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Cambridge TECHNICALS LEVEL 2 & 3
CAMBRIDGE
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July 2020 – Version 4
Vocational study for 16–18 year olds
ocr.org.uk/cambridgetechnicals
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CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS EXPLAINED 3
Qualification guide
Your guide to choosing

vocational qualifications that
complement the needs of
both your students and centre
Cambridge Technicals
Our Cambridge Technicals suite gives you the reassurance that you have the
right qualifications to support your students’ lifelong learning journey.
Cambridge Technicals are vocational qualifications at Level 2 and Level 3 for

students aged 16+ with a great selection of subjects to choose from. They are
designed with the workplace in mind and provide a high quality alternative
to A Levels, supporting progression to higher education.
Vocational education is not just about results, it’s about educating people in
the knowledge and skills required for employment and for the community as
a whole. It’s also about developing the behaviours and attributes needed to
progress and succeed in education and in work.
Qualification guide
2012 Level 2 2016 Level 2

Cambridge Technicals Suite Cambridge Technicals Suite
• 100% internally assessed content • Some externally assessed content
• Student focused internal assessment rules • Student focused internal assessment rules
• OCR visiting moderation providing centre • OCR visiting moderation providing centre
feedback and support feedback and support
• Not eligible for Key Stage 5 DfE (16–18) • Eligible for Key Stage 5 DfE (16–18)
performance points performance points
2012 Level 3 2016 Level 3

Cambridge Technicals Suite Cambridge Technicals Suite
• 100% internally assessed content • Some externally assessed content
• Student focused internal assessment rules • Student focused internal assessment rules
• OCR visiting moderation providing centre • OCR visiting moderation providing centre
feedback and support feedback and support
• Attracts UCAS tariff points • Attracts UCAS tariff points
• Not eligible for Key Stage 5 DfE (16–18) • Eligible for Key Stage 5 DfE (16–18)
performance points performance points
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Purpose of this document

Our objective is to help support your decisions when choosing post 16 Level 2
and Level 3 Vocational Qualifications.
This document aims to answer your questions on:
• Qualification review dates

• Last registration dates for legacy qualifications
• Do our qualifications attract UCAS tariff points?
• Do our qualifications attract 16–19 and/or Post 19 funding?
• Do our qualifications attract Key Stage 5 DfE (16–18) performance points?
• Do our qualifications attract funding and recognition in Wales and Northern Ireland?
Index
6 | Art and Design
8 | Business
11 | Media / Digital Media
14 | Engineering
15 | Health and Social Care
18 | IT
21 | Performing Arts
24 | Science / Applied Science
26 |
Sport / Sport and
Physical Activity
29 | Northern Ireland and Wales
30 | Supporting Delivery
31 | Glossary of terms
Please note that information is correct at time of publication (August 2019).

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ART AND DESIGN

LEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN ART AND DESIGN (2012)
Qualification ESFA ESFA
Qualification 16–18 performance
Size number – Review date* 16–19 funding Post 19 funding
name tables
Entry code (England) (England)
600/6091/8 – P
Certificate 90GLH 31 December 2024 P O
05360 Local Flexibilities
Extended 600/6092/X – P
180GLH 31 December 2024 P O
Certificate 05362 Local Flexibilities
600/6093/1 – P
Diploma 360GLH 31 December 2024 P O
ART AND DESIGN

LEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN ART AND DESIGN (2012)
Qualification ESFA 16–19 ESFA Post 19
Qualification UCAS tariff 16–18 performance
Size number – Review date* funding funding
name points tables
600/6094/3 –
Certificate 180GLH 31 December 2021 P P O O
05367
Introductory 600/6095/5 –
360GLH 31 December 2021 P P P O
Diploma 05369
Subsidiary 600/6096/7 –
Diploma 05372
600/6151/0 –
Diploma 720GLH 31 December 2021 P P O O
05375
Extended 600/6150/9 –
Diploma 05378
**Review Date: This is the date by which OCR will have reviewed the qualifications fitness for purpose.
Please note we will have informed centres of the status of the qualification in advance of this date.
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Cambridge Technicals We made the decision NOT to include external assessment as this approach
in Art and Design: did not suit the curriculum delivery and progression needs of centres and
their learners. Therefore this qualification does not receive Key Stage 5
Performance Table points.
However the 2012 • Receive funding – included within Key Stage 5 study programmes.
Cambridge Technicals • Receive UCAS tariff points at Level 3.
in Art and Design do:
Delivery of 2012 So you can continue to offer the Cambridge Technicals in Art and Design
Art and Design: we have extended the Level 2 and 3 qualifications (see tables for dates).
You can top up • Once entered for a particular level, you have the ability to move between
or move down: sizes within that level (‘topping up’ and ‘moving down’).
Funding: For Post 19 funding, there are two main routes, legal entitlement and
local flexibilities.
P denotes inclusion in the legal entitlement offer and P (Local Flexibilities)

