Launch of New Essential Skills - Digital ICT Sample Materials

OCN NI is delighted to share that, ahead of the launch of our new Essential Skills Digital ICT qualification suite, sample materials for Entry Level 3 and Level 1 are now available to view on XAMS – our new external assessment platform.

Use the links below to access the relevant sample assessment. You can use the sample material to showcase to your learners how the system will operate.

By clicking on the qualification title, you will be able to download the qualification specification.

Entry Level 3 Certificate in Essential Skills - Digital ICT

Level 1 Certificate in Essential Skills - Digital ICT

Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Digital ICT

  • Multiple Choice Questions (Coming soon)
  • Portfolio (Coming soon)

For the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills, six pathways are available to learners. These pathways use a range of units, with varying weights assigned to the portfolio-based assessment and multiple-choice question assessment methods. When scheduling these assessments, please select the pathway that is most suitable for your learners.

The pathways are available to view within the Tutor Guide below.

Tutor Guidance

Tutor Guidance documents for the portfolio/controlled assessment tasks are also available below. These should be read alongside the qualification specifications for full clarity.