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AS Levels
University Degree
6th Form Academy (Social Studies and Languages)
Must obtain at least an E grade at AS to continue to
A2
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at C or above to
preferably include Mathematics and
English/Welsh
A2 Levels
Possible employment opportunities:TeacherSolicitorLawyerAccountantJournalistTranslatorResearcher
A-LEVELS:AccountingCommunication and CultureCritical Thinking (AS only)EconomicsEnglish LanguageEnglish Language and Lit.English LiteratureFrenchGeographyGermanGovernment & PoliticsHistoryLawReligious StudiesSociologySpanishWelshWBQ
BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science(Forensic Science)
BTEC L3 Diploma in Applied Science
(Medical Science)
University Degree/HNDs
6th Form Academy (Maths and Science)
AS/A levels
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at C or above include Science, Maths and English for the Extended
Diploma and L3 Diploma
6 GCSE at C or above for the Subsidiary Diploma
Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science (Forensic Science)
Students must take 2 AS levels alongside course
A-LEVELS AND NATIONAL DIPLOMA:Scenes of Crime OfficerForensic AnalystMedical Laboratory OfficerHealthcare ManagementPharmaceutical SalesClinical Laboratory ScientistMedical WritingTeaching
A-LEVELS:MedicineVeterinary ScienceDentistryEngineeringPharmacyPure Sciences
Laboratory TechniciansTraineeship programmes
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
C&G 6217 Cert in Basic Const. Plumbing Level 1Key Skills AON/ICT/ Comms Level 1
Minimum 4 GCSE’s
+ Entry Test
Year 1
Year 2
C&G 6129-33 Cert in Basic Plumbing L3WBL - NVQ Mechanical Eng. Services L3
Unvented Hot Water/Cold Water Regulations
Year 4
Year 3
C&G 6129-22 Cert in Basic Plumbing Level 2WBL - NVQ Mechanical Eng. Services L2
WBLNVQ Mechanical Eng. Services L3
ACS Gas Training and Assessment L3
School of Building Engineering Services
Plumbing / Heating and Ventilation
•Employment as a Plumber-domestic, commercial, industrial-Progression onto HNC/degree formature candidates with experience•Management opportunities after experience/additional qualifications •Teaching/Lecturing/Instructor- after PGCE/Assessor qualifications
•Employment in Plumbing or •Heating and Ventilation trade•Further progression
•Employment in Plumbing trade•Further progression
Entry Test = interview
Energy Efficiency And
Environmental Technologies L3
C&G 2330 Electrotechnical Cert Level 2Key Skills AON/ICT/ Comms Level 2WBL - NVQ L2 Electrical Installation
Minimum 4 GCSE’s
+ Entry Test
Year 1
Year 2
NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation17th Edition Electrical Regs
PAT Testing
Year 4
Year 3
C&G 2330 Electrotechnical Cert Level 3WBL - NVQ L2 Electrical Installation
WBLNVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
AM(2) Trade Testing
School of Building Engineering Services
ELECTRICAL
•Employment as electrician-domestic, commercial, industrial-Progression onto HNC/degree formature candidates with experience•Management opportunities after experience/additional qualifications •Teaching/Lecturing/Instructor- after PGCE/Assessor qualifications
•Employment in electrical trade•Further progression
•Employment in electrical trade•Further progression
Energy Efficiency And
Environmental Technologies L3
C&G 6132 Cert in Gas Installation Level 2
Year 1
Year 2
WBL – NVQ 6012 Gas Installation L2Unvented Hot Water/Cold Water Regulations
Year 4
Year 3
C&G 6132 Cert in Gas Installation Level 2WBL - NVQ Gas Installation L2
WBLWBL - NVQ 6012 Gas Installation L3 ACS Gas Training and Assessment L3
School of Building Engineering Services
Gas Installation Technician
•Employment as a Plumber/Gas Fitter-domestic, commercial, industrial-Progression onto HNC/degree formature candidates with experience•Management opportunities after experience/additional qualifications •Teaching/Lecturing/Instructor- after PGCE/Assessor qualifications
•Employment in Plumbing/Gas Fitter or •Heating and Ventilation trade•Further progression
•Employment in Plumbing/Gas Fitter trade•Further progression