denotes that it is not in the legal entitlement offer but is available through local
flexibilities. The latest funding information is available on the ESFA Hub (use the
qualification number as the Learning Aim). More information can be found here.
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BUSINESS
LEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN BUSINESS (2012)
name tables
600/4218/7 – P
Extended 600/4223/0 – P
600/4220/5 – P
BUSINESS
Qualification ESFA 16–19 ESFA Post 19 16–18
Qualification DfE MEI
Size number – Review date* funding funding performance
name category required
Entry code (England) (England) tables
Award in P
603/3277/3 –
Business 90GLH 31 August 2023 P Local NA O O
05893
Administration Flexibilities
Certificate
603/3278/5 –
in Business 180GLH 31 August 2023 P O NA O O
05891
Administration
Diploma in
603/3279/7 – Technical
Business 360GLH 31 August 2023 P P P P
05892 Certificate
Administration
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BUSINESS
Qualification UCAS ESFA ESFA 16–18
Qualification Review
Size number – tariff 16–19 funding Post 19 funding performance
name date*
Entry code points (England) (England) tables
600/4226/6 – 31 December Last Date for new Starts

Certificate 180GLH P O O
05327 2021 31 July 2020
Introductory 600/4608/9 – 31 December Last Date for new Starts

360GLH P O O
Diploma 05329 2021 31 July 2020
Subsidiary 600/4235/7 – 31 December Last Date for new Starts Last Date for new Starts
540GLH P O
Diploma 05332 2021 31 July 2020 31 July 2020
600/4229/1 – 31 December Last Date for new Starts Last Date for new Starts
Diploma 720GLH P O
05335 2021 31 July 2020 31 July 2020
Extended 600/4232/1 – 31 December Last Date for new Starts Last Date for new Starts
1080GLH P O
BUSINESS
Qualification UCAS ESFA 16–19 ESFA Post 19 16–18
Qualification Review DfE MEI
Size number – tariff funding funding performance
name date* category required
601/7698/2 – 31 August Applied

Certificate 180GLH P P P P O
05834 2021 General
Extended 601/7699/4 – 31 August Applied

360GLH P P P P O
Certificate 05835 2021 General
Foundation 601/7700/7 – 31 August Applied

540GLH P P P P O
Diploma 05836 2021 General

Diploma 720GLH P P P P O
05837 2021 General

1080GLH P P P P O
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Delivery of So you can continue to offer the Cambridge Technicals in Business we have
2012 Business: extended the Level 2 and 3 qualifications (see tables for dates).
Cambridge Technicals • Receive funding – included within Key Stage 5 study programmes (see below).
in Business do: • Receive UCAS tariff points at Level 3.
Delivery of Level 3 The Level 3 2016 Cambridge Technicals in Business have a review date of
2016 Business: 31 August 2021 we will update all centres in advance of this date with
information about the status of the qualification.
Level 2 2016 Cambridge Note that only the Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration is on the
Technical in Business: DfE (16–18) performance tables. External assessments for this qualification are
On Screen Tested.
Level 2 Certificate and Awards are available as qualifications (the award does
not require externally assessed units to be completed).
ESFA Funding: Non-examined (2012) Level 3 Business qualifications are funded at 16–19
until 31 July 2020 for new starts. Students starting on a larger qualification
before 31 July 2020 can still transfer to a smaller qualification with the ESFA
until 22 October 2020 to account for students deciding not to progress to
a second year. It will not be possible to transfer from a smaller to a larger
qualification after 31 July 2020. Please see the ESFA guidance.
For Post 19 funding, there are two main routes, legal entitlement and

