NPTC CURRICULUM
PATHWAYS
2012/13
6th Form Academy (Social Studies and Languages)
University Degree
A2 Levels
Must obtain at
least an E grade at
AS to continue to
A2
Minimum of 6 GCSEs
at C or above to
preferably include
Mathematics and
English/Welsh
AS Levels
Possible employment
opportunities:
Teacher
Solicitor
Lawyer
Accountant
Journalist
Translator
Researcher
A-LEVELS:
Accounting
Communication and Culture
Critical Thinking (AS only)
Economics
English Language
English Language and Lit.
English Literature
French
Geography
German
Government & Politics
History
Law
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Welsh
WBQ
6th Form Academy (Maths and Science)
A-LEVELS AND NATIONAL
DIPLOMA:
Scenes of Crime Officer
Forensic Analyst
Medical Laboratory Officer
Healthcare Management
Pharmaceutical Sales
Clinical Laboratory
Scientist
Medical Writing
Teaching
University Degree/HNDs
A-LEVELS:
Medicine
Veterinary Science
Dentistry
Engineering
Pharmacy
Pure Sciences
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at C or
above include Science, Maths
and English for the Extended
Diploma and L3 Diploma
BTEC Extended Diploma
in Applied Science
(Forensic Science)
6 GCSE at C or above for the
Subsidiary Diploma
BTEC L3 Diploma in
Applied Science
(Medical Science)
Laboratory Technicians
Traineeship programmes
Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in
Applied Science (Forensic Science)
Students must take 2 AS levels
alongside course
AS/A levels
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
School of Building Engineering Services
Year 4
Energy Efficiency
And
Environmental Technologies L3
Year 3
Plumbing / Heating and Ventilation
WBL
NVQ Mechanical Eng. Services L3
ACS Gas Training and Assessment L3
C&G 6129-33 Cert in Basic Plumbing L3
WBL - NVQ Mechanical Eng. Services L3
Unvented Hot Water/Cold Water Regulations
Year 2
Minimum 4 GCSE’s
C&G 6129-22 Cert in Basic Plumbing Level 2
WBL - NVQ Mechanical Eng. Services L2
+ Entry Test
Entry Test = interview
Year 1
C&G 6217 Cert in Basic Const. Plumbing Level 1
Key Skills AON/ICT/ Comms Level 1
•Employment as a Plumber
-domestic, commercial, industrial
-Progression onto HNC/degree for
mature candidates with experience
•Management opportunities after
experience/additional qualifications
•Teaching/Lecturing/Instructor
- after PGCE/Assessor qualifications
•Employment in Plumbing or
•Heating and Ventilation trade
•Further progression
•Employment in Plumbing trade
•Further progression
School of Building Engineering Services
Year 4
Energy Efficiency
And
Environmental Technologies L3
ELECTRICAL
WBL
NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
AM(2) Trade Testing
Year 3
NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
17th Edition Electrical Regs
PAT Testing
Year 2
C&G 2330 Electrotechnical Cert Level 3
WBL - NVQ L2 Electrical Installation
Minimum 4 GCSE’s
+ Entry Test
Year 1
C&G 2330 Electrotechnical Cert Level 2
Key Skills AON/ICT/ Comms Level 2
WBL - NVQ L2 Electrical Installation
•Employment as electrician
-domestic, commercial, industrial
-Progression onto HNC/degree for
mature candidates with experience
•Management opportunities after
experience/additional qualifications
•Teaching/Lecturing/Instructor
- after PGCE/Assessor qualifications
•Employment in electrical trade
•Further progression
•Employment in electrical trade
•Further progression
School of Building Engineering Services
Year 4
Energy Efficiency
And
Environmental Technologies L3
Gas Installation Technician
WBL
WBL - NVQ 6012 Gas Installation L3
ACS Gas Training and Assessment L3
WBL – NVQ 6012 Gas Installation L2
Unvented Hot Water/Cold Water Regulations
•Employment as a Plumber/Gas Fitter
-domestic, commercial, industrial
-Progression onto HNC/degree for
mature candidates with experience
•Management opportunities after
experience/additional qualifications
•Teaching/Lecturing/Instructor
- after PGCE/Assessor qualifications
