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NPTC CURRICULUM PATHWAYS 2012/13

NPTC CURRICULUM PATHWAYS 2012/13. 6 th Form Academy (Social Studies and Languages). Possible employment opportunities: Teacher Solicitor Lawyer Accountant Journalist Translator Researcher A-LEVELS: Accounting Communication and Culture Critical Thinking (AS only) Economics

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NPTC CURRICULUM PATHWAYS 2012/13

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  1. NPTC CURRICULUM PATHWAYS 2012/13

  2. 6th Form Academy (Social Studies and Languages) Possible employment opportunities: Teacher Solicitor Lawyer Accountant Journalist Translator Researcher A-LEVELS: Accounting Communication and Culture Critical Thinking (AS only) Economics English Language English Language and Lit. English Literature French Geography German Government & Politics History Law Religious Studies Sociology Spanish Welsh WBQ University Degree A2 Levels Must obtain at least an E grade at AS to continue to A2 Minimum of 6 GCSEs at C or above to preferably include Mathematics and English/Welsh AS Levels

  3. 6th Form Academy (Maths and Science) A-LEVELS AND NATIONAL DIPLOMA: Scenes of Crime Officer Forensic Analyst Medical Laboratory Officer Healthcare Management Pharmaceutical Sales Clinical Laboratory Scientist Medical Writing Teaching A-LEVELS: Medicine Veterinary Science Dentistry Engineering Pharmacy Pure Sciences University Degree/HNDs BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Forensic Science) BTEC L3 Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Science) Minimum of 5 GCSEs at C or above include Science, Maths and English for the Extended Diploma and L3 Diploma 6 GCSE at C or above for the Subsidiary Diploma Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science (Forensic Science) Students must take 2 AS levels alongside course Laboratory Technicians Traineeship programmes AS/A levels NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

  4. School of Building Engineering Services Plumbing / Heating and Ventilation Year 4 • Employment as a Plumber • domestic, commercial, industrial • Progression onto HNC/degree for • mature candidates with experience • Management opportunities after • experience/additional qualifications • Teaching/Lecturing/Instructor • - after PGCE/Assessor qualifications WBL NVQ Mechanical Eng. Services L3 ACS Gas Training and Assessment L3 Energy Efficiency And Environmental Technologies L3 C&G 6129-33 Cert in Basic Plumbing L3 WBL - NVQ Mechanical Eng. Services L3 Unvented Hot Water/Cold Water Regulations • Employment in Plumbing or • Heating and Ventilation trade • Further progression Year 3 Year 2 • Employment in Plumbing trade • Further progression C&G 6129-22 Cert in Basic Plumbing Level 2 WBL - NVQ Mechanical Eng. Services L2 Minimum 4 GCSE’s + Entry Test C&G 6217 Cert in Basic Const. Plumbing Level 1 Key Skills AON/ICT/ Comms Level 1 Entry Test = interview Year 1

  5. School of Building Engineering Services ELECTRICAL Year 4 • Employment as electrician • domestic, commercial, industrial • Progression onto HNC/degree for • mature candidates with experience • Management opportunities after • experience/additional qualifications • Teaching/Lecturing/Instructor • - after PGCE/Assessor qualifications WBL NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation AM(2) Trade Testing Energy Efficiency And Environmental Technologies L3 NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation 17th Edition Electrical Regs PAT Testing • Employment in electrical trade • Further progression Year 3 • Employment in electrical trade • Further progression C&G 2330 Electrotechnical Cert Level 3 WBL - NVQ L2 Electrical Installation Year 2 C&G 2330 Electrotechnical Cert Level 2 Key Skills AON/ICT/ Comms Level 2 WBL - NVQ L2 Electrical Installation Minimum 4 GCSE’s + Entry Test Year 1

  6. School of Building Engineering Services Gas Installation Technician Year 4 • Employment as a Plumber/Gas Fitter • domestic, commercial, industrial • Progression onto HNC/degree for • mature candidates with experience • Management opportunities after • experience/additional qualifications • Teaching/Lecturing/Instructor • - after PGCE/Assessor qualifications WBL WBL - NVQ 6012 Gas Installation L3 ACS Gas Training and Assessment L3 Energy Efficiency And Environmental Technologies L3 WBL – NVQ 6012 Gas Installation L2 Unvented Hot Water/Cold Water Regulations • Employment in Plumbing/Gas Fitter or • Heating and Ventilation trade • Further progression Year 3 • Employment in Plumbing/Gas Fitter trade • Further progression C&G 6132 Cert in Gas Installation Level 2 WBL - NVQ Gas Installation L2 Year 2 C&G 6132 Cert in Gas Installation Level 2 Entry Test = interview Year 1

