1. Alternative Pathways to Higher Education Courses Rural Learning Partnership 2013

2. Careers in Engineering Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and 2 Science related subjects Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Foundation Degree in Engineering CCD in A Levels B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses BBB in A Levels 3 A levels preferably Maths and 1 Science subject HNC / HND in Engineering DDD in A Levels B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses BBB in A Levels HNC / HND in Engineering DDD in A Levels 3 A levels preferably Maths and 1 Science subject B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses BBB in A Levels HNC / HND in Engineering DDD in A Levels Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and 2 Science related subjects 3 A levels preferably Maths and 1 Science subject B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses BBB in A Levels HNC / HND in Engineering DDD in A Levels Foundation Degree in Engineering CCD in A Levels Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and 2 Science related subjects 3 A levels preferably Maths and 1 Science subject B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses BBB in A Levels HNC / HND in Engineering DDD in A Levels Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Foundation Degree in Engineering CCD in A Levels Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and 2 Science related subjects 3 A levels preferably Maths and 1 Science subject B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses BBB in A Levels HNC / HND in Engineering DDD in A Levels Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Foundation Degree in Engineering CCD in A Levels Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and 2 Science related subjects 3 A levels preferably Maths and 1 Science subject B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses BBB in A Levels HNC / HND in Engineering DDD in A Levels

3. Careers in Health & Social Care Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and a Science subject Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care CDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Health Sciences Social Sciences Nursing / Midwifery 3 A levels preferably with 1 or 2 Science subjects HNC / HND in Health & Social Care DDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Health Sciences Social Sciences Nursing / Midwifery HNC / HND in Health & Social Care DDD in 3 A Levels Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care CDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Health Sciences Social Sciences Nursing / Midwifery HNC / HND in Health & Social Care DDD in 3 A Levels 3 A levels preferably with 1 or 2 Science subjects Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care CDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Health Sciences Social Sciences Nursing / Midwifery HNC / HND in Health & Social Care DDD in 3 A Levels Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care 3 A levels preferably with 1 or 2 Science subjects Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care CDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Health Sciences Social Sciences Nursing / Midwifery HNC / HND in Health & Social Care DDD in 3 A Levels Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care 3 A levels preferably with 1 or 2 Science subjects Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care CDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Health Sciences Social Sciences Nursing / Midwifery HNC / HND in Health & Social Care DDD in 3 A Levels Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and a Science subject Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care 3 A levels preferably with 1 or 2 Science subjects Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care CDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Health Sciences Social Sciences Nursing / Midwifery HNC / HND in Health & Social Care DDD in 3 A Levels

4. Careers in Child Care Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and a Science subject Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care or Childcare Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care / Childcare Foundation Degree in H & S.C / Childcare CDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology 3 A levels HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare DDD in 3 A Levels Employment as Nanny, Classroom Assistant, Health Worker Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology Employment as Nanny, Classroom Assistant, Health Worker HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare DDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology Employment as Nanny, Classroom Assistant, Health Worker Foundation Degree in H & S.C / Childcare CDD in 3 A Levels HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare DDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology Employment as Nanny, Classroom Assistant, Health Worker Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care or Childcare Foundation Degree in H & S.C / Childcare CDD in 3 A Levels HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare DDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology Employment as Nanny, Classroom Assistant, Health Worker Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care / Childcare Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care or Childcare Foundation Degree in H & S.C / Childcare CDD in 3 A Levels HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare DDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology Employment as Nanny, Classroom Assistant, Health Worker Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care / Childcare Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care or Childcare Foundation Degree in H & S.C / Childcare CDD in 3 A Levels HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare DDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology Employment as Nanny, Classroom Assistant, Health Worker Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and a Science subject Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care / Childcare Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care or Childcare Foundation Degree in H & S.C / Childcare CDD in 3 A Levels HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare DDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology Employment as Nanny, Classroom Assistant, Health Worker 3 A levels Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and a Science subject Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care / Childcare Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care or Childcare Foundation Degree in H & S.C / Childcare CDD in 3 A Levels HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare DDD in 3 A Levels Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology Employment as Nanny, Classroom Assistant, Health Worker

5. Careers in Business Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and Science Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business Level 2 BTEC Diploma Level 5 Accounting Technicians Ireland (Professional) Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (Professional) Level 5 3 A levels 120 Points Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in Business CDD in 3 A Levels Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5 Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional) Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6 Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6 Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7 Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5 Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional) Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6 Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6 Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7 Level 5 Accounting Technicians Ireland (Professional) Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (Professional) Level 5 Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5 Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional) Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6 Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6 Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7 Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in Business CDD in 3 A Levels Level 5 Accounting Technicians Ireland (Professional) Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (Professional) Level 5 Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5 Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional) Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6 Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6 Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7 Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in Business CDD in 3 A Levels Level 5 Accounting Technicians Ireland (Professional) Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (Professional) Level 5 Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5 Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional) Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6 Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6 Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7 3 A levels 120 PointsLevel 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in Business CDD in 3 A Levels Level 5 Accounting Technicians Ireland (Professional) Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (Professional) Level 5 Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5 Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional) Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6 Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6 Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7 Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and Science 3 A levels 120 PointsLevel 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in Business CDD in 3 A Levels Level 5 Accounting Technicians Ireland (Professional) Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (Professional) Level 5 Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5 Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional) Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6 Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6 Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7 Level 2 BTEC Diploma Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with Maths, English and Science 3 A levels 120 PointsLevel 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in Business CDD in 3 A Levels Level 5 Accounting Technicians Ireland (Professional) Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (Professional) Level 5 Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5 Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional) Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6 Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6 Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7

