The aim of the application of number qualification (available at levels 1 to 4) is to encourage candidates to develop and demonstrate their skills in interpreting information involving numbers, carrying out calculations, interpreting results and presenting findings. This qualification is essentially concerned with developing and recognising the ability of candidates to select and apply numerical, graphical and related mathematical skills in ways that are appropriate to their particular context. To gain certification at levels 1 - 4 candidates must successfully complete a portfolio of evidence and pass a test. Candidates in Wales are not required to pass the test. The portfolio is internally assessed and moderated, and externally moderated by OCR. The test is taken under supervised conditions and it is externally set and marked. Key skills are skills that are commonly needed for success in a range of activities in education and training, work and life in general. The key skills qualifications aim to develop and recognise candidates' ability to apply these skills in ways that are appropriate to different contexts in order to improve the quality of learning and performance. The key skills qualifications are designed to recognise candidates' progression in terms of both techniques and skills of application.

The aim of the communication qualification (available at levels 1 to 4) is to encourage candidates to develop and demonstrate their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills (including the use of images) for different purposes. This qualification is essentially concerned with developing and recognising the ability of candidates to select and apply skills in ways that are appropriate to their particular context. To gain certification at levels 1 - 4 candidates must successfully complete a portfolio of evidence and pass a test. Candidates in Wales are not required to pass the test. The portfolio that is internally assessed and moderated, and externally moderated by OCR. The test is taken under supervised conditions and it is externally set and marked. Key skills are skills that are commonly needed for success in a range of activities in education and training, work and life in general. The key skills qualifications aim to develop and recognise candidates' ability to apply these skills in ways that are appropriate to different contexts in order to improve the quality of learning and performance. The key skills qualifications are designed to recognise candidates' progression in terms of both techniques and skills of application.

The aim of the information and communication technology qualification (available at levels 1 to 4) is to encourage candidates to develop and demonstrate their skills in using IT for finding, exploring, developing and presenting information (text, images and numbers). This qualification is essentially concerned with developing and recognising the ability of candidates to select and apply IT skills in ways that are appropriate to their particular context. To gain certification at levels 1 - 4 candidates must successfully complete a portfolio of evidence and pass a test. Candidates in Wales are not required to sit the test. The portfolio is internally assessed and moderated, and externally moderated by OCR. The test is taken under supervised conditions and it is externally set and marked. Key skills are skills that are commonly needed for success in a range of activities in education and training, work and life in general. The key skills qualifications aim to develop and recognise candidates' ability to apply these skills in ways that are appropriate to different contexts in order to improve the quality of learning and performance. The key skills qualifications are designed to recognise candidates' progression in terms of both techniques and skills of application.

This qualification focuses on candidates' ability to meet their own responsibilities and work co-operatively in a pair or group of people for the purpose of achieving shared objectives. The qualification is designed to develop candidates' ability to plan and organise activities. Candidates learn how to review progress and improve performance by using different methods of working and learning to achieve objectives and targets. To gain certification at levels 1 - 4 candidates must produce a portfolio of evidence that is internally assessed and moderated, and externally moderated by OCR. Key skills are skills that are commonly needed for success in a range of activities in education and training, work and life in general. The key skills qualifications aim to develop and recognise candidates' ability to apply these skills in ways that are appropriate to different contexts in order to improve the quality of learning and performance. The key skills qualifications are designed to recognise candidates' progression in terms of both techniques and skills of application.

This qualification focuses on candidates' ability to tackle problems systematically, for the purpose of working towards their solution and learning from this process. The qualification is designed to develop candidates' ability to plan and organise activities. Candidates learn how to review progress and improve performance by using different methods of working and learning to achieve objectives and targets. To gain certification at levels 1 - 4 candidates must produce a portfolio of evidence that is internally assessed and moderated, and externally moderated by OCR. Key skills are skills that are commonly needed for success in a range of activities in education and training, work and life in general. The key skills qualifications aim to develop and recognise candidates' ability to apply these skills in ways that are appropriate to different contexts in order to improve the quality of learning and performance. The key skills qualifications are designed to recognise candidates' progression in terms of both techniques and skills of application.

This qualification focuses on candidates' ability to work towards the achievement of personal, learning and/or career targets for the purpose of improving the quality of their own learning and performance, and developing as an independent learner. The qualification is designed to develop candidates' ability to plan and organise activities. Candidates learn how to review progress and improve performance by using different methods of working and learning to achieve objectives and targets. To gain certification at levels 1 - 4 candidates must produce a portfolio of evidence that is internally assessed and moderated, and externally moderated by OCR. Key skills are skills that are commonly needed for success in a range of activities in education and training, work and life in general. The key skills qualifications aim to develop and recognise candidates' ability to apply these skills in ways that are appropriate to different contexts in order to improve the quality of learning and performance. The key skills qualifications are designed to recognise candidates' progression in terms of both techniques and skills of application.