  7. School of Business, Tourism & Hospitality BUSINESS University Degree HND or Foundation Degree in Business Mature students by interview Manager within the retail sector Financial Director Bank Manager Teaching profession Insurance sector Specialist areas eg, marketing B.A Hons. in Business Management 80UCAS or National Diploma in Business Office Manager Management trainee within financial, retail sector, or human resources Self employment HND in Business Management / Foundation degree Office Supervisor Trainee Manager in retail and business sector Bank Clerks Minimum 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or BTEC L2 Diploma in Business BTEC Extended Diploma in Business Or Applied Double Business A Level AS/ A levels Up to 4 GCSE at C or above or BTEC Introductory Diploma Trainee or apprentice office worker Retail sector BTEC Level 2 Diploma Business BTEC Introductory Diploma in Business, Travel and Hospitality 4 GCSE at A* to G or equivalent NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

  8. School of Business, Tourism & Hospitality TRAVEL AND TOURISM Tourism and Leisure officer for local authority Travel development officer University Degree 80UCAS or Extended Diploma in Travel, Leisure or Tourism HND in Travel, Tourism or Leisure Trainee Travel Office Manager Events management Hospitality Management Self employment in leisure industry BTEC Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism or Applied Travel & Tourism A Level Minimum 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or Level 2 Travel and Tourism Travel consultant Trainee Leisure/Tourism Officer Hospitality or events supervisor Tourism information centre AS/A levels Up to 4 GCSE at C or above or BTEC Introductory Diploma Trainee or apprentice travel assistant in call centre 19+Trainee Air Cabin crew staff 19+Overseas/travel representative BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Travel and Tourism 4 GCSE at A* to G or equivalent BTEC Introductory Diploma in Business, Travel and Hospitality NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

  9. School of Business, Tourism & Hospitality ACCOUNTANCY University Degree Part Qualified Accountant Finance Director Self employment ACCA AAT Technician AAT Technician (NVQ Level 4) AAT Intermediate Accounting Technician Finance Officer Self employment Trainee Accounting Technician Finance clerk within Local Authority AAT Intermediate (NVQ Level 3) AAT Foundation or relevant experience AAT Foundation (NVQ Level 2) Trainee or apprentice book keeper Purchase/Sales ledger clerk No formal qualifications needed

  10. School of Business Tourism and Hospitality CATERING, BAKERY AND HOSPITALITY University Degree Hotel Manager Contract catering Manager Hospital services Manager Self employment Events Management BTEC Extended Diploma Mature students by interview HND/C in Hospitality Management NVQ/ VRQ2 Professional cookery or bakery 4 GCSE at C or above BTEC Extended Diploma in Hospitality or NVQ 3 in Professional cookery NVQ 3 in Patisserie and confectionery Restaurant Manager Front of House supervisor Shift leader in contract/hospital catering Chef AS/A Levels VRQ 2 in Professional cookery with Food Service VRQ 2 in Bakery VRQ 1 in Professional cookery 1 Years experience Trainee Sous Chef Station waiter Bakery assistant Trainee baker Trainee/apprentice Chef Baker or waiter Kitchen assistant in school/ factories/ hospitals VRQ 1 in Professional Cookery with Food Service VRQ 1 in Bakery 4 GCSE at A* to G or equivalent NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

