and the safe and effective use of cleaning equipment and products in a kitchen environment.
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
You'll explore their local area by identifying key buildings and facilities and understanding their purposes. The unit also covers community composition and learners' responsibilities within the community to promote active and informed citizenship.
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
This unit provides learners with knowledge of law and order within the community. You'll understand how laws benefit society, the law-making process, enforcement mechanisms, and the consequences of breaking laws.
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
This unit develops learners' understanding of diversity within society by recognising individual differences and the contributions of various groups. You'll explore the concepts of tolerance and equality and their importance in fostering respectful and inclusive communities.
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
You'll review their progress towards living independently in the community and reflect on what community living means to them. The unit includes identifying challenges faced and recognising important aspects of community life that contribute to personal well-being.
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 understand fabric types, interpret care labels, sort clothes for washing, use washing machines safely, and apply correct drying and storage methods.
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. The unit encourages evaluation of the impact of these practices on well-being and identification of areas for further improvement.
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 provides knowledge of appropriate clothing and footwear for various workplace environments and the importance of personal hygiene. You'll also understand professional conduct and communication within the workplace.
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 learn to prepare a simple meal safely and hygienically, including selecting and preparing ingredients, using utensils and cookers correctly, and serving the meal. The unit emphasises basic kitchen hygiene and food safety practices.
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
You'll explore how to link personal skills, interests, and qualifications to specific job requirements. The unit also covers identifying alternatives to paid employment, such as volunteering, and selecting suitable employment, training, or education options.
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
You'll understand safety rules, material selection, and equipment use in product making. The unit covers choosing suitable materials, operating equipment safely, recognising unsafe conditions, and appropriate storage practices.
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
This unit covers the identification of regular sources of income and expenditure, and the practical use of coins and notes in simple transactions. You'll develop an understanding of basic money management principles and demonstrate the ability to handle money accurately in everyday situations.
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
This unit develops learners' skills in conducting effective online searches. You'll use search engines to locate specific web pages and find information on given topics, while accurately recording sources of information.
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 introduces learners to the concept of outdoor pursuits, including defining the term and identifying various activities. You'll understand safety considerations, participate in an outdoor pursuit, reflect on their experience, and engage in future activity 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 explore the importance of teamwork, identify team members and roles, understand responsibilities, cooperate within a team, and review team performance to improve future collabouration.
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. The unit also covers the impact of behaviour on others and ways to modify behaviour to improve interpersonal interactions.
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 maintaining health and preventing germ transmission. They will recognise the uses 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 word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software to enhance personal productivity. The unit covers document creation, data analysis, and delivering presentations using relevant software features.
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 gain knowledge and skills to recognise potential risks to personal safety and possessions in various environments. The unit covers strategies to minimise risks, stay safe in conflict situations, and report safety-related incidents appropriately.
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 personal study skills by participating in screening and assessment processes, identifying their preferred learning styles, and developing action plans to achieve learning goals. The unit also emphasises commitment to 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 gain knowledge of the components of a healthy diet, including food groups and their nutritional content. The unit emphasises the importance of a balanced diet and guides learners to plan healthy meals.
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
You'll develop knowledge and skills to prepare for and participate in interviews. They will research potential employers, prepare questions, demonstrate appropriate body language, and respond clearly to interview questions.
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, implement, 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 sustainable practices.
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 learners' practical skills in performing reception and filing duties within an office. You'll demonstrate professional communication, message handling, and effective organisation of filing systems.
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
You'll gain knowledge of different types of work and the labour market concept. The unit covers required skills and qualifications for various jobs and explains how labour market factors influence 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
It teaches you to recognise their personal strengths and weaknesses, identify skills for self-improvement, and understand their current life situation and relationships. You'll make informed decisions, set objectives, and create action plans for personal 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
This unit provides learners with knowledge of different packaging materials and recyclable items, emphasising the importance of recycling and waste management. You'll understand how recycling reduces environmental impact and learn methods to control waste effectively.
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 equips learners with knowledge of different search engines and their purposes. You'll understand how search engines operate and practise safe and effective online research using appropriate keywords.
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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Develop Own Skills and Practice
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Education Welfare Services Summary
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Facilitate understanding of the learner's rights and responsibilities
- Standard
Work in a Supporting Role within the Public Sector
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 Diploma 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
- Develop Own Skills and Practice
- Education Welfare Services Summary
- Facilitate understanding of the learner's rights and responsibilities
- Work in a Supporting Role within the Public Sector
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 their purposes and how to access them. Learners will develop practical skills to use services such as bank accounts, insurance, and loans, recognising when each service is 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 Diploma 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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