Education and training is changing for people aged 14-19 years:
This is to make sure that:
- you have the skills you need for learning, work and adult life
- there is an option that suits you and allows you to change direction, qualification or pathway
- every option leads to a choice of pathways through learning (school, college, university) and into work.
Qualifications:
Do you understand the qualifications system and know how it can help you in the future?
- There are eight levels of qualifications (lowest to highest)
- Entry level is the first with level eight the highest
- Every level includes different types of qualifications (subject-based, work-related, job-related).
The world is changing fast...
Employers need young people with higher levels of skills and qualifications.
Employers also need different types of qualifications, not just GCSEs and A-levels.
We want you to have choices in how and what you learn to enable you to make the best of your talents.
Entry Level
Foundation Learning (vocational)
Level 1
Foundation Learning (vocational)
Diploma (foundation)
GCSEs (D-G)
Level 2
Diploma (higher)
GCSEs (A*-C)
Apprenticeships
Vocational
Level 3
Diploma (advanced)
A Levels
International Baccalaureate
Apprenticeships
Vocational
Level 4-8
Further and Higher Education (post 18)
including:
Higher National Certificates
Foundation Degrees
Honours Degrees
Masters Degrees
Doctorate (PhD)