This qualification is being withdrawn

The operational end date (last date for new starts) of this qualification is 31st March 2025 and the certification end date is 30th April 2025.

OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Public Services

Key details

  • Course code:  601/8463/2
  • Level:  L1
  • Per-learner fee to centre:  £123
  • Guided learning hours:  282
  • Credits:  32
  • Minimum age for access:  14

Why choose regulated qualifications?

  • Regulated by Ofqual
  • Many are fully funded
  • Occupationally relevant

About this qualification

This qualification provides learners with the underpinning study skills and introductory vocational knowledge required to progress to further Level 2 study or employment within public services or other related areas.

The qualification can also easily be incorporated into a 16-19 study programme as the substantial core qualification element.

The size of the qualification allows for the option of the other required study programme elements of maths, English, work experience and enrichment activities to be taken simultaneously.

Funding

There is funding available for this qualification from the following source(s): EFA 14-16

Find out more by accessing The ESFA funding hub.

Units with support materials and tutor resources

The below units have associated Resource packs and Online platform.

Please contact us to enquire about using these materials or to request a demonstration.

Group Name Credits Resource pack Interactive resources Online platform
Mandatory Intro to Study Skills [H/508/0637] 3
Mandatory Time Management Skills [K/508/0638] 2
Optional Group 2 Developing Confidence and Self-Esteem L1 (Assessment only) [K/503/0967] 1
Optional Group 2 Following Instructions [A/505/9129] 1
Optional Group 2 Undertaking an Enterprise Project L1 [D/504/8866] 3
Optional Group 2 Action Planning for Own Development [M/508/0687] 2
Optional Group 2 Critical Thinking [A/508/0689] 3
Optional Group 2 Essay Writing [M/508/0690] 3
Optional Group 2 Note-Taking [T/508/0691] 3
Optional Group 2 Organisational Skills [A/508/0692] 3
Optional Group 2 Planning and Carrying Out Research [R/508/1542] 2
Optional Group 2 Presentation Skills [M/508/0639] 2
Optional Group 2 Problem Solving [J/508/0694] 3
Optional Group 2 Punctuation and Grammar [L/508/0695] 2
Optional Group 2 Reading [R/508/0696] 3
Optional Group 2 Writing [J/508/0713] 3
Optional Group 2 Spelling [L/508/0700] 3
Optional Group 2 Resilience Skills [Y/508/0697] 1
Optional Group 2 Revision and Exam Skills [D/508/0698] 3
Optional Group 2 Speaking and Listening Skills [H/508/0699] 3
Optional Group 2 Spreadsheets [T/508/0710] 3
Optional Group 2 Teamwork Skills [F/508/0709] 3
Optional Group 2 Word Processing [F/508/0712] 3
Optional Group 2 Creating and Publishing Web Pages L1 (Assessment only) [K/508/1935] 3
Optional Group 2 Internet Safety materials (Rise360/OPAL course) [A/615/6776] 3
Optional Group 2 Mental Health Awareness L1 (Rise360/OPAL course) [K/616/6509] 1
Optional Group 2 Digital Content Creation – Audio and Video L1 (Assessment only) [L/616/8253] 4
Optional Group 2 Digital Content Creation – Text and Image L1 (Assessment only) [R/616/8254] 3
Optional Group 2 Improving Personal Productivity L1 (Assessment only) [H/616/8257] 3
Optional Group 2 Introduction to Programming L1 (Assessment only) [K/616/8258] 3
Optional Group 3 - Green Units Project in Sustainability L1 [J/505/2040] 3
Optional Group 3 - Green Units Introduction to Sustainability L1 [R/618/3367] 1
Optional Group 3 - Green Units Environmental Issues L1 [R/618/3370] 3
Optional Group 3 - Green Units Exploring Careers in the Green Industries L1 [T/618/3376] 1
Optional Group 3 - Green Units Ethical and Political Issues relating to Land-Based Activities L1 [A/618/3377] 2
Optional Group 3 - Green Units Global Warming and Climate Change L1 [F/618/3378] 2
Optional Group 3 - Green Units Investigate an Environmental Issue L1 [T/650/1987] 3
Optional Group 3 - Green Units Sustainability Issues in Industry L1 [T/650/2010] 2
Optional Group 3 - Green Units Supporting Sustainability in an Office Environment L1 [F/650/2032] 2

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