Qualifications GUIDE
The chart below shows the different types of qualifications available at the college, the entry requirements needed for each level and how the qualifications compare against each other.
A variety of qualification levels are available in most subject areas offered by the college – this will enable you to start at the right level and progress on to further qualifications. Through our partner college associations with the University of Bedfordshire and Bishop Grosseteste University Lincoln, you also have the opportunity to study right up to degree level.
PREENTRY
ENTRY LEVEL
LEVEL
LEVEL
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LEVEL
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PRE-ENTRY
ENTRY LEVEL
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
■■ Linx FE ■■ Promoting Independence
■■ ENTRY 1 ■■ ENTRY 2 ■■ ENTRY 3
■■ Foundation ■■ Certificates ■■ NVQ 1
■■ Life Skills ■■ Transitions Xtra ■■ Skills for Work
Entry Requirements: 2 GCSEs (D–F).
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Apprenticeships BTEC First Diploma NVQ 2 Certificate Extended Certficate Diploma GCSE Pre-Access
Entry Requirements: Foundation GNVQ, 2 GCSEs (A–D) or equivalent.
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Apprenticeships Access A Level Certificate Subsidiary Diploma Diploma Extended Diploma NVQ 3
Entry Requirements: Intermediate GNVQ, 5 GCSEs (A–C), or equivalent, BTEC Foundation Diploma (dependent on course).