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.

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In order to find out more about the industry sector that you are interested in, you can visit the Sector Skills Councils websites relevant to your chosen vocation.

 

Sector Skills Councils are recognised by the Government as the independent, employer-led organisations that ensure the skills system, including the qualifications available, are driven by employers' needs.

 

Their aim is to boost the skills and productivity of their sector's workforce, and are key influencers in the development of qualifications and apprenticeships across the UK.

 

 

Art Design & Media

Skill Set

Cultural & Creative Skills

 

Automotive (Motor Vehicle)

 

IMI

Beauty

HABIA

Skills Active

 

Building Services

 

Summit Skills

Business/Accountancy

Financial Skills Partnership

CFA

 

Childcare

Skills for Care & Development

CWD Council

 

Computer Science

e-Skills UK

 

Construction

Construction Skills

Asset Skills

 

Engineering

SEMTA

ProSkills UK

 

Floristy

Lantra

 

Gas

 

Energy & Utility Skills

Hair

HABIA

Skills Active

 

Care

Skills for Care & Development

Skills for Health

 

Hospitality & Catering

People 1st

 

Public Services

Skills for Justice

 

Sport, Fitness & Dance

Skills Active

Cultural & Creative Skills

 

Transport

Go Skills

 

Travel & Tourism

People 1st

 

 

 

 

 

If you can not find your preferred industry sector above, why not visit the Alliance for Sector Skills Councils Website, where further resources are available.