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: ocrnationals@ocr.org.uk

OCR Nationals Team (Vocational Assessment)

•technical specification or assessment content queries