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Qualification Guide

OCNLR Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Further Study in Health

and Human Sciences (QCF)

2 OCN London Qualification Guide

Version 1.1 21/08/2015


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OCN London Qualification Guide

OCNLR Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Further Study in Health and

Human Sciences (QCF)

Qualification No: 601/7561/8


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OCN London Qualification Guide 3

OCNLR Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Further Study in Health and Human Sciences Version 1.1 – 21/08/2015

OCN London aims to support learning and widening opportunities by recognising achievement through credit based courses and qualifications, promoting high standards of excellence and inclusiveness.

We are proud of our long-term role and unique history in providing responsive, innovative learning solutions and qualifications for disadvantaged groups to meet the needs of learners not met by other Awarding Organisations.

At the heart of what OCN London offers is:

A commitment to inclusive credit-based learning;

Facilitating the creative use of credit with responsive,

demand-led qualification development;

Ensuring a robust business base through increasing

learner registration/credit achievement and providing high

quality service and support;

Respect for and encouragement of diversity - in learners

and learning approaches, partners and settings;

Developing people, capacity and resources that will ensure

effective business partnerships.



Contents

Section Page

1 General Information 5

2 Qualification Overview 6

Qualification level

Purpose of the qualification

Who the qualification is for

Entry guidance

Progression and related qualifications

3 Structure of the Qualification

Rules of combination for achieving the

qualification

Qualification units

7

4 Assessment and Verification 10

Assessment process

Devising assessments

Marking assessment activities

Standardisation

Learners with particular requirements

Requirements for assessors

5 Appendix A: OCNLR assessment Guidance 13

Appendix B: QCF Level Descriptors 19



1 General Information

This qualification guide contains details of everything you need to

know about the OCNLR Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Further

Study in Health and Human Sciences (QCF). It makes

reference to the curriculum areas covered, identifies the learners

for whom the qualification has been developed and specifies the

rules of combination for achievement of the qualification. The

guide also covers any important aspects of assessment and

verification that are particular to this qualification. The guide

should be used by all of those involved in the delivery and

assessment of the qualification.

The Curriculum Development Manager (CDM) for your centre will

provide support and advice on how to seek approval to offer the

qualification. Please contact the main switchboard for the name of

your CDM if you do not already know it. If you are not yet an OCN

London Recognised Centre but wish to use this qualification, then

please contact the Administrative team at OCN London for details

of the Centre Recognition Application process.

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2 Qualification Overview

The OCNLR Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Further Study in

Health and Human Sciences (QCF) is designed to support

learners to develop skills and knowledge needed for progression to

further learning on Level 3 vocational qualifications in health and

human science related subjects. The qualification is suitable for

use in a range of learning situations and lends itself to the

development of individualised learning programmes.

The qualification provides learners with the opportunity to

consolidate and extend their learning in preparation for further

vocational learning in further or higher education settings. It

therefore includes a large number of units spanning a range of

knowledge and skills sets within health and human sciences as

well as a mandatory requirement for learners to develop their study

skills, literacy and numeracy in order to succeed in future study.


Health and Human Sciences (QCF) is accredited by the

qualifications regulators for England, Wales and Northern Ireland

and is part of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

2.1 Qualification level Level 2 Diploma Qualification Number: 601/7561/8

Qualification credit value: 39

Operational start date: 1st September 2015

Review date: 28th February 2018

Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 309-358

Assessment requirements: Internally assessed, internally and

externally verified

2.2 Purpose of the qualification


Health and Human Sciences (QCF) has been designed to enable

learners to gain transferable skills and knowledge in order to

progress on to higher level vocational qualifications in health and

human science related subjects, and to gain confidence in their

own ability to study at a higher level.



The units within this qualification are divided into three groups

which can be combined to produce learning pathways that reflect

learners’ differing needs, interests and aspirations.

The structure of the qualification also allows for flexibility in delivery

and assessment, enabling assessment evidence to be generated

in a range of different ways thus facilitating the development of

learner centred practice.

2.3 Who the qualification is for

The qualification would be suitable for learners who:

want to progress to/within further education or higher education

in health sciences;

need to develop advanced learning to learn skills;

are seeking to take on increased responsibilities in life and

work;

are seeking to enter new work areas and are looking to update

and/or add to their employment skills and knowledge.

2.4 Entry guidance The minimum age for access to the qualification is 16 years.

2.5 Progression and related qualifications The qualifications provide a sound basis for learners to move on to

Access to Higher Education Diplomas in health science subjects,

Level 3 qualifications in health sciences, or to enter employment.

