See the table below for more information about levels:
Levels |
General Qualifications |
Applied Qualifications |
Vocational Qualifications |
| Level 4-8 (Higher Education) | |||
| Specialist learning, detailed analysis, research and high level knowledge and understanding of an area of work or study | Full-time or part-time study at a college or university. Degrees, foundation degrees, Diplomas of higher education and higher national diplomas and certificates |
Award Certificate Diploma Levels 4-6 | |
| Level 3 | |||
| Detailed knowledge, and understanding, of a subject, skill or area of work | AS / A levels International Baccalaureate |
Advanced Diploma OCR Level 3 BTEC Level 3 Nationals |
Award Certificate Diploma Level 3 |
| Level 2 | |||
| Good knowledge and understanding of a subject or area of work. | GCSEs (Grades A*-C) | Higher Diploma OCR Level 2 BTEC Level 2 Firsts |
Award Certificate Diploma Level 2 |
| Level 1 (Foundation learning) | |||
| Developing your basic skills and general knowledge | GCSEs (Grades D-G) | Foundation Diploma OCR Level 1 BTEC Vocational Qualifications |
Award Certificate Diploma Level 1 |
| Foundation Learning | |||
| Basic skills for everyday life | Entry Level Certificates Skills for life Plus other qualifications | ||
