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As well as class-based courses, there is also a range of vocational training programmes in Wales. These usually involve on-the-job training in the workplace and, in some cases, off-the-job training at college. Training programmes are also available for people in employment who want to develop or update certain skills, or for people about to start work. Training programmes allow you to improve your job skills while providing you with practical work experience and, in many cases, formal qualifications. These include pre-employment training programmes, as well as training on the job schemes including: • Apprenticeships • Modern Skills Diplomas • Skill Build. 2. What qualifications can I get? There are many different types of qualifications available in Welsh colleges. These range from basic starter courses to general educational courses to more specialised work-related qualifications. Many colleges also offer higher education courses such as Higher National Diplomas and degree courses. For more details about these, see Skill’s booklet Higher education in Wales: guidance for disabled people. If you are not sure which level you want to study at, you might want to speak to the college admissions department or a Careers Wales adviser before you apply. (a) Entry requirements Entry requirements vary depending on the type and level of course. Although some courses ask for standard entry qualifications, such as GCSEs, NVQs or Key Skills, not all college programmes ask for formal qualifications. 4
If you are returning to study after a break in education or you don’t have the standard entry qualifications, you may be able to take Access or introductory programmes. These give you the background for further study in your chosen subject. (b) Qualifications explained Most qualifications fit into the new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). This is a system for recognising skills and qualifications across the UK. It helps you understand how different qualifications compare with each other and what qualifications you might need for a particular job or course. Every qualification has a credit value (1 credit = 10 hours) showing how much time it takes to complete and a level (from entry level at the bottom to level 8 at the top), showing how difficult it is. There are three types of qualifications in the QCF: • Awards (1 to 12 credits) • Certifictes (13 to 36 credits) • Diplomas (37 credits or more). 5
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