Qualifications often requested by employers | | Level |
| Certificate of Achievement Entry Level Certificate Certificate in Skills for Working Life/Life Skills | Entry |
GCSE at D-G | Foundation Diploma Vocational GCSE D-G Introductory Level 1 Award / Certificate /Diploma C&G Foundation NVQ 1 Key Skills Numeracy Level 1 Literacy Level 1 | Level 1 (Foundation) |
GCSE A*-C English | Adult Literacy level 2 Key skills level 2 as part of other qualifications for example an apprenticeship, BTEC or C&G. | |
GCSE A*-C maths | Adult Numeracy level 2 Key skills level 2 as part of other qualifications for example an apprenticeship, BTEC or C&G. | |
GCSE at A*-C | Vocational GCSE A*-C | |
5 GCSEs at A*-C | Advanced Diploma BTEC First Award/Certificate / Diploma C&G Intermediate NVQ 2 | Level 2 (Intermediate) |
AS/A Level | Higher Diploma National Award /Certificate / Diploma C&G Advanced NVQ 3 Key Skills | Level 3 (Advanced) |
