NPTC CURRICULUM PATHWAYS 2012/13

NPTC CURRICULUM PATHWAYS

2012/13

AS Levels

University Degree

6th Form Academy (Social Studies and Languages)

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

A2 Levels

Possible employment opportunities:TeacherSolicitorLawyerAccountantJournalistTranslatorResearcher

A-LEVELS:AccountingCommunication and CultureCritical Thinking (AS only)EconomicsEnglish LanguageEnglish Language and Lit.English LiteratureFrenchGeographyGermanGovernment & PoliticsHistoryLawReligious StudiesSociologySpanishWelshWBQ

BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science(Forensic Science)

BTEC L3 Diploma in Applied Science

(Medical Science)

University Degree/HNDs

6th Form Academy (Maths and Science)

AS/A levels

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at C or above include Science, Maths and English for the Extended

Diploma and L3 Diploma

6 GCSE at C or above for the Subsidiary Diploma

Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science (Forensic Science)

Students must take 2 AS levels alongside course

A-LEVELS AND NATIONAL DIPLOMA:Scenes of Crime OfficerForensic AnalystMedical Laboratory OfficerHealthcare ManagementPharmaceutical SalesClinical Laboratory ScientistMedical WritingTeaching

A-LEVELS:MedicineVeterinary ScienceDentistryEngineeringPharmacyPure Sciences

Laboratory TechniciansTraineeship programmes

NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

C&G 6217 Cert in Basic Const. Plumbing Level 1Key Skills AON/ICT/ Comms Level 1

Minimum 4 GCSE’s

+ Entry Test

Year 1

Year 2

C&G 6129-33 Cert in Basic Plumbing L3WBL - NVQ Mechanical Eng. Services L3

Unvented Hot Water/Cold Water Regulations

Year 4

Year 3

C&G 6129-22 Cert in Basic Plumbing Level 2WBL - NVQ Mechanical Eng. Services L2

WBLNVQ Mechanical Eng. Services L3

ACS Gas Training and Assessment L3

School of Building Engineering Services

Plumbing / Heating and Ventilation

•Employment as a Plumber-domestic, commercial, industrial-Progression onto HNC/degree formature 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

Entry Test = interview

Energy Efficiency And

Environmental Technologies L3

C&G 2330 Electrotechnical Cert Level 2Key Skills AON/ICT/ Comms Level 2WBL - NVQ L2 Electrical Installation

Minimum 4 GCSE’s

+ Entry Test

Year 1

Year 2

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation17th Edition Electrical Regs

PAT Testing

Year 4

Year 3

C&G 2330 Electrotechnical Cert Level 3WBL - NVQ L2 Electrical Installation

WBLNVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

AM(2) Trade Testing


ELECTRICAL

•Employment as electrician-domestic, commercial, industrial-Progression onto HNC/degree formature 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



C&G 6132 Cert in Gas Installation Level 2

Year 1

Year 2

WBL – NVQ 6012 Gas Installation L2Unvented Hot Water/Cold Water Regulations

Year 4

Year 3

C&G 6132 Cert in Gas Installation Level 2WBL - NVQ Gas Installation L2

WBLWBL - NVQ 6012 Gas Installation L3 ACS Gas Training and Assessment L3


Gas Installation Technician

•Employment as a Plumber/Gas Fitter-domestic, commercial, industrial-Progression onto HNC/degree formature 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

•Employment in Plumbing/Gas Fitter trade•Further progression

Entry Test = interview



BTEC Introductory Diploma in Business, Travel and Hospitality

BTEC Level 2 Diploma Business

BTEC Extended Diploma in Business Or

Applied Double Business A Level

HND in Business Management / Foundation degree

B.A Hons. in Business Management

School of Business, Tourism & Hospitality

4 GCSE at A* to G or equivalent

Up to 4 GCSE at C or above or BTEC

Introductory Diploma

Minimum 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or BTEC L2 Diploma in

Business

HND or Foundation Degree in Business

Mature students by interview

University Degree

AS/ A levels

Trainee or apprentice office workerRetail sector

Office SupervisorTrainee Manager in retail and business sectorBank Clerks

Office ManagerManagement trainee within financial, retail sector, or human resourcesSelf employment

Manager within the retail sectorFinancial DirectorBank ManagerTeaching professionInsurance sectorSpecialist areas eg, marketing

