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IntroducingOCR Nationals
Anne Brennan & Heidi SmithProfessional OfficersVocational Assessment
23 September 2004
OCR Nationals Developed to meet the demand for vocational qualifications
Primarily aimed at candidates 16+ in full-time education but may suit candidates pre-16 and adults
Designed to reflect the learning styles and assessment needs of candidates
Available at Levels 1-3
Level 1
Qualification Available
Applied Art, Design and MediaBusiness and ICTHealth and Social CareLeisure and Tourism
Levels 2 and 3Qualification Level 2 Level 3BusinessHealth and Social CareSportTravel & TourismPublic ServicesDesignMediaIT
Not available
Qualifications available Level 1 National First Award4 units (120 glh)(30 glh) National Award 8 units (240 glh)
National Certificate 12 units (360 glh)
Level 2 National Certificate 6 units (360 glh)(60glh)
Level 3 National Certificate 6 units (360 glh)(60glh) National Diploma 12 units (720 glh)
National Extended Dip 18 units (1080 glh)
Structure - Level 1 QualificationLevel 1
Mandatory Optional Comment
First Award
Award
Certificate
4
5
6
3
6
May choose 1complementary unitCompensation 1 unit
May choose 2complementary unitsCompensation 2 units
Structure - Levels 2 and 3Qualification Mandatory Optional Comment
L2 Certificate 4 2
L3 Certificate 4 2
Only 1 of Careerplanning or Workexperience
L3 Diploma 4 8 EndorsementsCompensation
L3 Extended Dip 4 14 Compensation
Features
Guided learning hours - 60 per unit (30 glh at Level 1)
Units may be delivered and assessed in any order
All units centre-assessed and externally moderated
Visiting moderation
Flexible delivery
Features
Unit entry and certification
Candidates can be registered at any time during the year
Work-related, activity approach to learning
Evidence generated through practical activities
Opportunities to link evidence/learning to other areas such as Key skills and national occupational standards
GradingUnit grade
–Pass 1 point–Merit 2 points–Distinction 3 points
Qualification grade (aggregation of points)
Level 1Qualification Pass Merit Distinction First Award 4 points 7 points 9 points Award 8 points 13 points 19 point Certificate 12 points 20 points 28 point
Levels 2 and 3Qualification Pass Merit DistinctionNational Certificate 6 points 10 points 14 pointsNational Diploma 12 points 20 points 28 pointsExtended Diploma 18 points 30 points 42 points
Funding
Listed on Section 96 (under 19)/Section 97 (over 19)
LSC and ELWA•Funding for Levels 2 and 3 in line with that offered for
similar qualifications from other awarding bodies
Performance Measures
•Phase 1 and Phase 2 report •QCA website www.openquals.org.uk
• Comparability
UCAS tariffOCR has made a formal submission to UCAS so that the OCR Nationals suite can be considered for inclusion in the tariff
OCR is confident that the OCR Nationals will attract points that reflect their size, breadth and level and show their comparability to other vocational qualifications already incorporated in the tariff. We expect an announcement of the tariff in December 2004
Nationals support availableVisiting moderation visits
•2 per year - includes moderation and advice
•additional (chargeable) visits available
Publications
•Tutor’s handbook, Administration Catalogue (A28)
OCR Training
•training courses available on planning and delivering Nationals
Support material for OCR Nationals
•OCR produced support packs (Levels 2 and 3 available Autumn 04) and
support materials from external publishers
E-community
•http://community.ocr.org.uk/lists/listinfo/nationals-community
Where can I find out more ?Operations Support Team - centre approval and certification
queries•Tel: 024 76 470033 Fax: 024 76 468080
Regional Support
•Centre Advisors based at Regional Offices and Business
Development Managers
Information bureau
•Tel: 024 76 851509 Email: [email protected]
OCR Nationals Team (Vocational Assessment)
•technical specification or assessment content queries