develops your basic knowledge and skills so you can apply it to work or life situations.

knowledge and understanding of a subject or job and you are able to carry out tasks under supervision.

Work Related learning

job and includes BTEC First Diploma and NVQ 2.

Intermediate Apprenticeships

Practical work based learning programmes that are available in a wide range of career areas and lead to NVQ 2.

Five GCSEs at grades A*- C (9-4 in the

new grade scale)

Education in a range of subjects.

you can show a detailed level of knowledge skills and understanding in a subject or job role and can work independently.

Other Level ThreeQualifications

International Baccalaureateor Advanced Diploma.

Levels 4-8 are higher level qualifications which demonstrate specific knowledge, skills and

understanding for subjects of study and job roles.

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4-6

Advanced Apprenticeships

Practical work based learning programmes that are available in a wide range of career areas and lead to NVQ 3.

A-levels

allow you to study subjects to a greater depth than GCSE.

Work Related learning

Develops further skills for the world of work and includes BTEC National Diploma and

NVQ 3.

Work Related CoursesDevelops basic skills for a

BTEC Introductory Diploma and NVQ 1.

Five GCSEs at grades D - G (3-1 in the

new grade scale)

Education in a range of subjects.

Foundation Degrees

Honours Degrees

Higher National Diploma

Higher National

Higher

LEVELS OF QUALIFICATIONS

EMPLO

Entry level

that you have a basic level of knowledge and skill in the subject

ENTRY LEVEL

Achievement

LEVEL 7-8

MastersDegrees

Post Graduate Certificates

Specialist Professional Qualifications

Work Related Qualifications

are both Foundation Learning

LEVEL 1ENTRY LEVELand