Guide to Qualifications
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. |