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Qualifying for Success |  | The government has moved towards giving students over the age of 14 greater choice and flexibility in their studies. This initiative is based around qualifications being studied in levels of equal value. | |
Students in Yr10 and Yr11 are now offered a far greater choice than ever before. They are encouraged to take vocational routes as well as the academic pathways. Work related learning plays a significant role within the curriculum enabling students an insight into the world of work. Clear progression routes enable an easy transition into the sixth forms, the College or work based learning.
The traditional “A” Level is now made up of 2 sections, the AS Level, containing 3 units of study and the A2, also containing 3 units. Successful completion of the AS allows progression to the A2. Completion and achievement of both AS and A2 gives a full A Level.
The Vocational A Level (Advanced Vocational Certificate in Education) is available in different ‘sizes’: as a 3 unit Award equivalent to AS level, as a 6 unit Award equivalent to an A Level or as a 12 unit Award equivalent to 2 A Levels. Students may also study BTEC National Awards, Certificates and Diplomas equivalent to 1,2 or 3 A levels.
The flexibility in the initiative is created by each Award being a qualification in its own right. It is possible, on achieving the AS level, Vocational AS Award or a Vocational A Level, to change to a different subject from either the academic or vocational range. It is quite acceptable to take combinations of academic and vocational courses.
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What can I do with my vocational qualifications? Vocational qualifications provide programmes of study for occupations in a wide range of industries, including construction, business, engineering and catering. Why should I study a NVQ? NVQs are work-related, practical qualification with the emphasis on gaining skills and demonstrating your ability. Apart from the high schools and colleges offering NVQs, there are work-based training providers that also offer NVQs which can lead to technical certificates. Apprenticeships can be offered at level 2, or advanced apprenticeships at level 3.
While all of these programmes will give you a qualification in their own right, they have also been designed so that, if you needed to, you could change from a different subject in the vocational scheme to one in the formal academic scheme. It is also possible to take a mixture of both vocational and academic courses. All routes at level 3 can provide opportunities to study at university. The National Qualifications Framework Click below to access Supporting Choices 14-19 - A Framework for implementing a 14-19 entitlement to Information, Advice and Guidance in England: Click on the links opposite to find useful contact details and advice. | |
