1. VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS 2009/10

2. BTEC Introductory Diploma in IT & Work BTEC First Diploma in ICT Applied A Level in ICT HND in Computing (Information Systems) B.Sc. Computing (Information Systems Engineering) School of Computing & IT No formal entry requirements Minimum 3 GCSE’s at Grade D or E or BTEC Introductory Diploma in ICT Minimum 4 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or BTEC First Diploma in ICT 80 UCAS points plus GCSE Maths & English (1 Suitable A Level). Suitable HNC. Mature students by interview HND in Computing University Degree AS/A levels AS//A Level Computing and ICT Senior Systems Analyst Senior Database Administrator Teaching (with PGCE) IT Sales Web Design Network Manager Systems Analyst Database Administrator Multimedia Design Website Administrator Programmer Network Engineer Technical Support User Support Network &/or Software Developer Computer Operator Trainee IT Support Technician End User Support Technician IT Apprenticeship Computer Operator NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

3. BTEC Introductory Diploma in Health & Social Care BTEC First Diploma in Health & Social Care BTEC National Diploma in Health & Social Care (Health Studies) B.Sc./B.Sc.(Hons) Care Studies/Childhood Studies School of Health, Social and Childcare No formal entry requirements 4 GCSEs D-E, Introductory Diploma - Merit 5 GCSEs – C or above English, Maths, Science preferred or 1 st Diploma - Merit Over 21 no formal passes or A-level/ ND HSC/CCLD Foundation Degree/HND equivalent. Over 21 University 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 Foundation Degrees: ChildCare/ Care Practice, Found Cert Health Studies (A) Important Entry Requirement – Clear Criminal Record Bureau Check HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C AS/A Levels

4. CACHE Diploma in ChildCare & Education Level 2 CACHE Diploma in ChildCare & Education Level 3 Foundation Degree Childhood Studies/Management Care Practice/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 21 University 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 NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

5. BTEC Introductory Diploma (Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media) BTEC First Diploma in Performing Arts BTEC National Diploma in Music Technology, Music Practice, Performing Arts (Musical Theatre, Dance, Drama) HND in Music Performance/Production School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts No formal entry requirements No formal entry requirements. 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 Lecturer Session Musician Contemporary Dancer Classical Musician Choreographer Music Therapist Community Arts Leader Community Dance Worker Entertainer DJ Arts Administrator Trainee Front of House Manager Arts Administrator – Office Services Theatre Box Office Staff Theatre Technician Front of House PERFORMING ARTS NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C 5 GCSEs Grade C or above (Vocational) 6 GCSEs Grade C or above (Academic)

6. BTEC Introductory Diploma (Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media) BTEC First Diploma in Art & Design BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts No formal entry requirements No formal entry requirements. 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 At, 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 Teaching Graphic Designer Photographer Artist Gallery Education Officer Community Art Leader Museum Administrator Museum Tour Guide Arts Administrator – Office Services Art & Design Technician ART AND DESIGN NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C 5 GCSEs Grade C or above (Vocational) 6 GCSEs Grade C or above (Academic)

7. BTEC Introductory Diploma in (Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media) BTEC First Diploma in Media Studies BTEC National Diploma in Media Production School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts No formal entry requirements No formal entry requirements. 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 Lecturer Graphic Designer Photographer Animator Film, Video and TV Production Digital Community Mgr 5 GCSEs Grade C or above (Vocational) 6 GCSEs Grade C or above (Academic) Community Leader Radio Arts Administrator – Office Services 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 NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

8. NVQ Level 1 Hairdressing (2 years) NVQ Level 1 Hairdressing NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing (FT) 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) Mature learners will require an interview Level 4 in Salon Skills Employment at Supervisor/Manager level Other Level 3 professional awards Employment at Technician/Improver Any Level 3 Qualifications Employment at Apprentice Level Any NVQ Level 2 Awards NVQ 1 / 2 Hairdressing Level 4 in Salon/Management Skills (Sept 09) HAIRDRESSING Management Degree Pre-Vocational Qualification OCN Introductory Level

9. NVQ Level 1 Amenity Horticulture) NVQ Level 2 Horticulture – Hard Landscaping Amenity Horticulture RHS Certificate NVQ Level 3 Horticulture RHS Advanced Diploma School of Horticulture, Hairdressing and Applied Therapies Interview and Diagnostic Assessment NVQ Level 1 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 Horticulture Management Employment Employment at Technician Level NVQ Level 3 RHS Advanced NVQ 2 Horticulture HORTICULTURE

10. No Level 1 in Applied Therapies Hair & Beauty Level 2 NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy VRQ Level 2 Sports Therapy Holistic Therapy VRQ Level 3 Sports Therapy NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy School of Horticulture, Hairdressing and Applied Therapies 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 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 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 NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy VRQ Level 3 Sports & Fitness Therapies Level 3 Hot Stone Therapy Level 4 in Salon/Management Skills (Sept 09) APPLIED THERAPIES (Beauty, Holistic and Sports Therapies) University Degree in Management/Business Management Degree

