OCR Nationals in ICT Level 2
OCR Nationals are an exam-free alternative to GCSEs, taking a more engaging, practical approach to learning and assessment. They are Industry-relevant qualifications geared to key sector requirements and suitable to range of learning styles.
Why choose OCR Nationals?
There are many reasons to choose OCR Nationals in ICT:
• Practical skills taught in real-life situations.
• No exams – just ongoing assessments.
• Skills are practical and applicable, and favoured by employers.
• There’s a wide range of unit options OCR Nationals to choose from.
Qualification structure
OCR Nationals in ICT at Level 2 are offered as four separate qualifications to accommodate a range of learning styles and requirements.
| OCR Level 2 Nationals |
Number of units |
Number of mandatory units |
Guided learning hours |
Qualifications of the same size and level |
| First Award |
2 |
1 |
90 |
1 GCSE (A*-C) |
| Award |
3 |
1 |
180 |
2 GCSEs (A*-C) |
| First Certificate |
5 |
1 |
270 |
3 GCSEs (A*-C) |
| Certificate |
6 |
1 |
360 |
4 GCSEs (A*-C) |
National First Award – students take mandatory unit 1, plus one optional unit from 19 to 23.
National Award – students take mandatory unit 1, plus two optional units from 2 to 18; or the mandatory unit 1, plus one optional unit from 2 to 18, plus two optional units from 19 to 23.
National First Certificate – students take mandatory unit 1, plus three optional units from 2 to 18 plus one optional unit from 19 to 23; or the mandatory unit 1, plus two optional units from 2 to 18 plus three optional units
from 19 to 23.
National Certificate – students take mandatory unit 1, plus five optional units from 2 to 18; or the mandatory unit 1, plus four optional units from 2 to 18, plus two optional units from 19 to 23; or the mandatory unit 1, plus three optional units from 2 to 18, plus four optional units from 19 to 23
ICT Units – we offer:
Mandatory – Unit 1 ICT Skills for Business
Optional – Unit 2 Webpage Creation
Unit 3 Digital Imaging
Unit 4 Multimedia
Unit 5 Desktop publishing
Unit 20 Animation
Unit 21 Creating Computer Graphics
Unit 22 Creating Sound
Unit 23 Creating Video
Assessment
All units are internally assessed by you, and then externally moderated by an OCR Visiting Moderator. There are no external tests or exams,
and ongoing assessments and moderations can take place at any time to suit you.
Certification
All individual units are graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction. Awards and Certificates are graded in the same way. For students taking individual units, each unit is certificated separately. Full award certificates will be issued where appropriate.
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