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Overview

This course has been designed to recognise candidates' skills, knowledge and understanding of Information Technology functions, environments and operations. It has been designed to accredit candidates' achievement in a modern and practical way that is relevant to the workplace.

Developed in consultation with the sector and deliverers of IT programmes, the qualification allows candidates to select from a range of optional units meaning candidates can follow either a User or Practitioner route. Its flexibility also enables candidates to achieve individual units or the full qualification, according to their needs.

Candidates who are successful in achieving the qualification would be able to progress to a qualification at level 3, or broaden their achievement by studying further qualifications at level 2. Candidates could also enter the workplace at operative or trainee level and complete an NVQ at a level suitable to their job role.

How will this qualification be assessed?

All units are centre-assessed and externally moderated by OCR. There are no timetabled exams for this qualification; candidates may complete units at a time that suits the centre. The full award and units from this qualification are graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Approval and Funding

OCR National qualifications have been accredited at Level 1, 2 and 3 of the National Qualifications Framework and eligible for funding under the Learning and Skills Council's Section 96/97 arrangements.