These qualifications are intended for secondary school students age 16 to 18 who want to study a practical, work-related curriculum.
[3] The qualifications are designed with the workplace in mind and provide a high quality alternative to A Levels, supporting progression to higher education.
[tone] All Tech Level qualifications must meet criteria set by the UK's Department for Education (DfE) for all 'Applied General' qualifications, including the endorsement of five employers registered at Companies House.
[5] By 2021 it was ready to set out its plan for vocational qualifications in England.
[6] During the COVID-19 pandemic, OCR announced a series of adjustments it would make to support learners taking Cambridge Technicals.