  11. School of Computing & IT 80 UCAS points plus GCSE Maths & English (1 Suitable A Level). Suitable HNC. Mature students by interview Senior Systems Analyst Senior Database Administrator Teaching (with PGCE) IT Sales Web Design Network Manager B.Sc. Computing (Information Systems Engineering) University Degree 80 UCAS points plus GCSE Maths & English (1 Suitable A Level). Suitable HNC. Mature students by interview Systems Analyst Database Administrator Multimedia Design Website Administrator Programmer Network Engineer HND in Computing (Information Systems) Minimum 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above. Must include Maths or English. Or BTEC Level 2 Diploma in ICT and subject to Interview BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in ICT Technical Support User Support Network &/or Software Developer Other As/A levels Minimum 2 GCSE’s at Grade C . Or BTEC Introductory Diploma in ICT and subject to Interview Computer Operator Trainee IT Support Technician End User Support Technician IT Apprenticeship BTEC Level 2 Diploma in ICT Minimum 2 GCSE’s at grades E or F and subject to Interview BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in IT @ Work Computer Operator

  12. School of Construction, Built Environment Progression to Junior Management positions or entry into University to study a Degree programme BTEC Subsidiary and Extended Diploma in Construction/Civil Engineering Successful completion of the ACA with Credit Grade and above or 5GCSEs Successful completion of the ICA with a Credit Grade or above and 85% attendance On completion you could progress to foreperson or Charge Hand in your qualified area Advanced Craft Award (FT/PT) On completion of this college-based qualification, there is a chance to progress to a Full NVQ qualification Successful completion of FCA/Interview with Course Tutor Intermediate Craft Award (FT/PT) No formal entry requirements Foundation Craft Occupations (FT/PT) On successful completion of this unit you can progress to the ICA Mode of Study The completion of this course enables the learner to progress to the FCA Building Craft Occupations (FT/PT) No formal entry requirements

  13. School of Construction, Built Environment Degree Programmes (FT/PT) Progression to Professional Chartership/Professional Body, eg. CIOB/RICS/RIBA Progression to Post Graduate Degrees Foundation Degree (FT/PT) Progression to intermediate management positions or entry into University to study a Degree programme HNC in Construction Management and Science (FT/PT) Progression to Junior Management Positions or entry into University to study a Degree programme BTEC Subsidiary and Extended Diploma in Construction/Civil Engineering ACA (NVQ) GCSEs 5 at C or above, A level Employment Progression to the National Diploma in Construction/Civil Engineering BTEC National Award (FT/PT)

  14. School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts University Degree: Dance, Drama, Performing Arts, Music, Music Technology Vocational Degree at a Dance/Drama/Music College Validated by a University PERFORMING ARTS College Lecturer Session Musician Contemporary Dancer Classical Musician Choreographer Music Therapist Community Arts Leader 1 A-level and suitably high practical level: instrument or voice. Grade 5 Theory ABRSM or equivalent HND in Music Performance/Production 5 GCSEs Grade C or above (Vocational) 6 GCSEs Grade C or above (Academic) BTEC Extended Diploma Music Technology, Music Practice, Performing Arts (Musical Theatre, Dance, Drama) Community Dance Worker Entertainer DJ Arts Administrator Trainee Front of House Manager AS/A Level Dance, Theatre Studies, Music, Music Technology 2 GCSEs Grade C or above. Learners will be selected by interview and judged on their interest and experience in performing arts AS/A Levels BTEC L2 Diploma in Performing Arts Arts Administrator – Office Services Noformal entry requirements Theatre Box Office Staff Theatre Technician Front of House BTEC Introductory Diploma (Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media) NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

  15. School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts ART AND DESIGN University Degree: BA (Hons) in one of the following: Ceramics, Contemporary Textile Practice, Fine Art, Illustration, Graphic Communication, Product Design, Photographic Practice, Mobile, Game and Web Design Teaching Graphic Designer Photographer Artist Gallery Education Officer 5 GCSEs Grade C or above (Vocational) 6 GCSEs Grade C or above (Academic) AS/A Level Textiles, Fine Art, 3D Ceramics, Graphic Design, Photography, Design & Technology BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design Community Art Leader Museum Administrator Museum Tour Guide 2 GCSEs Grade C or above. Learners should be able to display an understanding and aptitude for art via a portfolio of evidence at interview AS/A Levels Arts Administrator – Office Services Art & Design Technician BTEC L2Diploma in Art & Design Noformal entry requirements BTEC Introductory Diploma (Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media) Art & Design Technician NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

