The table below shows the different types of qualifications you can take:
This table will show you on which level you can join and leave various qualification routes, where it will depend on your age, qualifications, life experiences, work experience and career plans.
Entry |
No
Formal Qualification |
Entry
Level
Literacy,
Numeracy & ESOL |
Entry
Level
Vocational
Certificates |
Level 1 |
GSCE/
Applied GSCE D-G |
GVNQ
Foundation/ Pre-GCSE |
NVQ
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
GSCE/
Applied GSCE A-C |
First
Diploma
GNVQ
Intermediate/ Pre-Access |
NVQ
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
AS
& A2 Level |
AVCE/
National Diploma/ Certificate
Access to HE Certificate |
NVQ
Level 3 |
Level 4-6 |
Degree |
HNC/
HND/ Foundation Degree |
NVQ
Level 4-5 |
Level 7-8 |
Postgraduate
Degree |
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