Occupational Studies for the Workplace
Level 1
Students have their choice of the units they want to complete to achieve the qualification. Every credit earned will go towards achieving their qualification. Students can earn some credits in Gardening, Cooking and Media sessions then add them together to achieve a qualification.
Students need 13 credits to be awarded a Level 1 Certificate
Students need 37 credits to be awarded a Level 1 Diploma
LAND BASED STUDIES
Unit 01 – Developing skills in garden horticulture (3 credits)
Unit 02 – Sowing and growing techniques (3 credits)
Unit 03 – Cultivating compost and soils (3 credits)
Unit 04 – Cultivating herbs (3 credits)
Unit 07 – Introduction to wildlife and conservation (6 credits)
CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING
Unit 09 – Developing bricklaying skills (4 credits)
Unit 10 – Using painting skills for interior ceilings and walls (3 credits)
Unit 11 – Introduction to plastering techniques (3 credits)
Unit 12 – Floor and wall tiling techniques (3 credits)
Unit 16 – Developing skills in routine servicing of mechanical equipment (3 credits)
MOTOR VEHICLE
Unit 19 – Checking and maintaining a car’s tyre pressure and tread (1 credit)
Unit 20 – Identification of basic external and internal car parts (3 credits)
Unit 21 – Motor vehicle workshop tools and equipment (3 credits)
Unit 22 – Health and safety practices in vehicle maintenance (4 credits)
Unit 23 – Introduction to vehicle valeting (3 credits)
HOSPITALITY AND CATERING
Unit 24 – Basic food preparation and cooking (3 credits)
Unit 25 – Customer service in the hospitality industry (3 credits)
Unit 26 – Introduction to the catering and hospitality industry (3 credits)
Unit 27 – Maintenance of a safe, hygienic and secure working environment (3 credits)
DESIGN, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY
Unit 28 – Sound recording skills (6 credits)
Unit 29 – MIDI and audio techniques (6 credits)
Unit 30 – Exploring digital photography (4 credits)
Unit 31 – Develop and use radio presentation skills (1 credit)
Unit 34 – Sound and audio production skills (3 credits)
Unit 36 – Using a camera and accessories (2 credits)
Unit 37 – Photography – using a tripod (1 credit)
OFFICE AND BUSINESS
Unit 39 – IT communication fundamentals (2 credits)
Unit 48 – Spreadsheet Software (3 credits)
Unit 49 – Word Processing Software (3 credits)
SPORT, LEISURE AND TOURISM
Unit 59 – Taking part in sport (3 credits)
HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY
Unit 61 – Styling women’s hair (3 credits)
Unit 62 – Styling men’s hair (3 credits)
Unit 64 – Nail art application (3 credits)
Unit 65 – Basic make-up application (3 credits)
EMPLOYABILITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Unit 70 – Introduction to health and social care (3 credits)
Unit 71 – Caring for babies and young children (3 credits)
Unit 72 – Understanding children’s social and emotional development (3 credits)
Unit 74 – Using craft activities with children and young people (3 credits)