Engineering Qualification No: 603/2666/9

Course overview

The OCNLR Level 1 Award and Certificate in Skills for Professions in Construction and Engineering have been developed to provide a flexible approach to study using a range of vocational units combined with units in learning skills and ‘green’ units. The vocational units cover a broad range of building and construction trades including bricklaying, carpentry, plastering and decorating; and engineering skills such as welding and electronic/mechanical assembly. This gives learners the opportunity of studying a range of interrelated topics in one place. The qualifications are suitable for use in a range of learning situations and lend themselves to the development of individualised learning programmes.

Course Essential

The OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Construction and Engineering is a qualification for learners wishing to explore vocational study alongside learning skills. The size of the qualification makes it ideal for learners who are not yet ready to commit to a larger qualification.

Qualification Details

Qualification Number:                        603/2668/2

Qualification credit value:                  32

Operational start date:                       1st December 2017

Review date:                                       31st January 2024

Total Qualification Time (TQT):          320 hours

Guided Learning Hours (GLH):            248 hours

Assessment requirements: internally assessed, internally and externally moderated.

Course Requirements:

·      14-19 years old in full-time study;

·      adults who wish to progress to higher level qualifications in construction and/or engineering;

·      currently employed in a construction and/or engineering role and wish to progress;

·      currently not in employment and looking to improve their future career prospects

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for these qualifications; however, centres should assess the suitability of units for younger learners before delivery.

Rules of Achievement:

The OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Construction and Engineering comprises the choice of one study skills unit or a range of optional ‘green’ units, and a number of optional vocational units. Learners must achieve 9 credits in total:

·      3 credits from either the ‘Introduction to Study Skills’ unit OR 3 credits from the Group 3 ‘Green’ units;

·      6 credits from the vocational units in Group 1.

Assessment and Moderation:

·      Each activity must be marked against the identified assessment criteria in the unit and judged to be either achieved or not achieved.

·      Students’ success are evaluated by keeping in view the material through 

§  Authentic – it is the result of the learner’s own performance or activity;

§  Sufficient – enabling the tutor/assessor to make a consistent and reliable judgement;

§  Adequate – appropriate to the level.

·      The unit achievement is not graded. Units are either achieved or not achieved.

·      Access to Fair Assessment Policy and Procedures are employed to access.