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Qualification

LEVELS

So, you know what types of qualifications

there are, but what are their levels?
Qualification

There are not only different qualifications for you to Levels explained:
choose to take but there are also lots of different levels Level 4:
of qualifications. This will also relate to how hard that LEVEL 4 QUALIFICATION
qualification is to complete. The higher the level, Degree, Foundation Degree,
the harder the qualification. HNC or HND, NVQ Level 4/5
In total, there are nine levels of qualifications. FULL LEVEL 3:

As you continue your journey through education, it is MINIMUM 2 x A-LEVELS
NVQ Level 3, BTEC Awards,
important that you work at a level that best suits you, trying Certificates & Diplomas
to achieve too much too soon is likely to make it harder for at Level 3, BTEC Extended
yourself and de-motivate you from completing your studies. Diplomas, OCR Nationals,
Cambridge Technicals Level 3
Once you have gained a certain level of qualification, you
can then move on to the next level. FULL LEVEL 2:
5 x GCSE’s A*-C OR GRADE 4-9
Top Tip: When deciding what level to study after you finish NVQ Level 2, BTEC First
your GCSEs, make sure you consider the requirements of Diploma, Functional Skills Level
the job you want to do and how long it will take you to 2, OCR Nationals, Cambridge
complete that qualification. Technicals Level 2

If you aren’t sure what the different levels mean, Level 1:
here is a handy overview of the first 4 levels. GCSE’s D-G
NVQ Level 1, Introduction
Diploma, Certificate, Cache
Diploma, Skills for Working Life,
TOP TIP: Functional Skills Level 1, OCR
Nationals/Foundation
As GCSEs are the next qualification you
are likely to undertake visit this site as it will ENTRY LEVEL:
help you understand more about GCSE’s. 1, 2 or 3
Entry Level Awards,
What are GCSEs? Certificates and Diplomas, 7 | APRIL 2021
(educationquizzes.com) Functional Skills at Entry Level

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