Level 3 Certificate in Sustainability specification updates
11 September 2025
We've updated the specification for the Level 3 Certificate in Sustainability to include updates on administering our enrichment qualification:
These updates help improve our guidance on how to register students, make unit and qualification entries, and submit outcomes and sample requests for moderation.
For our Level 3 Certificate in Sustainability specification we have:
- aligned wording with the JCQ Instructions for conducting non-examination assessments (VTQs), effective from September 2025
- added guidance to support your delivery and assessment in line with the JCQ requirements
- updated the guidance on registering students and making entries, submitting outcomes and the digital submission of sample work
- enhanced the guidance on using our set assignments, assessing student work and providing feedback, exam resits and NEA submissions
- updated the use of URS or recording sheets
- added a new look and feel to incorporate our new ‘Cambridge OCR’ brand.
You can view and download the updated specification from the qualification page on our website and Teach Cambridge.
A summary of the changes, with a list of the updated sections, is shown at the front of the specification.
Please make sure you are using the latest version of the specification with your students.
If you have any queries about this update, please call our Customer Support Centre on 01223 553998 or email support@ocr.org.uk.
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