•Employment in Plumbing/Gas Fitter or
•Heating and Ventilation trade
•Further progression
Year 3
Year 2
Entry Test = interview
Year 1
C&G 6132 Cert in Gas Installation Level 2
WBL - NVQ Gas Installation L2
C&G 6132 Cert in Gas Installation Level 2
•Employment in Plumbing/Gas Fitter trade
•Further progression
School of Business, Tourism & Hospitality
HND or Foundation
Degree in Business
Mature students by
interview
80 UCAS or National
Diploma in Business
BUSINESS
Manager within the retail sector
Financial Director
Bank Manager
Teaching profession
Insurance sector
Specialist areas eg, marketing
B.A Hons. in Business Management
Office Manager
Management trainee within
financial, retail sector, or
human resources
Self employment
HND in Business Management /
Foundation degree
Minimum 5 GCSE’s at
Grade C or above or
BTEC L2 Diploma in
Business
BTEC Extended Diploma in Business
Or
Applied Double Business A Level
Up to 4 GCSE at C or
above or BTEC
Introductory Diploma
BTEC Level 2 Diploma Business
4 GCSE at A* to G or
equivalent
University Degree
BTEC Introductory Diploma in
Business, Travel and Hospitality
AS/ A levels
Office Supervisor
Trainee Manager in retail and
business sector
Bank Clerks
Trainee or apprentice office
worker
Retail sector
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
School of Business, Tourism & Hospitality
TRAVEL AND TOURISM
University Degree
80 UCAS or Extended
Diploma in Travel,
HND in Travel, Tourism or
Leisure
Trainee Travel Office Manager
Events management
Hospitality Management
Self employment in leisure
industry
Leisure or Tourism
Minimum 5 GCSE’s at
Grade C or above or Level
2 Travel and Tourism
Up to 4 GCSE at C or
above or BTEC
Introductory Diploma
4 GCSE at A* to G or
equivalent
BTEC Extended Diploma in
Travel & Tourism
or
Applied Travel & Tourism A Level
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Travel and
Tourism
Tourism and Leisure officer for
local authority
Travel development officer
AS/A levels
Travel consultant
Trainee Leisure/Tourism Officer
Hospitality or events supervisor
Tourism information centre
Trainee or apprentice travel
assistant in call centre
19+Trainee Air Cabin crew staff
19+Overseas/travel
representative
BTEC Introductory Diploma in
Business, Travel and Hospitality
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
School of Business, Tourism & Hospitality
ACCOUNTANCY
University Degree
AAT Technician
AAT Intermediate
ACCA
AAT Technician
(NVQ Level 4)
AAT Foundation or
relevant experience
AAT Intermediate
No formal
qualifications needed
AAT Foundation
(NVQ Level 3)
(NVQ Level 2)
Part Qualified Accountant
Finance Director
Self employment
Accounting Technician
Finance Officer
Self employment
Trainee Accounting Technician
Finance clerk within Local
Authority
Trainee or apprentice book
keeper
Purchase/Sales ledger clerk
School of Business Tourism and Hospitality
CATERING, BAKERY AND HOSPITALITY
University Degree
BTEC Extended
Diploma
HND/C in Hospitality Management
Mature students by
interview
NVQ/ VRQ2 Professional
cookery or bakery
4 GCSE at C or above
BTEC Extended Diploma in Hospitality
or
NVQ 3 in Professional cookery
NVQ 3 in Patisserie and confectionery
VRQ 1 in Professional
cookery
VRQ 2 in Professional cookery with
Food Service
1 Years experience
VRQ 2 in Bakery
4 GCSE at A* to G or
equivalent
VRQ 1 in Professional Cookery
with Food Service
AS/A Levels
Hotel Manager
Contract catering Manager
Hospital services Manager
Self employment
Events Management
Restaurant Manager
Front of House supervisor
Shift leader in contract/hospital
catering
Chef
Trainee Sous Chef
Station waiter
Bakery assistant
Trainee baker
Trainee/apprentice Chef Baker
or waiter
Kitchen assistant in school/
factories/ hospitals
VRQ 1 in Bakery
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
School of Computing & IT
80 UCAS points plus
GCSE Maths &
English (1 Suitable A
Level). Suitable HNC.
