NPTC GROUP CURRICULUM PATHWAYS NEATH PORT TALBOT CAMPUSES 2015/16
School of Building Engineering Services Year 4 Energy Efficiency And Environmental Technologies L3 Year 3 ELECTRICAL WBL NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation AM(2) Trade Testing NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation 17 th Edition Electrical Regs PAT Testing 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 Year 2 C&G 2330 Electrotechnical Cert Level 3 WBL - NVQ L2 Electrical Installation Employment in electrical trade Further progression 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
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 6035-33 Cert in Basic Plumbing L3 WBL - NVQ Mechanical Eng. Services L3 Unvented Hot Water/Cold Water Regulations 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 Year 2 Minimum 4 GCSE s + Entry Test C&G 6035 Cert in Basic Plumbing Level 2 WBL - NVQ Mechanical Eng. Services L2 Employment in Plumbing trade Further progression Entry Test = interview Year 1 C&G 7202-01 Cert in Basic Const. Plumbing Level 1 Key Skills AON/ICT/Comms Level 1
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 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 WBL NVQ 6012 Gas Installation L2 Unvented Hot Water/Cold Water Regulations Employment in Plumbing/Gas Fitter or Heating and Ventilation trade Further progression Year 3 Year 2 C&G 6132 Cert in Gas Installation Level 2 WBL - NVQ Gas Installation L2 Employment in Plumbing/Gas Fitter trade Further progression Entry Test = interview Year 1 C&G 6132 Cert in Gas Installation Level 2
School of Business, Tourism & Management HND or Foundation Degree in Business Mature students by interview BUSINESS BA (Hons) Business Management University Degree Manager within the retail sector Financial Director Bank Manager Teaching profession Insurance sector Specialist areas eg, marketing 80 UCAS or National Diploma in Business HND in Business Management / Foundation degree Office Manager Management trainee within financial, retail sector, or human resources Self employment Minimum 5 GCSE s at Grade C or above inc English or Maths or BTEC L2 Dip Business BTEC Extended Diploma in Business Or Applied Double Business A Level AS/ A levels Office Supervisor Trainee Manager in retail and business sector Bank Clerks Up to 4 GCSE at C or above or BTEC Introductory Diploma BTEC Level 2 Diploma Business Trainee or apprentice office worker Retail sector 4 GCSE at D to G or equivalent BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Business & Travel NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
School of Business, Tourism & Management TRAVEL AND TOURISM A-Levels, BTEC Qualifications or other relevant experience BA in International Tourism and Event Management University Degree Tourism and Leisure officer for local authority Travel development officer 80 UCAS or Extended Diploma In travel, Leisure or Tourism HND in Travel, Tourism or Leisure Trainee Travel Office Manager Events management Hospitality Management Self employment in leisure industry Minimum 5 GCSE s at Grade C inc English or Maths or above or Level 2 Travel and Tourism BTEC Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism or Applied Travel & Tourism A Level Applied Leisure AS/A levels Travel consultant Trainee Leisure/Tourism Officer Hospitality or events supervisor Tourism information centre Up to 4 GCSE at C or above or BTEC Introductory Diploma BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Travel and Tourism Trainee or apprentice travel assistant in call centre 19+Trainee Air Cabin crew staff 19+Overseas/travel representative 4 GCSE at D to G or equivalent BTEC Introductory Diploma in Business and Travel NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
School of Business, Tourism & Management ACCOUNTANCY AAT Level 4 ACCA University Degree Part Qualified Accountant Finance Director Self employment AAT Level 3 AAT Level 4 Accounting Technician Finance Officer Self employment AAT Level 2 or relevant experience AAT Level 3 Trainee Accounting Technician Finance clerk within Local Authority No formal qualifications needed AAT Level 2 Trainee or apprentice book keeper Purchase/Sales ledger clerk
School of Catering, Hospitality & Agriculture CATERING, BAKERY AND HOSPITALITY BTEC Extended Diploma Mature students by interview HND/C in Hospitality Management University Degree Hotel Manager Contract catering Manager Hospital services Manager Self employment Events Management 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 AS/A Levels Restaurant Manager Front of House supervisor Shift leader in contract/hospital catering Chef VRQ 1 in Professional cookery 1 Years experience VRQ 2 in Professional cookery with Food Service VRQ 2 in Bakery Trainee Sous Chef Station waiter Bakery assistant Trainee baker 4 GCSE at A* to G or equivalent VRQ 1 in Professional Cookery with Food Service VRQ 1 in Bakery Trainee/apprentice Chef Baker or waiter Kitchen assistant in school/ factories/ hospitals NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
