For further specification updates for the Cambridge National in Engineering Design J822, please refer to our subject update published on 5 November 2024.

Specification update

We've updated the specification for the redeveloped Cambridge National in Engineering Design (J822) qualification to Version 2, issued in May 2022. Please make sure you are using the latest version.

The updated specification includes more about the resubmission of centre assessed (NEA) units and we’ve made updates to the administration arrangements. We’ve also updated the marking criteria for Unit R040 Topic Area 2: Virtual CAD 3D. 

Please refer to page 2 of the specification for more details on what has changed.

You can view and download the specification from the Engineering Design qualification page.

R040 sample set assignment update

For the sample set assignment R040, we've updated marking criteria for Topic Area 2: Virtual CAD 3D.

You can view and download the sample set assignment from the Assessment section of the Engineering Design qualification page.

Practical, accessible, fun to teach and exciting to learn, our redeveloped Cambridge Nationals are Technical Award qualifications for 14-16 year olds for first teaching September 2022 – read more on our website.

If you have any queries about this update, please call our Customer Support Centre on 01223 553998 or email support@ocr.org.uk.

Qualification

• Engineering Design Level 1/Level 2 – J822