OCR NationalsMedia Level 3 - 06538, 06539, 06544

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Change to accreditation dates for OCR Nationals

We have brought all of the accreditation dates in line to make it easier for you to manage your entry and certification claims. The accreditation date for all OCR Nationals Levels 1, 2 and 3 are now:

  • Last entry date 31 August 2012
  • Last certification date 31 December 2014**

** The duration between last entry date and last certification date will often vary depending on the level of the qualification but all levels have a certification end date of 31 December 2014.

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Overview

The revised OCR Level 3 Nationals in Media have been accredited by QCA for first delivery from 1 September 2007.

The following summarises this enhanced provision:

  • Revisions to units 2 and 3.
  • New unit in web authoring and design.

These qualifications are designed to recognise candidates' skills, knowledge and understanding of the media sector. Suitable for post-16 candidates only, they will provide a high quality, industry-recognised qualification.

Developed in consultation with the sector, the qualification allows candidates to select from a range of optional units. Its flexibility also enables candidates to achieve individual units or a full qualification: Certificate, Diploma or Extended Diploma, according to their needs.

Progression to further qualifications, such as HNDs or degrees in media related subjects, is a likely route.

Alternatively, this qualification is designed to enable candidates to enter employment at a trainee level. However, employment in most media-related areas usually involves progression to specialist Level 4 qualifications.

Specification aims

These qualifications specifically aim to:

  • Develop learner's knowledge and understanding of Media and the chosen specialist route if selected.
  • Develop learner's ability to generate and apply their ideas, using the technology available to them as a tool to advance those creative ideas.
  • 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 Media context
  • Enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding in specialist areas of Media, and demonstrate the skills needed to participate in the operation and development of real Media organisations.
  • 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.