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YOUR GUIDE TO THE COMPLEX AND SOMEWHAT MINDBOGGLING WORLD OF VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Cambridge Technicals

Our Cambridge Technicals suite gives you the reassurance that you have the right qualifications to support your students’ lifelong learning journey.

Cambridge Technicals are vocational qualifications at Level 2 and Level 3 for students aged 16+. They’re designed with the workplace in mind and provide a high-quality alternative to A Levels, with a great range of subjects to choose from.

Vocational education is not just about results, it’s about educating people in the knowledge and skills required for employment and for the community as a whole. It’s also about developing the behaviours and attributes needed to progress and succeed in education and in work.

We have extended both the 2012 Level 2 and Level 3 suite of qualifications. The 2016 Level 3 suite is live and available to teach now and the Level 2 suite will be available for first teach September 2017 (*please note not all subjects have a 2016 specification). Extending the 2012 suites gives you real choice when it comes to selecting your post 16 provision; enabling you to provide qualifications that are fit for purpose, right for your students destination, and accessible for your students’ needs and allowing them to succeed within their post 16 studies.


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2012 LEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS SUITELaunched September 2012100% internally assessed contentStudent focused internal assessment rulesOCR visiting moderation providing centre feedback and support

2012 LEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS SUITELaunched September 2012100% internally assessed contentStudent focused internal assessment rulesOCR visiting moderation providing centre feedback and supportAttracts UCAS points

2016 LEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS SUITENew suite for first teaching September 2017Externally assessed contentStudent focused internal assessment rulesOCR visiting moderation providing centre feedback and supportEligible for Key Stage 5 performance points from 2019Designed to meet the DfE technical guidance

2016 LEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS SUITELaunched September 2016Externally assessed contentStudent focused internal assessment rulesOCR visiting moderation providing centre feedback and supportEligible for Key Stage 5 performance points from 2018Designed to meet the DfE technical guidanceAttracts UCAS points


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Our objective is to help support your decisions when choosing post 16 Level 2 and Level 3 Vocational Qualifications. This document aims to answer your questions on: • 2012 Cambridge Technicals final entry dates• 2012 Cambridge Technicals final certification dates• Do the qualifications attract UCAS points? • Do the qualifications attract 16-19 and/or Post 19 funding?• Do the qualifications attract KS5 Performance Points? • Do the qualifications attract funding and recognition in Wales and Northern Ireland?

INDEXArt and Design 5

Business 7

Digital Media 10

Engineering 13

Health and Social Care 15

IT 18

Performing Arts 21

Science / Laboratory Skills 24

Sport / Sport and Physical Activity 26

Northern Ireland and Wales 29

Glossary of terms 30

Please note that information is correct at time of publication (October 2017).


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ART AND DESIGN LEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN ART AND DESIGN (2012)

Qual name Size QAN Last entry Last Certification UCAS points 16-19

fundingPost 19 funding DfE category

KS5 performance

[2018] MEI required

Certificate 90GLH 600/6091/8 30 April 2020 30 August 2022 O PSection 96 O NA O NA

Extended Certificate 180GLH 600/6092/X 30 April 2020 30 August

2022 O PSection 96 O NA O NA

Diploma 360GLH 600/6093/1 30 April 2020 30 August 2022 O PSection 96 O NA O NA

ART AND DESIGN LEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN ART AND DESIGN (2012)



KS5 performance

[2018] MEI required

Certificate 180GLH 600/6094/3 31 August 2021

31 August 2024 P PSection 96 O NA O NA

Introductory Diploma 360GLH 600/6095/5 31 August

202131 August

2024 P PSection 96 P* NA O NA

Subsidiary Diploma 540GLH 600/6096/7 31 August

202131 August


Diploma 720GLH 600/6151/0 31 August 2021

31 August 2024 P PSection 96 O NA O NA

Extended Diploma 1080GLH 600/6150/9 31 August

202131 August


* information correct October 2017


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The future of Cambridge Technicals in Art and Design

At the moment we’ve taken the decision not to re-develop the 2012 Cambridge Technicals in Art and Design suite (Level 2 and Level 3).

Therefore the qualifications will not receive Key Stage 5 Performance Table points from 2018 onwards.

