Progression Pathways

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Level 1

If you left school with GCSEs at grade D or below then there are lots of choices open to you. Our Level 1 courses will give you an introduction to an industry sector and help you to develop the practical skills and knowledge to progress to further study or into work.

We also offer a range of ‘Progress to Level 2’ courses which are specifically designed to help you prepare for Level 2 and get back on track with your studies. Depending on your interests you can take a vocational pathway where you can study a wide range of subjects or you can take an academic pathway which leads on to GCSEs.

  • Academic Pathway
    • Progress to GCSE
    • Progress to Level 2 Studies
  • Vocational Pathway
    • BTEC Diploma
    • CAA Diploma Level 1
    • City & Guilds Level 1
    • Foundation Learning
    • Other Level 1 Qualifications

Level 2

Level 2 qualifications are available to students who have Level 1 qualifications and wish to specialise in a particular area of work, or students who wish to gain a qualification in a subject they are interested in.

  • Academic Pathway
    • Progress to 'A' Level
  • Vocational Pathway
    • BTEC Diploma
    • CAA Diploma Level 2
    • CACHE Certificate
    • City & Guilds Level 2
    • ILEX Diploma
    • OCR Diploma Level 2
    • Other Level 2 Qualifications
  • Apprenticeship Pathway
    • Pre-Apprenticeship
    • Intermediate Apprenticeship

Level 3

Students who have the right Level 2 qualifications may be able to take Level 3 courses.

  • Academic Pathway
    • 'AS'/'A' Levels
    • Access to HE
  • Vocational Pathway
    • BTEC Extended Diploma
    • BTEC Diploma Level 3
    • CAA Diploma Level 3
    • CACHE Certificate
    • City & Guilds Level 3
    • OCR Diploma Level 3
    • Other Level 3 Qualifications
  • Apprenticeship Pathway
    • Advanced Apprenticeship

Level 4/6

Students who have the right Level 3 qualifications, 'A' Level passes at the required grades, or who have relevant work experience that is taken into consideration may be able to take Level 4/6 courses.

  • Academic Pathway
    • Degree
    • Top-up Degree
    • Foundation Degree
    • HNC
    • HND
  • Vocational Pathway
    • NVQ Level 4
    • NVQ Level 5
  • Apprenticeship Pathway
    • Higher Apprenticeship