Mature students by
interview
80 UCAS points plus
GCSE Maths &
English (1 Suitable A
Level). Suitable HNC.
Mature students by
interview
Minimum 5 GCSE’s at
Grade C or above.
Must include Maths or
English. Or BTEC
Level 2 Diploma in
ICT and subject to
Interview
Minimum 2 GCSE’s at
Grade C . Or BTEC
Introductory Diploma
in ICT and subject to
Interview
Minimum 2 GCSE’s at
grades E or F and subject
to Interview
B.Sc. Computing (Information
Systems Engineering)
University Degree
Systems Analyst
Database Administrator
Multimedia Design
Website Administrator
Programmer
Network Engineer
HND in Computing
(Information Systems)
BTEC Level 3 Extended
Diploma in ICT
Other As/A levels
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in ICT
BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma
in IT @ Work
Senior Systems Analyst
Senior Database Administrator
Teaching (with PGCE)
IT Sales
Web Design
Network Manager
Technical Support
User Support
Network &/or Software
Developer
Computer Operator
Trainee IT Support Technician
End User Support Technician
IT Apprenticeship
Computer Operator
School of Construction, Built Environment
Successful completion
of the ACA with Credit
Grade and above or
5GCSEs
Successful completion of
the ICA with a Credit
Grade or above and 85%
attendance
Successful completion
of FCA/Interview with
Course Tutor
No formal entry
requirements
No formal entry
requirements
BTEC Subsidiary and Extended
Diploma in Construction/Civil
Engineering
Advanced Craft Award
(FT/PT)
Intermediate Craft Award
(FT/PT)
Foundation Craft Occupations
(FT/PT)
Building Craft Occupations
(FT/PT)
Progression to Junior
Management positions or
entry into University to study a
Degree programme
On completion you could
progress to foreperson or
Charge Hand in your qualified
area
On completion of this collegebased qualification, there is a
chance to progress to a Full
NVQ qualification
On successful completion of
this unit you can progress to the
ICA Mode of Study
The completion of this course
enables the learner to progress
to the FCA
School of Construction, Built Environment
Progression to Post
Graduate Degrees
Degree Programmes
(FT/PT)
Progression to Professional
Chartership/Professional
Body, eg. CIOB/RICS/RIBA
Foundation Degree
(FT/PT)
HNC in Construction Management and
Science (FT/PT)
BTEC Subsidiary and Extended
Diploma in Construction/Civil
Engineering
ACA (NVQ) GCSEs 5 at C
or above, A level
Employment
BTEC National Award
(FT/PT)
Progression to intermediate
management positions or
entry into University to study
a Degree programme
Progression to Junior
Management Positions or entry
into University to study a
Degree programme
Progression to the National
Diploma in Construction/Civil
Engineering
School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts
PERFORMING ARTS
1 A-level and suitably
high practical level:
instrument or voice.