  16. School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts MEDIA STUDIES University Degree: BA or BSc (Hons) Degree in one of the following: Media Studies, Photography/Digital Imaging, Moving Image Production, Film Design, Animation and TV and Film Design College Lecturer Graphic Designer Photographer Animator Film, Video and TV Production Digital Community Mgr 1 A-level and 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, BTEC National Diploma/Certificate or Access to HE Media Certificate Foundation Degree in Creative Industries (Media Production) Presentation Scheduler Press Officer 5 GCSEs Grade C or above (Vocational) 6 GCSEs Grade C or above (Academic) BTEC Extended Diploma in Media Production Community Leader Radio AS/A Level Media, Film Studies, Photography 2 GCSEs Grade C or above. Learners will be selected by interview AS/A Levels Arts Administrator – Office Services Media Technician BTEC L2 Diploma in Media Studies Noformal entry requirements BTEC Introductory Diploma in (Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media) Media Technician NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

  17. School of Engineering ENGINEER/TECHNICIAN • Engineer in design, research technical support/sales, manufacturing, management • PGCE Teaching/Lecturing • MSc/MEng – progression • PhD/DEng – research • CEng – professional status University Degree Foundation Degree Engineering Higher National Certificate Engineering Senior Technician progressing to Engineer with industrial experience NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C VRQ2/3 Engineering BTEC Extended Diploma/Diploma Engineering 5 GCSE’s at grade C+ (inc English, Maths and Science) • Employment as Technician • after industrial experience • in Engineering/Manufacturing • Apprenticeship • AS/A Level • Electronics • Engineering Pre-Apprenticeship in Engineering PEO NVQ Level 2 ECITB Fab/Weld Apprenticeship • Employment in Engineering • or Manufacturing craft trade • Apprenticeship 4 GCSE’s at grade C Craft route • Employment in Engineering • or Manufacturing craft trade • Apprenticeship No formal entry requirements Craft Course in Engineering PEO NVQ Level 1

  18. School of Engineering MOTOR VEHICLE Apprenticeship WBL Employment NVQ L2 & Level 3 progression • YEAR 2 • City & Guilds VRQ Level 2 • Vehicle Maintenance & Repair • 3 Core Units • 5 Technical Units • Engines; Maintenance; Chassis; Elec; Valet • 3 Key Skills Level 2 Entry Requirements 4 GCSE @ D or above Entry Requirements Interview / Basic Standard of Education • WELSH BACCALAUREATE • Foundation Level • IMI Motor Vehicle – Fast Fit • 5/6 Key Skills • Work experience possibly in Audi factory Germany • Enterprise & Community activity • CRAFT COURSE MOTOR VEHICLE • IMI VRQ Level 1 • Foundation - Light Vehicle • Engines + related systems • Chassis + related systems • Additional Welding Unit • 4 Key Skills Level 1 Apprenticeship WBL Employment Fast Fit Environment YEAR 1

  19. School of Health, Social and Childcare ImportantEntry Requirement – Clear Criminal Record Bureau Check HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Foundation Degree/HND equivalent. Over 21 B.Sc./B.Sc.(Hons) Care Studies/Childhood Studies University Degrees – Varied, Nursing, Occupational Health, Social Work Social Work OT Nursing Managerial Position Foundation Degrees: Childhood Studies, Care Studies, Found Cert Health Studies (A) Over 21 no formal passes or A-level/ ND HSC/CCLD Employment within Care/Early Years Sector – Supervisory/management level 5 GCSEs – C or above (inc English, Maths and Science) OR or BTEC L2 Diploma HSC (Merit or Distinction) AND personal interview BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care (Health Studies) Support Worker AS/A Levels 2 GCSEs – C or above OR Level 1 Diploma in HSC (Distinction) AND personal interview BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care with Welsh Bacc Support Worker Support Worker GCSEs - Ds and Es or above AND personal interview BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Health & Social Care with Welsh Bacc NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

