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Overview

OCR is pleased to announce that the current period of accreditation for these popular qualifications has been extended to 31 August 2010, with last certification in 2012.

Please note that the OCR Set Tasks for Units 1, 3 and 5 (Using Number) are only available via OCR Interchange. For details on how to access the OCR Set Tasks, please refer to the document above, titled 'Guidance for accessing the OCR Set Tasks'.

This course is designed to provide accreditation for the skills developed by learners following the Adult Numeracy Curriculum at Entry Level. Students can be assessed at Entry 1, Entry 2 or Entry 3.

The OCR Entry Level Certificate in Adult Numeracy is part the OCR suite of basic skills qualifications. The other qualifications in the suite are Adult Literacy and ICT Skills for Life.

The qualifications have been designed to offer flexible assessment and administration arrangements:

• Students do not need to be named on entry.
• The qualification is unit based.
• Full and unit entry is available.
• Students can work towards the most appropriate level for their individual needs.
• There are no time constraints on when students work has to be submitted to OCR.
• All units achieved will be certificated.
• Certificates will state the level of achievement in each unit achieved.
• All assessment objectives have been referenced to the core curriculum.
• Students evidence sheets are provided to aid the recording/tracking of students evidence.
• All units are assessed by the tutor and moderated by OCR.
• Sample tasks are provided in the tutor's handbook and on the OCR website to allow students to practice their skills.

The course allows students to progress to Level 1 and Level 2 Adult Numeracy National Tests, as well as OCR Entry Level Certificates in Retail, Manufacturing or Job Seeking Skills.

Specification aims

The aims of this specification are to:

• Develop students' skill and confidence in recognising and using numerical information in practical everyday situations.
• Develop students' skill in calculating and using numbers in practical everyday situations.
• Develop students' skill in recognising and using shapes and measures in practical everyday situations.
• Develop students' skill in presenting and explaining results in practical everyday situations.
• Develop students' confidence in using numerical skills in a range of contexts for different practical purposes.
• Encourage progression by assisting in the development of the skills and knowledge which students will need in order to undertake further study.