The following table outlines the general entry requirements of our 16-18 provisions, please see individual course listings for specifics.
LEVEL | QUALIFICATION | DURATION | GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
FOUNDATION LEARNING | |||
Entry |
STEP |
One year |
There are no formal qualifications required. |
Entry |
Pathways |
Up to age 25 |
There are no formal qualifications required for this programme. It is designed for young people with a recognised learning difficulty and/or disability who have been in receipt of an Educational Statement. 19+ learners will need an Education Health & Care Plan (EHCP). |
Entry |
Supported Internship |
One year |
A minimum of Entry Level 1 English and Maths, as well as an Education Health & Care Plan (EHCP). |
Level 1 |
Vocational Studies |
One year |
Grade 2 or above in GCSE English Language and Maths. |
VOCATIONAL | |||
Level 2 |
BTEC/CACHE/ OCR/UAL |
One year |
At least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English Language or Maths. At least one GCSE needs to be at grade 4 or above. |
Level 3 |
BTEC/CACHE/OCR/ UAL |
Two years |
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English or Maths. This may also include an appropriate Level 2 qualification. |
ACADEMIC | |||
Level 3 |
A-Levels |
Two years |
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including GCSE English Language and Maths with subject specific entry criteria. |
T-LEVELS | |||
Level 3 |
T-Level |
Two years |
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language or Maths with subject specific entry criteria. |