HND in Music
Performance/Production
University Degree: Dance,
Drama, Performing Arts,
Music, Music Technology
Vocational Degree at a
Dance/Drama/Music
College Validated by a
University
Grade 5 Theory
ABRSM or equivalent
5 GCSEs Grade C or
above (Vocational)
6 GCSEs Grade C or
above (Academic)
2 GCSEs Grade C or
above. Learners will
be selected by
interview and judged
on their interest and
experience in
performing arts
No formal entry
requirements
BTEC Extended Diploma
Music Technology, Music Practice,
Performing Arts
(Musical Theatre, Dance, Drama)
BTEC L2 Diploma in
Performing Arts
BTEC Introductory Diploma
(Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media)
AS/A Level Dance,
Theatre Studies, Music,
Music Technology
College Lecturer
Session Musician
Contemporary Dancer
Classical Musician
Choreographer
Music Therapist
Community Arts Leader
Community Dance
Worker
Entertainer
DJ
Arts Administrator
Trainee Front of House
Manager
AS/A Levels
Arts Administrator –
Office Services
Theatre Box Office Staff
Theatre Technician
Front of House
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts
ART AND DESIGN
University Degree: BA (Hons) in
one of the following: Ceramics,
Contemporary Textile Practice,
Fine Art, Illustration, Graphic
Communication, Product Design,
Photographic Practice, Mobile,
Game and Web Design
5 GCSEs Grade C or
above (Vocational)
6 GCSEs Grade C or
above (Academic)
2 GCSEs Grade C or
above. Learners
should be able to
display an
understanding and
aptitude for art via a
portfolio of evidence at
interview
No formal entry
requirements
BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and
Design
AS/A Level Textiles,
Fine Art, 3D Ceramics,
Graphic Design, Photography,
Design & Technology
Teaching
Graphic Designer
Photographer
Artist
Gallery Education Officer
Community Art Leader
Museum Administrator
Museum Tour Guide
AS/A Levels
BTEC L2Diploma in Art & Design
BTEC Introductory Diploma
(Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media)
Arts Administrator –
Office Services
Art & Design Technician
Art & Design Technician
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts
MEDIA STUDIES
1 A-level and 5 GCSEs at
Grade C or above, BTEC
National Diploma/Certificate or
Access to HE Media Certificate
5 GCSEs Grade C or
above (Vocational)
6 GCSEs Grade C or
above (Academic)
2 GCSEs Grade C or
above. Learners will
be selected by
interview
No formal entry
requirements
Foundation Degree in Creative
Industries (Media Production)
University Degree: BA or BSc
(Hons) Degree in one of the
following: Media Studies,
Photography/Digital Imaging,
Moving Image Production, Film
Design, Animation and TV and
Film Design
College Lecturer
Graphic Designer
Photographer
Animator
Film, Video and TV
Production
Digital Community Mgr
Presentation Scheduler
Press Officer
BTEC Extended Diploma
in Media Production
AS/A Level Media, Film
Studies, Photography
BTEC L2 Diploma in Media Studies
BTEC Introductory Diploma in
(Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media)
AS/A Levels
Community Leader
Radio
Arts Administrator –
Office Services
Media Technician
Media Technician
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
School of Engineering
ENGINEER/TECHNICIAN
University Degree
Foundation Degree
Engineering
Higher National Certificate
Engineering
Senior Technician progressing
to Engineer with industrial
experience
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
VRQ2/3 Engineering
BTEC Extended Diploma/Diploma
Engineering
5 GCSE’s at grade C+
(inc English, Maths
and Science)
AS/A Level
•Electronics
•Engineering
Pre-Apprenticeship in Engineering
PEO NVQ Level 2
ECITB Fab/Weld Apprenticeship
4 GCSE’s at grade C
Craft route
No formal entry
requirements
Craft Course in Engineering
PEO NVQ Level 1
•Engineer in design, research
technical support/sales,
manufacturing, management
•PGCE Teaching/Lecturing
•MSc/MEng – progression
•PhD/DEng – research
•CEng – professional status
•Employment as Technician
after industrial experience
in Engineering/Manufacturing
•Apprenticeship
•Employment in Engineering
or Manufacturing craft trade
•Apprenticeship
•Employment in Engineering
or Manufacturing craft trade
•Apprenticeship
School of Engineering
MOTOR VEHICLE
Apprenticeship
WBL
Employment NVQ L2
&
Level 3 progression
YEAR 2
•City & Guilds VRQ Level 2
•Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
•3 Core Units
•5 Technical Units
Entry Requirements
Engines; Maintenance; Chassis; Elec; Valet
Entry Requirements
4 GCSE @ D or above
•3 Key Skills Level 2
Interview / Basic
Standard of Education
WELSH BACCALAUREATE
CRAFT COURSE MOTOR VEHICLE
Foundation Level
•IMI VRQ Level 1
•IMI Motor Vehicle – Fast Fit
•Foundation - Light Vehicle
•5/6 Key Skills
•Engines + related systems
•Work experience possibly in Audi
factory Germany
•Chassis + related systems
•Additional Welding Unit
•Enterprise & Community activity
•4 Key Skills Level 1
YEAR 1
Apprenticeship
WBL
Employment
Fast Fit
Environment
School of Health, Social and Childcare
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Foundation
Degree/HND
equivalent.