However the 2012 Cambridge Technicals in Art and Design do:

• Receive funding – included within Key Stage 5 study programmes.

• Receive UCAS points – Level 3 is included on the old and the new UCAS tariff.

Delivery of the 2012 Cambridge Technicals in Art and Design suite from 2016 onwards:

So you can continue to provide the Cambridge Technicals in Art and Design we’ve extended the 2012 Level 2 and Level 3 specifications.

This means that you’ll be able to enter: • Level 2 students until 30 April 2020 – this will allow you to run a final cohort in September 2019 with them completing their qualification by August 2022.

• Level 3 students on a 2 year study programme in September 2020, with their last entry by 31 August 2021 and with them completing their qualification by 31 August 2024.

• Once entered for a particular level, the ability to move between sizes within that level (‘topping up’ and ‘moving down’) is available until the last certification date.


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BUSINESS LEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN BUSINESS (2012)



KS5 performance

[2018] MEI required


Extended Certificate 180GLH 600/4223/0 30 April 2020 30 August



BUSINESS LEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN BUSINESS (2016)Redevelopment: Ofqual and DfE submission TBC: For first teach TBC

Qual name Size QAN Review date UCAS points 16-19 funding

Post 19 funding DfE category

KS5 performance

[2019] MEI required

Certificate in Business (TBC) 90GLH TBC TBC O Section 96 * TBC NA TBC NA

Extended Certificate in

Business (TBC)180GLH TBC TBC O Section 96 * TBC Technical

Certificate TBC P

Diploma in Business

Administration360GLH TBC TBC O Section 96 * TBC Technical

Certificate TBC P

Diploma in Customer

Service360GLH TBC TBC O Section 96 * TBC Technical

Certificate TBC P

Diploma in Retail 360GLH TBC TBC O Section 96 * TBC Technical

Certificate TBC P

* approval for inclusion for Section 96 will be sought


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KS5 performance

[2018] MEI required


31 August 2022 P PSection 96 O NA NA NA


201931 August

2022 P PSection 96 O NA NA NA


201931 August

2022 P PSection 96 P NA NA NA


31 August 2022 P PSection 96 P NA NA NA


201931 August





KS5 performance

[2018+] MEI required

Certificate 180GLH 601/7698/2 31 August 2021 P PSection 96 P

Applied General P O

Extended Certificate 360GLH 601/7699/4 31 August

2021 P PSection 96 PApplied General P O

Foundation Diploma 540GLH 601/7700/7 31 August


Diploma 720GLH 601/7701/9 31 August 2021 P PSection 96 P

Applied General P O


2021 P PSection 96 PApplied General P (2019) O


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Delivery of the 2012 suite from 2016 onwards: So you can continue to provide the 2012 Cambridge Technicals in Business we’ve be extended the Level 2 and Level 3 specifications.




The 2012 Cambridge Technicals in Business will: • Receive funding – included within Key Stage 5 study programmes.


However the 2012 suite will not receive Key Stage 5 Performance Table points from 2018 onwards.

Delivery of the 2016 Business suite: The Level 3 2016 Cambridge Technicals in Business is live and was available for first teach from September 2016.

The Level 2 2016 Cambridge Technicals in Business is currently in development. First teach dates are yet to be confirmed, please see the qualification pages on our website for the latest update.


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MEDIA LEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN MEDIA (2012)



KS5 performance

[2018] MEI required





DIGITAL MEDIA LEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN DIGITAL MEDIA (2016)Redevelopment: Ofqual and DfE submission TBC: For first teach TBC



KS5 performance

[2020] MEI required

TBC 90GLH TBC TBC O Section 96 * TBC NA O O

TBC 180GLH TBC TBC O Section 96 * TBC Technical Certificate TBC P

TBC 360GLH TBC TBC O Section 96 * TBC Technical Certificate TBC P

* approval for inclusion for Section 96 will be sought


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MEDIA LEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN MEDIA (2012)



KS5 performance

[2018] MEI required




201931 August



201931 August





201931 August


DIGITAL MEDIA LEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN DIGITAL MEDIA (2016)



KS5 performance



Applied General P O




2021 P PSection 96 P Tech Level P P

Diploma 720GLH 601/7261/7 31 August 2021 P PSection 96 P Tech Level P P


2021 P PSection 96 P Tech Level P (2019) P


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Delivery of the 2012 suite from 2016 onwards: So you can continue to provide the 2012 Cambridge Technicals in Media we’ve extended the Level 2 and Level 3 specifications.




