There are three main routes on the qualification ladder.
Have a look at the options available to you and further information on the key areas: Work based Training, Full-Time Vocational Education and Full Time Academic Education is available within this site or contact your Connexions Personal Advisor.
E2E is Entry to Employment.
| Level |
Work
Based
Training |
Full Time Vocational Education |
Full Time Academic Education |
| 5 |
Part time Post Graduate Course |
Professional Qualification |
Degree
OR Post Graduate
StudY |
| 4 |
Part time degree or Higher National Certificate (HNC) |
Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) |
3 |
Advance Modern Apprenticeships |
GNVQ Advanced/ Vocational A Levels BTEC National Diploma |
A2 and AS levels |
| 2 |
Foundation Modern Apprenticeship |
GNVQ Intermediate BTEC First Certificate/Diploma |
4 Grade C+ GCSE's |
| 1 |
E2E |
Entry level qualifications (no longer) |
GCSE's below grade C |
| up to 1 |
Pre E2E |
|
|
| 1 |
You could enter work based training where you will be assessed in the work place i.e. Modern Apprenticeships |
You could start a vocational course at a college or sixth form, which means you start to learn about a particular area of work i.e GNVQ's or BTEC |
You could continue your general education i.e. AS / A2 Levels or GCSE resits |
