Qualifications & Levels
| Level | Qualifications Needed | Courses and Qualifications Available | Where Does it Lead? |
| Entry | No formal qualifications required | Prevocational Certificates in Life, Employment and Learning Skills
E2E | Progress to employment, work based training or further education / training at Level 1 or Level 2. |
| Level 1 | Some GCSE’s preferred if possible
A clear interest in the chosen subject | Foundation GNVQ
NVQ1 | Progress to employment or further training / education at Level 2. |
| Level 2 | Four GCSE’s at grade ‘G’ or above (preferably including Maths and English) | Intermediate GNVQ
First Diploma Apprenticeship GCSE re-sits | Progress to employment or further training / education at Level 3. |
| Level 3 | At least 4 GCSE’s at grade ‘C’ or above (preferably including Maths and English) | AS/A2
AVCE (Vocational Certificate) National Diploma/Certificate Advanced Apprenticeship NVQ 3 | Progress to higher education (university / college), employment or further training at Level 4. |