Level 3 Qualifications

Level 3 qualifications in the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) recognise the student's ability to gain and apply a range of detailed knowledge, skills and understanding. These qualifications are appropriate for people wishing to go to university, work independently, or supervise and train others in their field of work. Level 3 qualifications include:

A and AS levels
OCR Level 3 Nationals
NVQ Level 3
BTEC National Diploma
Advanced Apprenticeships

In this section, we take a look at the qualifications offered at level 3 in more detail.

A levels: Advanced study leading to an AS or a full A level qualification ...
Access Courses: Providing learners with the skills and knowledge needed to progress to higher education ...
AEA: Advanced Extension Awards - challenging the most able advanced level students ...
Apprenticeships: Giving you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn ...
BTEC: A range of nationally recognised occupational qualifications originally conferred by the Business & Technology Education Council (now Edexcel) ...
GNVQ: General National Vocational Qualifications ...
Key Skills: Learn the skills needed for education, work and life in general ...
NVQ: Take a National Vocational Qualification to achieve an award through work-place assessment and training ...
OCR Nationals: A practical, work-related qualification that can give learners an insight into a particular vocational area ...