Welcome Admission to Higher Education in Construction & Engineering, Health, Social Care and Biomedical Sciences, Sport Leisure and Tourism Fairfield Halls, Croydon 24 June 2008
Today s Aims To support those in higher education responsible for the admissions to identify potential students seeking HE places with entry qualifications other than GCE A levels, in particular vocationally related and applied vocations such as BTEC and Access courses. To support Information, Advice and Guidance professionals in supporting potential students seeking HE places with entry qualifications other than GCE A levels. To explore the content, assessment methods and learning outcomes of vocational qualifications and their suitability or progression to HE. To provide guidance on HE qualification landscape with an emphasis on foundation degrees versus sandwich and bachelors awards. To provide an update on the ever changing 14+ qualification landscape including the latest information on the 14-19 diplomas
Overview of Current Developments in 14-19 Education and Qualifications David Smith, Education Development
Current Qualifications Academic Route General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) Level 1 (Grades D-G) Level 2 (Grades A*-C) General Certificate of Education (GCE) Level 3 (Advanced Subsidiary) Level 3 (Advanced Level)
Current Qualifications Vocational and/or Vocationally Related Route Level 1 BTEC Introductory Level 2 BTEC First Level 3 BTEC National OCR Nationals Others
Current Qualifications Occupational Route National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) at Levels 1 5 Other Professional Qualifications with NVQ equivalent levels
Proposed Framework Promoting achievement, valuing success: a strategy for 14 19 qualifications (Green Paper) Moving to a more comprehensive and coherent qualification offer Diplomas GCSEs and A levels Apprenticeships Foundation Learning Tier
Qualification Approval
JACQA Decisions The first assessment will take place in 2009 and draw on the following evidence: the advice of the development agency for curriculum, assessment and qualifications, the Young People s Learning Agency and Ofqual (on market impact) national and local information on participation and achievement assessments of the availability of and access to the new qualification offer the views of: awarding bodies; schools, colleges and other training providers; HE institutions; employers; and input from young people and parents
Proposed Qualifications Diploma Lines First Introduction Engineering September 2008 Society, Health & Development ICT Creative & Media Construction & the Build Environment Land-based & Environment September 2009 Manufacturing & Product Design Hair & Beauty Studies Business Administration & Finance Hospitality Public Services September 2010 Sport & Leisure Retail Travel & Tourism Science September 2011 Languages Humanities
Diploma Structure Principal Learning Sector Related Mandatory Generic Learning functional skills in English, mathematics and information and communication technology (ICT) personal, learning and thinking skills work experience (10 days) a project offering the chance to show potential, and breadth and independence of learning Additional and/or Specialist Learning As given in the Diploma Catalogues (see NDAQ)
Volumes As GCSE or GCE equivalents widely understood As Guided Learning Hours as in Diplomas As Credits as in Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)
BTEC Framework BTEC National Award, Certificate, Diploma BTEC First Certificate, Diploma BTEC Introductory Certificate, Diploma www.edexcel.org.uk
OCR Nationals Level 3 Certificate, Diploma, Extended Diploma Level 2 Award, Certificate Level 1 First Award, Award, Certificate www.ocrnationals.com
Levels Diploma Volumes Diploma volumes in glhs Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Generic Principal Additional 0 200 400 600 800 1080 Guided learning hours (glhs)
The Framework (DRAFT)
X Skills Adult Basic Skills Key Skills Functional Skills Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills
UCAS http://www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff/
International Baccalaureate http://www.ibo.org/diploma/slidee.cfm
International Baccalaureate Students study six subjects selected from the subject groups, normally three subjects are studied at higher level (courses representing 240 teaching hours), and the remaining three subjects are studied at standard level (courses representing 150 teaching hours). All three parts of the core - extended essay, theory of knowledge and creativity, action, service - are compulsory and are central to the philosophy of the programme
Welcome Admission to Higher Education in Construction & Engineering, Health, Social Care and Biomedical Sciences, Sport Leisure and Tourism Fairfield Halls, Croydon 24 June 2008