Is Cambridge Nationals ICT a GCSE?

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 Level 2 National Award in ICT?

Qualification summary The OCR Level 2 National First Award in ICT is unit based and has been designed to provide accreditation of the knowledge, understanding and skills that would be needed by an employee in an office environment either in an administrative role or junior IT support role.

Is Cambridge Nationals a BTEC?

BTEC qualifications are available at various levels on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). OCR Nationals are offered at levels 1 to 3.

What is a Level 2 pass in GCSE?

What is a BTEC Level 2 pass equivalent to in GCSE? The Level 2 grade is the equivalent of a GCSE grade between A*-C (dependant upon final grade achieved), the Level 1 grade is equivalent to a GCSE grade between D and G.

What level is a Cambridge National?

What are Cambridge Nationals? Our Cambridge Nationals are Level 1/Level 2 qualifications designed specifically for students aged 14–16.

What is ICT Level 2 qualification?

The NCFE Functional Skills qualification in ICT at Entry Level 2 is an ideal qualification for learners wishing to develop practical, transferable skills in ICT in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life.

What is a Level 2 qualification equivalent to in GCSE?

A level 2 qualification is similar to having a GCSE at grade A*–C or 4-9. And also: NVQ level 2.

What is better GCSE or BTEC?

When talking of the BTEC, it involves more course work than written exams, but the GCSE involves more written exams than practical work. The BTEC is awarded for vocational subjects, and the GCSE is awarded for a large number of both academic and applied subjects.

Are there any mark schemes for Cambridge International?

Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2018 series for most Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components. 0452/11 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED

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.