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Choose your level
Whatever your situation, we will have a course at a level that will help you get started towards a rewarding career. Use this guide to get an idea of the level you could start at with us.
Where are you now?
No formal qualifications after leaving school
You could apply for…
Entry Level course, Fast Forward, Gateway, Pathways ENTRY LEVEL
Mostly GCSEs grade Es and Ds or grade 3 and above Level 1 course with English Language and Maths
LEVEL 1
Four or more GCSEs at grades D or grade 4-1 including English Language or Maths Level 2 course or Intermediate level apprenticeship with English Language and Maths
LEVEL 2
Equivalent to…
Life and work skills
GCSEs below grade 3-1, or D-G
Minimum two GCSEs at grades 9-4 (grades A*-C) including English and Maths, or equivalent
Five or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 (grades A*-C) including English Language and Maths, or equivalent
Level 3 qualification, A Levels or equivalent Level 3 course, Advanced Level, apprenticeship or Blended Learning (A Levels)
LEVEL 3
GCSEs below grade 3/D or equivalent
*Higher Education or professional courses, such as Bachelor’s Degrees, Foundation Degrees, Higher National Certificates/ Diplomas, Access to Higher Education, AAT and CIPD.
* Some specialist courses require specific entry requirements. Please check our website for more details.
