OCR Nationals are vocationally-related qualifications which were officially launched by the OCR Board in September 2004. The qualifications are designed to meet the needs of those seeking vocational education in place of the traditional, theory-intensive, academic route. Although the target audience are teenagers (14-19), the qualifications are also suitable for adult learners, much like the GNVQ.

[edit] New alternative

OCR Nationals are available at Levels 1, 2 and 3, and are perceived^{[by whom?]} to be a viable alternative to the withdrawn GNVQs.

They are available in the following subject areas:

• Business
• Design
• Health & Social care
• Information Technology
• Leisure/Travel & Tourism
• Media
• Public Services
• Science
• Sport

[edit] See also

• BTEC

[edit] External links

• OCR Nationals
• OCR Board official website

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