Qualification comparisons

Not sure what a level 3 really means? Want to know how many GCSEs are equal to a level 2? Our quick look comparison guide gives you the low down.

	City & Guilds	Academic	Other
Entry Level	Entry level vocational awards	Scottish intermediate  Scottish Access 1-2
Level 1	SVQ / NVQ level 1 Level 1 vocational awards IVQ certificate Level 1 International Introductory Awards*	GCSE grades D - G   3 / Foundations S Grade   Scottish Access 1-2	Foundation GNVQ
Level 2	SVQ / NVQ level 2 Level 2 vocational awards IVQ Technician certificate IVQ Diploma Level 2 International awards*	GCSE grades A* - C Scottish intermediate 2/Credit S Grade	Intermediate GNVQ BTEC first certificate
Level 3	SVQ / NVQ level 3 Level 3 vocational awards IVQ Technician Diploma IVQ Advanced Diploma Level 3 International Awards*	A level Scottish higher	AVCE BTEC National Certificate / Diploma Vocational A Levels
Level 4	Licenciateship (LCGI) Higher Professional Diploma SVQ / NVQ level 4 Level 4 vocational awards	Undergraduate	Full technical certificate BTEC HND / HNC
Level 5	Diploma SVQ / NVQ level  5 Level 5 vocational awards IVQ Advanced Technician Diploma	Undergraduate
Level 6	Graduateship (GCGI) Associateship (ACGI)	Graduate
Level 7	Membership(MCGI) Master Professional   Diploma	Post graduate
Level 8	Fellowship (FCGI)	Doctoral

* Nearest comparable level