Live & Learn (NOCN) Qualification Units Description

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1 Live & Learn (NOCN) Qualification Units Description National Open College Network Award in personal Understanding of Healthy Living Entry Level 3 Units Alcohol and Drug Misuse Awareness Know the differences between some types of drugs and alcoholic drinks Understand the causes of alcohol and drug misuse Know the physical and psychological effects of drug and alcohol misuse Understand the implications of drug and alcohol misuse on others Understand health issues associated with drug and alcohol misuse Know about the effects of withdrawing from drugs and alcohol Know about agencies offering help and information. Healthy Living Know why personal fitness is important Be able to recognise the role that exercise plays in a healthy lifestyle Be able to identify the role of a balanced diet in promoting personal good health Know the importance of personal hygiene and good grooming Be able to identify the basic issues of sex education and contraception Know how to take responsibility for own health and lifestyle through action planning. Introduction to Issues of Substance Misuse Be able to identify legal and illegal substances Understand the impact of the use and misuse of substances Understand support that is available to those who misuse substances. Understanding eating Disorders Know about different eating disorders Understand the connections between food and feelings Know how to access information and support related to eating disorders. Understanding Own response to Body Image Understand how images of young women and men are portrayed through daily media Understand how influences of media influence self.

2 National Open College Network Award in personal Understanding of Healthy Living Level 1 Units Alcohol Awareness for the Individual Know about unit strengths and safe limits of alcohol Know the possible causes of alcohol misuse and its effects Understand the effects that alcohol misuse can have on others Understand the health issues associated with alcohol misuse Understand the effects of withdrawing from alcohol Know some of the agencies offering help and information about alcohol misuse. Drug Awareness for the Individual Know the differences between types of drugs and their legal status Know causes of drug misuse Be able to recognise physical and psychological effects of drug misuse Be able to identify the impact that drug misuse may have on others Be able to identify health issues associated with drug misuse Know effects of withdrawing from drugs Be able to identify agencies offering help and information on drug misuse. Health and Hygiene in the Home Know how to maintain a clean and hygienic home Know how to care for clothing Understand the need for basic personal hygiene Know how to maintain a healthy body Understand the importance of regular eye tests. Healthy Living Understand why personal fitness is important Understand the role that exercise plays in a healthy life style Understand the role of a balanced diet in promoting personal good health Understand the importance of personal hygiene and good grooming Understand the basic issues of sex education and contraception Know the importance of taking responsibility for their health and life style through action planning for the future. Recognising Issues of Substance Misuse Understand different forms of misuse of legal and illegal substances Understand the impact of the use and misuse of substances Know some sources of available support relating to misuse of substances.

3 National Open College Network Award in personal Understanding of Healthy Living Level 1 Units (continued) Understanding Body Image Understand how body image is portrayed in the media Understand cultural and historical influences on body image Understand influences on own body image. Understanding Eating Disorders Know about different eating disorders Understand the connection between food and feelings Know how to access information and support related to eating disorders. Understanding Nutrition, Performance and Healthy Eating Understanding Own Response to Body Image Understanding Stress and Stress Management Techniques Understand the function of food Understand the relationship between food and health Understand the basic principles of weight control Understand why a balanced diet is required to maximise performance Understand how to promote healthy eating. Understand how images of young women and men are portrayed through daily media Understand how influences of media influence 'self' Understand how images of men and women have been portrayed through history Understand how images of men and women are portrayed through different cultures. Understand the symptoms of stress Know the possible causes of stress Understand the benefits of using relaxation as a strategy Understand coping strategies Be able to practice a number of relaxation techniques.

4 National Open College Network Award in Personal Understanding of Healthy Living - Level 2 Units Alcohol Awareness for the Individual Know about unit strengths and safe limits of alcohol Know the possible causes of alcohol misuse and its effects Understand the effects that alcohol misuse may have on others Understand some of the health issues associated with alcohol misuse Understand the effects of withdrawing from alcohol Know some of the agencies that offer help and information on alcohol misuse. Drug Awareness for the Individual Know the differences between types of drugs and their legal status Be able to identify causes of drug misuse Know the physical and psychological effects of drug misuse Know the implications of drug misuse on others Know health issues associated with drug misuse Know the effects of withdrawing from drugs Know agencies offering help and information on drug misuse. Healthy Living Understand why personal fitness is important Recognise the role that exercise plays in a healthy life style Understand the role of a balanced diet in promoting good health Understand the importance of personal hygiene and good grooming Understand the issues of sex education and contraception Know how to take responsibility for their health and life style through action planning. Personal Exercise Understand the importance of exercise Understand basic anatomy and physiology Understand exercise related health and safety factors Plan a safe and effective fitness session that can be done at home Plan, monitor and evaluate a safe and effective personal exercise programme. Recognising Issues of Substance Misuse Know the differences between legal and illegal substances Understand the impact of the use and misuse of substances Know some sources of available support available relating to misuse of substances.

