Qualifications Available through Rainbow Horses
OCNL Employability
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Employability (QCF)
Guided Learning Hours / 56-74
Credit Value / 7
Minimum Age / 16
The purpose of these qualifications are to:
Prepare learners for employment in a broad occupational area.
The qualifications are for:
Learners who are aged 16 or over and who are preparing to enter employment for the first time or are unemployed/unwaged and seeking to improve their employability for a return to work; are not in education, training or employment; are serving, or have recently served, a custodial or community sentence and need intensive preparation for employment.
In order to be awarded the OCNLR Level 1 Award in Employability (QCF), learners must achieve a minimum of 7 credits. 4 credits must be taken from the Mandatory units and a minimum of 3 credits from the Optional units. The following plan meets this criteria.
HC4/1/LQ/002 / Y/503/5209 / Communication Skills in Preparing for Work (mandatory) / L1 / 2 / 16
AF3/1/LQ/001 / F/503/4894 / Oral Presentation Skills (mandatory) / L1 / 1 / 9
HC4/1/LQ/003
/ M/600/9936 / Working as a Team (mandatory) / L1 / 1 / 9
HC1/1/LQ/003 / Y/600/3239 / Health and Safety in a Practical Environment / L1 / 1 / 9
HC7/1/LQ/001 / L/503/5210 / Planning and Reviewing Learning / L1 / 2 / 20
Total / 7 / 63
OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Employability (QCF)
Qualification Approval Number / 600/8266/5Guided Learning Hours / 106-128
Credit Value / 13
Minimum Age / 16
The purpose of these qualifications are to:
Prepare learners for employment in a broad occupational area.
The qualifications are for:
Learners who are over 16 years of age, preparing to enter employment for the first time or are unemployed/unwaged and seeking to improve their employability for a return to work; are not in education, training or employment; are serving, or have recently served, a custodial or community sentence and need intensive preparation for employment.
In order to be awarded the OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Employability (QCF), learners must achieve a minimum of 13 credits. 4 credits must be taken from the Mandatory units and a minimum of 9 credits from the Optional units. The following plan meets the criteria.
HC4/1/LQ/002 / Y/503/5209 / Communication Skills in Preparing for Work (mandatory) / L1 / 2 / 16
AF3/1/LQ/001 / F/503/4894 / Oral Presentation Skills (mandatory) / L1 / 1 / 9
HC4/1/LQ/003 / M/600/9936 / Working as a Team (mandatory) / L1 / 1 / 9
HC1/1/LQ/003 / Y/600/3239 / Health and Safety in a Practical Environment / L1 / 1 / 9
HC7/1/LQ/001 / L/503/5210 / Planning and Reviewing Learning / L1 / 2 / 20
HB1/1/LQ/002 / H/602/5941 / Financial Literacy: Budgeting and Money Management / L1 / 1 / 9
HC4/1/LQ/004 / L/502/0464 / Dealing with Problems in Daily Life / L1 / 2 / 20
PR3/1/LQ/001 / T/501/6893 / Community Project / L1 / 3 / 22
Total / 13 / 114
OCNLR Level 2 Award in Employability (QCF)
Guided Learning Hours / 24
Credit Value / 3
Minimum Age / 16
This qualification is for learners who are over the age of 16. You will not be able to register learners who are under this age.
The purpose of these qualifications are to:
Prepare learners for employment in a broad occupational area.
The qualifications are for:
Learners who are preparing to enter employment for the first time or are unemployed/unwaged and seeking to improve their employability for a return to work; are not in education, training or employment; are serving, or have recently served, a custodial or community sentence and need intensive preparation for employment.
In order to be awarded Level 2 Award in Employability (QCF), learners must achieve 3 credits from the Optional units. This can be with one unit (Option 1) or several units (Option 2)
HB7/2/LQ/002 / J/600/3737 / Teamwork Skills / L2 / 3 / 24
Total / 3 / 24
OCNLR code / Ofqual code / Unit Title / Level / Credit Value / GLH
HC1/2/LQ/002
/ F/600/3719 / Communication in the Workplace / L2 / 2 / 16
HE1/2/LQ/001 / D/600/3727 / Personal Money Management / L2 / 1 / 8
Total / 3 / 24
OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Employability (QCF)
Guided Learning Hours / 104
Credit Value / 13
Minimum Age / 16
The purpose of these qualifications are to:
Prepare learners for employment in a broad occupational area.