School of Catering, Hospitality & Agriculture HORTICULTURE and FLORISTRY 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 Level 3 Horticulture RHS Advanced Diploma Level 3 Certificate / Diploma in Floristry Level 4 and 5 Floristry HND in Horticulture Management Employment Level 1 or 3 OCN (18 credits) 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 Employment at Technician Level NVQ Level 3 RHS Advanced Interview and Diagnostic Assessment Level 1 Amenity Horticulture) BTEC Introductory Diploma in Land & Environment C&G Level 1 Certificate in Floristry NVQ 2 Horticulture
School of Computing & IT Via HND route with 80 UCAS points plus GCSE Maths & English (1 Suitable A Level). Suitable HNC. Mature students by a successful interview B.Sc. Computing and Information Systems University Degree Senior Systems Analyst Senior Database Administrator Teaching (with PGCE) IT Sales Web Design Network Manager 80 UCAS points plus GCSE Maths & English (1 Suitable A Level). Suitable HNC. Mature students by a successful interview Minimum 5 GCSE s at Grade C or above. Must include Maths & English. Or BTEC Level 2 Diploma in ICT at Merit / Distinction and subject to a successful Interview HND in Computing and Systems Development BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in ICT Other As/A levels Systems Analyst Database Administrator Multimedia Design Website Administrator Programmer Network Engineer Technical Support User Support Network &/or Software Developer Minimum 2 GCSE s at Grade C or BTEC Level 1 Diploma in ICT and subject to a successful Interview Minimum 2 GCSE s at grades E or F and subject to a successful Interview BTEC Level 2 Diploma in ICT BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in IT @ Work Computer Operator Trainee IT Support Technician End User Support Technician IT Apprenticeship Computer Operator NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
School of Construction, Built Environment Successful completion of the ACA with Credit Grade and above or 5GCSEs BTEC Subsidiary and Extended Diploma in Construction/Civil Engineering Progression to Junior Management positions or entry into University to study a Degree programme Successful completion of the Level 2 Diploma with a Credit Grade or above and 85% attendance Level 3 Diploma (FT/PT) On completion you could progress to foreperson or supervisor in your qualified area Successful completion of Level 1 Diploma /Interview with Course Tutor Level 2 Diploma (FT/PT) On completion of this collegebased qualification, there is a chance to progress to a Full NVQ qualification No formal entry requirements No formal entry requirements Level 1 Diploma (FT/PT) Building Craft Occupations (FT/PT) On successful completion of this unit you can progress to the Level 2 Diploma The completion of this course enables the learner to progress to the Level 1 Diploma
School of Construction, Built Environment Progression to Post Graduate Degrees Degree Programmes (FT/PT) Progression to Professional Chartership/Professional Body, eg. CIOB/RICS/RIBA HND in Building Studies (FT/PT) HNC in Building Studies (FT/PT) Progression to intermediate management positions or entry into University to study a Degree programme BTEC Subsidiary and Extended Diploma in Construction/Civil Engineering Progression to Junior Management Positions or entry into University to study a Degree programme ACA (NVQ) GCSEs 5 at C or above, A level Employment BTEC National Award (FT/PT) Progression to the Extended Diploma in Construction/Civil Engineering
School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts 1 A-level or 2 AS levels in Art & Design related subject or BTEC Ext Dip Art & Design with 5 GCSEs A*-C ART AND DESIGN Foundation Diploma in 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 Teaching Graphic Designer Photographer Artist Gallery Education Officer 5 GCSEs Grade C or above (Vocational) 6 GCSEs Grade C or above (Academic) BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design AS/A Level Textiles, Fine Art, 3D Ceramics, Graphic Design, Photography, Design & Technology Community Art Leader Museum Administrator Museum Tour Guide 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 BTEC L2 Diploma in Art & Design AS/A Levels Arts Administrator Office Services Art & Design Technician No formal entry requirements BTEC Introductory Diploma (Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media) Art & Design Technician NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts 5 GCSEs Grade C or above (Vocational) 6 GCSEs Grade C or above (Academic) MEDIA STUDIES BTEC Extended Diploma in 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 AS/A Level Media, Film Studies, Photography College Lecturer Graphic Designer Photographer Animator Film, Video and TV Production Digital Community Mgr Community Leader Radio 2 GCSEs Grade C or above. Learners will be selected by interview BTEC L2 Diploma in Media Studies AS/A Levels Arts Administrator Office Services Media Technician No formal entry requirements BTEC Introductory Diploma in (Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media) Media Technician NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts 1 A-level and suitably high practical level: instrument or voice. Grade 5 Theory ABRSM or equivalent