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MEDIA
LEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN MEDIA (2012)
name tables
600/6097/9 – P
Extended 600/6098/0 – P
600/6099/2 – P
DIGITAL MEDIA
LEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN DIGITAL MEDIA (2016)
Award in 603/3084/3 –
P
90GLH 31 August 2023 P Local NA O O
Digital Media 05897
Flexibilities
Certificate in 603/3086/7 – Technical

180GLH 31 August 2023 P P P P
Digital Media 05898 Certificate
Diploma in 603/3087/9 – Technical

360GLH 31 August 2023 P P P P
Digital Media 05899 Certificate
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MEDIA
LEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN MEDIA (2012)
Qualification
Size number – Review date* tariff 16–19 funding Post 19 funding performance
name
600/6175/3 – 31 December
Certificate 180GLH P P O NA
05387 2021
Introductory 600/6176/5 – 31 December

360GLH P P P NA
Diploma 05389 2021
540GLH P NA
Diploma 720GLH P NA
05395 2021 31 July 2020 31 July 2020
1080GLH P NA
DIGITAL MEDIA
LEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN DIGITAL MEDIA (2016)

05843 2021 General

360GLH P P P P O
Foundation 601/7260/5 – 31 August

540GLH P P P Tech Level P P
Diploma 05845 2021
601/7261/7 – 31 August
Diploma 720GLH P P P Tech Level P P
05846 2021
Extended 603/0318/9 – 31 August

Diploma 05875 2021
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Delivery of 2012 So you can continue to offer the Cambridge Technicals in Media we have
Digital Media: extended the Level 2 and 3 qualifications (see tables for dates).
in Media do: • Receive UCAS tariff points at Level 3.
Delivery of Level 3 The Level 3 2016 Cambridge Technicals in Digital Media have a review date
2016 Digital Media: of 31 August 2021. We will update all centres in advance of this date with
Level 2 2016 Cambridge Note that only the Diploma and Certificate in Digital Media are on the
Technical in Digital Media: DfE (16–18) performance tables. External assessments for this qualification are
On Screen Tested.
Level 2 Award is available as a qualification (the award does not require

externally assessed units to be completed).
ESFA Funding: The Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diploma sized non-examined
(2012) Level 3 Media qualifications are funded at 16–19 until 31 July 2020 for
new starts. Students starting on a larger qualification before 31 July 2020 can
still transfer to a smaller qualification with the ESFA until 22 October 2020 to
account for students deciding not to progress to a second year. It will not be
possible to transfer from a smaller to a larger qualification after 31 July 2020.
Please see the ESFA guidance.

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ENGINEERING
LEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN ENGINEERING (2016)
Certificate 180GLH 31 August 2022 P P P P
05887 Certificate
Diploma 360GLH 31 August 2022 P P P P
05888 Certificate
ENGINEERING
LEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN ENGINEERING (2016)

05822 2021 General

360GLH P P P P O
Foundation 601/4600/X – 31 August

Diploma 05824 2021
601/4599/7 – 31 August
05825 2021

Diploma 05873 2021
Delivery of Level 3 The Level 3 2016 Cambridge Technicals in Engineering have a review date
2016 Engineering: of 31 August 2021. We will update all centres in advance of this date with
Level 2 2016 Cambridge External assessments for this qualification are On Screen Tested.
Technical in Engineering:

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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

LEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (2012)
name tables
600/4217/5 – P
Extended 600/4224/2 – P
600/4221/7 – P

603/1480/1 –
Award 90GLH 31 August 2022 P O NA O O
05890
05880 Certificate
05881 Certificate
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Qualification
name
600/4227/8 – 31 December
Certificate 180GLH P P O NA
05307 2021

360GLH P O NA
Diploma 05309 2021 31 July 2020
540GLH P NA
Diploma 720GLH P NA
05315 2021 31 July 2020 31 July 2020
Extended 600/4233/3 – 31 December Last Date for new Starts