The qualifications are for:
Learners over the age of 16 who are preparing to enter employment for the first time or are unemployed/unwaged and seeking to improve their employability for a return to work; are not in education, training or employment; are serving, or have recently served, a custodial or community sentence and need intensive preparation for employment.
In order to be awarded the OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Employability (QCF), learners must achieve 13 credits from the Optional units.
HC4/2/LQ/004
/ F/600/3736 / Solving Problems in the Workplace / L2 / 3 / 24
HC1/2/LQ/002
/ F/600/3719 / Communication in the Workplace / L2 / 2 / 16
HC4/2/LQ/003
/ D/600/3730 / Recognising Leadership Skills / L2 / 2 / 16
HB7/2/LQ/002 / J/600/3737 / Teamwork Skills / L2 / 3 / 24
HE1/2/LQ/001 / D/600/3727 / Personal Money Management / L2 / 1 / 8
HB1/2/LQ/003 / J/600/3723 / Improving own Performance / L2 / 2 / 16
Total / 13 / 104
OCNL Progression
OCNLR ENTRY LEVEL AWARD IN PROGRESSION
(ENTRY 3) (QCF)
Guided Learning Hours / 30
Credit Value / 3
Minimum Age / None
The purpose of the qualification is to:
Provide a range of learning opportunities at foundation level, that enable learners to follow a programme tailored to their learning needs, whilst at the same time achieving a nationally recognised qualification.
The qualification is for learners who:
• would benefit from alternative approaches to the curriculum and learning;
• want to test out a vocational area to inform their career and employment choices;
• for whatever reason have not previously achieved in education;
• need to develop their literacy and/or numeracy skills.
Learners need to achieve 3 credits and this can be achieved with just one of the following options. The unit ‘Developing Confidence Working with Animals’ can be the starting point for further progression through to the Certificate or Diploma at Level 1.
OPTION 1 - DEVELOPING CONFIDENCE WORKING WITH ANIMALS ENTRY 3
SP2/E3/LQ/004 / F/506/0475 / Developing Confidence Working with Animals (review 31/1/19) / E3 / 3 / 30
Total / 3 / 30
OPTION 2 - ALCOHOL AND DRUG MISUSE AWARENESS ENTRY 3
OCNL code / Ofqual Code / Unit Title / Level / Credit Value / GLHHH3/E3/LQ/001 / T/504/8484
/ Alcohol and Drug Misuse Awareness (review 28/2/18) / E3 / 3 / 30
Total / 3 / 30
OPTION 3 - ASSERTIVENESS AND DECISION MAKING ENTRY 3
OCNL code / Ofqual Code / Unit Title / Level / Credit Value / GLHHB1/E3/LQ/001
/ L/504/8538
/ Assertiveness and Decision-Making Skills (review (28/2/18) / E3 / 3 / 30
Total / 3 / 30
OCNLR ENTRY LEVEL EXTENDED AWARD IN PROGRESSION (ENTRY 3) (QCF)
Guided Learning Hours / 50-60
Credit Value / 6
Minimum Age / None
The purpose of the qualification is to:
Provide a range of learning opportunities at foundation level, that enable learners to follow a programme tailored to their learning needs, whilst at the same time achieving a nationally recognised qualification.
The qualification is for learners who:
• would benefit from alternative approaches to the curriculum and learning;
• want to test out a vocational area to inform their career and employment choices;
• for whatever reason have not previously achieved in education;
• need to develop their literacy and/or numeracy skills.
In order to gain the Extended Award the learner must achieve 6 credits at Entry Level 3. No more than 3 credits can be obtained from the IT group of units. The two examples below show how the Extended Award can build on the unit ‘Developing Confidence Working with Animals’. Both options can be used towards the Certificate at Entry Level and Level 1.
