OCR Entry Level Cambridge Certificate in English (Entry 3) (600/7781/5)
What does this qualification cover?
At Entry Level 3, learners will secure the underpinning skills needed to communicate information,
feelings and opinions on everyday topics using the appropriate level of formality. They will secure their
ability to read and obtain information from everyday sources, identifying the main points and ideas.
They will be able to predict words from context and use their developing knowledge of sound-symbol
relationships and phonological patterns to help spell a greater range of words. For example, learners
will be able to write an informal account of an experience using complete sentences marked with
capital letters, full stops, questions marks and exclamation marks as appropriate.
Who is this qualification designed for?
This qualification is designed for those who need to improve their knowledge and skills in English. This
could be, in one or more specific skill area up to level 2, so that learners can function more effectively
in their homes, in their communities and at work. These qualifications provide a unit-based approach
that can stand alone or be part of a wider programme. Achievement of individual qualifications
supports learners’ progress towards an appropriate level 2 English qualification (GCSE or Functional
Skills). The individual qualifications allow learners to target specific gaps in their knowledge at a
particular level which supports their progress towards the appropriate level 2 qualification (GCSE or
Functional Skills). Learners who ultimately aim for a Functional Skills or a GCSE qualification may
have struggled with English skills throughout their lives and will therefore need to be supported and
motivated through the achievement of smaller, more focused qualifications which provide them with the
specific skills and confidence to continue learning and achieving en route to their ultimate aim. Once a
learner is secure in all the underpinning skills filled by OCR’s Cambridge Progression English units,
learners can then progress to a Functional Skills qualification or level 2 or GCSE.
What could this qualification lead to?
This qualification has been designed specifically to support progression to further learning and work. It
is based on the National Adult Literacy standards. This provides the necessary rigour and flexibility to
support a wide range of progression opportunities in line with the needs of individual learners. This
includes progression towards Functional Skills and GCSE.
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