Entry Test = interview
Energy Efficiency And
Environmental Technologies L3
BTEC Introductory Diploma in Business, Travel and Hospitality
BTEC Level 2 Diploma Business
BTEC Extended Diploma in Business Or
Applied Double Business A Level
HND in Business Management / Foundation degree
B.A Hons. in Business Management
School of Business, Tourism & Hospitality
4 GCSE at A* to G or equivalent
Up to 4 GCSE at C or above or BTEC
Introductory Diploma
Minimum 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or BTEC L2 Diploma in
Business
HND or Foundation Degree in Business
Mature students by interview
University Degree
AS/ A levels
Trainee or apprentice office workerRetail sector
Office SupervisorTrainee Manager in retail and business sectorBank Clerks
Office ManagerManagement trainee within financial, retail sector, or human resourcesSelf employment
Manager within the retail sectorFinancial DirectorBank ManagerTeaching professionInsurance sectorSpecialist areas eg, marketing
80 UCAS or National
Diploma in Business
BUSINESS
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
BTEC Introductory Diploma in Business, Travel and Hospitality
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Travel and Tourism
BTEC Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism
orApplied Travel & Tourism A Level
HND in Travel, Tourism or Leisure
School of Business, Tourism & Hospitality
4 GCSE at A* to G or equivalent
Up to 4 GCSE at C or above or BTEC
Introductory Diploma
Minimum 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or Level
2 Travel and Tourism
University Degree
AS/A levels
Trainee or apprentice travel assistant in call centre19+Trainee Air Cabin crew staff19+Overseas/travel representative
Travel consultantTrainee Leisure/Tourism OfficerHospitality or events supervisorTourism information centre
Trainee Travel Office ManagerEvents managementHospitality ManagementSelf employment in leisure industry
Tourism and Leisure officer for local authorityTravel development officer80 UCAS or Extended
Diploma in Travel,
Leisure or Tourism
TRAVEL AND TOURISM
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
AAT Foundation
(NVQ Level 2)
AAT Intermediate
(NVQ Level 3)
AAT Technician
(NVQ Level 4)
ACCA
School of Business, Tourism & Hospitality
No formal qualifications needed
AAT Foundation or relevant experience
AAT Technician
University Degree
Trainee or apprentice book keeperPurchase/Sales ledger clerk
Trainee Accounting TechnicianFinance clerk within Local Authority
Accounting TechnicianFinance OfficerSelf employment
Part Qualified AccountantFinance DirectorSelf employment
AAT Intermediate
ACCOUNTANCY
VRQ 1 in Professional Cookery with Food Service
VRQ 1 in Bakery
VRQ 2 in Professional cookery with Food Service
VRQ 2 in Bakery
HND/C in Hospitality Management
School of Business Tourism and Hospitality
4 GCSE at A* to G or equivalent
VRQ 1 in Professional cookery
1 Years experience
BTEC Extended Diploma
Mature students by interview
University Degree
Trainee/apprentice Chef Baker or waiterKitchen assistant in school/ factories/ hospitals
Trainee Sous ChefStation waiterBakery assistantTrainee baker
Restaurant ManagerFront of House supervisorShift leader in contract/hospital catering Chef
Hotel ManagerContract catering ManagerHospital services ManagerSelf employmentEvents Management
NVQ/ VRQ2 Professional cookery or bakery
4 GCSE at C or above
BTEC Extended Diploma in Hospitalityor
NVQ 3 in Professional cookeryNVQ 3 in Patisserie and confectionery
CATERING, BAKERY AND HOSPITALITY
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
AS/A Levels
BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in IT @ Work
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in ICT
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in ICT
HND in Computing
(Information Systems)
B.Sc. Computing (Information Systems Engineering)
School of Computing & IT
Minimum 2 GCSE’s at grades E or F and subject
to Interview
Minimum 2 GCSE’s at Grade C . Or BTEC Introductory Diploma in ICT and subject to
Interview
Minimum 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above.
