< BackDiplomas in North Lincolnshire
It is one of four national learning routes for all 14-19 year olds
A new qualification, available at three levels, for students of all interests and abilities who like to learn in a practical way:
- Foundation (level1) – equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades D to G – offered over two years
- Higher (level 2) – equivalent to 7 GCSEs at grades A* to C – offered over two years or over one year if you are over 16
- Advanced (level 3) – equivalent to 3.5 A levels offered over two years (you can also follow a Progression Diploma which is equivalent to 2.5 A levels).
Diplomas are being introduced in phases. By 2011, there will be 17 different Diplomas for young people to choose from.
Diplomas are delivered by local partnerships of schools, colleges and training providers working together.
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- The Advanced Diploma in Business, Administration and Finance
- The Higher Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
- The Advanced Diploma in Creative and Media
- The Higher Diploma in Creative and Media
- The Advanced Diploma in Engineering
- The Higher Diploma in Engineering
- The Advanced Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies
- The Higher Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies
- The Foundation Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies
- The Higher Diploma in Information Technology
- The Advanced Diploma in Society, Health and Development
- The Higher Diploma in Society, Health and Development
- The Advanced Diploma in Travel and Tourism
A Diploma does not qualify you to do a specific job, but it will prepare you for further learning or for progression to a range of employment opportunities within the chosen sector.
Depending on the level of your Diploma, you could go on to:
- a higher level Diploma in the same or a different subject
- GCSEs and A/AS levels
- Higher Education for example Honours or Foundation degrees
- an Apprenticeship at level 2 or 3
- a job that includes further training with your employer
- a vocational course that will qualify you to do a specific job
Julie Cleary | Tel. 01724 282200 | Julie.Cleary@northlincs.gov.uk
