OCR NationalsDesign Level 3 - 03615 03616 03617

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OCR Level 2 and Level 3 Nationals in Design update

These qualifications have been superseded by the OCR Nationals Art and Design Level 2 and OCR Nationals Art and Design Level 3. The withdrawal date for these qualifications is 31 August 2007, at which point no further registrations may be made.

Candidates registered on the old OCR Level 2 National in Design (03684) or the old OCR Level 3 Nationals in Media (03685, 03686, 03687), that have already claimed unit certification, will have until 31 August 2009 (Level 2) or 31 August 2010 (Level 3) to claim for full certification. It will not be possible to transfer their registration to the new OCR Level 2 or Level 3 Nationals in Design.

Candidates who have registered on the old OCR Nationals in Design, but have not claimed unit certification will, however, be able to transfer to the new Nationals in Art and Design.

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Overview

This course has been developed to recognise learners' skills, knowledge and understanding of the design sector.

The learners carry out a range of tasks that have been designed to recognise their achievements in a modern, practical way that is relevant to the workplace.

They do not certificate competence on the job but are work-related qualifications which will support progression to an NVQ once a learner is in the work place.

Specification aims

These qualifications specifically aim to:

  • Develop learner's knowledge and understanding of design and the chosen specialist route if selected.
  • Develop learner's skills, knowledge and understanding in contexts that are directly relevant to employment situations, thereby enhancing employability within design.
  • Develop learner's ability to work autonomously and effectively in a design context
  • Enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding in specialist areas of design, and demonstrate the skills needed to participate in design environments and design practice.
  • Encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and understanding which learners will need to access further or high education programmes or occupational training on a full-time or part-time basis.
  • Encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and understanding which learners will need to enter employment, or enhance their current employment status.
  • Promote interaction between employers, centres and learners by relating teaching and assessment to real organisations.

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.