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Overview

The OCR Certificate in Literacy (available at Levels 1 and 2) is a nationally recognised qualification for basic skills at Levels 1 and 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. This qualification is approved for use by 16-19 learners and adults. The qualification has also received Section 96 approval for use by Key Stage 4 pupils who are assessed by their schools as needing access to a wider range of certification in Key Stage 4 alongside the usual GCSE in English. The qualification aims to develop candidates' ability to apply communication skills in a range of familiar contexts and situations.

To gain certification at levels 1 and 2 candidates must pass an external test. These are multiple choice tests that are externally set by QCA and marked by OCR. There is no requirement to produce a portfolio of evidence.

OCR offers these tests on demand; both paper-based tests and e-tests are available. The key features and benefits of this service include:

• Centres can schedule the tests at any time, on any day of the week, to suit the needs of the centre and the candidate
• Test entries are unnamed (bulk entry form D797) and are required by OCR only 10 working days before the start of the week the test is being taken
• Results are issued 10 working days after the end of the test week
• Certificates for pass candidates and diagnostic reports for fail candidates (giving feedback on questions answered incorrectly) are issued with results
• Success in national Adult Literacy tests acts as a proxy for the associated Key Skills tests in Communication

Centres are reminded that the test for Adult literacy and Adult numeracy at Levels 1 and 2 is the same test for the equilvalent key skills test. Achievement of the test offers exemption from the test component of the equivalent key skills qualification. This makes key skills an obvious progression route for Adult literacy and numeracy candidates as they will only be required to do the portfolio component.

The Related internet links section, lists a selection of web links that may be of use to those interested in:

• Lifelong learning
• The Institute of Learning
• Skills for Life
• Initial assessment tools

*OCR is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.