Must include Maths or English. Or BTEC
Level 2 Diploma in ICT and subject to
Interview
80 UCAS points plus GCSE Maths &
English (1 Suitable A Level). Suitable HNC. Mature students by
interview
80 UCAS points plus GCSE Maths &
English (1 Suitable A Level). Suitable HNC. Mature students by
interview
University Degree
Other As/A levels
Computer OperatorTrainee IT Support TechnicianEnd User Support TechnicianIT Apprenticeship
Computer Operator
Technical SupportUser SupportNetwork &/or Software Developer
Systems AnalystDatabase AdministratorMultimedia DesignWebsite AdministratorProgrammerNetwork Engineer
Senior Systems Analyst Senior Database AdministratorTeaching (with PGCE)IT SalesWeb DesignNetwork Manager
Building Craft Occupations (FT/PT)
Foundation Craft Occupations(FT/PT)
Intermediate Craft Award(FT/PT)
Advanced Craft Award
(FT/PT)
BTEC Subsidiary and Extended Diploma in Construction/Civil
Engineering
School of Construction, Built Environment
No formal entry requirements
No formal entry requirements
Successful completion of FCA/Interview with
Course Tutor
Successful completion of the ACA with Credit Grade and above or
5GCSEs
On successful completion of this unit you can progress to the ICA Mode of Study
On completion of this college-based qualification, there is a chance to progress to a Full NVQ qualification
On completion you could progress to foreperson or Charge Hand in your qualified area
Progression to Junior Management positions or entry into University to study a Degree programme
Successful completion of the ICA with a Credit
Grade or above and 85% attendance
The completion of this course enables the learner to progress to the FCA
BTEC National Award (FT/PT)
BTEC Subsidiary and Extended Diploma in Construction/Civil
Engineering
HNC in Construction Management and Science (FT/PT)
Foundation Degree(FT/PT)
Degree Programmes (FT/PT)
School of Construction, Built Environment
ACA (NVQ) GCSEs 5 at C or above, A level
Employment
Progression to Post Graduate Degrees
Progression to Junior Management Positions or entry into University to study a Degree programme
Progression to intermediate management positions or entry into University to study a Degree programme
Progression to Professional Chartership/Professional Body, eg. CIOB/RICS/RIBA
Progression to the National Diploma in Construction/Civil Engineering
BTEC Introductory Diploma(Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media)
BTEC L2 Diploma in Performing Arts
BTEC Extended DiplomaMusic Technology, Music Practice,
Performing Arts (Musical Theatre, Dance, Drama)
HND in Music Performance/Production
School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts
No formal entry requirements
2 GCSEs Grade C or above. Learners will
be selected by interview and judged on their interest and
experience in performing arts
1 A-level and suitably high practical level: instrument or voice.
Grade 5 Theory ABRSM or equivalent
University Degree: Dance, Drama, Performing Arts, Music, Music Technology Vocational Degree at a Dance/Drama/Music
College Validated by a University
AS/A Levels
AS/A Level Dance, Theatre Studies, Music,
Music Technology
College LecturerSession MusicianContemporary DancerClassical MusicianChoreographerMusic Therapist Community Arts Leader
Community Dance WorkerEntertainerDJArts AdministratorTrainee Front of House Manager
Arts Administrator – Office Services
Theatre Box Office StaffTheatre TechnicianFront of House
PERFORMING ARTS
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
5 GCSEs Grade C or above (Vocational)
6 GCSEs Grade C or above (Academic)
BTEC Introductory Diploma(Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media)
BTEC L2Diploma in Art & Design
BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design
School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts
No formal entry requirements
2 GCSEs Grade C or above. Learners should be able to
display an understanding and
aptitude for art via a portfolio of evidence at
interview
University Degree: BA (Hons) in one of the following: Ceramics, Contemporary Textile Practice, Fine Art, Illustration, Graphic
Communication, Product Design, Photographic Practice, Mobile,
Game and Web Design
AS/A Levels
AS/A Level Textiles, Fine Art, 3D Ceramics,
Graphic Design, Photography, Design & Technology
TeachingGraphic DesignerPhotographerArtistGallery Education Officer
Community Art LeaderMuseum AdministratorMuseum Tour Guide
Arts Administrator – Office ServicesArt & Design Technician
Art & Design Technician
ART AND DESIGN
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