  20. School of Health, Social and Childcare EARLY YEARS ImportantEntry Requirement – Clear Criminal Record Bureau Check Foundation Degree/HND equivalent. Over 21 B.Sc./B.Sc.(Hons) Childhood Studies University Degrees – Social Work, Nursing/Adult/ Childhood Studies, Education, Teaching Social Work, Teaching, Nursing, OT Foundation Degree Childhood Studies/Management Care Studies/Management A-level passes/Ps at ND/DCE Level Employment at supervisory level/managerial level - Early Years Sector DCE: 4 GCSEs or DCE level 2, ND CCLD: 5 GCSEs – English, Maths, Science advisable/ preferred AS/A Levels CACHE Diploma in ChildCare & Education Level 3* BTEC National Diploma in Childcare, Learning & Development Level 3* Employment Early Years Sector – Supervisory level/support worker in schools, crèches, private 2 GCSEs C or above, preferred in academic subjects, Merit in BTEC Introductory Diploma Health & Social Care Support Worker CACHE Diploma in ChildCare & Education Level 2* NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C *Course Titles to be amended – Oct/Nov 2010

  21. School of Horticulture, Hairdressing and Applied Therapies HAIRDRESSING University Degree in Management/Business NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing plus Commercial Experience Level 4 in Salon/Management Skills (Sept 11) Management Degree NVQ/VRQ Level 2 Mature learners will require an interview Level 4 in Salon Skills Employment at Supervisor/Manager level Other Level 3 professional awards Level 3 Hairdressing (FT) Level 3 Hairdressing (PT) NVQ/VRQ Level 1 4 GCSEs at D or above (HD) Mature learners will require an interview Employment at Technician/Improver Any Level 3 Qualifications Level 2 Hairdressing 3 GCSEs at F or above Interview and Diagnostic Assessment Level 1 Hairdressing Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing Employment at Apprentice Level Any Level 2 Awards Pre-Vocational Qualification OCN Introductory Level Level 1 Hairdressing (2 years) Diploma in Hairdressing and Beauty Services (14+) 1 / 2 Hairdressing

  22. School of Horticulture, Hairdressing and Applied Therapies HORTICULTURE and FLORISTRY Level 3 Horticulture RHS Advanced Diploma Level 3 Certificate / Diploma in Floristry NVQ/VRQ Level 2 4 GCSEs at C or above incl English/Welsh/ Double Science and/or Maths. Mature learners by interview and will need to be employed in the field of horticulture Level 4 and 5 Floristry HND in Horticulture Management Employment Employment at Technician Level NVQ Level 3 RHS Advanced Level 2 Horticulture – Hard Landscaping C&G Groundsmanship & Green Keeping RHS General Horticulture Certificate C&G Level 2 Certificate in Floristry PT C&G Diploma in Floristry FT Level 1 or 3 OCN (18 credits) Interview and Diagnostic Assessment Level 1 Amenity Horticulture) BTEC Introductory Diploma in Land & Environment C&G Level 1 Certificate in Floristry NVQ 2 Horticulture

  23. School of Horticulture, Hairdressing and Applied Therapies APPLIED THERAPIES (Beauty, Holistic and Sports Therapies) University Degree in Management/Business NVQ or VRQ Level 3 (Any Applied Therapy) plus Commercial/Clinical Experience Level 4 in Salon/Management Skills (Sept 11) Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Management Degree NVQ/VRQ Level 2 4 GCSEs at C or above to incl English/Welsh/Double Science and/or Maths. Mature learners will require an interview Degree in Complementary Therapies Degree in Sports Therapy Level 3 in Salon/ Management Skills HND Media/Stage Make up Employment at Supervisor/ Manager level Other level 3 professional Awards Holistic Therapy Level 3 Sports Therapy Level 3 Beauty Therapy 2 GCSEs at C or above (HB) 4 GCSEs at C or above (BT) 3 GCSEs at C or above (Sports Therapy) Mature learners will require an interview Employment at Technician/Improver Level 3 Beauty Therapy Level 3 Sports & Fitness Therapies Level 3 Hot Stone Therapy Hair & Beauty Level 2 Level 2 Beauty Therapy Level 2 Sports Therapy No Level 1 in Applied Therapies

