OCR Nationals
| Summary | The OCR Level 3 Nationals were developed to provide candidates with the opportunity to gain recognition for knowledge and skills geared to the specific requirements of key sectors. OCR Nationals are typically (although not exclusively) aimed at young people, primarily aged 16 -19 in full-time further education who are seeking a career in the given sector although programmes for more mature learners can easily be based around these qualifications. The OCR Nationals recognise the achievements of candidates following a practical programme of learning intended to prepare them for work. | ||||||||
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| Tariff entry | The qualification was first considered for UCAS Tariff points in August 2004. Points came into effect for entry to higher education from 2007 onwards. Expert Group report (PDF) |
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| Learning hours | Extended Diploma = 1080 Diploma = 720 Certificate = 360 |
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| UCAS Tariff points | Extended Diploma | Diploma | Certificate | ||||||
| OCR | Tariff | OCR | Tariff | OCR | Tariff | ||||
| Grade | Pts. | Grade | Pts. | Grade | Pts. | ||||
| D1 D2/M1 M2 M3 P1 P2 P3 |
43-54 37-42 35-36 30-34 27-29 22-26 18-21 |
360 320 280 240 200 160 120 |
D M1 M2/P1 P2 P3 |
28-36 23-27 18-22 15-17 12-14 |
240 200 160 120 80 |
D M P |
14-18 10-13 6-9 |
120 80 40 |
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| Qualification sector | ICT, Art and Design, Media, Travel & Tourism, Public Services, Sport, Health, Social Care and Early Years, Business | ||||||||
| Awarding organisation | Oxford, Cambridge & RSA Exams (OCR) www.ocr.org.uk |
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