Not sure what a level 3 really means? Our quick look comparison guide gives you the low down.
Entry level
City & Guilds = Entry level vocational awards.
Academic = Scottish intermediate Scottish Access 1-2.
Level 1
City & Guilds = SVQ/NVQ level 1, Level 1 vocational awards, IVQ certificate, Level 1 International Introductory Awards*.
Academic = GCSE grades D - G, 3/Foundations S Grade, Scottish Access 1-2, Foundation GNVQ.
Level 2
City & Guilds = SVQ/NVQ level 2, Level 2 vocational awards, IVQ Technician certificate, IVQ Diploma, Level 2 International awards*.
Academic = GCSE grades A* - C, Scottish intermediate 2/Credit S Grade.
Other = Intermediate GNVQ, BTEC first certificate.
Level 3
City & Guilds = SVQ/NVQ level 3, Level 3 vocational awards, IVQ Technician Diploma, IVQ Advanced Diploma, Level 3 International Awards*. Academic = A-Level, Scottish higher.
Other = AVCE, BTEC National, Certificate/Diploma, Vocational A-Levels.
Level 4
City & Guilds = Licentiateship (LCGI), Higher Professional Diploma, SVQ/NVQ level 4, Level 4 vocational awards
Academic = Undergraduate
Other = Full technical certificate, BTEC HND/HNC
Level 5
City & Guilds = Diploma SVQ/NVQ level 5, Level 5 vocational awards, IVQ Advanced Technician Diploma
Academic = Undergraduate
Level 6
City & Guilds = Graduateship (GCGI), Associateship (ACGI)
Academic = Graduate
Level 7
City & Guilds = Membership(MCGI), Master Professional, Diploma
Academic = Post graduate
Level 8
City & Guilds = Fellowship (FCGI)
Academic = Doctoral
*Nearest comparable level
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