1080GLH P O NA
Diploma 05318 2021 31 July 2020


05830 2021 General

360GLH P P P P O
Foundation 601/7061/X – 31 August Applied

540GLH P P P P O

05833 2021 General

1080GLH P P P P O
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Delivery of 2012 Health So you can continue to offer the Cambridge Technicals in Health and Social Care
and Social Care: we have extended the Level 2 and 3 qualifications (see tables for dates).
Cambridge Technicals in • Receive funding – included within Key Stage 5 study programmes (see below).
Health and Social Care do: • Receive UCAS tariff points at Level 3.
Delivery of Level 3 2016 The Level 3 2016 Cambridge Technicals in Health and Social Care have a
Health and Social Care: review date of 31 August 2021. We will update all centres in advance of this
date with information about the status of the qualification.
Level 2 2016 Cambridge Note that only the Certificate and Diploma in Health and Social Care
Technical in Health and are on the DfE (16–18) performance tables. External assessments for this
Social Care: qualification are On Screen Tested.

ESFA Funding: The non-examined (2012) Level 3 Health and Social Care qualifications are
funded at 16–19 until 31 July 2020 for new starts (with the exception on the
Certificate size qualification). Students starting on a larger qualification before
31 July 2020 can still transfer to a smaller qualification with the ESFA until
22 October 2020 to account for students deciding not to progress to a second
year. It will not be possible to transfer from a smaller to a larger qualification
after 31 July 2020. Please see the ESFA guidance.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (2012)
name tables
600/4219/9 – P
Extended 600/4225/4 –
180GLH 31 December 2024 P P O
Certificate 05342
600/4222/9 –
Diploma 360GLH 31 December 2024 P P O
05345
603/0369/4 –
Award 90GLH 31 August 2022 P O NA O O
05882
05883 Certificate
05884 Certificate
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Qualification
name
600/4228/X – 31 December Last Date for new Starts

Certificate 180GLH P O NA
05347 2021 31 July 2020

360GLH P O NA
Diploma 05349 2021 31 July 2020
Subsidiary 600/4237/0 – 31 December Last Date for new Starts

540GLH P O NA
Diploma 05352 2021 31 July 2020
600/4231/X – 31 December Last Date for new Starts

Diploma 720GLH P O NA
05355 2021 31 July 2020
1080GLH P NA

05838 2021 General

360GLH P P P P O
Introductory 601/7099/2 – 31 August

Diploma 05840 2021

Diploma 05841 2021
601/7101/7 – 31 August
05842 2021

Diploma 05877 2021
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Delivery of 2012 IT: So you can continue to offer the Cambridge Technicals in IT we have
extended the Level 2 and 3 qualifications (see tables for dates).
in IT do: • Receive UCAS tariff points at Level 3.
Delivery of Level 3 The Level 3 2016 Cambridge Technicals in IT have a review date of
2016 IT: 31 August 2021. We will update all centres in advance of this date with
Level 2 2016 Cambridge Note that only the Certificate and Diploma in IT are on the DfE (16–18)
Technical in IT: performance tables. External assessments for this qualification are
On Screen Tested.

externally assessed units to be completed). This is entitled Digital Business
Technologies.
ESFA Funding: Non-examined (2012) Level 3 IT qualifications are funded at 16–19


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PERFORMING ARTS
LEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN PERFORMING ARTS (2012)
name tables
601/0573/2 – P
Extended 601/0575/6 – P
601/0574/4 – P
PERFORMING ARTS
Qualification
name

Certificate 180GLH P O NA
05770 2021 31 July 2020

360GLH P O NA
Diploma 05772 2021 31 July 2020
540GLH P NA

Diploma 720GLH P O NA
05778 2021 31 July 2020
1080GLH P NA
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PERFORMING ARTS

05850 2021 General

360GLH P P P P O

540GLH P P P P O

05853 2021 General

1080GLH P P P P O
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The future of 2012 Level 2 At the moment we’ve taken the decision not to re-develop the 2012 Level 2
Cambridge Technicals in Cambridge Technicals in Performing Arts.
Performing Arts:
Delivery of 2012 So you can continue to offer the Cambridge Technicals in Performing Arts
Performing Arts: we have extended the Level 2 and 3 qualifications (see tables for dates).
in Performing Arts do: • Receive UCAS tariff points at Level 3.
Delivery of Level 3 The Level 3 2016 Cambridge Technicals in Performing Arts have a review date
2016 Performing Arts: of 31 August 2021. We will update all centres in advance of this date with
ESFA Funding: Non-examined (2012) Level 3 Performing Arts qualifications are funded at 16–19

