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What Qualifications Can I Get
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| Level 3 | BTEC National (Diploma, Certificate or Award) | 4 GCSEs at A-C with a minimum GCSE Grade C English Language (Science and Performing Arts minimum Grade D) and Grade C/D in Maths (Childcare, Engineering, Science - grade C; others grade D) or BTEC level 2 qualification with at least a Merit and Level 2 Literacy or equiv. Internal Applicants to show: Good reference Attendance 85% or above Excellent record of behaviour Overseas equivalence also accepted using NARIC with BSA Level 2 literacy |
| Art Dip Found Studies | 4 GCSEs at A-C (preferably including English) and 1 AS level | |
| Access | Assessment and Interview: Pre-Access qualification (specified credits) BSA Literacy/Numeracy Level 2 Specific Access Free Writing/Numeracy exercise Interview with tutor |
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| Advanced Diploma | Distinction BTEC First Diploma and level 2 Functional skills (Engineering) or 4 GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Maths at grade B |
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| Floristry Adv Cert | Floristry National Certificate and Level 1 Literacy/GCSE Grade D | |
| NVQ Level 3 | Relevant NVQ level 2 or exemption Relevant employment with appropriate responsibilities |
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| Subject Specific | Science: minimum C in Double Science, Maths and English, with one of these at grade B Art and Design: Portfolio Performance: Audition |
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| Level 2 | BTEC Level 2 Diploma | External applicants: 4 GCSEs at grade D or above including English and Maths (grade E or above) or a Foundation level qualification with at least Merit. ESOL/Essential Skills at Level 1 with a tutor reference or Literacy and Numeracy Scores at Level 1 Internal applicants to show: Merit and 85% attendance and good behaviour record Students without a merit at Foundation/BTEC Introductory Diploma level may be considered based on tutor reference - academic performance and attendance - plus literacy/numeracy levels ESOL/Basic Skills at Level 1 with a good tutor reference Overseas equivalence also accepted (use NARIC). |
| Higher Diploma | Distinction BTEC Introductory and level 1 numeracy (IT and Engineering) or 4 GCSEs at grade D or above including English and Maths (Engineering requires a grade C maths) |
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| NVQ 2 | Successful completion of NVQ Level 1 and Literacy and Numeracy at Level 1 and Appropriate vocational experience |
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| GCSE Maths | GCSE grade D | |
| AAT Certificate in Accounting Adult Travel Courses |
English and Maths GCSE grade A-C or equivalent or assessment | |
| Subject Specific | Art and Design: Portfolio Performance: Audition |
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| Level 1 | BTEC Level 1 NVQ Level 1 CG Level 1 Foundation Learning Tier |
3 GCSE grades at E or above and Entry Level 3 Literacy and Numeracy skills or Successful completion of an Entry Level 3 Programme Internal Applicants to show: Good reference Attendance 80% or above Excellent record of behaviour |
| Foundation Diploma | Merit or Distinction at Entry level or 4 GCSEs at grade E or above including Maths and English plus good reference, attendance and behaviour. |
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| English Language Qualification needed | Health and Social Care/Childcare require grade E or E3 literacy Successful completion of Literacy at Entry Level 3 ESOL/Basic Skills qualifications at Entry Level 3 |
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| Subject Specific | Art and Design: Portfolio | |
| Entry | Entry Level Programme | Entry Level to be determined by the BSA Initial Assessment results |
| Pre Entry | English Language/Mathematics | College assessment based on adult Pre Entry Core Curriculum |