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- Application of Number/Cymhwyso Rhif Levels 1 - 4
Key Skills (Skills for Life)Application of Number/Cymhwyso Rhif Levels 1 - 4 - 1712/3902W
Reduction of Key Skills Level 1 and 2 paper-based test opportunities
Key Skills Level 1 and Level 2 paper-based test opportunities have been reduced to 6 test sessions a year. September, December, January, March, May, June test sessions will be available from September 2011.
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Key Skills Level 3 paper-based test opportunities have been reduced to 3 sessions a year which will be available in September, March and May in 2011-2012 academic year. Key Skills Level 4 sessions have been reduced to one test opportunity a year and will be available in June 2012.
BIS announcement
In response to the BIS announcement on the 15 February 2012 regarding operational end dates for Key and Basic Skills, OCR is currently planning its provision to continue to meet the needs of centres and learners. We will notify all centres about any changes to our qualifications as soon as possible.
Popular documents
- Specification - Welsh mediumPDF, 191 KB
- SpecificationPDF, 82 KB
- Key Skills qualifications standards and guidance 2004PDF, 1 MB
- Topic references for Key Skills and Basic Skills testsPDF, 72 KB
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Key Skills allow learners to prove their ability to use certain transferable skills, equipping them for the workplace and further education. The qualifications are targeted at pre- and post-16 learners. They are designed to improve students' motivation, progression and achievement. The Key Skills qualifications (Communication, Application of Number and ICT) are assessed through an external test ( England and Northern Ireland only) and internally-assessed portfolio.
