In order to take an assessment and receive a result, you will need your centre to enter you for a qualification. Final entries provide OCR with detailed data for each candidate, showing each assessment to be taken.
Information needed to make entries
When your centre makes your entries, they will require the following information:
- Full name, date of birth and contact details – Your entries should be made in your legal name as it appears on your birth certificate or passport.
- Evidence of your identity – For example, passport or birth certificate.
- Details of the subjects for which you wish to enter – You can find the relevant entry codes in the entry codes booklet.
- Unique candidate identifier (UCI) – The UCI is a 13-character code which is unique to you and is used to link your results together (for example, if you have taken units at different centres). If you have previously taken GCSE or A Level exams, you should already have a UCI; you can find this on your statement of results. If you do not already have a UCI, your centre should be able to provide one for you.
- Unique learner number (ULN) (optional) – The unique learner number (ULN) is a personal ten-digit number, which is used to ensure your results are provided to the Personal Learning Record (PLR). The PLR, available on a secure website, enables learners, education providers, training providers and employers to access achievement data in one place. For more information, and to generate a ULN, please refer to the Learning Records Service.
- Details of any coursework – If applicable. See internal assessment arrangements.
- Payment details – Speak to your centre about what they require. If you have entered for any exams elsewhere, you should tell your centre at this point, as this will help avoid any timetable clashes and duplication of UCI numbers.
Once your entries have been made
Make sure you receive a statement of entry from your centre. This shows what qualifications you are entered for and gives details of your timetabled exams.
You should check that your personal details on the statement of entry are correct. You need to keep this in a safe place, and we recommend you take it with you to your exams so that you have the information you need to hand.