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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.

The OCR Entry Level Skills for Life qualification is accredited on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) at Entry 1, Entry 2 and Entry 3.

The qualification has been designed to assess the practical use of ICT. This includes the use of email, text messaging, search facilities and the presentation of information. The units are assessed by OCR set assignments that are provided as context free templates. This flexible form of assessment enables tutors to provide contextualised assignments that are appropriate for their candidates. The templates are available on the OCR website as word documents that can be customised by tutors (click on publications and materials above).

The qualification is unit based to enable candidates to achieve individual units that are stepping stones towards the full qualification.

The units are equally weighted. Each unit contributes to the total requirement of the qualification. In order to achieve the full qualification, candidates must meet all of the stated assessment objectives for each of the 3 units at Entry Level 3 or Entry Level 2. The qualification at Entry Level 1 is a single unit qualification.

All units are assessed in the centre and moderated by OCR. Only work that meets all the assessment requirements should be submitted to OCR for moderation.

The qualification has been designed to offer flexible assessment and administration arrangements:

• Candidates do not need to be named on entry.
• The qualification is unit based.
• Full and unit entry is available.
• Candidates can work towards the most appropriate level for their individual needs.
• There are no time constraints on when candidate 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 national standards.
• Candidate evidence sheets are provided to aid the recording of candidate evidence.
• Candidate task sheet templates are porvided to enable assignments to be customised.
• All units are assessed by the tutor and moderated by OCR.
• Sample assignments are provided in the tutor's handbook and on the website.

The content of the qualification is based on, and fully covers, the national standards for ICT Skills for Life at Entry Level. The national standards can be found on the QCA website at www.qca.org.uk/qualifications/basicskills.

This qualification is approved on the National Qualification Framework (NQF) for use by 16 - 19 learners and adults. It 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 GCSEs.

All centres who are approved to offer the OCR Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy qualifications will automatically have their approval extended for the OCR Entry Level ICT Skills for Life qualification.

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.