Course Levels
The following information outlines what existing qualification you will need in order to move onto a certain level.
| If I have... |
What can I do? |
What level is this?
|
What can this lead to? |
| No formal qualifications |
Entry Level Certificate |
Entry Level |
Level 1 course |
|
Signposts
E2E
Vocational Opportunities
Other Entry Level courses
|
BTEC Introductory Diploma
NVQ Level 1 or 2
Foundation Diploma
|
Level 1 |
Level 2 course |
|
GCSEs grades D to E
NVQ Level 1 Certificate
BTEC Introductory Diploma
|
GCSEs A-C
BTEC 1st Diploma
NVQ Level 2
Higher Diploma
|
Level 2 |
Level 3 course |
|
GCSEs grades A*-C
BTEC 1st Diploma
NVQ Level 2
|
A Levels
Access courses
BTEC National Diploma
NVQ Level 3
Advanced Diploma
|
Level 3 |
Higher Education |
|
A Levels
Access
BTEC National
Diploma/Certificate
|
Foundation Degree
Higher National Diploma (HND)
Degree
|
Level 4 |
Higher Education
and employment
|
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