3 Structure of the Qualification

3.1 Rules of combination for achieving the qualification To gain the OCNLR Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Further Study

in Health and Human Sciences (QCF) learners must achieve 39

credits:

4 credits from the mandatory units in Group A

A minimum of 18 credits from Group B

A minimum of 12 credits from Group C

5 further credits from any combination of units in Groups B



and/or C.

3.2 Qualification units

Group A Units - Mandatory

Ofqual Unit Reference Number

OCNLR Unit Code

Unit Title Credit Value

Level GLH

Y/507/7024 GA1/2/LQ/003 Skills for Effective Learning 3 2 24

H/504/8447 EC1/2/LQ/002 Referencing Skills 1 2 8

Group B Units


OCNLR Unit Code

Unit Title Credit Value

Level GLH

M/506/2562 RH4/2/LQ/002 Human Biology 3 2 24

Y/505/4682 RH3/2/LQ/002 Life Processes and Living Things 3 2 24

H/505/4684 RA1/2/LQ/006 Materials and their Properties 3 2 24

K/504/9762 PA1/2/LQ/071 Human Health and Disease 3 2 24

L/504/9737 PA1/2/LQ/072 Barriers to Health 1 2 8

Y/507/0705 PA1/2/LQ/073 Diet and Nutrition 2 2 20

Y/504/8798 HH5/2/LQ/002 Eating Disorders 1 2 8

H/504/8478 PH4/2/LQ/001 Understanding Mental Health 3 2 24

F/507/0696 PA1/2/LQ/074 Health Psychology 3 2 30

T/507/0694 PA1/2/LQ/075 Psychopathology 3 2 30

T/505/8836 PT2/2/LQ/004 Understanding Hearing Impairment 3 2 24

A/505/8840 PT2/2/LQ/005 Understanding Visual Impairment 3 2 24

Y/504/8770 RD1/2/LQ/002 Chemical Changes 3 2 24

J/506/2566 RD1/2/LQ/003 Chemical Structure 3 2 24

J/505/4774 RA1/2/LQ/031 Infection and Immunity 3 2 24

F/507/0679 PA1/2/LQ/076 Human Physiology 6 2 60

T/507/0680 PA1/2/LQ/077 Skeleton and Muscles 3 2 30

K/507/0739 PA1/2/LQ/078 Coordination of the Human Body 3 2 24

K/505/4766 PA1/2/LQ/079 Forensic Science 3 2 24

M/505/2436 PA1/2/LQ/022 Person-Centred Approaches in Health and Social Care 2 2 16

A/507/0681 PA1/2/LQ/081 The Cardiovascular System 3 2 30

T/504/9229 RA1/2/LQ/005 The Investigative Process, Principles and Practical Skills 3 2 24