OPTION 1
SP2/E3/LQ/004 / F/506/0475 / Developing Confidence Working with Animals (review 31/1/19) / E3 / 3 / 30
SP2/E3/LQ/003
/ T/505/6083
/ Understand the Grooming of Small Animals (review 31/8/18) / E3 / 2 / 20
HC4/E3/LQ/003 / R/504/8489 / Health and Safety Awareness in the Workplace (review 28/2/18) / E3 / 1 / 10
Total / 6 / 60
OPTION 2
OCNL Code / Ofqual Code / Unit Title / Level / Credit Value / GLHSP2/E3/LQ/004 / F/506/0475 / Developing Confidence Working with Animals (review 31/1/19) / E3 / 3 / 30
HB1/E3/LQ/039 / R/505/8570 / Introduction to Group and Teamwork Communication Skills (review 31/1/0/18) / E3 / 3 / 30
Total / 6 / 60
OCNLR ENTRY LEVEL CERTIFICATE IN PROGRESSION (ENTRY 3) (QCF)
Guided Learning Hours / 150
Credit Value / 15
Minimum Age / None
In order to gain the Certificate learners must achieve 15 credits at Entry 3 Level by successfully completing 3 credits from the Core skills group of units and a minimum of 12 credits from the remaining core and optional units. No more than 6 credits can be obtained from the IT group of units. The example below continues to build on the units taken for the Award and the Extended Award, so the learner would only need to complete the units not already held.
Learners need to achieve all the units listed below to gain their Entry Level Certificate in Progression.
SP2/E3/LQ/004 / F/506/0475
/ Developing Confidence Working with Animals (review 31/1/19) (optional) / E3 / 3 / 30
SP2/E3/LQ/003
/ T/505/6083
/ Understand the Grooming of Small Animals (review 31/8/18) (optional) / E3 / 2 / 20
HC4/E3/LQ/003 / R/504/8489 / Health and Safety Awareness in the Workplace (review 28/2/18) (core) / E3 / 1 / 10
HB1/E3/LQ/039
/ R/505/8570
/ Introduction to Group and Teamwork Communication Skills (review 31/10/18) (core) / E3 / 3 / 30
HB1/E3/LQ/045
/ D/505/8958 / Recognising Own Skills for Personal Development (review 31/10/18) (core) / E3 / 3 / 30
HD4/E3/LQ/025
/ D/506/0919 / Measure Distance and Length (review 31/10/18) (core) / E3 / 1 / 10
HD4/E3/LQ/009
/ D/503/3378
/ Measure: Weight (review 31/7/18) (core) / E3 / 1 / 10
HD4/E3/LQ/024
/ Y/506/0918
/ Measure: Capacity and Temperature (review 31/1/19) (core) / E3 / 1 / 10
Total / 15 / 150
INDIVIDUAL UNITS AT ENTRY THREE
If you are looking for individual units for your learners it makes sense to choose ones which can build to form a full qualification. As well as the units already listed, here are a few of the most popular ones. Although learners will receive a certificate for the unit, they need at least 3 credits to gain an ‘Award’.
HD4/E3/LQ/026
/ D/506/0922
/ Money: Adding and Subtracting (review 31/1/19) / E3 / 1 / 10
HD3/E3/LQ/006
/ H/503/3155
/ Reading: Grammar and Punctuation (review 31/7/18) / E3 / 1 / 10
HD3/E3/LQ/005
/ D/503/3154
/ Reading: Comprehension (review 31/7/18) / E3 / 1 / 10
SP2/E3/LQ/002
/ A/505/6084
/ Recognising Small Animals (review 31/8/18)
/ E3 / 2 / 16
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Progression (QCF)
Guided Learning Hours / 47-60
Credit Value / 6
Minimum Age / None
The purpose of this qualification is to:
Provide a flexible and alternative range of learning opportunities for a varied group of learners with a variety of differing learning needs and interests, including adults returning to learning, learners with ‘spiky profiles’ and learners who in the past may have felt disengaged from learning. The qualifications seek to enable learners to follow a programme tailored to their learning needs, whilst at the same time achieving a nationally recognised qualification.
