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Qualifications EXPLAINED<br />
Level Course content Qualifications Entry requirements* Progression<br />
4–7 Gain specialist<br />
knowledge and<br />
understanding of<br />
your subject area<br />
• CMI, AAT and CIPD 4/5<br />
• Foundation Degree<br />
• NVQ 4/5<br />
• BA or BSc Degree<br />
• BTEC Higher National Diploma/<br />
Certificate<br />
• Masters<br />
• PhD<br />
A relevant Level 3 qualification<br />
or relevant work experience<br />
for adult learners or relevant<br />
Level 6 qualification or<br />
relevant work experience<br />
for postgraduate studies<br />
Higher<br />
Education<br />
or employment<br />
3 Further develop<br />
your professional<br />
and technical skills,<br />
knowledge and<br />
understanding of<br />
your chosen subject<br />
area over 1–3 years<br />
• CMI, AAT and CIPD<br />
• AS/A2 Level<br />
• BTEC 90 credit Diploma Year 1<br />
• BTEC Extended Diploma<br />
(90+ credits) Year 2<br />
• NVQ3<br />
• City & Guilds 3<br />
• Access to Higher Education<br />
Diploma<br />
Five GCSE grades A*–C including<br />
at least C in English and maths<br />
Four GCSE grades A*–C including<br />
at least C in English and maths<br />
or Vocational Level 2 programme<br />
with at least Merit, Level 2 maths/<br />
English. Internal assessment<br />
required for some qualifications<br />
including Access to HE<br />
One GCSE in either English or<br />
maths at grades A–C on entry (or an<br />
alternative qualification at level 2)<br />
Higher<br />
Education<br />
(Level 4) or<br />
Apprenticeship<br />
or employment<br />
2 Develop your skills<br />
and knowledge<br />
to prepare you<br />
for employment,<br />
training or study<br />
• CMI and AAT<br />
• GCSE<br />
• BTEC Level 2 Diploma<br />
• Pre-Access<br />
• Apprenticeship<br />
• City & Guilds Craft<br />
• NVQ 2<br />
GCSE grade D or above,<br />
Entry Level 3/Level 1<br />
maths/English, Level 1<br />
vocational course<br />
Level 3 or<br />
Apprenticeship<br />
or employment<br />
1 A practical<br />
introduction<br />
and preparation for<br />
studying at Level 2<br />
• AAT<br />
• BTEC Level 1 Diploma<br />
• NVQ 1<br />
• City & Guilds 1<br />
• Foundation Learning<br />
• Pre-apprenticeship<br />
Entry Level 3 Literacy and/or<br />
Entry Level 3 Numeracy<br />
Level 2 or<br />
Apprenticeship<br />
Entry<br />
Level<br />
Varying in focus,<br />
all courses are<br />
designed to support<br />
progression to<br />
Level 1<br />
• Pre-entry<br />
• Entry 1, 2 & 3<br />
• ESOL entry 1, 2, & 3<br />
• Skills for Life<br />
• Foundation Learning<br />
Interview and assessment<br />
required<br />
Level 1<br />
*The entry requirements listed are a guide to applications.<br />
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