14-18 Year Olds:
- Level 1
- Level 2
- Level 3
- Level 4
- Level 5
- Level 6
- Level 7
Information for general guidance purposes only, course entry criteria may vary.
At Eastleigh College you are only required to choose one course, which will encompass all areas of your chosen vocational subject.
Below is a summary of the different qualification types and levels. You can also view course overviews on the course listings pages. We recommend that you attend one of our open events to get expert advice from the tutors of each area.
Qualification framework
|
Level |
Academic |
Vocational |
Occupational |
|
Entry |
Certificate of Achievement |
||
|
One |
GCSE grades D-G |
BTEC Introductory |
Certificate NVQ 1 |
|
Two |
GCSE grades A*-C |
BTEC First Diploma |
NVQ 2 Foundation Apprenticeship |
|
Three |
AS/A Levels International Baccalaureate |
BTEC National Award/Certificate/Diploma |
NVQ3 Advanced Apprenticeship |
|
Four |
First year of degree |
BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) |
NVQ 4 |
What qualifications do I need?
Eastleigh College offers courses at a number of levels. Entry requirements vary from course to course and are given on the course summaries on the course listingspages.
What if I want to study more than one course?
You can choose from a range of extra options, including GCSEs or subjects with wide application such as Health and Safety, Deaf Awareness and Counselling. Individual options will be discussed at interview.



