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Qualification details

OCR Level 3 National Certificate in ICT

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 Certificate 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

500/3359/1
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:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2013
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

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.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
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
Multimedia Designer
Personal Assistant (PA)
School Administrative Assistant
Secretary
  • 06 Information and Communication Technology
    • 06.2  ICT for Users
360
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 need to complete 4 mandatory units plus 2 optional units from across Groups C, D, E and F.
  • A  -  Mandatory Units
    Units which are mandatory.
  • B  -  Optional Units
    Units which are optional.
    • C  -  Non-Specialist Units
      Generic units not specific to any pathway.
    • D  -  Creative Units
      This pathway is designed to give candidates experience of....
      This group represents a pathway.
    • E  -  Website Units
      This group covers areas within the design, creation and mangement of websites.
      This group represents a pathway.
    • F  -  Business Enterprise
      These units have a business nad ICT orientation.
      This group represents a pathway.