1. Level 3 qualifications and employer endorsement Gemma Gathercole Head of Policy – FE and Funding

2. 16-19 Vocational qualifications Applied General qualifications Provide broad study of an academic area Recognised by HE for entry requirements Combination of theory and practice for a sector area but not for a specific occupation From 150 GLH in size Technical Level qualifications Provide clear preparation for employment in a technical occupation or occupational group Recognised by employers From 300 GLH in size

3. Vocational qualifications reform timeline DfE Implementation Plan published – 31 May 2013 List of eligible quals published – Dec 2013 List of eligible quals published – Nov 2015 First teaching of quals from Nov 15 list 2016 performance tables Full characteristics 2018 performance tables Interim

4. 16-19 Accountability 16-19 Accountability consultation Closed: 20 November Proposes the publication of revised accountability measures in the categories created by vocational qualification reform: applied general, technical level and academic. Measures to cover progress, attainment and destination. Includes measures for Level 2 qualifications for the first time Tech Bacc Implemented from 2016 performance tables Introduced for courses beginning in September 2014. Designed to recognise a technical study programme. It will include: At least one tech level qualification A Level 3 maths qualification (Core Maths) Extended Project qualification

5. Full characteristics Declared purpose Size Recognition Synoptic assessment External assessment Grading Progression Proven track record Employer involvment (for Technical Level qualifications only)

6. Level 2 qualifications Concept introduced in 16 to 19 Accountability Consultation, government response due Spring Expectation that L2 programmes include GCSE English and Maths retakes or substantial vocational qualifications First teaching September 2015 Characteristics to be published in the Spring

7. OCR Tech Levels L3 Diploma in Administration (Business Professional) L3 Principal Learning in Engineering Cambridge Technicals in IT Cambridge Technicals in Art & Design Cambridge Technicals in Media

8. Employer Involvement Endorsement Professional or trade bodies At least 5 employers Interim list Direct involvement in delivery and/or assessment Full character- istics

9. Contact: Email: funding@ocr.org.ukfunding@ocr.org.uk Blog: http://ocrblogs.org.uk/http://ocrblogs.org.uk/ Twitter: @G_Gathercole