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SCIENCE
LEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN SCIENCE (2012)
name tables
601/0578/1 – P
Extended 601/0577/X – P
601/0576/8 – P
APPLIED SCIENCE
LEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN APPLIED SCIENCE (2016)

05879 2021 General

360GLH P P P P O

540GLH P P P P O

05849 2021 General

1080GLH P P P P O
Qualification guide
The future of 2012 Level 2 At the moment we’ve taken the decision not to re-develop the 2012 Level 2
Cambridge Technicals in Cambridge Technicals in Science.
Science:
Delivery of 2012 Science: So you can continue to offer the Cambridge Technicals in Science we have
extended the Level 2 qualifications (see table for dates).
Cambridge Technicals • Receive funding – included within Key Stage 5 study programmes.
in Science do: • Receive UCAS tariff points at Level 3.
Delivery of Level 3 The Level 3 2016 Cambridge Technicals in Applied Science have a review date
2016 Applied Science: of 31 August 2021. We will update all centres in advance of this date with

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SPORT
LEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN SPORT (2012)
name tables
600/6137/6 – P
Extended 600/6138/8 – P
600/6139/X – P
SPORT
LEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (2016)
603/1923/9 –
P
Award 90GLH 31 August 2022 P Local NA O O
05889
Flexibilities
05885 Certificate
05886 Certificate
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SPORT
LEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN SPORT (2012)
Qualification
name

Certificate 180GLH P O O
05407 2021 31 July 2020
Introductory 600/6143/1 – 31 December Last Date for new Starts Last Date for new Starts
360GLH P O
Subsidiary 600/6142/X – 31 December

540GLH P P O O
Diploma 05412 2021
600/6141/8 – 31 December
Diploma 720GLH P P O O
05415 2021
Extended 600/6144/3 – 31 December

1080GLH P P P O
Diploma 05418 2021
SPORT
LEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (2016)

05826 2021 General

360GLH P P P P O

Diploma 05828 2021
601/7096/7 – 31 August
05829 2021

Diploma 05872 2021
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Delivery of 2012 Sport So you can continue to offer the Cambridge Technicals in Sport we have
extended the Level 2 and 3 qualifications (see tables for dates).
Cambridge Technicals • Receive funding – included within Key Stage 5 study programmes.
in Sport do: • Receive UCAS tariff points at Level 3.
Delivery of Level 3 The Level 3 2016 Cambridge Technicals in Sport and Physical Activity have a
2016 Sport and Physical review date of 31 August 2021 we will update all centres in advance of this
Activity: date with information about the status of the qualification.
Level 2 2016 Cambridge Note that only the Certificate and Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity
Technical in Sport and are on the DfE (16–18) performance tables. External assessments for this
Physical Activity: qualification are On Screen Tested.

ESFA Funding: The Certificate and Introductory Diploma sized non-examined (2012) Level 3
Sport qualifications are funded at 16–19 until 31 July 2020 for new starts.
Students starting on the Introductory Diploma before 31 July 2020 can still
transfer to the Certificate with the ESFA until 22 October 2020 to account for
students deciding not to progress to a second year. It will not be possible to
transfer from the Certificate up to the Introductory Diploma after 31 July 2020.
Please see the ESFA guidance.

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Northern Ireland and Wales

Northern Ireland DfE Level 3 announced funding changes for August 2020 in England do not apply
in Northern Ireland and Wales. Therefore all Level 3 Cambridge Technicals (2012)
where currently funded will continue to be funded in line with the review date.
Where available Cambridge Technicals meet the Entitlement Framework

requirements and are included in the returns to Department of Education.
All qualifications that have been approved for use in schools in Northern Ireland
will appear in the NIEFQAN file:
www.education-ni.gov.uk/publications/2020-niefqan
If you wish to use a qualification that has not already been approved by the
Department of Education (DE) for use in schools in Northern Ireland, a request
for approval must be submitted to the DE.
You should send approval requests by email to:

qualsapprovals@education-ni.gov.uk
A Qualification Approval Request Form should be completed and attached to

the email.
As per DE circular number 2016/25, the exceptions to this are the 2016 Level 2
and Level 3 Cambridge Technicals in Health and Social Care as this subject will
not be accredited for delivery in Northern Ireland.
You can also visit our dedicated NI website page that is kept up to date with
qualification and funding information.
ocr.org.uk/about/policy-and-public-affairs/northern-ireland-14-19-curriculum-
and-funding
Wales All Cambridge Technicals, at Level 2 and Level 3 are recognised by

