OCR NationalsICT Level 2 - 06324

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Important information from April 2010

These qualifications have been revised. The current qualifications have a final entry date of 31 July 2010. The new level 2 OCR Nationals will be available from 1 August 2010 with a last registration date of December 2012 and last certification by December 2014.

For further information, including copies of the new units and the awarding rules, please visit the OCR Nationals 2010 pages.

OCR Nationals claims go electronic

All certification claims for our Nationals qualifications must now be made online via Interchange. The old paper-based system is no longer available. View OCR Nationals claims guides.

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Overview

This course has been developed to recognise learners skills, knowledge and understanding of Information and Communication Technology functions, environments and operations.

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 candidate is in the workplace.

Specification aims

These qualifications specifically aim to:

  • Develop learner's knowledge and understanding of the Information and Communication Technology sector
  • Develop learner's skills, knowledge and understanding in contexts that are directly relevant to employment situations, thereby enhancing their employability within the Information and Communication Technology sector
  • Develop learner's ability to work autonomously and effectively in an Information and Communication Technology context
  • Enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding in specialist areas of Information and Communication Technology, and demonstrate the skills needed to participate in the operation and development of ICT specific or ICT non-specific business organisations
  • Encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and understanding that learners will need to access further or higher 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 that 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.

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