Guide to qualifications

COLLEGE NOTICE (Updated 08/05/21)

LATERAL FLOW DEVICE TESTING NOW IN OPERATION!

We strongly encourage all staff and students due to come onto College campuses over the next few months to take part in Lateral Flow Testing. Please read www.src.ac.uk/the-college/covid-19-info

ON-SITE DELIVERY

From Monday 10th May the College returned to course delivery, assessment and examination arrangements that operated from the start of the academic year. This easement in restrictions follows the NI Executive’s decision to trigger Stage 2 on the Roadmap to Recovery for Further Education Colleges and the introduction of lateral flow testing for staff and students. All current College Covid 19 safety measures will remain in place including the mandatory wearing of face coverings. Thank you for helping to keep our College safe.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Learning Resource Centres are open for students unable to access online lessons from home. Student Services and limited canteen facilities are also available. Student queries should be directed to Course Co-ordinators. General queries should be emailed to info@src.ac.uk

BTEC AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS EXAMINATIONS

The latest update from the Examination Regulator on the awarding of examinations/assessments can be found at https://www.src.ac.uk/the-college/covid-19-info

Choosing which qualification to study can be difficult and sometimes confusing. This brief guide aims to provide you with a great understanding of the qualifications on offer at our College. Although the names of the qualifications we offer might be new to you, they are recognised by industry and universities as programmes that will provide the skills and knowledge they want their future employees or students to have.

Qualification	Level	Equivalency	Description
Postgraduate Diploma Bachelor Degree Professional Certificate	7 6 6	Degree	Masters Level These courses are part-time and validated by the College or University.
Professional Diploma Foundation Degree Higher National Diploma Higher National Certificate Higher Level Apprenticeship Level 4 Award / Certificate	5/4	Second Year of a Degree	Full and part time flexible employment related courses that combine traditional College study with learning that takes place at work.
L3 Access Course L3 BTEC Extended Diploma L3 BTEC Diploma L3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma L3 BTEC Certificate L3 Apprenticeship L3 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) GCE As & A2	3	3 GCE A Levels 3 GCE A Levels 2 GCE A Levels 1 GCE A Levels 1 GCE A Levels	Access courses are for adults with few or no formal educational qualifications who wish to prepare for entry to University. Level 3 courses are recognised by employers and help you secure work or enter into Higher Education.
L2 BTEC Diploma L2 BTEC Extended Certificate L3 BTEC Certificate L2 Skills for Work L2 Apprenticeship L2 Traineeships L2 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) L1 BTEC Certificates and Awards GCSE	2	4 GCSEs (A-C) 2 GCSEs (A-C) 1 GCSEs (A*-C) GCSE (D-G)	If you have less than 4 GCSEs L2 courses provide a more practical way of studying and progressing to Level 3.
L1 BTEC Certificates and Awards L1 Skills for Work L1 Skills for Life L1 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)	1		These courses address personal and developmental needs to enable you to gain the necessary skills to move to the next level.
Entry Level BTEC Qualifications	0

COLLEGE NOTICE (Updated 08/05/21)

Guide to Qualifications