The 2012 Cambridge Technicals in Media will: • Receive funding – included within Key Stage 5 study programmes.



Delivery of the 2016 Digital Media suite: The Level 3 2016 Cambridge Technicals in Digital Media is live and was available for first teach from September 2016.

The Level 2 2016 Cambridge Technicals in Digital Media is currently in development. We’re in consultation with employers and professional bodies to ensure that the new qualification will give your students the best possible progression routes into the new Trailblazer apprenticeships or further education (Level 3 Cambridge Technicals). First teach dates are yet to be confirmed, please see the qualification pages on our website for the latest update.


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ENGINEERING LEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN ENGINEERING (2016)



KS5 performance

[2019] MEI required

Certificate 180GLH 603/0422/4 31 August 2022 O PSection 96 O

Technical Certificate P P

Diploma 360GLH 603/0423/6 31 August 2022 O PSection 96 O


ENGINEERING LEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN ENGINEERING (2016)



KS5 performance



Applied General P O



Foundation Diploma 540GLH 601/4600/X 31 August






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Delivery of the 2016 suite: The Level 3 2016 Cambridge Technicals in Engineering is live and was available for first teach from September 2015.

The Level 2 2016 Cambridge Technicals in Engineering will be available for first teach from September 2017.


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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARELEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (2012)



KS5 performance

[2018] MEI required








KS5 performance

[2019] MEI required

Award 90GLH 603/1480/1 31 August 2022 O PSection 96 O NA O O

Certificate 180GLH 603/0386/4 31 August 2022 O PSection 96 P


Diploma 360GLH 603/0388/8 31 August 2022 O PSection 96 P



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KS5 performance

[2018] MEI required




201931 August



201931 August





201931 August





KS5 performance



Applied General P O



Foundation Diploma 540GLH 601/7061/X 31 August



Applied General P O

ExtendedDiploma 1080GLH 603/0381/5 31 August

2021 P PSection 96 PApplied General P(2019) O

* Information correct at time of press October 2017.


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Delivery of the 2012 suite from 2016 onwards: So you can continue to provide the 2012 Cambridge Technicals in Health and Social Care we’ve extended the Level 2 and Level 3 specifications.




The 2012 Cambridge Technicals in Health and Social Care will:




Delivery of the 2016 Health and Social Care suite:

The Level 3 2016 Cambridge Technicals in Health and Social Care is live and was available for first teach from September 2016.

The Level 2 2016 Cambridge Technicals in Health and Social Care will be available for first teach from September 2017.


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ITLEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN IT (2012)



KS5 performance

[2018] MEI required



2022 O PSection 96 PTechnical Certificate P * O

Diploma 360GLH 600/4222/9 30 April 2020 30 August 2022 O PSection 96 P

Technical Certificate P * O


* 2018 will be the final time that these qualifications count on KS5 performance tables. They are replaced by new Level 2 Cambridge Technicals in IT for first teaching 2017 for the 2019 tables.



KS5 performance

[2019] MEI required

Award 90GLH 603/0369/4 31 August 2022 O PSection 96 O NA O NA






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KS5 performance

[2018] MEI required

Certificate 180GLH 600/4228/X 31 August 2019



201931 August



201931 August


Diploma 720GLH 600/4231/X 31 August 2019



201931 August





KS5 performance



Applied General P O



Introductory Diploma

360GLH 601/7099/2 31 August 2021 P PSection 96 P Tech Level P P







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Delivery of the 2012 suite from 2016 onwards: So you can continue to provide the 2012 Cambridge Technicals in IT we’ve extended the Level 2 and Level 3 specifications.




The 2012 Cambridge Technicals in IT will: • Receive funding – included within Key Stage 5 study programmes.


However the 2012 suite will not receive Key Stage 5 Performance Table points from 2018 onwards for Level 3 and 2019 onwards for Level 2.

Delivery of the 2016 IT suite: The Level 3 2016 Cambridge Technicals in IT is live and was available for first teach from September 2016.

