From September 2010 all local authorities must demonstrate provision of Foundation Learning. If government policy remains the same by September 2013 Foundation learning will become an entitlement.

What is Foundation Learning?

Foundation Learning is a programme of learning, built around three distinct strands This is not an additional requirement rather an approach that seeks to give the learner a coherent offer made up as follows:

Foundation Learning
Functional Skills	Personal and Social Development (PSD) Qualifications	Vocational Qualifications

Foundation Learning is a personalised pathway for a learner to help them achieve their life goals; access to Level 2 study and/or employment.

Does OCR offer Foundation Learning?

Yes, OCR offers a range of high quality qualifications, units and components in all three of the above strands for learners to study. Learners can combine these OCR components with other qualifications to complete their personalised study plan. OCR qualifications offer the learner flexibility and choice.

Useful links

• Foundation Learning FAQs (PDF, 644 KB)
• QCDA Foundation Learning qualifications catalogue

Functional Skills

• English Entry Level
• English Level 1
• Maths Entry Level
• Maths Level 1
• ICT Entry Level
• ICT Level 1

Personal and Social Development (PSD) Qualifications

• Life and Living Skills Entry Level
• Employability Skills Entry Level 3 Certificate
• Employability Skills Level 1 Certificate

Vocational Qualifications

• Administration (Business Professional) Level 1 Award
• Administration (Business Professional) Level 1 Certificate
• Administration (Business Professional) Level 1 Diploma
• Business and Administration Level 1 Award (NVQ)
• Business and Administration Level 1 Certificate (NVQ)
• Creative iMedia Level 1 Award
• Creative iMedia Level 1 Certificate
• Creative iMedia Level 1 Diploma
• Customer Service Level 1 Certificate (NVQ)
• Digital Literacy Entry Level Award
• Retail Skills Level 1 Award
• Retail Skills Level 1 Certificate
• Retail Skills Level 1 Diploma
• Text Processing (Business Professional) Level 1 Award
• Text Processing (Business Professional) Level 1 Certificate
• ITQ 2009 Levels 1 in IT User Skills
• Using ICT Entry Level Award (Entry 3)