Cambridge Nationals

We’ve created guides to the adaptations available for Cambridge Nationals in 2021/22. Please go to the Changes for 2022 page on the individual pages of our current qualifications listed below to view the relevant guide for your subject.

Following Brexit, please ensure you are teaching the latest version of legislation where it appears in the units.

Practical, accessible, fun to teach and exciting to learn, they will inspire your students to develop real-world skills to prepare them for their future. All of our redeveloped Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge Nationals qualifications are approved for inclusion on the key stage 4 performance tables in England for 2024.

Level 1/2 qualifications

Teaching from September 2022

Child Development Level 1/2 2022+
Creative iMedia Level 1/2 2022+
Engineering Design Level 1/2 2022+
Engineering Manufacture Level 1/2 2022+
Engineering Programmable Systems Level 1/2 2022+
Enterprise and Marketing Level 1/2 2022+
Health and Social Care Level 1/2 2022+
IT Level 1/2 2022+
Sport Science Level 1/2 2022+
Sport Studies Level 1/2 2022+

Current qualifications

Withdrawn qualifications

ICT Award/Certificate Level 1/2

Cambridge Nationals

Included on key stage 4 performance tables for England for 2024
Straightforward administration for teachers
Range of subjects
OCR-provided set assignments and other support
Multiple assessment opportunities
Helps to develop key transferable skills

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