Level 2 Qualification Guide - OCN Eastern Region

NOCN Level 2 Award in Developing Skills for the Creativeand Cultural Industries (QCF)NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Developing Skills for the Creativeand Cultural Industries (QCF)NOCN Level 2 Diploma in Developing Skills for the Creativeand Cultural Industries (QCF)1. About the qualificationsThe qualifications have been designed to be flexible and enable access to a broad range oflearning across the Creative and Cultural sector. They have been designed to allow for both thedevelopment of generic skills and then to supplement these with specific learning for theendorsed routes.The NOCN Developing Skills for the Creative and Cultural Industries (QCF) suite ofqualifications aims to develop confidence in an individual’s creative abilities, develop technicalskills and knowledge through the use of a variety of techniques, processes and media withsupport and guidance, explore ideas and issues, offer opportunities for valuing different ideasand contributions from others, develop an understanding and awareness of the contribution ofthe arts to culture and society and make connections between their own work and that of others.The qualifications aim to prepare potential new entrants with the knowledge, understanding andan introduction to the skills needed to make a relevant contribution, or to pursue higher levelstudy. They combine practical and hands-on experience together with knowledge andunderstanding of the theoretical basis of the area. The delivery of the units prepares andprogresses the learners by providing a practical introduction and ensures their readiness foremployment or further study and training.These first step qualifications provide a platform to progression. The qualifications will enablethe development of generic transferable skills, which will enable learners to progress into arange of possible employment opportunities within specific areas of the arts and/or crafts.The qualifications will widen participation by offering diverse and flexible learning opportunitiesthrough which people can develop basic skills, knowledge and understanding to broadenprogression opportunities. They are first step qualifications, supporting government strategy toraise achievement and increase the capacity of individuals in society and in the workplace. Thequalifications provide the initial steps for individuals to utilise their interest in the arts to provide aroute to higher level qualifications and may assist in the achievement of basic and/or key skillsthrough the medium of the arts.4