A/506/2564 RC1/2/LQ/003 Aspects of Energy 3 2 24

T/507/0677 PA1/2/LQ/082 Physiology and Exercise 6 2 60

F/507/0701 PA1/2/LQ/083 The Sociology of Health 3 2 30

K/504/8689 HH3/2/LQ/006 Issues of Substance Misuse 1 2 8

F/507/0746 PA1/2/LQ/084 Human Sex and Reproduction 3 2 24

R/504/8525 HF1/2/LQ/002 Understanding Child Protection Theory 3 2 24

Y/506/5679 PA1/2/LQ/085 Equality and Diversity in the 3 2 25

http://www.ocnlondon.org.uk/portals/0/documents/NA_Units/Y_507_7024.pdf

http://www.ocnlondon.org.uk/portals/0/documents/NA_Units/H_504_8447.pdf

http://www.ocnlondon.org.uk/portals/0/documents/NA_Units/M_506_2562.pdf



http://www.ocnlondon.org.uk/portals/0/documents/NA_Units/K_504_9762.pdf

http://www.ocnlondon.org.uk/portals/0/documents/NA_Units/L_504_9737.pdf




http://www.ocnlondon.org.uk/portals/0/documents/NA_Units/F_507_0696.pdf

http://www.ocnlondon.org.uk/portals/0/documents/NA_Units/T_507_0694.pdf


http://www.ocnlondon.org.uk/portals/0/documents/NA_Units/A_505_8840.pdf


http://www.ocnlondon.org.uk/portals/0/documents/NA_Units/J_506_2566.pdf














http://www.ocnlondon.org.uk/portals/0/documents/NA_Units/R_504_8525.pdf




Health Sector

T/504/9702 PA1/2/LQ/086 Resources for Nursing 3 2 24

R/507/2310 PA1/2/LQ/087 Understanding the Nursing Profession 3 2 24

D/507/2309 PA1/2/LQ/088 Understanding the Midwifery Profession 3 2 24

M/507/2315 PA1/2/LQ/089 Understanding the Paramedical Profession 3 2 24

K/507/1888 PA1/2/LQ/090 Safeguarding Adults 2 2 16

Y/507/1885 PA1/2/LQ/091 Safeguarding Children 2 2 16

D/504/8768 RC1/2/LQ/002 Fundamentals of Physics 3 2 24

F/504/9489 RA1/2/LQ/004 Physics: Physical Processes 3 2 24

Group C Units


OCNLR Unit Code Unit Title

Credit Value

Level GLH

M/505/2310 GA1/2/LQ/002 Revision and Exam Skills 3 2 24

K/505/2113 KH3/2/LQ/002 Note Taking 3 2 24

A/505/1967 HB1/2/LQ/033 Critical Thinking 3 2 24

J/504/8764 FN2/2/LQ/005 Writing Standard English 3 2 24

T/505/5385 HD3/2/LQ/012 Reading Strategies 3 2 24

Y/505/1975 KH3/2/LQ/003 Essay Writing 3 2 21

A/504/8776 RB3/2/LQ/001 Algebra and Graphs 3 2 24

J/504/8778 RB7/2/LQ/002 Statistics and Probability 3 2 24

F/504/8777 RB7/2/LQ/001 Further Statistics and Probability 3 2 24

D/506/1052 HB1/2/LQ/045 Improving own Learning and Performance 3 2 24

K/504/8773 RB1/2/LQ/002 Measures 3 2 24

A/504/8759 FN2/2/LQ/003 Practical Writing: Reports and Formal Letters 3 2 24

L/504/8488 HD3/2/LQ/013 Improving Punctuation and Grammar Skills 3 2 24

T/504/8775 RB1/2/LQ/004 Mathematical Investigation 3 2 24

H/504/8772 RB1/2/LQ/001 Shape 3 2 24

M/504/8774 RB1/2/LQ/003 Basic Arithmetic Skills 3 2 24

Y/507/0591 PA1/2/LQ/067 Practical Presentation Skills 3 2 24

T/504/8761 FC4/2/LQ/001 Reading and Comprehension of Texts 3 2 24

F/504/8763 FN2/2/LQ/004 Oral Communication Skills 3 2 24

L/504/8765 FN2/2/LQ/002 Narrative Writing 3 2 24

M/504/8757 HD3/2/LQ/003 Discursive Writing 3 2 24

T/505/2163 CP0/2/LQ/003 Word Processing 3 2 24

A/505/2150 CP3/2/LQ/002 Spreadsheets 3 2 24

A/505/1970 CP2/2/LQ/002 Databases 3 2 24

A/505/2164 GA9/2/LQ/001 Working in a Group 3 2 24

D/504/8494 HD3/2/LQ/014 Improving Spelling Skills 3 2 24

L/504/8202 HB1/2/LQ/042 Research Skills 3 2 24

For unit content, click on the Ofqual Unit Reference Number.


http://www.ocnlondon.org.uk/portals/0/documents/NA_Units/R_507_2310.pdf

http://www.ocnlondon.org.uk/portals/0/documents/NA_Units/D_507_2309.pdf



































4 Assessment and verification

4.1 Assessment process

The assessment process for the OCNLR Level 2 Diploma in

Skills for Further Study in Health and Human Sciences (QCF)

qualification is as follows:

The learners are assessed through activities that are internally

set by tutor assessors;

The activities must be designed to enable learners to meet the

assessment criteria of the unit;

Learners’ portfolios of assessed evidence must be internally

verified at the Centre;

The portfolios of assessed evidence will be externally verified by

an OCN London Quality Reviewer.

There is no additional external assessment for these qualifications.

4.2 Devising assessments Each unit has a supplementary page with information on the types

of assessment activities that can (indicated as Optional) and/or

must (indicated as Prescribed) be used to assess learners against

the unit. Tutor assessors must always refer to this page before

devising assessment tasks.