80 UCAS or National

Diploma in Business

BUSINESS


BTEC Introductory Diploma in Business, Travel and Hospitality

BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Travel and Tourism

BTEC Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism

orApplied Travel & Tourism A Level

HND in Travel, Tourism or Leisure



Up to 4 GCSE at C or above or BTEC

Introductory Diploma

Minimum 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or Level

2 Travel and Tourism

University Degree

AS/A levels

Trainee or apprentice travel assistant in call centre19+Trainee Air Cabin crew staff19+Overseas/travel representative

Travel consultantTrainee Leisure/Tourism OfficerHospitality or events supervisorTourism information centre

Trainee Travel Office ManagerEvents managementHospitality ManagementSelf employment in leisure industry

Tourism and Leisure officer for local authorityTravel development officer80 UCAS or Extended

Diploma in Travel,

Leisure or Tourism

TRAVEL AND TOURISM


AAT Foundation

(NVQ Level 2)

AAT Intermediate

(NVQ Level 3)

AAT Technician

(NVQ Level 4)

ACCA


No formal qualifications needed

AAT Foundation or relevant experience

AAT Technician

University Degree

Trainee or apprentice book keeperPurchase/Sales ledger clerk

Trainee Accounting TechnicianFinance clerk within Local Authority

Accounting TechnicianFinance OfficerSelf employment

Part Qualified AccountantFinance DirectorSelf employment

AAT Intermediate

ACCOUNTANCY

VRQ 1 in Professional Cookery with Food Service

VRQ 1 in Bakery

VRQ 2 in Professional cookery with Food Service

VRQ 2 in Bakery

HND/C in Hospitality Management

School of Business Tourism and Hospitality


VRQ 1 in Professional cookery

1 Years experience

BTEC Extended Diploma

Mature students by interview

University Degree

Trainee/apprentice Chef Baker or waiterKitchen assistant in school/ factories/ hospitals

Trainee Sous ChefStation waiterBakery assistantTrainee baker

Restaurant ManagerFront of House supervisorShift leader in contract/hospital catering Chef

Hotel ManagerContract catering ManagerHospital services ManagerSelf employmentEvents Management

NVQ/ VRQ2 Professional cookery or bakery

4 GCSE at C or above

BTEC Extended Diploma in Hospitalityor

NVQ 3 in Professional cookeryNVQ 3 in Patisserie and confectionery

CATERING, BAKERY AND HOSPITALITY


AS/A Levels

BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in IT @ Work

BTEC Level 2 Diploma in ICT

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in ICT

HND in Computing

(Information Systems)

B.Sc. Computing (Information Systems Engineering)

School of Computing & IT

Minimum 2 GCSE’s at grades E or F and subject

to Interview

Minimum 2 GCSE’s at Grade C . Or BTEC Introductory Diploma in ICT and subject to

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

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

University Degree

Other As/A levels

Computer OperatorTrainee IT Support TechnicianEnd User Support TechnicianIT Apprenticeship

Computer Operator

Technical SupportUser SupportNetwork &/or Software Developer

Systems AnalystDatabase AdministratorMultimedia DesignWebsite AdministratorProgrammerNetwork Engineer

Senior Systems Analyst Senior Database AdministratorTeaching (with PGCE)IT SalesWeb DesignNetwork Manager

Building Craft Occupations (FT/PT)

Foundation Craft Occupations(FT/PT)

Intermediate Craft Award(FT/PT)

Advanced Craft Award

(FT/PT)

BTEC Subsidiary and Extended Diploma in Construction/Civil

Engineering

School of Construction, Built Environment

No formal entry requirements


Successful completion of FCA/Interview with

Course Tutor

Successful completion of the ACA with Credit Grade and above or

5GCSEs

On successful completion of this unit you can progress to the ICA Mode of Study

On completion of this college-based qualification, there is a chance to progress to a Full NVQ qualification

On completion you could progress to foreperson or Charge Hand in your qualified area

Progression to Junior Management positions or entry into University to study a Degree programme

Successful completion of the ICA with a Credit

Grade or above and 85% attendance

The completion of this course enables the learner to progress to the FCA

BTEC National Award (FT/PT)

BTEC Subsidiary and Extended Diploma in Construction/Civil

Engineering

HNC in Construction Management and Science (FT/PT)

Foundation Degree(FT/PT)

Degree Programmes (FT/PT)

School of Construction, Built Environment

ACA (NVQ) GCSEs 5 at C or above, A level

Employment

Progression to Post Graduate Degrees

Progression to Junior Management Positions or entry into University to study a Degree programme

