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Introducing OCR Nationals in ICT Qualification Structure

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Introducing OCR Nationals in ICT Qualification Structure

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    1. Introducing OCR Nationals in ICT Qualification Structure Mark Willimott Assistant Chief Co-ordinator 16th October 2008

    2. Agenda Overview Rationale OCR’s credentials Levels and general features Levels 1, 2 and 3 Structure Performance points and costs Delivery and Support How to get started Assessment and internal/external moderation Support materials/services

    3. Overview

    4. Rationale “OCR Nationals are an exam-free alternative to GCSEs and A levels, talking a more engaging, practical approach to learning and assessment. Industry relevant qualifications geared to key sector requirements, and are well suited to a range of learning styles.”

    5. OCR’s Credentials First delivered in September 2006 Fast growing qualification Extremely well received by teachers Part of a wider and successful ICT family, which includes: iTQ iPRO iMedia Functional skills in ICT GCSEs and GCEs in ICT

    6. Overview of Levels

    7. Progression Routes Flexible progression between Levels: From academic qualifications to Nationals at any level From Nationals at any level to academic qualifications Good progression routes to Higher Education: UCAS points available at Level 3 Support progression into the workplace: Specialist careers Technical careers General ICT skills

    8. General Features No external tests or exams Units centre-assessed and externally moderated Work-related, activity-based approach to learning Flexible delivery of units and assessments 60 or 30 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) per unit May be delivered by other curriculum areas Candidates can be registered at any time No minimum cohort size Completed qualification and/or units certificated

    10. Level 2

    12. Level 2 Units Group A - Mandatory unit - 60 GLH Unit 1 ICT Skills for Business Group B - Optional units - 60 GLH Unit 2 Webpage creation Unit 3 Digital imaging – plan and produce computer graphics Unit 4 Design and produce multimedia products Unit 5 Desktop publishing Unit 6 Spreadsheets – design and use Unit 7 Databases – design and use Unit 8 Technological innovation and e-commerce Unit 9 Customer support Unit 10 Planning and supporting telecommunications Unit 11 Career planning for IT

    13. Continued… Unit 12 Work experience in IT Unit 13 IT systems and user needs Unit 14 Installation of applications Unit 15 System testing and maintenance Unit 16 Repair and decommission of IT equipment Unit 17 CAD and CAM Unit 18 Application of computer control Group C - Optional units - 30 GLH Unit 19 Application of data logging Unit 20 Creating animation for the WWW using ICT Unit 21 Creating computer graphics Unit 22 Creating sound using ICT Unit 23 Creating Video

    14. Each Unit Contains Learning outcomes Assessment objectives Knowledge, understanding and skills Guidance on assessment and evidence requirements Signposting to Key Skills Mapping to National Occupational Standards Resources Grading descriptors

    15. Forms of Assessment Outcomes of activities e.g. printouts/objects Observation Statements from witnesses ePortfolio – video or audio Student interviews Personal statement by candidate

    16. Achievement and Attainment Points

    17. Fees

    18. Level 1

    20. Level 1 Units Group A - Mandatory unit - 60 GLH Unit 1 ICT Skills for Business Unit 2 Web page creation Group B - Optional units - 60 GLH Unit 3 Digital imaging – plan and produce computer graphics Unit 4 Design and produce multimedia products Unit 5 Desktop publishing Unit 6 Spreadsheet skills Unit 7 Databases – modify and use Unit 8 E-commerce and digital technology Unit 9 ICT hardware, software and support Unit 10 ICT systems and installation of applications

    21. Continued… Group C - Optional Units - 30 GLH Units 11 Modifying an animation for the WWW using ICT Units 12 Creating computer graphics for the WWW Units 13 Editing sound using ICT Units 14 Modifying video

    22. Level 3

    24. Units 1 to 4 – Mandatory – 60 GLH Unit 1 – Digital business communication Unit 2 – Collaborative working Unit 3 – Problem solving Unit 4 – Creating a digital showcase Units 5 to 9 – Non-Specialist - 60 GLH Unit 5 – Advanced spreadsheets Unit 6 – Advanced databases Unit 7 – Desktop publishing Unit 8 – Career planning for ICT Unit 9 – Work experience for ICT

    25. Continued… Units 10 to 19 – Creative pathway - 60 GLH Unit 10 – Digital imaging and photography Unit 11 – Digital video Unit 12 – Digital audio Unit 13 – Music Technology Unit 14 – Cartooning and animation Unit 15 – Art and animation for computer games Unit 16 – Programming for computer games Unit 17 – Computer games production Unit 18 – Computer games technology Unit 19 – CAD/CAM

    26. Units 20 to 25 – Website pathway - 60 GLH Unit 20 – Web authoring Unit 21 – Hosting and managing websites Unit 22 – Databases for e-commerce Unit 23 – Web security and regulations Unit 24 – Internet past, present and future Unit 25 – Scripting and coding for websites Units 26 to 29 – Business enterprise pathway - 60 GLH Unit 26 – Project management Unit 27 – e-Marketing Unit 28 – e-Commerce Unit 29 – Producing a business plan

    27. Achievement and Attainment Points

    28. Delivery and Support

    29. Approval to Achievement

    30. Approval to Achievement Continued...

    31. Support Inset training 2008/09 training dates on OCR website Visiting moderator Model assignments and exemplar students’ work E-community Customer Support Managers Commercial resources available OCR website www.ocrnationals.com

    32. Summary

    33. What’s in it for Teachers, Students and Centres? Research shows that teachers recommend it to peers Very flexible: Registration Units available Delivery Assessment Certification Progression

    34. What’s in it for Teachers, Students and Centres? No exams Students enjoy it and they do well Teachers enjoy it and value personal moderator contact Employers value practical and real-life skills Points apply to School Achievement & Attainment Tables UCAS points available at level 3 Valued by universities Comprehensive support available

    35. Thank you for listening Questions and Answers

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