Qualifications Wales (QW) but you must check QiW (www.qiw.wales) to
see if they are designated for funding. Some qualifications are no longer
funded following Qualification Wales sector reviews. If they are not, please
contact OCR for further information from our Customer Support Centre on
02476 851509 or email us at vocational.qualifications@ocr.org.uk
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Supporting You
A wide variety of resources and training events wrap around our Cambridge Technical
qualifications. We’ve designed these to develop your understanding of the assessment
criteria and what is expected of students by the mark scheme, as well as to alleviate the admin
burden and to help you with teaching and delivery in unfamiliar contexts. We update these
based on your feedback as well as the assessment insight we glean from examiners’ reports.
Sample Assessment Materials
Alongside our Specifications, we publish a range of

specimen assessment materials for each unit, including
sample papers and mark schemes, to offer a deeper
understanding of the assessment criteria.
Examiners’ reports
Every results day we publish reports written by the

Principal Examiner/Moderator with constructive
feedback on student performance and the exam series.
Candidate exemplars
We provide exemplar student responses for both

examined and internally moderated units. We update
these after every exam series and include several levels
of response, so you can tailor your teaching accordingly.
ExamBuilder
Our online question builder service allows you to create

and share bespoke tests. By drawing on a bank of
questions, or parts of questions, you can produce mock
exams or check-in tests tailored to the needs of your
students of all abilities.
Teaching and delivery materials
We offer a carefully selected portfolio of teaching and

delivery materials, including Progress Trackers, Schemes
of Work, Lesson Plans, Resource Links and Model
Assignments to help with internally assessed units. We
also produce a range of tools to help reduce the admin
burden, including the Qualifications Calculators, so you
can make sure that your students are sitting the right
number and combination of units.
CPD and Subject Advisors
Throughout the year we offer a bespoke package of

roadshows, informal teacher network events and CPD
training events – on topics ranging from teaching
delivery to exam series feedback. You can also find us at
relevant conferences across the country and our Subject
Advisors are available if you have specific questions
throughout the year.
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Glossary
Term Meaning
Cambridge Available at Level 2 and Level 3 – these are OCR’s vocational qualifications for post 16 students
Technicals in full time study. Basically – our version of Pearson’s BTEC!
Review Date This is the date that we must decide if we are going to extend, replace or withdraw.
Section 96 This is the list of qualifications that are funded for 16–19 year olds. It’s sometimes best
searching by the Qualification Number. https://section96.education.gov.uk
Qualification Qualification Number – a useful number to use when searching the Ofqual Register or
Number Section 96.
Post 19 Funding Advanced Learner Loans are now available for students 19+.
From 1st August 2016, the age at which students can apply for a loan lowers to 19. Students will
be able to apply for these 19+ loans from May 2016, although they’ll not be able to start the
qualification until after 1st August 2016.
The 24+ Advanced Learning Loan is available to anyone over the age of 24 wishing to study a
qualification at Level 3 or 4.
www.gov.uk/government/collections/sfa-24-advanced-learning-loans
16–18 Student outcomes when they reach the end of 16–18 study. Reported on after the students
(Key Stage 5) 18th birthday. Therefore, qualifications started in September 2016 count in the performance
Performance tables for 2019.
Points www.gov.uk/government/publications/16-to-19-qualifications-discount-codes-and-point-scores
MEI Meaningful Employer Involvement – a DfE technical guidance requirement for qualifications
categorised as Technical Certificate and Tech Level.
Centres must provide MEI for their students on these types of qualifications.
See our qualification centre handbook for further details of what you need to do.
Technical DfE category in the technical guidance for Level 2 vocational qualifications.
Certificate These are Level 2 qualifications for students wishing to specialise in a specific industry or
occupation. They’ll provide your students with the specialist knowledge and skills to progress
onto an apprenticeship, employment or Tech Level.
Applied General DfE category in the technical guidance for Level 3 vocational qualifications.
These are Level 3 qualifications providing your students with transferable knowledge and skills
so they can continue their education via a range of HE courses. They’re designed to fulfil the
entry requirements for a range of HE courses, either by meeting the entry requirements in their
own right or alongside other qualifications at the same level.
Tech Level DfE category in the technical guidance for Level 3 vocational qualifications.
These are Level 3 qualifications on a par with A Levels and recognised by employers. They’re
for post 16 students wishing to specialise in a specific industry or occupation. They’ll provide
your students with the specialist knowledge and skills to progress onto a related HE course,
apprenticeship or employment.
UCAS tariff points Points attached to Level 3 qualifications to help students gain entry into university.
Level 3 qualifications designed for progression to university will normally have UCAS tariff
points attached to them. This isn’t just Cambridge Technicals, but vocational qualifications from
other exam boards such as Pearson’s BTEC, and A-Levels too.
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Cambridge TECHNICALS LEVEL 2 & 3

