Cambridge Technicals units are awarded as Distinction, Merit or Pass. The exceptions are Level 3 examined units where a near-pass 'R' grade is also available (see below) and Level 2 Units 1c which are graded as Achieved or Not Achieved.
Near-pass ‘R’ grade for Level 3 Cambridge Technicals (2016)
The near-pass ‘R’ unit grade is designed for Level 3 Cambridge Technicals (2016) students who narrowly miss a Pass on externally assessed units.
This is a ‘safety net’ for Cambridge Technicals students that exists on other qualifications such as A Levels. Students who just miss a Pass on one or more externally assessed units will not be prevented from passing the qualification, providing they have a Pass or above on internally assessed units.
Students can achieve the overall qualification if they obtain at least:
- A near-pass grade for the externally assessed units
- A pass grade for all the internally assessed units.
This applies to all subjects and sizes of the Level 3 Cambridge Technicals (2016 suite).