6. Careers in IT Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English and Maths Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT Level 2 Diploma in IT Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT HND in Computing CDD in 3 A Levels Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English and Maths Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT Level 2 Diploma in IT Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English and Maths Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT Level 2 Diploma in IT Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English and Maths Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels HND in Computing CDD in 3 A Levels B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT HND in Computing CDD in 3 A Levels B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT HND in Computing CDD in 3 A Levels B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English and Maths 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT HND in Computing CDD in 3 A Levels B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels Level 2 Diploma in IT Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English and Maths 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT HND in Computing CDD in 3 A Levels B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English and Maths 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels Level 2 Diploma in IT Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English and Maths 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT HND in Computing CDD in 3 A Levels Level 2 Diploma in IT Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English and Maths 3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT B.Sc Degree in Computing, Business Computing, e-Media, Website Design Foundation Degree in Computing CDD in A Levels

7. Careers in Science Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths & Science Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Science Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Science B.Sc Degree in Environmental Science Pure Science Nursing/Midwifery Food Science Biomedical Science Microbiology Pharmacy Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy 3 A levels ABB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics HND in Science CDD in 3 A Levels B.Sc Degree in Environmental Science Pure Science Nursing/Midwifery Food Science Biomedical Science Microbiology Pharmacy Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy 3 A levels ABB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Science B.Sc Degree in Environmental Science Pure Science Nursing/Midwifery Food Science Biomedical Science Microbiology Pharmacy Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy 3 A levels ABB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics HND in Science CDD in 3 A Levels Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Science B.Sc Degree in Environmental Science Pure Science Nursing/Midwifery Food Science Biomedical Science Microbiology Pharmacy Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy 3 A levels ABB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Science HND in Science CDD in 3 A Levels Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Science B.Sc Degree in Environmental Science Pure Science Nursing/Midwifery Food Science Biomedical Science Microbiology Pharmacy Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy 3 A levels ABB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics

8. Careers in Sport Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths & Science Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport Level 2 Diploma in Sport Foundation Degree in Sport B.Sc Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Sports and Exercise Sports Studies 3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths HND in Sport CDD in 3 A Levels B.Sc Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Sports and Exercise Sports Studies 3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths HND in Sport CDD in 3 A Levels Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths & Science B.Sc Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Sports and Exercise Sports Studies 3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths HND in Sport CDD in 3 A Levels Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths & Science B.Sc Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Sports and Exercise Sports Studies 3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths HND in Sport CDD in 3 A Levels Level 2 Diploma in Sport Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths & Science B.Sc Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Sports and Exercise Sports Studies 3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths HND in Sport CDD in 3 A Levels Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport Level 2 Diploma in Sport Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths & Science B.Sc Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Sports and Exercise Sports Studies 3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths HND in Sport CDD in 3 A Levels Foundation Degree in Sport Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport Level 2 Diploma in Sport Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 4 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths & Science B.Sc Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Sports and Exercise Sports Studies 3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths HND in Sport CDD in 3 A Levels

9. Careers in Food Technology Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths & Science Level 3 National Diploma in Food Technology Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing B.Sc Degree Food Technology Food Design and Nutrition 3 A levels AAB including Science or HE Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing B.Sc Degree Food Technology Food Design and Nutrition Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing B.Sc Degree Food Technology Food Design and Nutrition Level 3 National Diploma in Food Technology Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing B.Sc Degree Food Technology Food Design and Nutrition 3 A levels AAB including Science or HE Level 3 National Diploma in Food Technology Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing B.Sc Degree Food Technology Food Design and Nutrition Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths & Science 3 A levels AAB including Science or HE Level 3 National Diploma in Food Technology Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing B.Sc Degree Food Technology Food Design and Nutrition

10. Careers in Agriculture/Land Based Management Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths and DA Science Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture/Land Based Technology Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture 3 A-C GCSE 4 A-D GCSE Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies B.Sc Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies 3 A levels BBB including Biology or Chemistry Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture/Land Based Technology B.Sc Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture 3 A-C GCSE 4 A-D GCSE Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture/Land Based Technology B.Sc Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture 3 A-C GCSE 4 A-D GCSE Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture/Land Based Technology B.Sc Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths and DA Science Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture 3 A-C GCSE 4 A-D GCSE Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture/Land Based Technology B.Sc Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies 3 A levels BBB including Biology or Chemistry Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths and DA Science Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture 3 A-C GCSE 4 A-D GCSE Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture/Land Based Technology B.Sc Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies 3 A levels BBB including Biology or Chemistry Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths and DA Science Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies 3 A levels BBB including Biology or Chemistry Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths and DA Science B.Sc Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies 3 A levels BBB including Biology or Chemistry Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths and DA Science Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture/Land Based Technology B.Sc Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies 3 A levels BBB including Biology or Chemistry Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths and DA Science Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture 3 A-C GCSE 4 A-D GCSE Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture/Land Based Technology B.Sc Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies 3 A levels BBB including Biology or Chemistry Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths and DA Science Level 1 4 GCSE’s D-G Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture 3 A-C GCSE 4 A-D GCSE Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture/Land Based Technology B.Sc Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies 3 A levels BBB including Biology or Chemistry Level 2 5 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths and DA Science