Vocational study for 16–18 year olds

Your guide to choosing

Cambridge Technicals are vocational qualifications at Level 2 and Level 3 for

2012 Level 2 2016 Level 2

2012 Level 3 2016 Level 3

Purpose of this document

This document aims to answer your questions on:

• Qualification review dates

Please note that information is correct at time of publication (August 2019).

ART AND DESIGN

ART AND DESIGN

P denotes inclusion in the legal entitlement offer and P (Local Flexibilities)

600/4226/6 – 31 December Last Date for new Starts

Introductory 600/4608/9 – 31 December Last Date for new Starts

601/7698/2 – 31 August Applied

Extended 601/7699/4 – 31 August Applied

Foundation 601/7700/7 – 31 August Applied

601/7701/9 – 31 August Applied

Extended 603/0299/9 – 31 August Applied

P denotes inclusion in the legal entitlement offer and P (Local Flexibilities)

Certificate in 603/3086/7 – Technical

Diploma in 603/3087/9 – Technical

Introductory 600/6176/5 – 31 December

601/7258/7 – 31 August Applied

Extended 601/7259/9 – 31 August Applied

Foundation 601/7260/5 – 31 August

Extended 603/0318/9 – 31 August

Level 2 Award is available as a qualification (the award does not require

P denotes inclusion in the legal entitlement offer and P (Local Flexibilities)

601/4593/6 – 31 August Applied

Extended 601/4594/8 – 31 August Applied

Foundation 601/4600/X – 31 August

Extended 603/0322/0 – 31 August

P denotes inclusion in the legal entitlement offer and P (Local Flexibilities)

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Introductory 600/4612/0 – 31 December Last Date for new Starts

Extended 600/4233/3 – 31 December Last Date for new Starts

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

601/7059/1 – 31 August Applied

Extended 601/7060/8 – 31 August Applied

Foundation 601/7061/X – 31 August Applied

601/7062/1 – 31 August Applied

Extended 603/0381/5 – 31 August Applied

Level 2 Award is available as a qualification (the award does not require

P denotes inclusion in the legal entitlement offer and P (Local Flexibilities)

600/4228/X – 31 December Last Date for new Starts

Introductory 600/4623/5 – 31 December Last Date for new Starts

Subsidiary 600/4237/0 – 31 December Last Date for new Starts

600/4231/X – 31 December Last Date for new Starts

601/7097/9 – 31 August Applied

Extended 601/7098/0 – 31 August Applied

Introductory 601/7099/2 – 31 August

Foundation 601/7100/5 – 31 August

Extended 603/0309/8 – 31 August

Level 2 Award is available as a qualification (the award does not require

ESFA Funding: Non-examined (2012) Level 3 IT qualifications are funded at 16–19

P denotes inclusion in the legal entitlement offer and P (Local Flexibilities)

601/0111/8 – 31 December Last Date for new Starts

Introductory 601/0249/4 – 31 December Last Date for new Starts