5 GCSEs Grade C or above (Vocational)
6 GCSEs Grade C or above (Academic)
BTEC Introductory Diploma in (Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media)
BTEC L2 Diploma in Media Studies
BTEC Extended Diploma in Media Production
School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts
No formal entry requirements
2 GCSEs Grade C or above. Learners will
be selected by interview
University Degree: BA or BSc (Hons) Degree in one of the following: Media Studies,
Photography/Digital Imaging, Moving Image Production, Film Design, Animation and TV and
Film Design
AS/A Levels
AS/A Level Media, Film Studies, Photography
College LecturerGraphic DesignerPhotographerAnimatorFilm, Video and TV ProductionDigital Community Mgr
5 GCSEs Grade C or above (Vocational)
6 GCSEs Grade C or above (Academic)
Community LeaderRadio
Arts Administrator – Office ServicesMedia Technician
Media Technician
MEDIA STUDIES
Foundation Degree in Creative Industries (Media Production)
Presentation Scheduler Press Officer
1 A-level and 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, BTEC
National Diploma/Certificate or Access to HE Media Certificate
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
Pre-Apprenticeship in EngineeringPEO NVQ Level 2
ECITB Fab/Weld Apprenticeship
Craft Course in EngineeringPEO NVQ Level 1
VRQ2/3 EngineeringBTEC Extended Diploma/Diploma
Engineering
Foundation Degree Engineering
School of Engineering
No formal entry requirements
4 GCSE’s at grade C
5 GCSE’s at grade C+ (inc English, Maths
and Science)
University Degree
AS/A Level •Electronics•Engineering
•Employment in Engineeringor Manufacturing craft trade •Apprenticeship
•Employment as Technicianafter industrial experiencein Engineering/Manufacturing •Apprenticeship
Senior Technician progressing to Engineer with industrialexperience
•Engineer in design, research technical support/sales, manufacturing, management•PGCE Teaching/Lecturing•MSc/MEng – progression•PhD/DEng – research•CEng – professional status
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
•Employment in Engineeringor Manufacturing craft trade •Apprenticeship
Higher National CertificateEngineering
ENGINEER/TECHNICIAN
Craft route
CRAFT COURSE MOTOR VEHICLE
•IMI VRQ Level 1
•Foundation - Light Vehicle
•Engines + related systems
•Chassis + related systems
•Additional Welding Unit
•4 Key Skills Level 1
YEAR 2
•City & Guilds VRQ Level 2
•Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
•3 Core Units
•5 Technical Units
Engines; Maintenance; Chassis; Elec; Valet
•3 Key Skills Level 2
ApprenticeshipWBL
EmploymentFast Fit
Environment
ApprenticeshipWBL
Employment NVQ L2 &
Level 3 progression
YEAR 1
School of Engineering
MOTOR VEHICLE
WELSH BACCALAUREATE
Foundation Level
•IMI Motor Vehicle – Fast Fit
•5/6 Key Skills
•Work experience possibly in Audi factory Germany
•Enterprise & Community activity
Entry Requirements
4 GCSE @ D or above
Entry Requirements
Interview / Basic Standard of Education
BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Health & Social Care with Welsh Bacc
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care with Welsh Bacc
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care (Health Studies)
B.Sc./B.Sc.(Hons) Care Studies/Childhood Studies
School of Health, Social and Childcare
GCSEs - Ds and Es or above AND personal interview
2 GCSEs – C or above OR Level 1 Diploma in HSC (Distinction)
AND personal interview
5 GCSEs – C or above (inc English, Maths and Science) OR
or BTEC L2 Diploma HSC (Merit or Distinction) AND personal interview
Over 21 no formal passes or A-level/ ND
HSC/CCLD
Foundation Degree/HND equivalent.
Over 21University
Degrees – Varied, Nursing,
Occupational Health, Social
Work
Support Worker
Employment within Care/Early Years Sector – Supervisory/management level
Social Work
OT
Nursing
Managerial Position
Support Worker
Support Worker
Foundation Degrees: Childhood Studies,
Care Studies, Found Cert Health
Studies (A)
Important Entry Requirement – Clear Criminal Record Bureau Check
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
AS/A Levels
CACHE Diploma in ChildCare & Education Level 2*
CACHE Diploma in ChildCare & Education
Level 3*
Foundation Degree Childhood Studies/Management
Care Studies/Management
B.Sc./B.Sc.(Hons) Childhood Studies
School of Health, Social and Childcare
2 GCSEs C or above, preferred in academic
subjects, Merit in BTEC Introductory Diploma Health & Social Care
DCE: 4 GCSEs or DCE level 2,
ND CCLD: 5 GCSEs – English, Maths, Science
advisable/ preferred
A-level passes/Ps at ND/DCE Level
Foundation Degree/HND equivalent.
