The OCR (Level 3) National Certificate in Business is a course that allows students to learn in a more investigative manner and be assessed through portfolios of evidence produced rather than exams. To complete the qualification they need to complete SIX units over two years; it is not an option that can be dropped at the end of Year 12.
The qualification is graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction and the table below gives details of the A level equivalences and UCAS points.
| Grade |
GCE equivalent |
UCAS points |
| Distinction |
A |
120 |
| Merit |
C |
80 |
| Pass |
E |
40 |