PERFORMING ARTS 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 College Lecturer Session Musician Contemporary Dancer Classical Musician Choreographer Music Therapist Community Arts Leader 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 BTEC Extended Diploma Music Technology, Music Practice, Performing Arts (Musical Theatre, Dance, Drama) BTEC L2 Diploma in Performing Arts AS/A Level Dance, Theatre Studies, Music, Music Technology AS/A Levels Community Dance Worker Entertainer DJ Arts Administrator Trainee Front of House Manager Arts Administrator Office Services No formal entry requirements BTEC Introductory Diploma (Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media) Theatre Box Office Staff Theatre Technician Front of House NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
School of Engineering ENGINEERING Foundation Degree Engineering University Degree Engineer in design, research technical support/sales, manufacturing, management PGCE Teaching/Lecturing MSc/MEng progression PhD/DEng research CEng professional status NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C Higher National Certificate Engineering Senior Technician progressing to Engineer with industrial experience 5 GCSE s at grade C+ (inc English, Maths and Science) 4 GCSE s at grade C Relevant GCSE grade profile Craft route Advanced Diploma Engineering Technologies BTEC Extended Diploma/Diploma Engineering Level 2 Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Maintenance and Fabrication/Welding) Level 1 Diploma in Engineering AS/A Level Electronics Engineering 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 Level 2 Diploma Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship Employment Level 3 progression Entry Requirements 4 GCSE @ D or above Entry Requirements Interview / Basic Standard of Education Level 1 Diploma Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Level 1 Diploma Vehicle Maintenance & Repair plus WJEC Welsh Baccalaureate Apprenticeship Employment Level 2 progression YEAR 1
School of Foundation, Adult Community Learning Social Services Provisions SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Qualification: ASDAN Personal and Social Dev. E1 3 days LIFE SKILLS Qualification: Edexcel Skills for Independent Living E1 Edexcel Supported Employment E1 2Yrs 4 days TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE Qualification: ASDAN Personal Progress ASDAN Personal and Social Dev E1 2Yrs 4 days Employment / Vocational progression PVS Vocational Courses Hairdressing / Catering / Horticulture VOCATIONAL PREPARATION Qualification BTEC Introductory Vocational Studies 1 Yr 4 days VOCATIONAL SAMPLING Qualification: EDI Skills for Working Life E3 1 Yr 4 days WORK SKILLS Qualification: Skills for Working Life E2 2Yrs 4 days Employment / Vocational progression GATEWAY Introductory Level Creative Arts L1 /Construction E3/ IT & Media E3/HSC E3/Catering E3 L1 provision Employment No formal qualifications. Specific support needs identified No formal qualifications. A positive work ethic required Entry points at 16
School of Hairdressing & Applied Therapies NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing plus Commercial Experience HAIRDRESSING Level 4 in Salon/Management Skills (Sept 11) University Degree in Management/Business Management Degree NVQ/VRQ Level 2 Mature learners will require an interview NVQ/VRQ Level 1 Level 3 Hairdressing (FT) Level 3 Hairdressing (PT) Level 4 in Salon Skills Employment at Supervisor/Manager level Other Level 3 professional awards 4 GCSEs at D or above (HD) Mature learners will require an interview Level 2 Hairdressing Employment at Technician/Improver Any Level 3 Qualifications 3 GCSEs at F or above Interview and Diagnostic Assessment Level 1 Hairdressing Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing Employment at Apprentice Level Any Level 2 Awards Pre-Vocational Qualification OCN Introductory Level Level 1 Hairdressing (2 years) Diploma in Hairdressing and Beauty Services (14+) 1 / 2 Hairdressing
School of Hairdressing & Applied 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 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 APPLIED THERAPIES (Beauty, Holistic and Sports Therapies) Level 4 in Salon/Management Skills (Sept 11) Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Holistic Therapy Level 3 Sports Therapy Level 3 Beauty Therapy Hair & Beauty Level 2 Level 2 Beauty Therapy Level 2 Sports Therapy No Level 1 in Applied Therapies University Degree in Management/Business Management Degree 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 Employment at Technician/Improver Level 3 Beauty Therapy Level 3 Sports & Fitness Therapies Level 3 Hot Stone Therapy
School of Health, Social and Childcare 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 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE 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) Important Entry Requirement Clear Criminal Record Bureau Check University Degrees Varied, Nursing, Occupational Health, Social Work AS/A Levels Social Work OT Nursing Managerial Position Employment within Care/Early Years Sector Supervisory/management level Support Worker 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 Support Worker GCSEs - Ds and Es or above AND personal interview BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Health & Social Care with Welsh Bacc Support Worker NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
