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Qualification details

OCR Level 3 National Diploma in ICT
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Qualification summary

This qualification will form part of the OCR Nationals suite. It will provide progression from the OCR level 2 ICT Nationals. The OCR level 3 National Diploma is unit based and has been designed to provide accreditation of the knowledge, skills and understanding that would be needed by an employee using ICT for technically complex tasks.
All units have been mapped to the ICT NOS where possible. Each unit represents a worthwhile achievement in its own right and certification is available at unit level.

Qualification details

500/3352/9
OCR - Oxford, Cambridge & RSA Exams
3
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/12/2007
Operational start date in centres:
01/03/2008
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2011
Certification end date:
31/12/2014
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When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

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English
This qualification has been developed to provide preparation for employment in ICT, career development opportunities for those already in work, and/or a route into further or higher education. This award will also facilitate progression to achievement of an NVQ within the workplace and is a natural choice for those candidates wishing to progress from the OCR Level 2 National Certificate or similar Level 2 qualification.
Administrative Assistant/Administrator
Advertising Creative/Copywriter/Director
CAD Draughtsperson
Computer Games Designer
Computer Games Technical Support Person
Computer Operator
Database Administrator
Financial Adviser/Planner
Illustrator
IT Trainer
Manager
Personal Assistant (PA)
School Administrative Assistant
Secretary
  • 06 Information and Communication Technology
    • 06.2  ICT for Users
720
720
Pass/Merit/Distinction
Portfolio of Evidence
There will be no independent assessment. The qualification will be entirely centre-assessed and OCR moderated. Each unit is holistically assessed.
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Candidates must complete 4 mandatory units and 8 optional units from across groups C, D, E and F to achieve a full qualification.

The following endorsed titles are achievable under this qualification accreditation number: OCR Level 3 National Diploma in ICT(Creative); OCR Level 3 National Diploma in in ICT(Website); OCR Level 3 National Diploma in ICT(Business Enterprise);

To acheive the qualification with an endorsed title candidates need to:

for OCR Level 3 National Diploma in ICT(Creative)
• four mandatory units
• four optional units from Group D
• up to four different optional units from across Groups C, D, E and F

for OCR Level 3 National Diploma in ICT(Website)
• four mandatory units
• four optional units from Group E
• up to four different optional units from across Groups C, D, E and F

for OCR Level 3 National Diploma in ICT(Business Enterprise)
• four mandatory units
• four optional units from Group F
• up to four different optional units from across Groups C, D and E
  • A  -  Mandatory Units
  • B  -  Optional Units
    • C  -  Non-Specialist Units
    • D  -  Creative Units
      These are creative units
      This group represents a pathway.
    • E  -  Website Units
      These are website units
      This group represents a pathway.
    • F  -  Business Enterprise
      These are business units
      This group represents a pathway.