Study Levels Explained

Entry Level – No formal Qualifications

What are my options?	What are the entry requirements?	What can the course lead to?
Literacy & Numeracy Work Skills Independent Living Community Inclusion Health & Wellbeing English & Maths Functional Skills	No formal entry requirements Your course will be tailored to match your individual needs	Level 1 full-time courses Traineeships Into Work Programmes Employment Independent Living

Level 1 – If you have below 2 x 3s & 2 x 2s

What are my options?	What are the entry requirements?	What can the course lead to?
BTEC Introductory Level English & maths NVQ/VRQ Level 1 English & Maths Functional Skills GCSE	GCSE grades 1, 2 or equivalent You will need an interview and a reference	Level 2 full-time courses Apprenticeships Traineeships GCSE English & maths

Level 2 – If you have GCSEs at 3s to 2s

What are my options?	What are the entry requirements?	What can the course lead to?
Apprenticeships Level 2 Diplomas English & maths Technical Certificates English & Maths Functional Skills GCSE	GCSE grades minimum of 2 x 3s & 2 x 2s or equivalent You will need an interview and a reference For some art of performing arts courses a portfolio or audition is required	Level 3 full-time courses Apprenticeships GCSE English & maths

Level 3 – If you have GCSEs at 4 or above

What are my options?	What are the entry requirements?	What can the course lead to?
Apprenticeships A Levels T Levels Access to HE Diploma Applied General & Technical qualifications English & maths	GCSE grades minimum of 4 x 4s or equivalent. For T Levels, student will require 4 x 5 GCSE to include English and maths Apprenticeship Intermediate Level Some courses may require specific grades at GCSE You will need an interview and a reference For some courses a portfolio or audition is required You may need to have completed a Level 2 qualification in the subject	Level 4-6 full-time & part-time courses Apprenticeships & Higher Apprenticeships

Level 4 – If you have a Level 3 qualification

What are my options?	What are the entry requirements?	What can the course lead to?
Apprenticeships Higher Level HNC/HND	A Levels grades A-E Apprenticeship Advanced Level Level 3 Diploma Access Diploma You will need an interview For some courses a portfolio or audition is required	Level 4-6 full-time & part-time courses Apprenticeships & Higher Apprenticeships