This qualification at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework has been designed to provide candidates with a flexible and modern introduction to key topics in accounting.

The qualification is made up of five units which can be entered individually or as part of an overall Certificate qualification. Candidates can also take any combination of units short of the full award. If candidates wish to take all five units of the qualification, then a Diploma award is also available.

The structure of the Certificate qualification requires candidates to take a mandatory unit (Unit 1) plus any other two units. There are two units in manual accounting to choose from and two units in computerised accounting to choose from. Candidates can either specialise in manual units or computerised units or pick and mix from both to make up their Certificate.

Unit 1 is a timetabled examination available at different times in the year. Units 2, 3, 4 and 5 are assessed using an OCR-set assignment, marked by OCR, but administered by centres at a time of their choosing.

The OCR Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (01871) is aimed at those who are already employed in bookkeeping/data processing roles and who wish to develop further knowledge of the principles and practices employed in accounting work.
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This qualification at Level 3 of the National Qualifications Framework has been designed to provide candidates with the understanding and skills needed in broad ranges of complex and non-routine accounting activities. Designed to be flexible and modern, the qualification aims to develop candidates' understanding and skills in both manual and computerised accounting contexts.

The qualification is made up of four units which can be entered individually or as part of an overall Certificate qualification. If candidates wish to take all four units of the qualification, then a Diploma award is available.

The structure of the Certificate qualification requires candidates to take any two units from the four units available. There are two units in manual accounting and two units in computerised accounting to choose from. Candidates can either specialise in manual units or computerised units or pick and mix from both to make up their Certificate.

All units are assessed using an OCR-set assignment, marked by OCR, but administered by centres at a time of their choosing.

The OCR Level 3 Certificate in Accounting (03719) is aimed at those who are already competent in routine accounting skills but wish to develop further knowledge and demonstrate skill in a wider range of complex accounting activities.

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