Progression to intermediate management positions or entry into University to study a Degree programme

Progression to Professional Chartership/Professional Body, eg. CIOB/RICS/RIBA

Progression to the National Diploma in Construction/Civil Engineering

BTEC Introductory Diploma(Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media)

BTEC L2 Diploma in Performing Arts

BTEC Extended DiplomaMusic Technology, Music Practice,

Performing Arts (Musical Theatre, Dance, Drama)

HND in Music Performance/Production

School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts


2 GCSEs Grade C or above. Learners will

be selected by interview and judged on their interest and

experience in performing arts

1 A-level and suitably high practical level: instrument or voice.

Grade 5 Theory ABRSM or equivalent

University Degree: Dance, Drama, Performing Arts, Music, Music Technology Vocational Degree at a Dance/Drama/Music

College Validated by a University

AS/A Levels

AS/A Level Dance, Theatre Studies, Music,

Music Technology

College LecturerSession MusicianContemporary DancerClassical MusicianChoreographerMusic Therapist Community Arts Leader

Community Dance WorkerEntertainerDJArts AdministratorTrainee Front of House Manager

Arts Administrator – Office Services

Theatre Box Office StaffTheatre TechnicianFront of House

PERFORMING ARTS


5 GCSEs Grade C or above (Vocational)

6 GCSEs Grade C or above (Academic)

BTEC Introductory Diploma(Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media)

BTEC L2Diploma in Art & Design

BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design



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

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

AS/A Levels

AS/A Level Textiles, Fine Art, 3D Ceramics,

Graphic Design, Photography, Design & Technology

TeachingGraphic DesignerPhotographerArtistGallery Education Officer

Community Art LeaderMuseum AdministratorMuseum Tour Guide

Arts Administrator – Office ServicesArt & Design Technician

Art & Design Technician

ART AND DESIGN




BTEC Introductory Diploma in (Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media)

BTEC L2 Diploma in Media Studies

BTEC Extended Diploma in Media Production



2 GCSEs Grade C or above. Learners will

be selected by interview

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

AS/A Levels

AS/A Level Media, Film Studies, Photography

College LecturerGraphic DesignerPhotographerAnimatorFilm, Video and TV ProductionDigital Community Mgr



Community LeaderRadio

Arts Administrator – Office ServicesMedia Technician

Media Technician

MEDIA STUDIES

Foundation Degree in Creative Industries (Media Production)

Presentation Scheduler Press Officer

1 A-level and 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, BTEC

National Diploma/Certificate or Access to HE Media Certificate


Pre-Apprenticeship in EngineeringPEO NVQ Level 2

ECITB Fab/Weld Apprenticeship

Craft Course in EngineeringPEO NVQ Level 1

VRQ2/3 EngineeringBTEC Extended Diploma/Diploma

Engineering

Foundation Degree Engineering

School of Engineering


4 GCSE’s at grade C

5 GCSE’s at grade C+ (inc English, Maths

and Science)

University Degree

AS/A Level •Electronics•Engineering

•Employment in Engineeringor Manufacturing craft trade •Apprenticeship

•Employment as Technicianafter industrial experiencein Engineering/Manufacturing •Apprenticeship

Senior Technician progressing to Engineer with industrialexperience

•Engineer in design, research technical support/sales, manufacturing, management•PGCE Teaching/Lecturing•MSc/MEng – progression•PhD/DEng – research•CEng – professional status


•Employment in Engineeringor Manufacturing craft trade •Apprenticeship

Higher National CertificateEngineering

ENGINEER/TECHNICIAN

Craft route

CRAFT COURSE MOTOR VEHICLE

•IMI VRQ Level 1

•Foundation - Light Vehicle

•Engines + related systems

•Chassis + related systems

•Additional Welding Unit

•4 Key Skills Level 1

YEAR 2

•City & Guilds VRQ Level 2

•Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

•3 Core Units

•5 Technical Units

Engines; Maintenance; Chassis; Elec; Valet

•3 Key Skills Level 2

ApprenticeshipWBL

EmploymentFast Fit

Environment

ApprenticeshipWBL

Employment NVQ L2 &

Level 3 progression

YEAR 1


MOTOR VEHICLE

WELSH BACCALAUREATE

Foundation Level

•IMI Motor Vehicle – Fast Fit

•5/6 Key Skills

•Work experience possibly in Audi factory Germany

•Enterprise & Community activity

Entry Requirements

4 GCSE @ D or above

Entry Requirements

Interview / Basic Standard of Education

BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Health & Social Care with Welsh Bacc

BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care with Welsh Bacc

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care (Health Studies)

B.Sc./B.Sc.(Hons) Care Studies/Childhood Studies

School of Health, Social and Childcare

GCSEs - Ds and Es or above AND personal interview

2 GCSEs – C or above OR Level 1 Diploma in HSC (Distinction)

AND personal interview

5 GCSEs – C or above (inc English, Maths and Science) OR

or BTEC L2 Diploma HSC (Merit or Distinction) AND personal interview

Over 21 no formal passes or A-level/ ND

HSC/CCLD

Foundation Degree/HND equivalent.

Over 21University

Degrees – Varied, Nursing,

Occupational Health, Social

Work

Support Worker

Employment within Care/Early Years Sector – Supervisory/management level

Social Work

OT

Nursing

Managerial Position

Support Worker

Support Worker

Foundation Degrees: Childhood Studies,

Care Studies, Found Cert Health

Studies (A)

Important Entry Requirement – Clear Criminal Record Bureau Check

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE


AS/A Levels

CACHE Diploma in ChildCare & Education Level 2*

CACHE Diploma in ChildCare & Education

Level 3*

Foundation Degree Childhood Studies/Management

Care Studies/Management

B.Sc./B.Sc.(Hons) Childhood Studies

School of Health, Social and Childcare

2 GCSEs C or above, preferred in academic

subjects, Merit in BTEC Introductory Diploma Health & Social Care

DCE: 4 GCSEs or DCE level 2,

ND CCLD: 5 GCSEs – English, Maths, Science

advisable/ preferred

A-level passes/Ps at ND/DCE Level

Foundation Degree/HND equivalent.

Over 21University Degrees

– Social Work, Nursing/Adult/

Childhood Studies, Education, Teaching

Employment Early Years Sector – Supervisory level/support worker in schools, crèches, private

Employment at supervisory level/managerial level - Early Years Sector

Social Work, Teaching, Nursing, OT

Support Worker

Important Entry Requirement – Clear Criminal Record Bureau Check

EARLY YEARS

BTEC National Diploma in Childcare, Learning & Development Level 3*

AS/A Levels


*Course Titles to be amended – Oct/Nov 2010

Level 1 Hairdressing (2 years)Diploma in Hairdressing and Beauty

Services (14+)

Level 1 Hairdressing

Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing

Level 2 Hairdressing

Level 3 Hairdressing (FT)

Level 3 Hairdressing (PT)

School of Horticulture, Hairdressing and Applied Therapies

3 GCSEs at F or above

Interview and Diagnostic Assessment

NVQ/VRQ Level 2

Mature learners will require an interview

NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing plus Commercial Experience

University Degree in Management/Business

NVQ/VRQ Level 1

4 GCSEs at D or above (HD)


Level 4 in Salon SkillsEmployment at Supervisor/Manager levelOther Level 3 professional awards

Employment at Technician/ImproverAny Level 3 Qualifications

Employment at Apprentice LevelAny Level 2 Awards

1 / 2 Hairdressing

Level 4 in Salon/Management Skills (Sept 11)

HAIRDRESSING

ManagementDegree

Pre-Vocational Qualification

OCN Introductory Level

Level 1 Amenity Horticulture)BTEC Introductory Diploma in Land

& EnvironmentC&G Level 1 Certificate in Floristry

Level 2 Horticulture – Hard LandscapingC&G Groundsmanship & Green Keeping

RHS General Horticulture CertificateC&G Level 2 Certificate in Floristry PT

C&G Diploma in Floristry FT

Level 3 Horticulture

RHS Advanced Diploma

Level 3 Certificate / Diploma in Floristry


Interview and Diagnostic Assessment

Level 1 or

3 OCN (18 credits)

NVQ/VRQ Level 2

4 GCSEs at C or above incl English/Welsh/

Double Science and/or Maths.

Mature learners by interview and will need to be employed in the

field of horticulture

HND in HorticultureManagement Employment

Employment at Technician LevelNVQ Level 3 RHS Advanced

NVQ 2 Horticulture

HORTICULTURE and FLORISTRY

Level 4 and 5 Floristry

No Level 1 in Applied Therapies

Hair & Beauty Level 2Level 2 Beauty TherapyLevel 2 Sports Therapy

Holistic TherapyLevel 3 Sports TherapyLevel 3 Beauty Therapy


2 GCSEs at C or above (HB)

4 GCSEs at C or above (BT)

3 GCSEs at C or above (Sports Therapy)


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.