11. 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 No formal qualifications needed VRQ 1 in Professional cookery 1 Years experience BTEC National Diploma Mature students by interview University Degree Trainee / apprentice Chef Baker or waiter Kitchen assistant in school/ factories/ hospitals Trainee Sous Chef Station waiter Bakery assistant Trainee baker Restaurant Manager Front of House supervisor Shift leader in contract / hospital catering Chef 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 National Diploma in Hospitality or NVQ 3 in Professional cookery NVQ 3 in Patisserie and confectionery CATERING, BAKERY AND HOSPITALITY NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C AS/A Levels

12. BTEC Introductory Diploma in Business, Travel and Hospitality BTEC First Diploma Business BTEC National 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 No formal entry requirements Up to 4 GCSE at C or above or BTEC Introductory Diploma Minimum 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or BTEC First Diploma in Business HND or Foundation Degree in Business Mature students by interview University Degree AS/ A levels Trainee or apprentice office worker Retail sector Office Supervisor Trainee Manager in retail and business sector Bank Clerks Office Manager Management trainee within financial, retail sector, or human resources Self employment Manager within the retail sector Financial director Bank Manager Teaching profession Insurance sector Specialist areas eg, marketing 80 UCAS or National Diploma in Business BUSINESS NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

13. BTEC Introductory Diploma in Business, Travel and Hospitality Overseas Representative and Air Cabin Crew BTEC National Diploma in Travel & Tourism or Applied Travel & Tourism A Level HND in Travel, Tourism or Leisure School of Business, Tourism & Hospitality No formal entry requirements Up to 4 GCSE at C or above or BTEC Introductory Diploma Minimum 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or Overseas Reps or Cabin Crew qualification University Degree AS/A levels Trainee or apprentice travel assistant in call centre 19 +Trainee Air Cabin crew staff 19+Overseas / travel representative Travel consultant Trainee Leisure /tourism officer Hospitality or events supervisor Tourism information centre Trainee Travel Office Manager Events management Hospitality Management Self employment in leisure industry Tourism and Leisure officer for local authority Travel development officer 80 UCAS or National Diploma in Travel, Leisure or Tourism TRAVEL AND TOURISM NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

14. AAT Foundation (NVQ Level 2) AAT Intermediate (NVQ Level 3) AAT Technician (NVQ Level 4) ACCA School of Business, Tourism & Hospitality No formal qualifications needed AAT Foundation or relevant experience AAT Technician University Degree Trainee or apprentice book keeper Purchase / Sales ledger clerk Trainee Accounting Technician Finance clerk within Local Authority Accounting Technician Finance Officer Self employment Part Qualified Accountant Finance Director Self employment AAT Intermediate ACCOUNTANCY

15. City & Guilds Certificate in Leisure BTEC First Diploma in Sport BTEC National Diploma in Sport (Performance & Excellence) BTEC National Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) Foundation Degree in Sport (Sports Coaching and Performance) School of Sport and Public Services No formal entry requirements 3 GCSE at C or Certificate in Leisure 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or BTEC First Diploma in Sport University Degree A Level PE and other A Levels Sports Centre Technician Leisure Centre Attendant Sports Centre Technician Leisure Centre Attendant Coaching Fitness Instructor Lifeguard 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 NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

16. City & Guilds Certificate in Leisure BTEC First Diploma in Uniformed Public Services BTEC National Diploma in Uniformed Public Services Foundation Degree in Sport (Sports Coaching and Performance) School of Sport and Public Services No formal entry requirements 3 GCSE at C or Certificate in Leisure 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or BTEC First Diploma in Uniformed Public Services University Degree AS/A Level Sports Centre Technician Leisure Centre Attendant Cadet Force Sports Centre Technician Leisure Centre Attendant Coaching Fitness Instructor Lifeguard 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 NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

17. BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science (Forensic Science) University Degree/HNDs School of Mathematics and Science AS/A levels Minimum of 5 GCSEs at C or above include Science and Maths BTEC National Certificate in Applied Science (Medical Sciences) 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 Laboratory Technicians Traineeship programmes NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

18. UCAS Tariff Points For Edexcel Qualifications

19. Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National 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 charge 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 (GLH)Pass GradeMerit GradeDistinction Grade 6061218

20. Recording Your Achievement The points are added together to give your final grades as follows: Grade BoundariesOverall GradeUCAS Points A level grade comparators 108-131PPP120EEE 132-155MPP160CEE 156-179MMP200CCE 180-203MMM240CCC 204-227DMM280ACC 228-251DDM320AAC 252-324DDD360AAA *GLH - Guided learning hours

21. All A/S Levels require 6 GCSE* Grades at C or above