14-18 Year Olds:
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.
The Courses
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- BTEC Extended National Diploma in Art, Design and Media Level 3 (DIGITAL MEDIA PATHWAY)
- BTEC Extended National Diploma in Art, Design and Media Level 3 (FASHION & TEXTILES PATHWAY)
- BTEC Extended National Diploma in Art, Design and Media Level 3 (FINE ART PATHWAY)
- BTEC Extended National Diploma in Art, Design and Media Level 3 (GRAPHIC DESIGN & MEDIA)
- BTEC Extended National Diploma in Art, Design and Media Level 3 (General Pathway)
- BTEC Extended National Diploma in Art, Design and Media Level 3 (PHOTOGRAPHY PATHWAY)
- Level 2 Diploma in Art, Design and Media
- Level 3 Extended National Diploma in Creative Media Production BTEC (Digital Media Pathway)
- Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
- Advanced Apprenticeship in Heavy Vehicle
- Advanced Apprenticeship in Light Vehicle
- Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Light Vehicle Route Level 3
- Foundation Vehicle Technology (Progressive)
- Intermediate Apprenticeship in Heavy Vehicle
- Intermediate Apprenticeship in Light Vehicle
- Intermediate Vehicle Technology Level 2
- BTEC Extended BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and Built Environment Level 3
- BTEC Extended Diploma in Electrical Engineering Level 3
- BTEC Introductory Diploma in Construction Level 1
- Certificate in Plumbing Level 2
- Diploma in Bricklaying (Level 1 & 2)
- Diploma In Carpentry & Joinery Level 1 (Level 1 & 2)
- Diploma in Maintenance Operations Level 2
- Diploma in Site Carpentry Level 3
- Foundation Certificate in Construction Building Craft Occupations
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