Over 21University Degrees
– Social Work, Nursing/Adult/
Childhood Studies, Education, Teaching
Employment Early Years Sector – Supervisory level/support worker in schools, crèches, private
Employment at supervisory level/managerial level - Early Years Sector
Social Work, Teaching, Nursing, OT
Support Worker
Important Entry Requirement – Clear Criminal Record Bureau Check
EARLY YEARS
BTEC National Diploma in Childcare, Learning & Development Level 3*
AS/A Levels
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
*Course Titles to be amended – Oct/Nov 2010
Level 1 Hairdressing (2 years)Diploma in Hairdressing and Beauty
Services (14+)
Level 1 Hairdressing
Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing
Level 2 Hairdressing
Level 3 Hairdressing (FT)
Level 3 Hairdressing (PT)
School of Horticulture, Hairdressing and Applied Therapies
3 GCSEs at F or above
Interview and Diagnostic Assessment
NVQ/VRQ Level 2
Mature learners will require an interview
NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing plus Commercial Experience
University Degree in Management/Business
NVQ/VRQ Level 1
4 GCSEs at D or above (HD)
Mature learners will require an interview
Level 4 in Salon SkillsEmployment at Supervisor/Manager levelOther Level 3 professional awards
Employment at Technician/ImproverAny Level 3 Qualifications
Employment at Apprentice LevelAny Level 2 Awards
1 / 2 Hairdressing
Level 4 in Salon/Management Skills (Sept 11)
HAIRDRESSING
ManagementDegree
Pre-Vocational Qualification
OCN Introductory Level
Level 1 Amenity Horticulture)BTEC Introductory Diploma in Land
& EnvironmentC&G Level 1 Certificate in Floristry
Level 2 Horticulture – Hard LandscapingC&G Groundsmanship & Green Keeping
RHS General Horticulture CertificateC&G Level 2 Certificate in Floristry PT
C&G Diploma in Floristry FT
Level 3 Horticulture
RHS Advanced Diploma
Level 3 Certificate / Diploma in Floristry
School of Horticulture, Hairdressing and Applied Therapies
Interview and Diagnostic Assessment
Level 1 or
3 OCN (18 credits)
NVQ/VRQ Level 2
4 GCSEs at C or above incl English/Welsh/
Double Science and/or Maths.
Mature learners by interview and will need to be employed in the
field of horticulture
HND in HorticultureManagement Employment
Employment at Technician LevelNVQ Level 3 RHS Advanced
NVQ 2 Horticulture
HORTICULTURE and FLORISTRY
Level 4 and 5 Floristry
No Level 1 in Applied Therapies
Hair & Beauty Level 2Level 2 Beauty TherapyLevel 2 Sports Therapy
Holistic TherapyLevel 3 Sports TherapyLevel 3 Beauty Therapy
School of Horticulture, Hairdressing and Applied Therapies
2 GCSEs at C or above (HB)
4 GCSEs at C or above (BT)
3 GCSEs at C or above (Sports Therapy)
Mature learners will require an interview
NVQ or VRQ Level 3 (Any Applied Therapy) plus
Commercial/Clinical Experience
NVQ/VRQ Level 2
4 GCSEs at C or above to incl
English/Welsh/Double Science and/or Maths.
Mature learners will require an interview
Degree in Complementary TherapiesDegree in Sports TherapyLevel 3 in Salon/ Management SkillsHND Media/Stage Make upEmployment at Supervisor/ Manager levelOther level 3 professional Awards
Employment at Technician/ImproverLevel 3 Beauty TherapyLevel 3 Sports & Fitness TherapiesLevel 3 Hot Stone Therapy
Level 4 in Salon/Management Skills (Sept 11)
Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage
APPLIED THERAPIES(Beauty, Holistic and Sports Therapies) University Degree in
Management/Business
ManagementDegree
School of Pre-vocational Studies
TOWARDS INDEPENDENCEQualification:ASDAN Personal ProgressASDAN Personal and Social Dev E12Yrs 5 days (Afan)
School of Pre-Vocational Studies
No formal qualifications. Specific support needs identified
LIFE SKILLSQualification:Edexcel Skills for Independent Living E1Edexcel Supported Employment E12Yrs 5 days (Afan)
Social Services Provisions
WORK SKILLSQualification:Skills for Working Life E22Yrs 4 days (Neath)
VOCATIONAL SAMPLINGQualification:EDI Skills for Working Life E31 Yr 4 days (Neath)
No formal qualifications.