  24. TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE Qualification: ASDAN Personal Progress ASDAN Personal and Social Dev E1 2Yrs 5 days (Afan) LIFE SKILLS Qualification: Edexcel Skills for Independent Living E1 Edexcel Supported Employment E1 2Yrs 5 days (Afan) No formal qualifications. Specific support needs identified WORK SKILLS Qualification: Skills for Working Life E2 2Yrs 4 days (Neath) SOCIAL ENTPERISE Qualification: ASDAN Personal and Social Dev. E1 3 days (Afan) E1 No formal qualifications. A positive work ethic required VOCATIONAL SAMPLING Qualification: EDI Skills for Working Life E3 1 Yr 4 days (Neath) VOCATIONAL PREPARATION Qualification BTEC Introductory Vocational Studies 1 Yr 4 days (Neath) PVS Vocational Courses Hairdressing / Catering / Horticulture GATEWAY Introductory Level Art / Media / Construction / IT School of Pre-vocational Studies School of Pre-Vocational Studies Employment / Vocational progression Employment / Vocational progression Social Services Provisions L1 provision Employment Entry points at 16

  25. School of Sport and Public Services SPORT Teaching/Lecturing (PGCE), Sales, Police/Armed Forces, Marketing, Coaching, Physiotherapy, Fire Service, Sports Business University Degree 1 A-level, 2 AS levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification. Mature learners over 21 with no formal qualifications but with a commitment to Sport may also be eligible, subject to interview Instructing, Coaching, Development, personal Trainer, Outdoor Education, Analysis, Public Service Foundation Degree in Sport (Sports Coaching and Performance) 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or BTEC L2 Diploma in Sport at Merit grade BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) Sports Centre Technician Leisure Centre Attendant Coaching Fitness Instructor Lifeguard A Level PE and other A Levels 2 GCSE at C or Certificate in Leisure Sports Centre Technician Leisure Centre Attendant BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport No formal entry requirements Level 1 Certificate in Sport NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

  26. School of Sport and Public Services PUBLIC SERVICES Teaching/Lecturing (PGCE), Sales, Police/Armed Forces, Marketing, Coaching, Physiotherapy, Fire Service, Sports Business University Degree 1 A-level, 2 AS levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification. Mature learners over 21 with no formal qualifications but with a commitment to Sport may also be eligible, subject to interview Instructing, Coaching, Development, personal Trainer, Outdoor Education, Analysis, Public Service/ Police/Fire Service Foundation Degree in Sport (Sports Coaching and Performance) 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or BTEC L2 Dip. in Uniformed Public Services at merit grade BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Public Services Sports Centre Technician Leisure Centre Attendant Coaching Fitness Instructor Lifeguard AS/A Level 2 GCSE at C or Certificate in Leisure Sports Centre Technician Leisure Centre Attendant Cadet Force BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Uniformed Public Services No formal entry requirements Level 1 Diploma in Public Services NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

  27. Pathways Training (Work Based Learning) School of Engineering Higher Education NVQ Level 3 and/or Interview and Assessment Modern Skills Diploma NVQ Level 4 Progression to HE. Promotion within current employment NVQ Level 2 4 GCSEs at C or above Interview and Assessment Apprenticeship NVQ Level 3 Progression to FE, HE. Promotion within current employment NVQ Level 1 3 GCSEs at D or above Interview and Assessment Progression to Apprenticeship, FE or Employment Foundation Apprenticeship NVQ Level 2 No formal Qualifications Interview and Assessment Careers Referral Progression to Foundation Apprenticeship, FE or Employment Skill Build NVQ Level 1 Skill Build (Level 1), Foundation Apprenticeship, Modern Apprenticeship (depending on entry criteria), FE or Employment Careers Referral (Unfocused) Skill Build (Work Tasters)

  28. UCAS Tariff Points For Edexcel Qualifications

  29. Recording Your Achievement BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas / A Level Comparators Your course is made up of units which consist of guided learning hours (GLH)*. These units are internally assessed through assignments set and marked by your tutors. As you complete each unit your tutor will tell you what grade you have achieved – Pass, Merit or Distinction. To ensure that your assessed work has been marked fairly Edexcel checks samples of tutors’ marking. This process usually takes place between January and May; the grades for your assessed units can change as a result. When you have completed all the units of the course you will receive three overall grades for your qualification – again Pass, Merit or Distinction. These are the grades that will be shown on your certificate and that you should give when you apply for employment or for a place in higher education. It also contributes to UCAS. To calculate your overall grades, points are allocated to the grades you have achieved for the assessed units based on the size of unit as follows:

  30. Recording Your Achievement

  31. All A/S Levels require 6 GCSE* Grades at C or above

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