Extracts from the OCN London assessment guidance relevant to

the units in this qualification are in Appendix A of this qualification

guide. The guidance includes a general description of the activity

and the type of evidence that is appropriate. The activity or

activities set must enable the learners to meet the standards

detailed in the assessment criteria. Please contact OCN London for

further guidance on devising appropriate assessments.

Centre devised assessments should be scrutinised by the Internal

Verifier before use to ensure that they are fit for purpose. Centre

devised assessments will be scrutinised by the External Verifier to

ensure reliability and validity of assessment.



4.3 Marking assessment activities Each activity must be marked against the identified assessment

criteria in the unit and judged to be either achieved or not achieved.

Assessors need to ensure that the work in a learner’s portfolio is: Authentic – it is the result of the learners own performance or

activity;

Sufficient – enabling the assessor to make a consistent and

reliable judgement;

Adequate – appropriate to the level.

Where a series of activities are set, learners must demonstrate the

achievement of the required standard identified in the assessment

criteria in all activities. All of the assessment criteria in a unit must

be met before the unit is deemed achieved.

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

not achieved.

4.4 Standardisation

Standardisation is a process that promotes consistency in the

understanding and application of standards, it:

Establishes statements on the standard of evidence required to

meet assessment criteria for units in OCN London

qualifications;

Identifies good practice in assessment;

Makes recommendations on assessment practice.

It is a requirement of the Centre Recognition process that each

centre offering the units from the qualification must contribute

assessment materials and learners’ evidence for standardisation if

requested.

OCN London will notify centres of the required sample for

standardisation purposes and assessment materials, learners’

evidence and tutor feedback may be collected by Quality

Reviewers. Outcomes from standardisation will be made available

to centres.



4.5 Learners with particular requirements If you have learners with particular requirements you should refer to

the ‘Access to Fair Assessment Policy and Procedure’ which can

be found on our website at: Access to Fair Assessment Policy and

Procedure and gives clear guidance on the reasonable

adjustments and arrangements that can be made to take account

of disability or learning difficulty, without compromising the

achievement of the assessment criteria.

4.6 Requirements for assessors Assessors of the qualifications are expected to be qualified to make

assessment decisions, each assessor must be capable of carrying

out the full requirements within the competency units they are

assessing.

Each assessor should possess relevant knowledge and

understanding, and be able to assess this in units designed to test

specific vocational knowledge and understanding.

http://www.ocnlondon.org.uk/centres/centre-area/policies-and-procedures/access-to-fair-assessment-policy-and-procedure.aspx

http://www.ocnlondon.org.uk/centres/centre-area/policies-and-procedures/access-to-fair-assessment-policy-and-procedure.aspx



Appendix A OCNLR Assessment Guidance

Case Study

Consideration of a particular, relevant situation or example, selected by the tutor or by learners, which enables learners to apply knowledge to specific situations. May be used as a collective/group activity and discussed in a group of learners or may be used with individual learners as a written activity through case study materials and learner responses.

Level Two

Activity Case studies should allow the application of knowledge in a number of

areas and contexts. Discussion should be directed but should allow for a

degree of autonomy (group). Written work should be directed but allow for

a degree of autonomy (GL1 = 500 words).

Assessed by Assessed through peer assessment, self-assessment, tutor observation, or

assessment of written work.

Evidence Evidence could include tutor record, learner record, peer checklist,

summary of discussion or audio-visual/photographic record or written

work.

1 GL = guidance on length of activity.




Essay

A discursive, written response to a question or statement which involves the learner in finding and presenting information and opinion in a structured way, which normally includes an introduction, the information/opinions/evaluation/analysis and a conclusion.

Level Two

Activity The essay subject should be familiar and the response should demonstrate the ability to interpret information, make comparisons and apply knowledge and demonstrate comprehension in a number of different areas. Learners should be given information on the expected structure of the essay and criteria for achievement. GL = 500 words.

Assessed by Assessed by the tutor.

Evidence Evidence would include the marked essay and tutor feedback.

Group discussion

Discussion of a topic or situation selected by the tutor or by learners, to enable learners to share knowledge and thoughts and to assess their learning.

Level Two

Activity Discussions should allow for consideration of several topics covering a

number of contexts. The discussion should be directed, but allow for a degree

of learner autonomy.

Assessed by Assessed through tutor, peer observation, one-to one tutorial discussion and

self-assessment.

Evidence Evidence could include tutor record of observation, learner notes, tutor lesson

plan, tutorial notes, audio-visual record and learner log.