5 National Open College Network Award in Personal Understanding of Healthy Living - Level 2 Units (continued) Understanding Body Image Understand how body image is portrayed in the media Understand cultural and historical influences on body image Understand influences on own body image. Understanding Eating Disorders Understand the main eating disorders Understand the connection between food and feelings Know how to access information and support related to eating disorders. Understanding Nutrition and Weight Management Understanding Nutrition, Performance and healthy Eating Understanding Own Response to Body Image Understanding Stress and Stress Management Techniques Understand the importance of adequate nutrition Understand the components of a healthy diet Be able to give recommendations for healthy eating in and away from the home Understand effective methods of weight loss Be able to plan a weight management programme for a selected individual based on changes to exercise and diet. Understand the function of food Understand the relationship between food and health Understand the basic principles of weight control Understand why a balanced diet is required to maximise performance Understand how to promote healthy eating. Understand how images of women and men are portrayed through daily media Understand how influences of media influence 'self' Understand how images of women and men have been portrayed through history Understand how images of women and men are portrayed through different cultures. Understand the term stress Be able to recognise signs and symptoms of stress that may affect an individual Understand how stress affects health Understand potential causes of stress in everyday life Design a personal plan to combat stress.

6 Live & Learn (NOCN) Qualification Units Description National Open College Network - Award in Parenting - Entry 3 Units Caring For Your Child Know how to provide physical care for children of different ages Be able to choose appropriate clothing and footwear for children Understand the importance of a child s daily routine. Parenting Skills Understand the roles and rights in the family unit Understand the importance of listening to children and giving choices Be able to recognise and deal with difficult behaviour in children of different ages Understand how children learn through daily family activities Understand own needs as a parent. Understanding Family Relationships Know about different types and roles within family units Understand some of the problems in family life Understand own personal responsibilities within the family to other family members Be able to recognise the needs of different family members Be able to recognise own needs for future development as a member of the family unit. Level 1 Units Caring for Your Baby Be able to identify the needs of a baby Know the need for developmental and health checks Be able to identify why immunisation is necessary. Caring for Your Child Understand childhood behaviour problems Understand the importance of play in child development Understand the nature of children s social and emotional development Understand the importance of safety and hygiene in childcare Be aware of children s physical development up to 11 years Understand the nutritional needs of children.

7 National Open College Network - Award in Parenting Level 1 Units (continued) Family Relationships Understand the different types and roles within family units Understand some of the causes and effects of problems in the family life Understand their personal responsibilities within the family to family members Be able to recognise that family members have changing needs Be able to develop their own strategies for future direction and personal development as a member of the family unit. Parenting Skills Understand the role of a parent Know about the rights and needs of different family members Understand the importance of listening to children Know about the major stages of a child s development Know how children learn through daily activities. Understanding Changing Roles and Relationships in Adolescence Understanding your Pregnancy and Preparation for your Baby Understand the changing role and relationships of parents as a child gets older Understand the changes that a child goes through during adolescence Understand the pressure that all families with adolescents sometimes experience Understand issues that can cause conflict Understand issues of power and authority. Know the stages of pregnancy Understand the purpose of antenatal care Understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy Know the essential equipment for a new baby Understand some of the physical and emotional changes during pregnancy and childbirth.

8 Live & Learn (NOCN) Qualification Units Description National Open College Network - Award in Pre Tenancy Units - Level 1 Units Personal money management Understand how to manage a personal budget Understand how to find out about benefit entitlement Understand how to read a range of bills Understand the different ways to pay bills Understand how to use a bank account. Planning a move to a new home Understand the main costs involved in running a home Know how to compare fuel prices in order to get the best deal Understand the costs involved in furnishing a new home Know how to communicate a change of address Know how to organise transport of possessions to a new home. Preparing to be a good tenant and Know the rights and responsibilities of a tenant neighbour Understand how to be a good tenant and neighbour Understand how to make a positive contribution to a neighbourhood. Understand how to apply for housing Know the types of housing available Know how to complete a housing application form Know how to select a suitable property Understand the different types of tenancy agreements. Understand how to look after a new home Understand how to deal with health and safety issues in the home Understand how to secure a new home Know how to clean different areas of a new home Know how to maintain a garden area Know how to maintain the decoration of a new home. Understand how to look after personal Understand the importance of personal hygiene health and hygiene Understand the importance of caring for clothes and other laundry Understand the importance of a balanced diet to a healthy lifestyle Understand the importance of exercise to a healthy lifestyle. Understanding financial products and Know the different ways to borrow money services Understand the types of financial and insurance products that are available Know about different methods of saving Understand how to deal with debt.

9 Live & Learn (NOCN) Qualification Units Description National Open College Network - Award in Peer Mentoring - Level 1 Unit Understanding the Role of Young People as Peer Mentors Understand the role of peer mentor Understand why peer mentoring is important to young people Understand the role of peer mentor with young people within the local community Be able to assess own work with young people in the role of peer mentor. Level 2 Units Peer Mentoring Skills Be able to establish a peer mentoring relationship Be able to use communication skills in peer mentoring Understand how to enable an individual to review progress Understand how to develop own peer mentoring skills. Understand Peer Mentoring Understand the purpose of peer mentoring Understand the law relevant to a peer mentor Understand codes of conduct for peer mentoring Understand record keeping requirements in peer mentoring Know how to make referrals as a peer mentor.