Over 21
Over 21 no formal
passes or A-level/ ND
HSC/CCLD
5 GCSEs – C or above (inc English,
Maths and Science) OR
or BTEC L2 Diploma HSC (Merit or
Distinction) AND personal interview
B.Sc./B.Sc.(Hons) Care
Studies/Childhood Studies
Foundation Degrees:
Childhood Studies,
Care Studies,
Found Cert Health
Studies (A)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in
Health & Social Care (Health Studies)
2 GCSEs – C or above OR Level
1 Diploma in HSC (Distinction)
AND personal interview
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Health &
Social Care with Welsh Bacc
GCSEs - Ds and Es or above AND
personal interview
BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Health &
Social Care with Welsh Bacc
Important Entry Requirement – Clear
Criminal Record Bureau Check
University
Degrees –
Varied, Nursing,
Occupational
Health, Social
Work
Social Work
OT
Nursing
Managerial
Position
Employment within
Care/Early Years Sector –
Supervisory/management
level
Support Worker
AS/A Levels
Support Worker
Support Worker
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
School of Health, Social and Childcare
Important Entry Requirement – Clear
Criminal Record Bureau Check
EARLY YEARS
Foundation
Degree/HND
equivalent.
Over 21
A-level passes/Ps at
ND/DCE Level
DCE: 4 GCSEs or
DCE level 2,
ND CCLD: 5 GCSEs –
English, Maths, Science
advisable/ preferred
2 GCSEs C or above,
preferred in academic
subjects, Merit in BTEC
Introductory Diploma
Health & Social Care
B.Sc./B.Sc.(Hons) Childhood Studies
University Degrees
– Social Work,
Nursing/Adult/
Childhood Studies,
Education, Teaching
Foundation Degree Childhood
Studies/Management
Care Studies/Management
Social Work,
Teaching, Nursing,
OT
Employment at supervisory
level/managerial level - Early
Years Sector
AS/A Levels
CACHE Diploma in
ChildCare & Education
Level 3*
BTEC National Diploma in
Childcare, Learning &
Development Level 3*
CACHE Diploma in ChildCare &
Education Level 2*
Employment Early Years Sector –
Supervisory level/support worker
in schools, crèches, private
Support Worker
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
*Course Titles to be amended – Oct/Nov 2010
School of Horticulture, Hairdressing and Applied Therapies
HAIRDRESSING
NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing plus
Commercial Experience
University Degree in
Management/Business
Level 4 in Salon/Management
Skills (Sept 11)
NVQ/VRQ Level 2
Mature learners will
require an interview
Level 3 Hairdressing (FT)
Level 3 Hairdressing (PT)
NVQ/VRQ Level 1
4 GCSEs at D or
above (HD)
Level 2 Hairdressing
Mature learners will
require an interview
Management
Degree
Level 4 in Salon Skills
Employment at
Supervisor/Manager level
Other Level 3 professional
awards
Employment at
Technician/Improver
Any Level 3 Qualifications
3 GCSEs at F or above
Interview and Diagnostic
Assessment
Pre-Vocational
Qualification
OCN Introductory
Level
Level 1 Hairdressing
Level 2 Certificate in
Hairdressing
Level 1 Hairdressing (2 years)
Diploma in Hairdressing and Beauty
Services (14+)
Employment at Apprentice
Level
Any Level 2 Awards
1 / 2 Hairdressing
School of Horticulture, Hairdressing and Applied Therapies
HORTICULTURE and FLORISTRY
Level 3 Horticulture
NVQ/VRQ Level 2
4 GCSEs at C or above
incl English/Welsh/
Double Science and/or
Maths.
