What can this lead to?
There are many options for further training and qualifications. See below for more information.
There are many options for further training and qualifications. See below for more information.
When you have completed your chosen course you have a variety of options as to what to do next. The National Qualifications Framework (NQF) gives you a progression chart that you can use to view qualification options. Click here to view the chart.
Depending on your achievement you can:-
Qualifications explained:
Foundation Certificates enables students to sample work within the industry through practical activities, acquiring basic occupational skills and associated knowledge and understanding. This will help you make informed judgments on whether a career in engineering is for you. The FC provides a progression route to a wide range of National Vocational Qualifications and other awards.
First Diplomas are qualifications, which give background knowledge to various jobs. It allows options to be kept open for either continuing education or direct entry into craft or technical employment. Depending upon the qualifications you achieve at school, you could study either the foundation or intermediate levels. GNVQs are available as full-time or part-time 'sandwich' courses.
National Award, National Certificate (NC) and National Diploma (ND) are technical qualifications can be part-time or full-time. You could start studying your NC at 16 and progress to the HNC or HND. Alternatively, if you have A Levels you could start at 18 on the HNC or HND.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) and Higher National Diploma (HND) are technical qualifications can be part-time or full-time. You could start studying your NC at 16 and progress to the HNC or HND. Alternatively, if you have A Levels you could start at 18 on the HNC or HND.
An HNC lasts one-year full time and 2 years part time. An HND takes longer - 2 years full time and between 3 and 4 years if done part time.
Foundation Degrees are vocational and last two years with full time study, or three years part time. Studying part time would give you the opportunity to spend time in the workplace as well as at college.
They are the step below a degree, and are advisable if you want to enter into a technical, engineering or supervisory role, rather than a craft. You do not always need specific academic requirements to get on to a foundation course, although previous experience and course-compatibility will be taken into account. To find out more, visit http://www.foundationdegree.org.uk
Degrees are usually studied at university rather than higher-education colleges and last between 3 and 5 years, depending on the programme being studied and whether you take it full or part time. A degree tends to be the highest rung of the ladder, and achievement can lead straight to chartered or incorporated status.
A degree will be a lot more specific in study areas than vocational qualifications and will require more specific entry requirements. To find out more and visit www.ucas.co.uk