The qualification is for learners who:
1 would benefit from alternative approaches to the curriculum and learning;
2 for whatever reason have not previously achieved in education;
3 need to develop their literacy and/or numeracy skills;
4 are seeking to return to work or enter new work areas and are looking to update and/or add to their employment skills and knowledge.
5 want to progress to further education or other training.
Learners need to achieve 6 credits and can choose from one of these two options.
OPTION 1 - PERSONAL CONFIDENCE, ASSERTIVENESS AND DECISION MAKING
HB1/1/LQ/001
/ D/504/8432
/ Developing Personal Confidence and Self Awareness (review 28/2/18) (core) / L1 / 3 / 30
HB1/1/LQ/042
/ D/505/8555
/ Improving Assertiveness and Decision Making (review 31/10/18) (core) / L1 / 3 / 30
Total / 6 / 60
OPTION 2 - MANAGING BEHAVIOUR
OCNL Code / Ofqual Code / Unit Title / Level / Credit Value / GLHHB1/1/LQ/001
/ D/504/8432 / Developing Personal Confidence and Self Awareness (review 28/2/18) (core) / L1 / 3 / 30
HB1/1/LQ/051 / R/504/8718 / Behaviour in Conflict (review 28/2/18) / L1 / 3 / 27
Total / 6 / 60
OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Progression (QCF)
Guided Learning Hours / 156-209
Credit Value / 21
Minimum Age / None
The purpose of this qualification is to:
Provide a flexible and alternative range of learning opportunities for a varied group of learners with a variety of differing learning needs and interests, including adults returning to learning, learners with ‘spiky profiles’ and learners who in the past may have felt disengaged from learning. The qualifications seek to enable learners to follow a programme tailored to their learning needs, whilst at the same time achieving a nationally recognised qualification.
The qualification is for learners who:
1 would benefit from alternative approaches to the curriculum and learning;
2 for whatever reason have not previously achieved in education;
3 need to develop their literacy and/or numeracy skills;
4 are seeking to return to work or enter new work areas and are looking to update and/or add to their employment skills and knowledge.
5 want to progress to further education or other training.
In order to gain the Level 1 Certificate in Progression learners must achieve 21 credits. 6 credits must be achieved from group A (Core Skills) and a minimum of 15 credits from the remaining core and optional units. No more than 6 credits can be obtained from the IT group of units and a maximum of 6 credits can be obtained from the Entry 3 Level units. The following unit plan meets all these criteria. As you can see, progression is possible for those learners who began with ‘Developing Confidence Working with Animals’ at Entry 3.
SP2/E3/LQ/004 / F/506/0475 / Developing Confidence Working with Animals (review 31/1/19) / E3 / 3 / 30
SP2/E3/LQ/003 / T/505/6083 / Understand the Grooming of Small Animals (review 31/8/18) / E3 / 2 / 20
HC4/E3/LQ/003 / R/504/8489 / Health and Safety Awareness in the Workplace (review 28/2/18) / E3 / 1 / 10
HB1/1/LQ/001 / D/504/8432 / Developing Personal Confidence and Self Awareness (review 28/2/18) (core) / L1 / 3 / 27
HB1/1/LQ/042 / D/505/8555 / Improving Assertiveness and Decision Making (31/10/18) (core) / L1 / 3 / 27
HB1/1/LQ/037 / A/504/7689 / Communication Skills for Group and Teamwork (review 28/2/18) / L1 / 3 / 27
HE1/1/LQ/004 / Y/506/0787 / Personal Budgeting and Managing Money (review 31/1/19) / L1 / 3 / 27
HJ1/1/LQ/007 / L/504/8264 / Healthy Living (review 28/2/18) / L1 / 3 / 27
Total / 21 / 195
OCNLR Level 2 Award in Progression (QCF)
Guided Learning Hours / 64-78
Credit Value / 9
Minimum Age / None
The purpose of this qualification is to:
Provide a flexible and alternative range of learning opportunities that will stretch learners and enable them to consolidate and extend their learning in preparation for further learning in further or higher education settings and/or to sustain and develop employment opportunities. The qualifications seek to enable learners to follow a programme tailored to their learning needs, whilst at the same time achieving a nationally recognised qualification.
