
7 + 8 HigherDoctorates, Masters Degrees, Postgraduate Cert. / DiplomasLevel 7 + 8 NVQ
6 HigherFirst Degrees e.g. BA, BSc, BEdLevel 6 NVQ
5 HigherHigher National Certificate / Diplomas, Foundation DegreesLevel 5 NVQ
4 HigherCertificates of Higher EducationLevel 4 NVQ
3 AdvancedGCE AS, A level
GCE AS, Applied level
Free Standing Maths QualificationBTEC Nationals
OCR Level 3 Certificate / Diploma
CACHE Diploma in Child Care & Education
Advanced Diploma
Progression DiplomaLevel 3 NVQ
2 Intermed.All GCSEs at grades
A* - C
or AA* - CCBTEC First Certificate / Diploma
OCR Level 2 Certificate
CACHE Certificate in Child Care & Education
Higher DiplomaLevel 2 NVQ
1 FoundationAll GCSEs at grades
D – G
or DD - GGBTEC Intro. Cert. / Diploma
CACHE Foundation Award in caring for children
OCR First Award & Cert. / National Award
Foundation Dip.Level 1 NVQ
Entry levelCertificate of Achievement, ASDAN, CLAIT, Life & Working Skills