Sale! Genealogy QLS Level 2

Course Code

OSC1045

Learn how to research your family history, from home!

Genealogy is said to be one of the fastest-growing hobbies in the UK
This course will help you develop valuable research skills to trace your own ancestors, origins and family history
Unlike other subjects, genealogy is always personalised to your own ancestry, so there's always something unique for you to discover!

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All course materials will be delivered to you by post, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email.

You can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Study Hours

Approximately 80 hours.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Genealogy Level 2.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor Marked Assignments.

What does genealogy mean?
Why research a family tree?
Genealogy - hobby or profession?
What is an ancestor?
DNA tracing
Different types of family tree
Figuring out relationships
Knowing your family relationships
The history of surnames
Why research a surname?

The history of birth, marriage and death records
Looking at different records
Other useful certificates
Using certificates effectively
Introduction to the Census
The genealogist and Census research

Using war records
The Royal Navy and Marines
The British Army
The Royal Air Force
The war dead
Foreign forces
Searching prison records
Researching police records
Using immigration records

The history of workhouses in Britain
How to use workhouse records for a genealogy search
Tracing noble ancestry in your family tree
How to search your own family’s heraldry trail
Tracing your royal connections

Using wills and administration
What if my ancestor did not make a will?
Using newspapers to research your family tree
Using research centres
Global searching for family records

Organising your family tree
Templates for compiling your family tree
Genealogy computer programmes
Recording your own family in film or audio clips
The importance of your family tree and genealogy research
Reflecting on your genealogy work
Course conclusion

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of written assignments, which are submitted to your personal tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 80 hours to complete. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

Study Method

This course is designed for distance learning at home or at work. Students will receive a course pack containing all study materials, as well as full tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality License Scheme website. This course has been benchmarked at Level 2 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts membership
* Comprehensive study guide
* Open Study College pen and highlighter
* Student notebook

* Not included with the online study option

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.