The NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Employment and Study in Science and Engineering is designed to provide learners with essential knowledge and skills that will support their progression into employment in roles such as a research scientist, project engineer and other specialisms within science and engineering or progression on to
higher education within science and engineering. Learners will acquire an understanding of distinct vocational areas within the science and engineering and develop a range of practical and cognitive study skills. Additionally, learners will have the opportunity to enhance their Maths and English skills.
The qualification will prepare learners for transition to Level 3 learning within science and engineering.
Achievement of a standalone qualification that offers an introduction to specific disciplines within science and engineering and the opportunity to develop a range of cognitive and practical study skills.
The qualification is for:
Learners who wish to:
Min Credits : 30
Description: A minimum of 30 credits must be achieved. A maximum of 3 credits from Mandatory Group A. A minimum of 12 credits from Mandatory Group B and a minimum of 9 credits from Mandatory Group C. Remaining credits may be achieved from any combination of units
Max Credits : 3
Description: The learner must achieve a maximum of 3 credits from the units in this group.
| Title | Reference | Credit Value | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introducing Engineering | J/507/2675 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Introducing Environmental and Land-Based Science | Y/507/2678 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Introducing Life Science | R/507/2677 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Introducing Physical Science | L/507/2676 | 3 | Level 2 |
Min Credits : 12
Description: The learner must achieve a minimum of 12 credits from the units in this group.
Min Credits : 9
Description: The learner must achieve a minimum of 9 credits from the units in this group.
| Title | Reference | Credit Value | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking Skills | F/507/2691 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Deliver a Presentation | M/507/2685 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Personal Career Planning | J/507/2689 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Personal Learning Goals | J/507/2692 | 2 | Level 2 |
| Personal Study Skills | Y/507/2695 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Research Skills | L/507/2693 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Revision and Examination Skills | R/507/2694 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Study Management Skills | F/507/2688 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Understanding Plagiarism | D/507/2682 | 2 | Level 2 |
| Undertaking a Research Project | T/507/2686 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Undertaking Group Work | A/507/2687 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Valuing Equality and Diversity | L/503/1013 | 2 | Level 2 |
| Word Processing | K/507/2684 | 2 | Level 2 |
| Writing Skills | A/507/2690 | 3 | Level 2 |
Min Credits : 6
Description: The learner can achieve a minimum of 6 credits from the units in this group.
| Title | Reference | Credit Value | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculations | K/507/2698 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Common Measures and Shape | M/507/2699 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Data Handling and Probability | Y/505/4035 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Spelling Skills | J/505/4029 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Spreadsheets | H/507/2697 | 3 | Level 1 |
| Using Grammar and Punctuation | D/507/2696 | 2 | Level 2 |
| Current Funding | View Funding |
| Title | Type | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extension of Various Qualifications | Amendment | B20-47 | 3/4/2020 |
| Extension of various Qualifications | Amendment | B19-5 | 21/1/2019 |