AS Level Courses (Advanced Subsidiary):- All AS Levels represent the first half (three assessment units) of an A Level programme. AS Level courses lead to a certificate enabling you to move on to a full A Level Award in the second year. AS qualifications count towards UCAS points if you are applying to University. You can combine AS Level courses with GNVQ Advanced or Intermediate programmes. If you choose to follow a Full Time A Level programme, you may choose to take up to five AS subjects in Year One and focus on up to three in Year Two.
A Level Courses:- All A Levels will be made up of six assessment units. The normal route will be to complete an AS level followed by an A2 course to complete the three further assessment units required.
Advanced GNVQ Programmes:- You may study for a Full or a Part Award, enabling you to combine a GNVQ option with either one or two A Levels. All Advanced GNVQ qualifications consist of six compulsory units and six optional units. You will need to put together a portfolio of evidence as well as take a number of externally set tests. These will be marked on a five-point pass scale the same as A Level.
BTEC National Diploma:- These vocational awards are recognised by industry and business as equipping people with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required for success in current and future employment. They can also lead to Higher level study - particularly HND. As well as Core knowledge, you will work in a realistic working environment to gain experience of practical work. You may study Full Time for a Diploma or Part Time for a National Certificate
NVQ 3: - At level 3 in the National Vocational Qualifications, you will be involved with work that involves guiding or supervising others people. All NVQs concentrate on skills and knowledge in specific work situations. You will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence which proves that you are able to carry out tasks to a particular standard.