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Qualifications explained

The following Table shows general academic qualifications e.g. GCSE level and their respective equivalent in vocational and occupational qualifications.

Level General Subject Qualifications Vocationally Related Qualifications Occupationally Related Qualifications
5 Post-graduate Other professional qualifications NVQ Level 5
4 Degree HND / HNC NVQ Level 4
3 A Levels AVCE, BTEC National NVQ Level 3 (also taken under Advanced Apprenticeships)
2 GCSEs (A*-C Grades). GCSEs Vocational (A*-C) BTEC First. NVQ Level 2 (also taken under Apprenticeships).

1

GCSE (D-G Grades). GCSEs Vocational (D-G) NVQ Level 1

Entry Level

Entry Level Qualifications (sometimes called Pre-foundation Courses).

Additionally, Basic Skills qualifications (literacy, numeracy, ESOL) are available up to Level 2.

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