VOCATIONALPATHWAYS

2009/10

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 ComputingUniversity Degree

AS/A levels

AS//A Level Computing and ICT

Senior Systems Analyst Senior Database AdministratorTeaching (with PGCE)IT SalesWeb DesignNetwork Manager

Systems AnalystDatabase AdministratorMultimedia DesignWebsite AdministratorProgrammerNetwork Engineer

Technical SupportUser SupportNetwork &/or Software Developer

Computer OperatorTrainee IT Support TechnicianEnd User Support TechnicianIT Apprenticeship

Computer Operator

NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

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 preferredor 1st Diploma - Merit

Over 21 no formal passes or A-level/ ND

HSC/CCLD

Foundation Degree/HND equivalent.

Over 21University 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

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

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 CheckEARLY YEARS

BTEC National Diploma in Childcare, Learning & Development Level 3

AS/A Levels

NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

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 LecturerSession MusicianContemporary DancerClassical MusicianChoreographerMusic Therapist Community Arts Leader

Community Dance WorkerEntertainerDJArts AdministratorTrainee Front of House Manager

Arts Administrator – Office Services

Theatre Box Office StaffTheatre TechnicianFront 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)

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

TeachingGraphic DesignerPhotographerArtistGallery Education Officer

Community Art LeaderMuseum AdministratorMuseum Tour Guide

Arts Administrator – Office ServicesArt & Design Technician

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)

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 LecturerGraphic DesignerPhotographerAnimatorFilm, Video and TV ProductionDigital Community Mgr

5 GCSEs Grade C or above (Vocational)

6 GCSEs Grade C or above (Academic)

Community LeaderRadio

Arts Administrator – Office ServicesMedia Technician

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

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 SkillsEmployment at Supervisor/Manager levelOther Level 3 professional awards

Employment at Technician/ImproverAny Level 3 Qualifications

Employment at Apprentice LevelAny NVQ Level 2 Awards

NVQ 1 / 2 Hairdressing

Level 4 in Salon/Management Skills (Sept 09)

HAIRDRESSING

ManagementDegree

Pre-Vocational Qualification

OCN Introductory Level

NVQ Level 1 Amenity Horticulture)

NVQ Level 2 Horticulture – Hard Landscaping

Amenity HorticultureRHS 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 HorticultureManagement Employment

Employment at Technician LevelNVQ Level 3 RHS Advanced

NVQ 2 Horticulture

HORTICULTURE

No Level 1 in Applied Therapies

Hair & Beauty Level 2NVQ Level 2 Beauty TherapyVRQ Level 2 Sports Therapy

Holistic TherapyVRQ Level 3 Sports TherapyNVQ 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 TherapiesDegree in Sports TherapyLevel 3 in Salon/ Management SkillsHND Media/Stage Make upEmployment at Supervisor/ Manager levelOther level 3 professional Awards

Employment at Technician/ImproverNVQ Level 3 Beauty TherapyVRQ Level 3 Sports & Fitness TherapiesLevel 3 Hot Stone Therapy

Level 4 in Salon/Management Skills (Sept 09)

APPLIED THERAPIES(Beauty, Holistic and Sports Therapies)

University Degree in Management/Business

ManagementDegree

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 waiterKitchen assistant in school/ factories/ hospitals

Trainee Sous ChefStation waiterBakery assistantTrainee baker

Restaurant ManagerFront of House supervisorShift leader in contract / hospital catering Chef

Hotel ManagerContract catering ManagerHospital services ManagerSelf employmentEvents Management

NVQ/ VRQ2 Professional cookery or bakery

4 GCSE at C or above

BTEC National Diploma in Hospitalityor

NVQ 3 in Professional cookeryNVQ 3 in Patisserie and confectionery

CATERING, BAKERY AND HOSPITALITY

NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

AS/A Levels

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 workerRetail sector

Office SupervisorTrainee Manager in retail and business sectorBank Clerks

Office ManagerManagement trainee within financial , retail sector, or human resourcesSelf employment

Manager within the retail sectorFinancial directorBank ManagerTeaching professionInsurance sectorSpecialist areas eg, marketing

80 UCAS or National

Diploma in Business

BUSINESS

NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

BTEC Introductory Diploma in Business, Travel and Hospitality

Overseas Representative and Air Cabin Crew

BTEC National Diploma in Travel & Tourism

orApplied 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 centre19 +Trainee Air Cabin crew staff19+Overseas / travel representative

Travel consultantTrainee Leisure /tourism officerHospitality or events supervisorTourism information centre

Trainee Travel Office ManagerEvents managementHospitality ManagementSelf employment in leisure industry

Tourism and Leisure officer for local authorityTravel 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

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 keeperPurchase / Sales ledger clerk

Trainee Accounting TechnicianFinance clerk within Local Authority

Accounting TechnicianFinance OfficerSelf employment

Part Qualified AccountantFinance DirectorSelf employment

AAT Intermediate

ACCOUNTANCY

City & GuildsCertificate 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 TechnicianLeisure Centre Attendant

Sports Centre TechnicianLeisure Centre AttendantCoachingFitness InstructorLifeguard

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

City & GuildsCertificate 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 TechnicianLeisure Centre AttendantCadet Force

Sports Centre TechnicianLeisure Centre AttendantCoachingFitness InstructorLifeguard

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

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 OfficerForensic AnalystMedical Laboratory OfficerHealthcare ManagementPharmaceutical SalesClinical Laboratory ScientistMedical WritingTeaching

A-LEVELS:MedicineVeterinary ScienceDentistryEngineeringPharmacyPure Sciences

Laboratory TechniciansTraineeship programmes

NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

UCAS Tariff Points For Edexcel Qualifications

Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Diplomas / A Level ComparatorsYour 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 Grade Merit Grade Distinction Grade

60 6 12 18

Recording Your Achievement

The points are added together to give your final grades as follows:

Grade Boundaries Overall Grade UCAS PointsA level grade comparators

108-131 PPP 120 EEE

132-155 MPP 160 CEE

156-179 MMP 200 CCE

180-203 MMM 240 CCC

204-227 DMM 280 ACC

228-251 DDM 320 AAC

252-324 DDD 360 AAA*GLH - Guided learning hours

All A/S Levels require6 GCSE* Grades at

C or above