The qualification is for learners who:
1 want to progress to further education or higher education;
2 need to develop advanced learning to learn skills;
3 are seeking to take on increased responsibilities in life and work;
4 are seeking to enter new work areas and are looking to update and/or add to their employment skills and knowledge.
5 would benefit from alternative approaches to the curriculum and learning.
In order to gain the OCNLR Level 2 Award in Progression learners must achieve 9 credits, of which 3 must come from the Core units. A maximum of 3 Credits can be achieved from the Level 1 units.
HB1/2/LQ/006
/ D/504/8527
/ Developing Personal Confidence and Self Awareness (review 28/2/18) (core) / L2 / 3 / 24
HJ1/2/LQ/004
/ Y/504/8266
/ Healthy Living (review 28/2/18) (core) / L2 / 3 / 24
HB1/2/LQ/035
/ L/504/7695
/ Communication Skills for Group and Teamwork (review 28/2/18) (core)
/ L2 / 3 / 24
Total / 9 / 72
INDIVIDUAL UNITS AT LEVEL 2
Here are a few of the other units at level 2
HB1/2/LQ/044 / F/505/8709 / Improving Assertiveness and Decision Making Skills (review 31/10/18) (core)
/ L2 / 3 / 24
HB1/2/LQ/045 / D/506/1052 / Improving Own Learning and Performance (review 31/1/19) (core) / L2 / 3 / 24
HH3/2/LQ/006 / K/504/8689 / Issues of Substance Misuse (review 28/2/18) (core)
/ L2 / 1 / 9
HH3/2/LQ/005
/ M/504/8290
/ Drug Awareness (review 28/2/18) (core)
/ L2 / 3 / 24
OCNLR LEVEL ONE CERTIFICATE IN SKILLS FORPROFESSIONS IN ANIMAL CARE
SKILLS FOR PROFESSIONS: ANIMAL CARE LEVEL ONE Certificate
Qualification Approval Number 601/8457/7
Guided Learning Hours / Total Qualification Time 278 / 320
Credit Value 32
Minimum Age EAQ recommend 12 and over
The qualification is for learners of all ages who wish to progress in animal care. It offers an opportunity to
develop essential study skills along with vocational units to create a firm foundation for successful
progression to Level 2 qualifications
Learners may be:
• young people out of education (EAQ suggest those aged 12 and over)
• 16-19 years old in full-time study
• adults who wish to progress to higher level qualifications in animal care
• currently employed in a role related to animal care and wish to progress
• currently not in employment and looking to improve their future career prospects.
The Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Animal Care comprises both mandatory and optional units. In order to gain the qualification the learner must achieve 32 credits in total. 5 credits must be taken from the mandatory units in Group M, plus 12 credits from Group O1 and 6 credits from Group O2.
The remaining credits may be taken from Group O1 and/or O2.
Learners need to achieve ALL the units in the grid below to receive the certificate but it is also possible to register for individual units from this list.
OCNL code Ofqual Code Unit Title Level Credit Value GLH
HC7/1/LQ/014 K/508/0638 Time management skills (mandatory) 1 2 18
HC7/1/LQ/013 H/508/0637 Introduction to study skills (mandatory) 1 3 27
SH7/1/LQ/001 D/508/1169 Assist with feeding and watering horses (O1) 1 2 18
SH6/1/LQ/001 D/508/1172 Assist with the movement and handling of animals (O1) 1 2 18
SH6/1/LQ/002 F/508/1178 Care of animals (O1) 1 2 18
SH6/1/LQ/003 J/508/1182 Developing confidence working with animals (O1) 1 3 27
SH7/1/LQ/003 L/508/1202 Grooming and washing horses (O1) 1 3 27
SH7/1/LQ/002 Y/508/1204 Maintain the health of horses (O1) 1 6 54
SH2/1/LQ/004 L/508/1216 Principles of preparing for and monitoring livestock
outdoors (O1)
1 3 27
HC7/1/LQ/010 J/508/0694 Problem solving skills (O2) 1 3 24
HC7/1/LQ/012 F/508/0709 Teamwork skills (O2) 1 3 27
Total 32 285