The Level 2 2016 Cambridge Technicals in IT will be available for first teach from September 2017.


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PERFORMING ARTS LEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN PERFORMING ARTS (2012)



KS5 performance

[2018] MEI required





The future of 2012 Level 2 Cambridge Technicals in Performing Arts

At the moment we’ve taken the decision not to re-develop the 2012 Level 2 Cambridge Technicals in Performing Arts.

Delivery of the 2012 Level 2 Cambridge Technicals in Performing Arts from 2016 onwards:

So you can continue to provide the 2012 Cambridge Technicals in Performing Arts we’ve extended the Level 2 specifications.



The 2012 Cambridge Technicals in Performing Arts will:




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KS5 performance

[2018] MEI required




202031 August



202031 August





202031 August





KS5 performance



Applied General P O





Diploma 720GLH 601/7687/8 31 August 2021 P PSection 96 TBC Applied

General TBC (2019) O


2021 P PSection 96 TBC Applied General TBC (2019) O



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Delivery of the 2012 suite from 2016 onwards: So you can continue to provide the 2012 Cambridge Technicals in Performing Arts we’ve extended the Level 3 specifications.

This means that you’ll be able to enter: • Level 3 students on a 2 year study programme in September 2019, with their last entry by 31 August 2020 and with them completing their qualification by 31 August 2023.


The 2012 Cambridge Technicals in Performing Arts will:




Delivery of the 2016 Performing Arts suite: The Level 3 2016 Cambridge Technicals in Performing Arts is live and was available for first teach from September 2016.

Delivery of the Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma:

The Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma was available for first teach from September 2016.

We’ve submitted the Diploma and Extended Diploma to the DfE for inclusion on the 2019 Performance Tables list. If approved by the DfE these qualifications will count towards 2019 performance measures.


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SCIENCE LEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN SCIENCE (2012)



KS5 performance

[2018] MEI required


Extended Certificate 180GLH 601/0577/X 30 April 2020 30 August



The future of 2012 Level 2 Cambridge Technicals in Science

At the moment we’ve taken the decision not to re-develop the 2012 Level 2 Cambridge Technicals in Science.

Delivery of the 2012 Level 2 Cambridge Technicals in Science from 2016 onwards:

So you can continue to provide the 2012 Cambridge Technicals in Science we’ve extended the Level 2 specifications.



The 2012 Cambridge Technicals in Science will: • Receive funding – included within Key Stage 5 study programmes.



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KS5 performance



Applied General P (2019) O






Applied General P O



LABORATORY SKILLSLEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN LABORATORY SKILLS (2016)

Delivery of the 2016 suite: The Certificate, Foundation Diploma and Extended Diploma is live and was available for first teach from September 2016.

Delivery of the 2016 Laboratory Skills suite: The Level 3 2016 Cambridge Technicals in Laboratory Skills is live and was available for first teach from September 2016.


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KS5 performance

[2018] MEI required




Diploma 360GLH 600/6139/X 30 April 2020 30 August 2022 O PSection 96 O NA O NA

SPORTLEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN SPORT (2012)

SPORTLEVEL 2 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (2016)Redevelopment: Ofqual and DfE submission September 2016: For first teach September 2017



KS5 performance

[2019] MEI required

Award 90GLH 603/1923/9 31 August 2022 O PSection 96

P (Local

Flexibilities)NA O O






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SPORTLEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN SPORT (2012)



KS5 performance

[2018] MEI required




201931 August


Subsidiary Diploma 540GLH 600/6142/X 31 August

201931 August





201931 August


SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITYLEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (2016)



KS5 performance



Applied General P O









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Delivery of the 2012 suite from 2016 onwards: So you can continue to provide the 2012 Cambridge Technicals in Sport we’ve extended the Level 2 and Level 3 specifications.




The 2012 Cambridge Technicals in Sport will: • Receive funding – included within Key Stage 5 study programmes.



Delivery of the 2016 Sport and Physical Activity suite:

The Level 3 2016 Cambridge Technicals in Sport and Physical Activity is live and was available for first teach from September 2016.

The Level 2 2016 Cambridge Technicals in Sport and Physical Activity will be available for first teach from September 2017.


