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Qualifications Explained
- National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs)
- 14-19 Diplomas
- Apprenticeships
- BTEC First and National Awards/Certificates/Diplomas
- AS and A2 Levels
- BTEC Higher National Certificates
- Foundation Degrees
- Volunteering
- Key Skills
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs)
Work-related qualifications which apply the practical skills and knowledge you learn, at College, directly into the workplace. They can be studied full-time at the College or part-time while in a job, work placement or on an Apprenticeship.
NVQ course subjects at the College.
14-19 Diplomas
As an alternative to the traditional GCSE/A level route, Diplomas offer a work-related style of learning, which is valued by both employers and universities, and also includes work experience.
Click on the following link to visit the official 14-19 Diploma website.
City College Plymouth is currently offering the following Diplomas:
- business, administration and finance
- construction and the build environment
- engineering
- hair and beauty studies
- information technology
- society, health and development.
14-19 Diploma subjects at the College.
Apprenticeships
For the school leaver who wants to follow the work-based route, there is a choice between an Apprenticeship (level 2) or an Advanced Apprenticeship (level 3). You are employed and receive a wage whilst training with an employer.
Apprenticeship programmes at the College.
BTEC First and National Awards/Certificates/Diplomas
These are related to particular employment sectors. Firsts are at an intermediate level, equivalent to GCSEs. Nationals are equivalent to A level standard and can lead on to higher education or employment.
AS and A2 Levels
This route involves you in continuous study - one year for AS level and two years for an A2 level. At City College Plymouth you can either study an AS/A2 programme, or combine AS/A2 levels with a choice of vocational options such as business or media.
A Level subjects at the College.
BTEC Higher National Certificates
These are higher-level qualifications which relate to a particular employment sector, and tend to be equivalent to the first and/or second stage of a degree. They are for students who are normally aged 18+ and have successfully completed an A level, BTEC national, or other advanced level course.
Higher national subjects at the College.
Foundation Degrees
These are employment-related higher education qualifications equivalent to the first and second stage of a degree, developed by the College with employers. They are designed to include workplace experience, learning and assessment whilst providing a route for progression to the final year of a named honours degree at specified universities.
Foundation degree subjects at the College.
Volunteering
Vtalent is a one-year programme aimed at anyone aged between16 and 25, who would like to gain experience of working with young people. It offers you the chance to volunteer within the College and receive a nationally recognised qualification at the end of the programme. What’s more you get paid too! For more information, call 01752 251866.
Functional Skills
All full-time students(excluding A level students) study functional skills - skills that prepare you for the workplace or further study. These include:
- communication
- application of number
- information technology.
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