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View Qualification : NCFE Level 1 Award in Occupational Studies (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
600/2853/1
Title
NCFE Level 1 Award in Occupational Studies (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
NCFE
Fees Price List Url
Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 1
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 2
Regulation Start Date
01-Aug-2011
Operational Start Date
01-Sep-2011
Operational End Date
30-Sep-2013
Certification End Date
30-Sep-2014
Offered In England
Yes
Offered In Wales
Yes
Offered In Northern Ireland
Yes
Assessment Language In English
Yes
Assessment Language In Welsh
No
Assessment Language In Irish
No
SSA
14.2 Preparation for Work
Purpose
A. Recognise personal growth and engagement in learning
Sub Purpose
A1. Recognise development of skills for life, A2. Recognise development of knowledge and/or skills to operate independently and effective in life, learning and work, A3. Recognise development of personal skills and/or knowledge, A4. Recognise development of employability skills and/or knowledge
Total Credits
6
Min Credits at/above Level
6
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
60
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
60
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
60
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Portfolio of Evidence
Exemptions
Structure Requirements
Learners must achieve 6 credits
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges.
Age Ranges
Pre-16 : Yes; 16-18 : Yes; 18+ : No; 19+ : Yes
Further information
This does not imply that eligibility for funding has been agreed for these age ranges.
For further information on the funding of 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DFE Section 96 website.
For further information on the funding of 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the SFA website.
For further information on funding in Wales, visit the DAQW website.
For further information on funding in Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI website.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of the legal requirements around activities undertaken by learners of specific ages.
Unit Group
A
Label
A
Name
Occupational Studies
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve 6 credits
Minimum Credit Value
6
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
6
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Understanding Techniques used in Floristry
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/500/5351
Title
Understanding Techniques used in Floristry
Organisation Name
National Open College Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Developing Practical Floristry Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/500/5349
Title
Developing Practical Floristry Skills
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Developing Skills in Garden Horticulture
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/500/5111
Title
Developing Skills in Garden Horticulture
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understanding Sowing and Growing Techniques
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/500/5350
Title
Understanding Sowing and Growing Techniques
Organisation Name
National Open College Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understanding Soils and Crop Plants
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/500/5109
Title
Understanding Soils and Crop Plants
Organisation Name
National Open College Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understanding how to Cultivate Herbs
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/500/5115
Title
Understanding how to Cultivate Herbs
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Basic Food Preparation and Cooking
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/502/5042
Title
Basic Food Preparation and Cooking
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/502/4898
Title
Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Introduction to the catering and hospitality industry
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/500/9043
Title
Introduction to the catering and hospitality industry
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Maintenance of a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/4218
Title
Maintenance of a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Basic equipment connections for music and sound industries
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/2600
Title
Basic equipment connections for music and sound industries
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Exploring Digital Photography
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/601/2170
Title
Exploring Digital Photography
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Develop and use radio presentation skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/601/2710
Title
Develop and use radio presentation skills
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Creative Media Production Group Project
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/601/2179
Title
Creative Media Production Group Project
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Introduction to Advertising
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/602/4777
Title
Introduction to Advertising
Organisation Name
National Open College Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
9
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Developing Sound and Audio Production Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/500/5574
Title
Developing Sound and Audio Production Skills
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
IT Communication Fundamentals
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/502/4291
Title
IT Communication Fundamentals
Organisation Name
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
15
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Understanding Business Communication
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/500/5321
Title
Understanding Business Communication
Organisation Name
National Open College Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Using Faxes and Photocopiers
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/500/5345
Title
Using Faxes and Photocopiers
Organisation Name
National Open College Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Developing Filing Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/500/5338
Title
Developing Filing Skills
Organisation Name
National Open College Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Office procedures – mailing, recording and filing
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/503/2745
Title
Office procedures – mailing, recording and filing
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Working in an office setting
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/503/2750
Title
Working in an office setting
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Developing Customer Service Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/500/5682
Title
Developing Customer Service Skills
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understanding the control, handling and replenishment of stock in a retail business
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/502/5808
Title
Understanding the control, handling and replenishment of stock in a retail business
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
11
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Understanding the business of retail
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/502/5756
Title
Understanding the business of retail
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
8
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Understanding customer service in the retail sector
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/502/5819
Title
Understanding customer service in the retail sector
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
17
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Understanding the retail selling process
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/502/5805
Title
Understanding the retail selling process
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
13
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Participating in Leisure Activities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/500/5537
Title
Participating in Leisure Activities
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Taking Part in Sport
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/500/5593
