What is an OCR Level 1 equivalent to?

There are OCR Project Qualifications at Level 1 and 2. These are equivalent to a short course GCSE. Foundation (Level 1) is equivalent to grades D-G short course GCSE and Higher (Level 2) A*-C short course GCSE.

What is Cambridge Nationals in ICT?

Cambridge Nationals in ICT reflects this and provides students with a solid understanding of the subject which they can use in their working lives. Three themes are covered: business information systems, creative and technical.

What is OCR Cambridge nationals?

Cambridge Nationals are vocational qualifications, equivalent in size to GCSEs, for 14–16 year olds. They provide an excellent foundation for progression to Cambridge Technicals and other Level 3 vocational qualifications as well as A Levels and apprenticeships.

What is OCR national certificate?

OCR Nationals are vocational qualifications, which are designed to teach practical workplace skills. There are three levels, with different awards in each: Levels 1 and 2, which are designed for students aged 14 and over, and Level 3 for students aged 16 and over. However, older learners can also study OCR Nationals.

Is a Level 1 merit a pass?

Students are graded with a pass, merit or distinction (highest achievable); these grades are collated at the end of the course and students awarded either Distinction* (A* at GCSE), Distinction (A at GCSE), Merit (B at GCSE), Pass (C at GCSE) or a Level 1 Pass ( D – G at GCSE).

Is BTEC same as OCR?

BTEC qualifications are available at various levels on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). OCR Nationals are offered at levels 1 to 3. Within each level, the qualifications are available in a range of sizes, taking different amounts of time to complete.

What is a pass in ICT GCSE?

A pass has to be obtained in order to gain a qualification: Distinction – the highest grade available. This indicates the student is currently working at the equivalent to A/A* at GCSE. Merit – the student is currently working to the equivalent of a grade B at GCSE.

What is the difference between OCR A and B?

The main difference between OCR A and OCR B (MEI) is the structure of the examinations. This means the majority of A Level Maths questions are appropriate for practice purposes, regardless of the specification you are following.

What is OCR entry level?

Our Entry Level Certificate in English will inspire and engage students by providing a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. This qualification is designed so that it can be co-taught alongside GCSE (9-1) qualifications.

What is the difference between OCR and NVQ?

The OCR learning and development awards are work-oriented and are suitable for those who have real work experience. The OCR Level 3 NVQ in Learning and Development is suitable for those who deliver and/or develop learning and development programmes and those who support learners.

What is a merit 1 grade?

Level 1 Merit (L1M) Equivalent to a GCSE grade E. Level 1 Distinction (L1D) Equivalent to a GCSE grade D.

What is a 7 in GCSE?

Grade 7 is the equivalent of a grade A. Grade 6 is the equivalent of just above a grade B. Grade 5 is the equivalent of in between grades B and C. Grade 4 is the equivalent of a grade C.

Which is the Cambridge Nationals ICT Level 1 / 2 certificate?

Cambridge Nationals ICT Level 1/2 Award/Certificate – J800, J810, J820

What are the themes in Cambridge Nationals ICT?

Cambridge Nationals in ICT reflects this and provides students with a solid understanding of the subject which they can use in their working lives. Three themes are covered: business information systems, creative and technical.

Why was the Cambridge National ICT award withdrawn?

Following a review of our portfolio and changes to market demand, we have made the difficult decision to withdraw the Cambridge National Award and Certificate in ICT at both Levels 1 and 2. If you are looking for an alternative qualification within the Cambridge Nationals suite we do offer Information Technologies and Creative iMedia.

What do you need to know about ICT qualification?

This is a vocationally-related qualification that takes an engaging, practical and inspiring approach to learning and assessment. The everyday use of ICT, from PCs to smartphones, now impacts all of our lives.