There have been major changes in education over the last few years and there will be further changes with the introduction of the new 14 – 19 diplomas. The following table summarises qualifications you may come across when recruiting young people and groups them by level for comparison.
Some qualifications will and have been replaced due to education requirements.
For more detail on qualifications visit www.qca.org.uk or www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/
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Examples
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Entry level certificates
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Skills for Life at entry level
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GCSE grades D-G
BTEC Introductory Diplomas and Certificates
OCR Nationals
City & Guilds Foundation award
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NVQ level 1
GNVQ Foundation
Key Skills level 1
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GCSE grades A*-C
BTEC First Diplomas and Certificates
City & Guilds Intermediate award
OCR Nationals
Apprenticeships
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NVQ level 2
GNVQ Intermediate
Key Skills level 2
Adult Literacy
Adult Numeracy
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A levels
Advanced Extension Awards
GCE in applied subjects
International Baccalaureate
BTEC Nationals
BTEC Diplomas, Certificates and Awards
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OCR Nationals
City & Guilds Advanced award
Advanced Apprenticeships
NVQ level 3
Key Skills level 3
GNVQ Advanced
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Information provided is supplied from the direct.gov.uk website
National Record of Achievement/Progress File
All school and college leavers should leave with a National Record of Achievement, Progress File or City of Nottingham Passport, depending on the institution they attended. These contain details of examinations passed and other successes, both within and outside the learning environment, including progress on:
- Work experience placements
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Sporting awards/certificates
- Personal achievements such as good attendance and attitude.
Overseas Qualifications
To find out how qualifications from overseas equate to those identified above telephone or write to:
The National Academic Recognition Centre (NARIC)
Oriel House, Oriel Road,
Cheltenham, GL50 1XP (Tel: 0870 990 4088).
There may be a charge for this service.