Oral question and answer

Specific, open or closed questions for immediate response. Can range from quite formal questions in, for example, an oral test, to a quick, fun way of finding out where learners are up to, for example, a quiz. Allows responses and questions from learners and immediate feedback from tutor.

Level Two

Activity Open and closed questions should be included, covering a number of topics.

Learners should be encouraged to expand on their answers.

Assessed by Assessed by tutor, with a degree of self-assessment.

Evidence Evidence could include tutor records, learner log or audio-visual record.

Practical demonstration

A practical demonstration of a skill/situation selected by the tutor or by learners, to enable learners to practise and apply skills and knowledge.

Level Two

Activity Practical demonstrations should allow the application of skills and knowledge in several areas and contexts. A degree of learner autonomy should be encouraged within the scope of the demonstration.

Assessed by Assessed through tutor/peer observation, one to one tutorial, discussion and self-assessment.

Evidence Evidence could include tutor record of observation, learner notes, tutor lesson plan, tutorial notes, audio-visual/photographic record and learner log.



Project

A specific task involving private study and research for individuals or groups. Normally involves selection of a topic, planning, finding information and presenting results orally or in writing.

Level Two

Activity Task should be selected with tutor guidance to allow the demonstration of knowledge and understanding in a range of areas and contexts, and the interpretation of information. The project should be completed within an agreed timescale.

Assessed by Assessed through tutor/learner discussion during and at the end of the process, and through self-assessment.

Evidence Evidence could include tutor record, learner notes, plans, reports, learner log or audio-visual/photographic record.

Report

A record of an activity and/or a summary of research which presents information in a structured way. Does not include opinion, but may include analysis or evaluation. May be presented in written or oral form.

Level Two

Activity Report could be presented in orally or in written format. Oral presentation should be to a familiar audience. Information should be from a range of sources and activities, and from familiar or unfamiliar but predictable contexts. Learners should be clear on possible structures for the report and the criteria for achievement. GL = 4 minutes for oral/500 words for written. Learners should be given guidance on planning and presentation.

Assessed by Assessed by tutor and/or peers for an oral presentation.

Evidence Evidence could include written report with tutor feedback or learner plan for oral presentation with peer and/or tutor feedback.



Role play/simulation

Use of a situation selected by the tutor or by learners, to enable learners to practice and apply skills and to explore attitudes.

Level Two

Activity Role-plays should allow the application of skills in several areas and contexts.

Role-plays should be directed, but allow for a degree of learner autonomy.

Assessed by Assessed through tutor/peer observation, one to one tutorial, discussion and

self-assessment.

Evidence Evidence could include tutor record of observation, learner notes, tutor lesson

plan, tutorial notes, audio-visual/photographic record or learner log.

Written description

Consideration of a particular subject, situation or example selected by the tutor or by learners, which enables learners to apply knowledge to specific situations and to present them in written format.

Level Two

Activity Subjects should allow the application of knowledge in a number of areas and

contexts. Written work should be directed but should allow for a degree of

autonomy. GL = 500 words.

Assessed by Assessed through self-assessment and tutor assessment.

Evidence Evidence could include tutor record, learner record, summary of discussion

and feedback or completed work.



Written question and answer/Test/Exam

Specific, open and closed questions for immediate response from tutor. Can range from formal exams and tests, to a quick, fun way of finding out where learners are up to, for example, a quiz.

Level Two

Activity Open and closed questions should be included, covering a number of areas.

Learners should be encouraged to make use of/interpret knowledge rather

than just testing recall. May be time limited.

Assessed by Assessed by tutor or external marker (for exams/tests).

Evidence Evidence to include written responses and may also include learner

responses and tutor feedback.



Appendix B QCF Descriptors

Summary

Level 2

Knowledge and

understanding

Application and

action

Autonomy and

accountability

Achievement at Level 2 reflects the ability to select and use relevant knowledge, ideas, skills and procedures to complete well-defined tasks and address straightforward problems. It includes taking responsibility for completing tasks and procedures and exercising autonomy and judgment subject to overall direction or guidance

Use understanding of facts, procedures and ideas to complete well- defined tasks and address straightforward problems. Interpret relevant information and ideas. Be aware of the types of information that are relevant to the area of study or work.

Complete well-defined, generally routine tasks and address straightforward problems. Select and use relevant skills and procedures. Identify, gather and use relevant information to inform actions. Identify how effective actions have been.

Take responsibility for completing tasks and procedures. Exercise autonomy and judgment subject to overall direction or guidance.

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