Advanced Selection Preferences

What do the levels mean?

  • Level 1
  • Level 2
  • Level 3
  • Level 4
  • Level 5
  • Level 6
  • Level 7

Entry requirements:

Generally at least 4 GCSEs at A*-G (or equivalent), although some courses may require no formal qualifications. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

Level 1 qualifications

Progression:

Further courses at Level 1 or 2

Entry requirements:

At least 4 GCSEs at A*-D or an equivalent Level 1 qualification. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 2, NVQ Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship

Progression:

Level 3 course, Advanced Apprenticeship, Employment

Entry requirements:

At least 4 GCSEs at A*-C (English and Maths preferred) or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit or Distinction Level. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

2 Years

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 3 (and Extended Level 3), NVQ Level 3 Diploma or Advanced Apprenticeship

Progression:

Higher Education: Degree/HND/HNC, NVQ Level 4, Higher Apprenticeship, Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 3 qualification

Duration:

1 or 2 Years

Qualifications you could gain:

HNC, CertHE, NVQ Level 4 or Higher Apprenticeship

Progression:

BTEC Level 5 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 4 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 5 Diploma, DipHE, NVQ Level 5, HND or Foundation Degree

Progression:

BTEC Level 6 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 5 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BA (Honours) Degree

Progression:

BTEC Level 7 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 6 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 7 Diploma

Progression:

Employment

Information for general guidance purposes only, course entry criteria may vary.

Health & Wellbeing

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The College has an effective Health and Wellbeing strategy and action plan to encourage happy, healthy and well motivated staff as part of retaining talent and developing a workforce that will contribute to the success of the College.


The College has numerous support mechanisms in place to assist in staff well being including:

 

  • 24 hour Counselling service
  • Occupational Health Service
  • Free Health Screening
  • Absence management support process
  • Dignity at Work Procedure
  • Flexible Working Procedure
  • Disability disclosure support process
  • Discount on treatments in Hair and Beauty Salon
  • Discounted membership at the local sports centre
  • Concessions on private healthcare
  • Eye test and glasses contributions
  • Payment for back treatments
  • Staff only gym sessions
  • Healthy food options
  • Stress audit and focus group feedback
  • Mental Health awareness training
  • Stress management training for staff and managers

 

The College strongly encourages staff to take a proactive approach to their own health and wellbeing assisted by an ongoing campaign of health and wellbeing activities including participation in the Global Corporate Challenge.

 

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The College was recently awarded as one of only a handful of colleges in the country to the Investors in People Health and Wellbeing Award, demonstrating our commitment to health and wellbeing.

 

More information can be found at the following links: