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Basic Skills

On this page:

• OCNKM Basic Skills Framework Programme
• OCNKM Basic Skills Forum
• NOCN Qualification Development
• Regional OCN Basic Skills Developments
• Ready made Basic Skills Programme

OCN accreditation can play a pivotal role in supporting the development of high quality, learner centred, flexible Basic Skills provision which is mapped against the new Basic Skills Curriculum.

OCNKM Basic Skills Framework

Member organisations can (subject to approval from the OCN) use our regional Basic Skills Framework to register and offer the NOCN Entry Level Qualifications in Literacy & Numeracy. Click here to download a copy of the Basic Skills Framework. Please contact a Development Officer if you wish to use this Framework.

OCNKM Basic Skills Forum

OCNKM hosts a regular Basic Skills Forum which aims to meet 3 times a year. The Forum offers a chance for basic skills practitioners to meet and discuss issues and developments which are relevant to their work. We try to invite guest speakers and explore potential OCN developments for the basic skills area. If you would like to join this forum please contact Angela Joyce (OCNKM Senior Development Officer) either by phoning the OCN office or email A.G.Joyce@ukc.ac.uk

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NOCN Qualification Development (Entry)

NOCN has developed Basic Skills Qualifications within the QCA Qualifications Framework in the following areas:

• Entry Level Certificate in Adult Numeracy - click link for further details
• Entry Level Certificate in Adult Literacy - click link for further details

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These are available for use now. A full set of NOCN differentiated Entry Level units in Literacy and Numeracy are already available for use in regional programmes. For further details see the NOCN web site or contact OCNKM.

NOCN Qualifications (Levels 1 &2)

In 2002-03 NOCN is developing Literacy & Numeracy Qualifications at Levels 1 & 2. These will be achieved by completion of online tests delivered via the Learn Direct network in the UK.

The units to support these qualifications are already available for use in programmes. They are fully mapped against the national standards and bench marked assessments will be available in the Autumn of 2002. Ask OCNKM for further details.

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Regional OCN Basic Skills Developments

OCNs are developing regional programmes for basic skills which are mapped against the Basic Skills standards. The North East Midlands OCN has commissioned a extensive basic skills programme called Skills for Learning & Life. Further details are provided below.

Members in Kent can use this programme NOW subject to an initial purchase fee of £50 for the master document.

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Ready made Basic Skills Programme

The pack contains:

• a generic programme document which specifies the minimum requirements to run this programme in your organisation. Additional, local information is required where indicated in the document.
• a set of units in Literacy and Numeracy which have been mapped to the new Core Curriculum. Each unit has a 'Unit Mapping' sheet which clearly identifies and reference these links. An additional set of structured spelling units is also included.
• sample 'Method of Delivery and Assessment for Units' detailing assessment methods, evidence of achievement and delivery methods. Organisations may either adopt these or provide their own versions detailing local arrangements to be agreed with the OCN.
• sample Progress Record sheets, the style/layout of which may be used for recording Learner achievements, and can accompany the evidence in a learner's portfolio.

If you are interested in obtaining and running the programme:

• Discuss your needs with an OCNKM Development Officer by contacting the OCN office
• Order a copy of the programme/units from NEMOCN by contacting them at:

NEMOCN
Parklands Centre
Stanhope Street
Long Eaton NG10 4QN
Tel: 0115 9461118
Fax: 0115 9462022
Email: nemocn@nemocn.org.uk

Make it clear that you are calling from an organisation in membership of OCNKM and that you wish to buy a copy to run it in Kent via OCNKM.

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