RHS Advanced Diploma
Level 3 Certificate /
Diploma in Floristry
Level 4 and 5 Floristry
HND in Horticulture
Management Employment
Mature learners by
interview and will need
to be employed in the
field of horticulture
Level 1 or
3 OCN (18 credits)
Interview and Diagnostic
Assessment
Level 2 Horticulture – Hard Landscaping
C&G Groundsmanship & Green Keeping
RHS General Horticulture Certificate
C&G Level 2 Certificate in Floristry PT
C&G Diploma in Floristry FT
Level 1 Amenity Horticulture)
BTEC Introductory Diploma in Land
& Environment
C&G Level 1 Certificate in Floristry
Employment at Technician
Level
NVQ Level 3
RHS Advanced
NVQ 2 Horticulture
School of Horticulture, Hairdressing and Applied Therapies
APPLIED THERAPIES
(Beauty, Holistic and Sports Therapies)
NVQ or VRQ Level 3 (Any
Applied Therapy) plus
Commercial/Clinical Experience
NVQ/VRQ Level 2
4 GCSEs at C or
above to incl
English/Welsh/Double
Science and/or Maths.
Mature learners will
require an interview
Level 4 in Salon/Management
Skills (Sept 11)
University Degree in
Management/Business
Management
Degree
Level 4 Certificate in Sports
Massage
Holistic Therapy
Level 3 Sports Therapy
Level 3 Beauty Therapy
Degree in Complementary
Therapies
Degree in Sports Therapy
Level 3 in Salon/
Management Skills
HND Media/Stage Make up
Employment at Supervisor/
Manager level
Other level 3 professional
Awards
2 GCSEs at C or above (HB)
4 GCSEs at C or above (BT)
3 GCSEs at C or above
(Sports Therapy)
Mature learners will require
an interview
Hair & Beauty Level 2
Level 2 Beauty Therapy
Level 2 Sports Therapy
No Level 1 in Applied Therapies
Employment at
Technician/Improver
Level 3 Beauty Therapy
Level 3 Sports & Fitness
Therapies
Level 3 Hot Stone Therapy
School
of Pre-vocational
Studies
School
of Pre-Vocational
Studies
Employment / Vocational progression
Employment / Vocational progression
Social Services Provisions
PVS Vocational Courses
Hairdressing / Catering / Horticulture
SOCIAL ENTPERISE
Qualification:
ASDAN Personal and Social Dev. E1
3 days (Afan) E1
LIFE SKILLS
Qualification:
Edexcel Skills for Independent Living E1
Edexcel Supported Employment E1
2Yrs 5 days (Afan)
TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE
Qualification:
ASDAN Personal Progress
ASDAN Personal and Social Dev E1
2Yrs 5 days (Afan)
GATEWAY Introductory Level
Art / Media / Construction / IT
L1
provision
VOCATIONAL PREPARATION
Qualification
BTEC Introductory Vocational Studies
1 Yr
4 days (Neath)
Employment
VOCATIONAL SAMPLING
Qualification:
EDI Skills for Working Life E3
1 Yr
4 days (Neath)
WORK SKILLS
Qualification:
Skills for Working Life E2
2Yrs 4 days (Neath)
No formal qualifications.