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NORTHERN IRELAND AND WALES

Northern Ireland The 2012 Cambridge Technicals suite, at Level 2 and Level 3 are available for teaching in schools and FE colleges.

Cambridge Technicals 2012 meet the Entitlement Framework requirements and are included in the returns to Department of Education.

All qualifications that have been approved for use in schools in Northern Ireland will appear in the NIEFQAN file: https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/publications/niefqan-201718

For the 2016 Cambridge Technicals suite: If you wish to use a qualification that has not already been approved by the Department of Education (DE) for use in schools in Northern Ireland, a request for approval must be submitted to the DE.

You should send approval requests by email to: [email protected] A Qualification Approval Request Form should be completed and attached to the email.

As per DE circular number 2016/25. The exception to this are the 2016 Level 2 and Level 3 Cambridge Technicals in Health and Social Care as this subject will not be accredited for delivery in Northern Ireland.

Wales Both the 2012 and 2016 Cambridge Technicals suites, at Level 2 and Level 3 are recognised by Qualifications Wales (QW) but you must check QiW (www.qiw.wales) to see if they are designated for funding. If they are not, please contact OCR for further information from our Customer Contact Centre on 02476 851509 or email us at [email protected]

https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/publications/niefqan-201718

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Term MeaningCambridge Technicals Available at Level 2 and Level 3 – these are OCR’s vocational qualifications for

post 16 students in full time study. Basically – our version of Pearson’s BTEC! Last Entry This is the last date you can make student entries. Last Certification This is the last date you can claim for student certifications – so the students

work must be complete, moderated and grades finalised. Review Date This is the date that we must decide if we are going to extend, replace or

withdraw. Section 96 This is the list of qualifications that are funded for 16-19 year olds. It’s sometimes

best searching by the QAN. http://www.education.gov.uk/section96/search/search.cfm

QAN Qualification Accreditation Number – a useful number to use when searching the Ofqual Register or Section 96.

Post 19 Funding Advanced Learner Loans are now available for students 19+.

From 1st August 2016, the age at which students can apply for a loan lowers to 19. Students will be able to apply for these 19+ loans from May 2016, although they’ll not be able to start the qualification until after 1st August 2016.

The 24+ Advanced Learning Loan is available to anyone over the age of 24 wishing to study a qualification at Level 3 or 4.

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sfa-24-advanced-learning-loansKey Stage 5 Performance Points

Student outcomes when they reach the end of 16-18 study. Reported on after the students 18th birthday. Therefore, qualifications started in September 2016 count in the performance tables for 2018.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2018-performance-tables-technical-and-vocational-qualifications

http://www.education.gov.uk/section96/search/search.cfm

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sfa-24-advanced-learning-loans




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Term MeaningMEI Meaningful Employer Involvement – a DfE technical guidance requirement for

qualifications categorised as Technical Certificate and Tech Level. Centres must provide MEI for their students on these types of qualifications. See our qualification centre handbook for further details of what you need to do.

Technical Certificate DfE category in the technical guidance for Level 2 vocational qualifications. These are Level 2 qualifications for students wishing to specialise in a specific industry or occupation. They’ll provide your students with the specialist knowledge and skills to progress onto an apprenticeship, employment or Tech Level.

Applied General DfE category in the technical guidance for Level 3 vocational qualifications.

These are Level 3 qualifications providing your students with transferable knowledge and skills so they can continue their education via a range of HE courses. They’re designed to fulfil the entry requirements for a range of HE courses, either by meeting the entry requirements in their own right or alongside other qualifications at the same level.

Tech Level DfE category in the technical guidance for Level 3 vocational qualifications.

These are Level 3 qualifications on a par with A Levels and recognised by employers. They’re for post 16 students wishing to specialise in a specific industry or occupation. They’ll provide your students with the specialist knowledge and skills to progress onto a related HE course, apprenticeship or employment.

UCAS points Points attached to Level 3 qualifications to help students gain entry into university.

Level 3 qualifications designed for progression to university will normally have UCAS points attached to them. This isn’t just Cambridge Technicals, but vocational qualifications from other exam boards such as Pearson’s BTEC, and A-Levels too.

However, this doesn’t mean every university will accept them, there are a lot of variables to consider; it’s not as simple as this university does and this one doesn’t.

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