Degree in Complementary TherapiesDegree in Sports TherapyLevel 3 in Salon/ Management SkillsHND Media/Stage Make upEmployment at Supervisor/ Manager levelOther level 3 professional Awards

Employment at Technician/ImproverLevel 3 Beauty TherapyLevel 3 Sports & Fitness TherapiesLevel 3 Hot Stone Therapy

Level 4 in Salon/Management Skills (Sept 11)

Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage

APPLIED THERAPIES(Beauty, Holistic and Sports Therapies) University Degree in

Management/Business

ManagementDegree

School of Pre-vocational Studies

TOWARDS INDEPENDENCEQualification:ASDAN Personal ProgressASDAN Personal and Social Dev E12Yrs 5 days (Afan)

School of Pre-Vocational Studies

No formal qualifications. Specific support needs identified

LIFE SKILLSQualification:Edexcel Skills for Independent Living E1Edexcel Supported Employment E12Yrs 5 days (Afan)

Social Services Provisions

WORK SKILLSQualification:Skills for Working Life E22Yrs 4 days (Neath)

VOCATIONAL SAMPLINGQualification:EDI Skills for Working Life E31 Yr 4 days (Neath)

No formal qualifications.

A positive work ethic required

VOCATIONAL PREPARATIONQualificationBTEC Introductory Vocational Studies1 Yr 4 days (Neath)

PVS Vocational CoursesHairdressing / Catering / Horticulture

GATEWAY Introductory LevelArt / Media / Construction / IT

L1 provision

Employment / Vocational progressionEmployment / Vocational progression

Employment

SOCIAL ENTPERISEQualification:ASDAN Personal and Social Dev. E13 days (Afan) E1

Entry points at 16

Level 1Certificate in Sport

BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport(Development, Coaching and Fitness)

Foundation Degree in Sport(Sports Coaching and Performance)

School of Sport and Public Services


2 GCSE at C or Certificate in Leisure

5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or BTEC L2

Diploma in Sport at Merit grade

University Degree

A Level PE and other A Levels

Sports Centre TechnicianLeisure Centre Attendant

Sports Centre TechnicianLeisure Centre AttendantCoachingFitness InstructorLifeguard

Instructing, Coaching, Development, personal Trainer, Outdoor Education, Analysis, Public Service

Teaching/Lecturing (PGCE), Sales, Police/Armed Forces, Marketing, Coaching, Physiotherapy, Fire Service, Sports Business

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

SPORT


Level 1 Diploma in Public Services

BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Uniformed Public Services

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Public Services

Foundation Degree in Sport(Sports Coaching and Performance)

School of Sport and Public Services


2 GCSE at C or Certificate in Leisure

5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or BTEC L2

Dip. in Uniformed Public Services at

merit grade

University Degree

AS/A Level

Sports Centre TechnicianLeisure Centre AttendantCadet Force

Sports Centre TechnicianLeisure Centre AttendantCoachingFitness InstructorLifeguard

Instructing, Coaching, Development, personal Trainer, Outdoor Education, Analysis, Public Service/Police/Fire Service

Teaching/Lecturing (PGCE), Sales, Police/Armed Forces, Marketing, Coaching, Physiotherapy, Fire Service, Sports Business

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

PUBLIC SERVICES



Skill Build (Work Tasters)

Skill Build

NVQ Level 1

Foundation Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 2

Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

Pathways Training (Work Based Learning)

No formal Qualifications

Interview and Assessment

Careers Referral

NVQ Level 2

4 GCSEs at C or above


NVQ Level 3 and/or


Higher Education

NVQ Level 1

3 GCSEs at D or above


Progression to FE, HE. Promotion within current employment

Progression to Apprenticeship, FEor Employment

Progression to Foundation Apprenticeship, FE or Employment

Skill Build (Level 1), Foundation Apprenticeship, Modern Apprenticeship (depending on entrycriteria), FE or Employment

Modern Skills Diploma NVQ Level 4 Progression to HE.

Promotion within current employment

Careers Referral

(Unfocused)

UCAS Tariff Points For Edexcel Qualifications

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas / A Level ComparatorsYour 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:

Recording Your Achievement

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 gradeGrade

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 require6 GCSE* Grades at

C or above

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