OCR Nationals (from 2010) ICTICT Level 2 - 05659 04676-04679

Notice

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**

* Excluding OCR nationals in ICT Level 2 legacy qualifications; 06325, 06276, 06324 and 06299.  Entries can no longer be made for the legacy qualifications and the last certification date remains as 31 July 2012.
** 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.

New teacher support materials

Please be aware we have added some exemplar candidate work with commentaries, to aid with the delivery of this qualification. They can be found under the Support materials heading on the All documents page.

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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.