Devon EBP offer 2 NOCN awards

Careers Education and Preparation for Working Life

Awarded at two levels. Level 1 is equivalent to two GCSEs at E/F and level 2 two GCSEs at B. (Department for Children, Schools and Families). This vocational qualification is internally moderated by EBP advisers and externally moderated by NOCN.

5 Unit Award - 3 compulsory, 2 optional

Compulsory
The Changing World of Work
Career Education and Management
Work Related Aspects of Citizenship

Optional
Work Based Placement
Financial Literacy and Money Management
Information Technology in a Vocational Context

Available at Level 1 and 2

Each unit is worth 3 credits and can be individually accredited with certification.

Full Intermediate Award = 2 GCSEs at Grade B
Full Foundation Award = 2 GCSEs at Grade D/E

What the EBP can do for you

• We are a registered centre.
• We provide moderation and provision of written resources
• Supply of student folder, CD of assessment material
• We provide networking opportunities

Work Based Placement

Learning Outcomes:
Understand the benefits a work-based placement can provide
Understand the need for H & S in the workplace
Understand what they have learned from the work-based placement
Recognise the value of the work-based placement in terms of self

Suggested methods of assessment
ROA/Progress File
Tutor witness statement of activities undertaken
Log book
Evidence from other curriculum areas

Certificate in Skills Towards Enabling Progression (Step Up) – Foundation Learning

This is a relatively new award at level 1 and Entry Level (Entry 3) with each level having a 3 tiered achievement at award certificate and diploma.

Each level can be made up of a variety of different units, from both core and optional units. The award allows teachers to respond to needs by the flexible choice that is given. It also allows students to follow a vocational pathway with clear links to the 5 outcomes of Every Child Matters

NOCN Step-UP is an exciting new range of accredited NOCN units which can be handpicked and combined and used flexibly to help support individual student’s chosen pathways.  They include areas such as Employability, Construction, Health and Social Care, Horticulture, ICT plus many more.

Step-UP can be delivered at both Entry Level and Level I each offering progressive steps of Award, Certificate and Diploma.

• The Level 1 Award is equivalent to 12.5 points and requires 54 GLHs
• The Certificate is equivalent to 50 points and requires 135 GLHs
• The Diploma is equivalent to 100 points and requires 351 GLHs

Target Audience:

Key Stage 4 and Post -16 students

Aims:

• To engage and motivate students to identify their individual strengths for progression to post-16 study and employment
• To provide learning opportunities that are stimulating and engaging
• To recognise learning achievements through NOCN credits and other recognised qualifications

Further Information

For more information on both these awards visit www.nocn.org.uk

For more information on the units for Step-Up visit www.nocn.org.uk/qualifications/qcf-qualifications

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