NOCN Suite of Personal Progress Qualifications

The following qualifications have been approved by Ofqual:

NOCN Entry Level Award in Personal Progress (Entry 1) (QCF)
NOCN Entry Level Certificate in Personal Progress (Entry 1) (QCF)
NOCN Entry Level Diploma in Personal Progress (Entry 1) (QCF)

This suite of qualifications is designed for learners working at Entry 1 or below and in particular those with learning difficulties and disabilities. For many learners in this group progress to independence is a difficult and lengthy process which is exacerbated by the lack of access to cohesive and focussed provision.

The qualifications have been designed to accommodate a wide range of learner need within the target group, from those at school who are coming to an age where they are beginning the first tentative steps towards independence, to those in an older age group who may have begun the journey to independence and faltered along the way. The Independent Living Strategy (Office for Disability Issues, 2008) recognises that for learners with disabilities this transition to adulthood and/or independence takes place over a longer period of time. There are others who may have never considered themselves able to be independent or who have not had the opportunity to explore the extent of their ability due to over-protective carers.

These qualifications offer the opportunity to build a personalised programme for an individual that addresses their specific needs and circumstances. It gives a focus for the learners and providers in planning and recognising this progress towards independence.

The Qualification Guide is now available on NOCN website, along with the following delivery support material:
·       Additional Guidance for Providers
·       Unit assessment transcript templates for each unit
·       Appendix 1 – Entry 1 Achievement Continuum
·       Appendix 2 – Sample unit assessment transcript

For more information on delivering these qualifications please contact your Development Manager directly, or the Development Support Team on 01206 873023.