What Qualifications?
With the number of qualifications out there it can be hard to know what exactly you may need for your future career goals. There are so many that are equivalent to each other that it is important to have a good grasp on this to help you know what you have, what you can offer and what the career needs you to have.
| Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4-8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | See foundation level study programme. | GCSE grades D-G Functional Skills |
GCSE grades A*-C Functional Skills |
A Level, AS Level and A2 Level EBacc |
Degree Masters Degree PhD |
| Vocational Educational Courses (BTEC, City & Guilds) | See foundation level study programme. | Awards certificates and Diplomas at level 1 | Awards certificates and Diplomas at level 2 | Awards Certificates and Diplomas at level 3 | HNC HND Professional Diploma Foundation Degree |
| Apprenticeships | Pre-Apprenticeship programme Traineeship |
Pre–Apprenticeship programme Traineeships |
Apprenticeship - NVQ Level 2, plus technical certificate for example BTEC Level 2 | Advanced Apprenticeship - NVQ Level 3 plus technical certificate for example BTEC Level 3. | Higher Apprenticeship - NVQ level 4, Foundation Degree, HNC or HND. |
| Foundation Level Study Programme | Awards, Certificates or Diplomas at Entry Level 1, 2 and 3 Skills for Life Functional Skills |
Awards, Certificates or Diplomas at Level 1 Skills for Life Functional Skills |
This level is to help those that are unable to achieve level 2, and it helps to prepare students so that they can get onto level 2, or help them to get a job or to gain a place on an apprenticeship. | ||