School of Health, Social and Childcare Foundation Degree/HND equivalent. Over 21 EARLY YEARS B.Sc./B.Sc.(Hons) Childhood Studies Important Entry Requirement Clear Criminal Record Bureau Check University Degrees Social Work, Nursing/Adult/ Childhood Studies, Education, Teaching Social Work, Teaching, Nursing, OT A-level passes/ps at ND/DCE Level Foundation Degree Childhood Studies/Management Care Studies/Management Employment at supervisory level/managerial level - Early Years Sector DCE: 4 GCSEs or DCE level 2, ND CCLD: 5 GCSEs English, Maths, Science advisable/ preferred CACHE Diploma in ChildCare & Education Level 3* AS/A Levels Employment Early Years Sector Supervisory level/support worker in schools, crèches, private 2 GCSEs C or above, preferred in academic subjects, Merit in BTEC Introductory Diploma Health & Social Care CACHE Diploma in ChildCare & Education Level 2* Support Worker NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
Pathways Training (Work Based Learning) NVQ Level 3 and/or Interview and Assessment NVQ Level 2 4 GCSEs at C or above Interview and Assessment Higher Apprenticeship NVQ Level 4 Apprenticeship NVQ Level 3 Higher Education Progression to HE. Promotion within current employment Progression to Higher Apprenticeship, FE, HE. Promotion within current employment NVQ Level 1 3 GCSEs at D or above Interview and Assessment Apprenticeship NVQ Level 2 Progression to Apprenticeship Level 3, FE or Employment No formal Qualifications Interview and Assessment Self Referral Careers Referral (Unfocused) Traineeship NVQ Level 1 Traineeship Engagement Progression to Apprenticeship Level 2, FE or Employment Traineeship (Level 1), Apprenticeship (depending on entry criteria), FE or Employment
School of Sport & Public Services 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 Foundation Degree in Sport (Sports Coaching and Performance) University Degree Teaching/Lecturing (PGCE), Sales, Police/Armed Forces, Marketing, Coaching, Physiotherapy, Fire Service, Sports Business Instructing, Coaching, Development, personal Trainer, Outdoor Education, Analysis, Public Service 5 GCSE s at Grade C or above or BTEC L2 Diploma in Sport at Merit grade BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) A Level PE and other A Levels Sports Centre Technician Leisure Centre Attendant Coaching Fitness Instructor Lifeguard 2 GCSE at C or Certificate in Leisure BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport Sports Centre Technician Leisure Centre Attendant No formal entry requirements Level 1 Certificate in Sport NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
School of Sport & Public Services 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 Foundation Degree in Sport (Sports Coaching and Performance) University Degree Teaching/Lecturing (PGCE), Sales, Police/Armed Forces, Marketing, Coaching, Physiotherapy, Fire Service, Sports Business Instructing, Coaching, Development, personal Trainer, Outdoor Education, Analysis, Public Service/ Police/Fire Service 5 GCSE s at Grade C or above or BTEC L2 Dip. in Uniformed Public Services at merit grade BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Public Services AS/A Level Sports Centre Technician Leisure Centre Attendant Coaching Fitness Instructor Lifeguard 2 GCSE at C or Certificate in Leisure BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Uniformed Public Services Sports Centre Technician Leisure Centre Attendant Cadet Force No formal entry requirements Level 1 Diploma in Public Services NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
6 th Form Academy University Degree/HNDs A-LEVELS AND NATIONAL DIPLOMA: Scenes of Crime Officer Forensic Analyst Medical Laboratory Officer Healthcare Management Pharmaceutical Sales Clinical Laboratory Scientist Medical Writing Teaching 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 6 GCSE at C or above for the Subsidiary Diploma BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Forensic Science) BTEC L3 Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Science) Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science (Forensic Science) Students must take 2 AS levels alongside course AS/A levels Laboratory Technicians Traineeship programmes NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
6 th form Academy 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 University Degree A2 Levels AS Levels Possible employment opportunities: Teacher Solicitor Lawyer Accountant Journalist Translator Researcher A-LEVELS: Accounting Creative Writing 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
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 1300-1339 1340-1379 1380-1419 1420-1459 1460-1499 1500-1529 1530-1559 1560-1589 1590 and above Grade MPP MMP MMM DMM DDM DDD DDD* DD*D* D*D*D*
All A/S Levels require 6 GCSE* Grades at C or above *Subject specific requirements apply to some