The NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Employment and Study in Health Sciences is designed to provide learners with essential knowledge and skills that will support their progression directly into employment within the health sciences or on to Level 3 learning programmes within a range of disciplines related to health sciences. Learners will be introduced to a chosen aspect of the health sciences and subsequently acquire an
understanding of distinct vocational areas within the health sciences.
Learners will also develop a range of practical and cognitive study skills relevant to both applied and intellectual progression within the discipline. Additionally, learners will have the opportunity to enhance their maths and English skills.
The qualification will prepare learners for transition to employment within the health sciences and/or Level 3 learning within health sciences.
The qualification is for:
Learners who wish to:
Enter employment within the health sciences;
Prepare for Level 3 studies within the health sciences;
Develop confidence in their own ability to undertake further study;
Optimise their progression to Level 3 learning through the acquisition of a wide range of essential study skills.
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 Health Studies | Y/507/2681 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Introducing Life Science | R/507/2677 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Introducing Physical Science | L/507/2676 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Introducing Psychology | A/507/2642 | 3 | Level 2 |
Min Credits : 12
Description: The learner must achieve a minimum of 12 credits from the units in this group.
| Title | Reference | Credit Value | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Development and Employability | D/602/5937 | 1 | Level 2 |
| Genetics | Y/507/8044 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Health and Safety in a Laboratory Environment | H/507/8063 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Health Promotion | D/507/8045 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Health Psychology | D/507/8062 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Human Biology | M/507/8051 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Immunology | K/507/8047 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Investigating a Vocational Area | T/600/3250 | 2 | Level 2 |
| Life Processes and Living Things | Y/505/4682 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Nutritional Science | T/507/8049 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Professional Skills in Health Care | K/507/8050 | 3 | Level 2 |
| Social Psychology | K/507/8064 | 3 | Level 2 |
| The Building Blocks of Chemistry | J/504/2382 | 3 | Level 2 |
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 : 2
Description: The learner can achieve a minimum of 2 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 |