No formal qualifications. Specific
support needs identified
A positive work ethic
required
Entry points at 16
School of Sport and Public Services
SPORT
University Degree
1 A-level, 2 AS levels or
equivalent Level 3
qualification. Mature
learners over 21 with no
formal qualifications but
with a commitment to
Sport may also be
eligible, subject to
interview
5 GCSE’s at Grade C
or above or BTEC L2
Diploma in Sport at
Merit grade
Foundation Degree in Sport
(Sports Coaching and Performance)
Instructing, Coaching,
Development, personal
Trainer, Outdoor Education,
Analysis, Public Service
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport
(Development, Coaching and Fitness)
A Level PE and
other A Levels
2 GCSE at C or
Certificate in Leisure
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport
No formal entry
requirements
Level 1
Certificate in Sport
Teaching/Lecturing (PGCE),
Sales, Police/Armed Forces,
Marketing, Coaching,
Physiotherapy, Fire Service,
Sports Business
Sports Centre Technician
Leisure Centre Attendant
Coaching
Fitness Instructor
Lifeguard
Sports Centre Technician
Leisure Centre Attendant
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
School of Sport and Public Services
PUBLIC SERVICES
University Degree
1 A-level, 2 AS levels or
equivalent Level 3
qualification. Mature
learners over 21 with no
formal qualifications but
with a commitment to
Sport may also be
eligible, subject to
interview
5 GCSE’s at Grade C
or above or BTEC L2
Dip. in Uniformed
Public Services at
merit grade
2 GCSE at C or
Certificate in Leisure
No formal entry
requirements
Foundation Degree in Sport
(Sports Coaching and Performance)
Instructing, Coaching,
Development, personal
Trainer, Outdoor Education,
Analysis, Public Service/
Police/Fire Service
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in
Uniformed Public Services
AS/A Level
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Uniformed
Public Services
Level 1 Diploma in Public Services
Teaching/Lecturing (PGCE),
Sales, Police/Armed Forces,
Marketing, Coaching,
Physiotherapy, Fire Service,
Sports Business
Sports Centre Technician
Leisure Centre Attendant
Coaching
Fitness Instructor
Lifeguard
Sports Centre Technician
Leisure Centre Attendant
Cadet Force
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
Pathways Training (Work Based Learning)
School of Engineering
Higher Education
NVQ Level 3 and/or
Interview and Assessment
Modern Skills Diploma
NVQ Level 4
Progression to HE.
Promotion within current
employment
NVQ Level 2
4 GCSEs at C or above
Apprenticeship
Interview and Assessment
NVQ Level 3
Progression to FE, HE.
Promotion within current
employment
NVQ Level 1
3 GCSEs at D or above
Interview and Assessment
Foundation Apprenticeship
NVQ Level 2
Progression to
Apprenticeship, FE
or Employment
No formal Qualifications
Interview and Assessment
Careers Referral
Skill Build
Progression to Foundation
Apprenticeship, FE or
Employment
NVQ Level 1
Careers Referral
(Unfocused)
Skill Build (Work Tasters)
Skill Build (Level 1),
Foundation Apprenticeship,
Modern Apprenticeship
(depending on entry
criteria), FE or Employment
UCAS Tariff Points For Edexcel Qualifications
Recording Your Achievement
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas / A Level Comparators
Your course is made up of units which consist of guided learning hours (GLH)*. These units are internally
assessed through assignments set and marked by your tutors.
As you complete each unit your tutor will tell you what grade you have achieved – Pass, Merit or Distinction. To
ensure that your assessed work has been marked fairly Edexcel checks samples of tutors’ marking. This process
usually takes place between January and May; the grades for your assessed units can change as a result.
When you have completed all the units of the course you will receive three overall grades for your qualification –
again Pass, Merit or Distinction. These are the grades that will be shown on your certificate and that you should
give when you apply for employment or for a place in higher education. It also contributes to UCAS.
To calculate your overall grades, points are allocated to the grades you have achieved for the assessed units
based on the size of unit as follows:
Size of unit
(Credits)
Pass Grade
Merit Grade
Distinction Grade
10
70 points
80 points
90 points
Recording Your Achievement
BTEC L3 Extended Diploma
Points range above pass grade
Grade
1300-1339
1340-1379
1380-1419
1420-1459
1460-1499
1500-1529
1530-1559
1560-1589
1590 and above
MPP
MMP
MMM
DMM
DDM
DDD
DDD*
DD*D*
D*D*D*
All A/S Levels require
6 GCSE* Grades at
C or above