Title
Taking Part in Sport
Organisation Name
National Open College Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Displaying Travel and Tourism Products and Services
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/502/3701
Title
Displaying Travel and Tourism Products and Services
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Investigate companies in the travel industry
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/600/6461
Title
Investigate companies in the travel industry
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Worldwide Travel and Tourism Destinations
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/502/9501
Title
Worldwide Travel and Tourism Destinations
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
34
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
UK Travel and Tourism Destinations
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/502/9508
Title
UK Travel and Tourism Destinations
Organisation Name
People1st
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
32
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Checking and Maintaining a Car’s Tyre Pressure and Tread
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/500/5584
Title
Checking and Maintaining a Car’s Tyre Pressure and Tread
Organisation Name
National Open College Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
9
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Identification of Basic External and Internal Car Parts
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/500/5586
Title
Identification of Basic External and Internal Car Parts
Organisation Name
National Open College Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Tools, Equipment and Materials for Vehicle Maintenance
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/600/3297
Title
Tools, Equipment and Materials for Vehicle Maintenance
Organisation Name
IMI Awards Ltd
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Health and Safety Practices in Vehicle Maintenance
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/600/3296
Title
Health and Safety Practices in Vehicle Maintenance
Organisation Name
IMI Awards Ltd
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Understanding Ecology and Conservation
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/500/5120
Title
Understanding Ecology and Conservation
Organisation Name
National Open College Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Assist with feeding and watering horses
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/600/0463
Title
Assist with feeding and watering horses
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
18
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Farm Conservation
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/502/4440
Title
Farm Conservation
Organisation Name
Lantra Awards
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Introduction to wildlife and conservation
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/502/5142
Title
Introduction to wildlife and conservation
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
50
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Developing Bricklaying Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/502/3685
Title
Developing Bricklaying Skills
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Using Painting Skills for Interior Ceilings and Walls
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/500/5357
Title
Using Painting Skills for Interior Ceilings and Walls
Organisation Name
National Open College Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Introduction to Plastering Techniques
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/500/5601
Title
Introduction to Plastering Techniques
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Using Floor and Wall Tiling Techniques
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/500/5598
Title
Using Floor and Wall Tiling Techniques
Organisation Name
National Open College Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Using Carpentry Hand Skills
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/500/5605
Title
Using Carpentry Hand Skills
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Designing an Interior
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/600/3079
Title
Designing an Interior
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Fashion Design: Development
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/501/9974
Title
Fashion Design: Development
Organisation Name
National Open College Network
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Explore and develop photography ideas creatively
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/502/4269
Title
Explore and develop photography ideas creatively
Organisation Name
Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Digital graphics editing
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/600/7724
Title
Digital graphics editing
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Digital image manipulation
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/600/1946
Title
Digital image manipulation
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Developing Skills in Joining Materials Using Welding
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/601/0096
Title
Developing Skills in Joining Materials Using Welding
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Developing skills in assembling mechanical components
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/600/9142
Title
Developing skills in assembling mechanical components
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Styling Women's Hair
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/502/3796
Title
Styling Women's Hair
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Styling Men's Hair
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/502/3795
Title
Styling Men's Hair
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Colour hair using temporary colour
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/600/4874
Title
Colour hair using temporary colour
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Nail Art Application
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/502/3470
Title
Nail Art Application
Organisation Name
ITEC
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Basic Make-up Application
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/502/3797
Title
Basic Make-up Application
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Problem solving at work
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/502/3585
Title
Problem solving at work
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
12
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Working in a team
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/502/3586
Title
Working in a team
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
12
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Developing Skills in Routine Servicing of Mechanical Equipment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/601/0125
Title
Developing Skills in Routine Servicing of Mechanical Equipment
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Safe tractor operation
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/503/5850
Title
Safe tractor operation
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 1
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Barred Units
There are no barred units to display.
Qualification Objectives
ObjectiveResponse
GCSEs priortised to measure school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
Other GCSEsNot Set
Other level 1, 2 and1/2 qualifications used to indicate learners' attainment on completion of compulsory schooling and included in measures of school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
GCEs and ASNot Set
Other level 3 qualifications designed to demonstrate eligibility for progression to higher education and/or used to measure school or college performanceNot Set
ESOL qualifications that are required for citizenshipNot Set
Qualifications that indicate an individual can undertake a specific role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employersNot Set
Qualifications that an individual is required by law to have gained in order to undertake a specific roleNot Set
Qualifications taken primarily for growth and enjoymentNot Set
Qualifications that are designed to meet the needs of a named employer or other organisationNot Set
Qualifications that are included within apprenticeships frameworks, including functional skillsNot Set
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