1. Progression Pathways for STEM Careers Rural Learning Partnership 2013

2. Entry Requirements  The following Entry Requirements are the minimum recommended and include GCSE English and Maths.  Some courses may raise the requirements outlined  For further enquires ask your Careers Teacher or contact the specific college Rural Learning Partnership 2013

3. Useful Web Addresses Northern Regional College (NRC) www.nrc.ac.uk NorthWest Regional College (NWRC) www.nwrc.ac.uk Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC) www.belfastmet.ac.uk College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) www.cafre.ac.uk

4. IT Courses Course / Level NRCNWRCBMCCAFRE 6 th Form School Level 2  Diploma IT 4 D – E GCSE GCSE GCSE Level 3  A level  Applied A levels  Diploma IT 4 A – C GCSE GCSE GCSE 5 A – C GCSE Level 4 / 5  HNC  HND  Foundation degree 2 A level passes passes 2 A level passes passes 180 UCAS Points 200 UCAS Points 120 UCAS Points 200 UCAS Points Rural Learning Partnership 2013

5. Engineering Courses - Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing Course / Level NRCNWRCBMCCAFRE 6 th Form School Level 2  Diploma Eng 4 D – E GCSE GCSE GCSE Level 3  A level  Applied A levels  Diploma Eng 4 A – C GCSE GCSE GCSE 5 A - C GCSE Level 4 / 5  HNC  HND  Foundation degree 120 UCAS Points 160 UCAS Points 100 UCAS Points 200 UCAS Points 100 UCAS Points 160 UCAS Points NB Most Engineering course require at least 1 technical subject (STEM?) for Level 3 entry or above Rural Learning Partnership 2013

6. Health Care Courses - Course / Level NRCNWRCBMCCAFRE 6 th Form School Level 1/ 2  Diploma 4 D – E GCSE GCSE GCSE Level 3  A level  Applied A levels  Diploma 4 A – C GCSE GCSE GCSE 5 A – C GCSE Level 4 / 5  HNC  HND  Foundation degree Level 3 Qualification Qualification 160 UCAS Points200UCASPoints 260 UCAS Points 160 UCAS Points Rural Learning Partnership 2013

7. Sports Studies Courses - Course / Level NRCNWRCBMCCAFRE 6 th Form School Level 1/ 2  Diploma 4 D – E GCSE 2 D – E GCSE 4 D – E GCSE Level 3  A level  Applied A levels  Diploma  BTEC 4 A – C GCSE GCSE GCSE 5 A – C GCSE Level 4 / 5  HNC  HND  Foundation degree 140 UCAS Points 200 UCAS Points Points180-200UCASPoints Rural Learning Partnership 2013

8. Science Courses - Course / Level NRCNWRCBMCCAFRE 6 th Form School Level 1/ 2  Diploma 4 D – E GCSE 2 D – E GCSE 4 D – E GCSE Level 3  A level  Applied A levels  Diploma  BTEC 4 A – C GCSE GCSE GCSE 5 A – C GCSE GCSE (Min BB in D.A Science) Level 4 / 5  HNC  HND  Foundation degree 120 UCAS Points 200 UCAS Points Rural Learning Partnership 2013

9. Technology, Construction Built Environment Courses - Course / Level NRCNWRCBMCCAFRE 6 th Form School Level 1/ 2  Diploma 4 D – E GCSE 2 D – E GCSE 4 D – E GCSE Level 3  A level  Applied A levels  Diploma  BTEC 4 A – C GCSE GCSE GCSE GCSE 5 A – C GCSE Level 4 / 5  HNC  HND  Foundation degree 100 UCAS Points Points 140 UCAS Points Rural Learning Partnership 2013

10. Business /Accounting Courses Course / Level NRCNWRCBMCCAFRE 6 th Form School Level 2  Diploma 4 D – E GCSE GCSE GCSE Level 3  A level  Applied A levels  Diploma 4 A – C GCSE GCSE GCSE 5 A – C GCSE Level 4 / 5  HNC  HND  Foundation degree 120 UCAS Points 100 UCAS Points 200 UCAS Points Rural Learning Partnership 2013

11. Further Education Courses at CAFRE Further Education CourseGCSE’s Required Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma in Agriculture3 GCSE’s Grade C including English and Maths, or 4 GCSE’s Grade D Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture5 GCSE’s including English, Maths and Science Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Land Based Technology3 GCSE’s Grade C including English, Maths and Science Level 3 BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma in Land-based Technology 5 GCSE’s Grade C including English, Maths and Science Level 3 National Diploma in Food Technology4 GCSE’s including English, Maths and Science Level 3 National Diploma in Food, Nutrition and Health5 GCSE’s including English, Maths and Science Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma in Horticulture2 GCSE’s Grade C including English and Maths, or 3 GCSE’s Grade D Level 3 City and Guilds Extended Diploma in Horticulture4 GCSE’s Grade C including English and Maths Level 3 City and Guilds Subsidiary Diploma in Horticulture (Amenity Horticulture) 4 GCSE’s Grade C including English and Maths Level 2 Certificate for Animal Nursing Assistants2 GCSE’s Grade C, or 3 GCSE’s Grade D Level 3 City and Guilds Diploma in Veterinary Nursing5 GCSE’s Grade C including English, Maths and Science

12. Higher Education Courses at CAFRE Higher Education CourseA Levels Required Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies100 UCAS points (DD), including a Science at A Level BSc Hons in Agriculture Technology3 A Levels Grade B’s including Biology or Chemistry, with GCSE DA Science BSc (Hons) in Food Technology240 UCAS points (CCC), including B in HE or a Science subject at A Level BSc (Hons) Food Design and Nutrition240 UCAS points (CCC), including B in HE or a Science subject at A Level BSc (Hons) Food Management and Marketing240 UCAS points (CCC), including B in Business Studies, HE or Science subject at A Level Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition and Health100 UCAS points (DD), including a Grade D in HE or a Science at A Level Foundation Degree in Food Manufacturing100 UCAS points (DD), including a Grade D in HE or a Science at A Level Foundation Degree in Horticulture100 UCAS points (DD)