Entry Level

Entry Level qualifications can help you. They can build your skills, increase your knowledge, and boost your confidence. They can also help you get back into education and take the next step. They are called 'certificates' or 'awards'. They are open to anyone who wants a recognised qualification. There are no entry requirements. The qualification is recognised across the UK.

• Entry Level 1, 2, and 3 Certificates

• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

• Functional Skills (English, maths and ICT)

• Skills for Life (English and maths)

• Entry Level BTEC Award/Certificate/Diploma.

Level 1

If you want an intro to general work and hands-on tasks, take the level 1 courses. They will help you gain skills to get a job or a qualification.

• GCSE grades 3-1 (D-G)

• BTEC Level 1 Award/Certificate/Diploma

• BTEC Introductory Certificate/Diploma

• Functional Skills

• VRQ Level 1

• NVQ Level 1

• Skills for life (English and maths)

• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

• Foundation 14 to 19.

Level 2

Level 2 courses are intermediate level. They provide a good understanding of a subject. They require the student to do various tasks with some guidance. The qualifications gained at this level are suitable for many job roles.

• GCSE grades 9-4 (A*-C)

• BTEC Level 2 Award/Certificate/Diploma

• BTEC First Certificate/Diploma

• Intermediate Apprenticeship

• Pre-Access to Higher Education

• NVQ Level 2

• VRQ Level 2

• Skills for Life (English and maths)

• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

• Functional Skills.

Level 3

If you want to go to university, getting a level 3 qualification is important. A Level 3 qualification shows you have detailed knowledge and skills. This level of study is harder. It prepares students for careers or for further degree-level study.

• A and A2 Level

• BTEC Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma and Extended Diploma

• T Level

• Vocational Certificate of Education (VCE)

• Access to Higher Education

• NVQ Level 3

• Advanced Apprenticeship

• Education and Training Award Level 3.

Level 4

Specialist learning is a deep analysis of information in a field. Courses are run in collaboration with partner universities. For people in technical and professional jobs, and their managers.

• Higher National Certificate (HNC)

• BTEC Professional Award

• Education and Training Award Level 4

• Higher Apprenticeship (Year 1)

• Professional Development Diploma (PDD).

Level 5

Level 5 requires a high level of skill. It involves managing and training others. Suitable for people working as higher grade technicians, professionals or managers. This level gives you increased depth of knowledge and understanding of an area of work or study.

• Foundation Degree

• Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE)

• Higher National Diploma (HND)

• HTQ (Higher Technical Qualification)

• Higher Apprenticeship (Year 2).

Level 6

High level of knowledge in an area of work or study, to allow you to use your own ideas and research. Suitable for people working as knowledge-based professionals or in professional management positions. Courses at this level are in partnership with De Montfort University.

• Bachelor’s Honours Degree

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Graduate Certificates and Diplomas.

Level 7

• Masters Degrees

• Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas

• PGCE.

Level 8

• Doctorates.