A positive work ethic required
VOCATIONAL PREPARATIONQualificationBTEC Introductory Vocational Studies1 Yr 4 days (Neath)
PVS Vocational CoursesHairdressing / Catering / Horticulture
GATEWAY Introductory LevelArt / Media / Construction / IT
L1 provision
Employment / Vocational progressionEmployment / Vocational progression
Employment
SOCIAL ENTPERISEQualification:ASDAN Personal and Social Dev. E13 days (Afan) E1
Entry points at 16
Level 1Certificate in Sport
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport(Development, Coaching and Fitness)
Foundation Degree in Sport(Sports Coaching and Performance)
School of Sport and Public Services
No formal entry requirements
2 GCSE at C or Certificate in Leisure
5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or BTEC L2
Diploma in Sport at Merit grade
University Degree
A Level PE and other A Levels
Sports Centre TechnicianLeisure Centre Attendant
Sports Centre TechnicianLeisure Centre AttendantCoachingFitness InstructorLifeguard
Instructing, Coaching, Development, personal Trainer, Outdoor Education, Analysis, Public Service
Teaching/Lecturing (PGCE), Sales, Police/Armed Forces, Marketing, Coaching, Physiotherapy, Fire Service, Sports Business
1 A-level, 2 AS levels or equivalent Level 3
qualification. Mature learners over 21 with no formal qualifications but with a commitment to
Sport may also be eligible, subject to
interview
SPORT
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
Level 1 Diploma in Public Services
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Uniformed Public Services
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Public Services
Foundation Degree in Sport(Sports Coaching and Performance)
School of Sport and Public Services
No formal entry requirements
2 GCSE at C or Certificate in Leisure
5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or BTEC L2
Dip. in Uniformed Public Services at
merit grade
University Degree
AS/A Level
Sports Centre TechnicianLeisure Centre AttendantCadet Force
Sports Centre TechnicianLeisure Centre AttendantCoachingFitness InstructorLifeguard
Instructing, Coaching, Development, personal Trainer, Outdoor Education, Analysis, Public Service/Police/Fire Service
Teaching/Lecturing (PGCE), Sales, Police/Armed Forces, Marketing, Coaching, Physiotherapy, Fire Service, Sports Business
1 A-level, 2 AS levels or equivalent Level 3
qualification. Mature learners over 21 with no formal qualifications but with a commitment to
Sport may also be eligible, subject to
interview
PUBLIC SERVICES
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
School of Engineering
Skill Build (Work Tasters)
Skill Build
NVQ Level 1
Foundation Apprenticeship
NVQ Level 2
Apprenticeship
NVQ Level 3
Pathways Training (Work Based Learning)
No formal Qualifications
Interview and Assessment
Careers Referral
NVQ Level 2
4 GCSEs at C or above
Interview and Assessment
NVQ Level 3 and/or
Interview and Assessment
Higher Education
NVQ Level 1
3 GCSEs at D or above
Interview and Assessment
Progression to FE, HE. Promotion within current employment
Progression to Apprenticeship, FEor Employment
Progression to Foundation Apprenticeship, FE or Employment
Skill Build (Level 1), Foundation Apprenticeship, Modern Apprenticeship (depending on entrycriteria), FE or Employment
Modern Skills Diploma NVQ Level 4 Progression to HE.
Promotion within current employment
Careers Referral
(Unfocused)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas / A Level ComparatorsYour course is made up of units which consist of guided learning hours (GLH)*. These units are internally assessed through assignments set and marked by your tutors.
As you complete each unit your tutor will tell you what grade you have achieved – Pass, Merit or Distinction. To ensure that your assessed work has been marked fairly Edexcel checks samples of tutors’ marking. This process usually takes place between January and May; the grades for your assessed units can change as a result.
When you have completed all the units of the course you will receive three overall grades for your qualification – again Pass, Merit or Distinction. These are the grades that will be shown on your certificate and that you should give when you apply for employment or for a place in higher education. It also contributes to UCAS.
To calculate your overall grades, points are allocated to the grades you have achieved for the assessed units based on the size of unit as follows:
Recording Your Achievement
Size of unit (Credits)
Pass Grade Merit Grade Distinction Grade
10 70 points 80 points 90 points
Recording Your Achievement
BTEC L3 Extended Diploma
Points range above pass gradeGrade
1300-1339
1340-1379
1380-1419
1420-1459
1460-1499
1500-1529
1530-1559
1560-1589
1590 and above
MPP
MMP
MMM
DMM
DDM
DDD
DDD*
DD*D*
D*D*D*