Course Trees 29 Oct 2012

BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science Forensic Science BTEC L3 Diploma in Applied Science Medical Science University Degree/HNDs AS/A levels Minimum of 5 GCSEs at C or above include S

NPTC CURRICULUM

PATHWAYS

2012/13

A-LEVELS:

AccountingCommunication and CultureCritical Thinking (AS only)Economics

English LanguageEnglish Language and Lit.English Literature

FrenchGeographyGermanGovernment & PoliticsHistory

LawReligious StudiesSociology

SpanishWelshWBQ

BTEC Extended Diploma

in Applied Science (Forensic Science)

BTEC L3 Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Science)

University Degree/HNDs

AS/A levels

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at C or

above include Science, Maths

and English for the Extended

Diploma and L3 Diploma

6 GCSE at C or above for the

Subsidiary Diploma

Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science (Forensic Science) Students must take 2 AS levels

Medical WritingTeaching

A-LEVELS:

MedicineVeterinary ScienceDentistry

EngineeringPharmacyPure Sciences

Laboratory TechniciansTraineeship programmes

NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

C&G 6217 Cert in Basic Const Plumbing Level 1

Key Skills AON/ICT/ Comms Level 1

School of Building Engineering Services

Plumbing / Heating and Ventilation

•Employment as a Plumber-domestic, commercial, industrial-Progression onto HNC/degree formature candidates with experience

•Management opportunities after experience/additional qualifications

C&G 2330 Electrotechnical Cert Level 2 Key Skills AON/ICT/ Comms Level 2 WBL - NVQ L2 Electrical Installation

Minimum 4 GCSE’s

+ Entry Test

Year 1 Year 2

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

17th Edition Electrical Regs

AM(2) Trade Testing

School of Building Engineering Services

ELECTRICAL

•Employment as electrician-domestic, commercial, industrial-Progression onto HNC/degree formature candidates with experience

•Management opportunities after experience/additional qualifications

•Teaching/Lecturing/Instructor

- after PGCE/Assessor qualifications

•Employment in electrical trade

C&G 6132 Cert in Gas Installation Level 2

Year 1 Year 2

School of Building Engineering Services

Gas Installation Technician

•Employment as a Plumber/Gas Fitter-domestic, commercial, industrial-Progression onto HNC/degree formature candidates with experience

•Management opportunities after experience/additional qualifications

•Teaching/Lecturing/Instructor

- after PGCE/Assessor qualifications

•Employment in Plumbing/Gas Fitter or

•Heating and Ventilation trade

BTEC Introductory Diploma in Business, Travel and Hospitality BTEC Level 2 Diploma Business

BTEC Extended Diploma in Business

Or Applied Double Business A Level

HND in Business Management /

Foundation degree

B.A Hons in Business Management

School of Business, Tourism & Hospitality

Bank Clerks

Office ManagerManagement trainee within financial, retail sector, or human resourcesSelf employment

Manager within the retail sectorFinancial Director

Bank ManagerTeaching professionInsurance sectorSpecialist areas eg, marketing

BTEC Introductory Diploma in Business, Travel and Hospitality

BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Travel and

Tourism

BTEC Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism

or Applied Travel & Tourism A Level

Grade C or above or Level

2 Travel and Tourism

University Degree

AS/A levels

Trainee or apprentice travel assistant in call centre19+Trainee Air Cabin crew staff19+Overseas/travel

representative

Travel consultantTrainee Leisure/Tourism OfficerHospitality or events supervisorTourism information centre

Trainee Travel Office ManagerEvents management

Hospitality ManagementSelf employment in leisure industry

Tourism and Leisure officer for local authority

Travel development officer

80 UCAS or Extended

Diploma in Travel,

Leisure or Tourism

TRAVEL AND TOURISM

NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

AAT Foundation (NVQ Level 2)

AAT Intermediate (NVQ Level 3)

AAT Technician (NVQ Level 4) ACCA

School of Business, Tourism & Hospitality

No formal qualifications needed

Purchase/Sales ledger clerk

Trainee Accounting TechnicianFinance clerk within Local Authority

Accounting TechnicianFinance OfficerSelf employment

Part Qualified AccountantFinance Director

Self employment

AAT Intermediate

ACCOUNTANCY

University Degree

Trainee/apprentice Chef Baker

or waiterKitchen assistant in school/ factories/ hospitals

Trainee Sous ChefStation waiterBakery assistantTrainee baker

Restaurant ManagerFront of House supervisorShift leader in contract/hospital catering

Chef

Hotel ManagerContract catering ManagerHospital services ManagerSelf employment

CATERING, BAKERY AND HOSPITALITY

NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

AS/A Levels

BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma

in IT @ Work BTEC Level 2 Diploma in ICT

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in ICT

HND in Computing (Information Systems)

B.Sc Computing (Information Systems Engineering)

School of Computing & IT

80 UCAS points plus

GCSE Maths &

English (1 Suitable A

Level) Suitable HNC

Mature students by

interview

80 UCAS points plus

GCSE Maths &

IT Apprenticeship

Computer Operator

Technical SupportUser SupportNetwork &/or Software Developer

Systems AnalystDatabase AdministratorMultimedia DesignWebsite AdministratorProgrammer

Network Engineer

Senior Systems Analyst Senior Database AdministratorTeaching (with PGCE)

IT SalesWeb DesignNetwork Manager

Building Craft Occupations

of the ACA with Credit

Grade and above or

5GCSEs

On successful completion of this unit you can progress to the ICA Mode of Study

On completion of this based qualification, there is a chance to progress to a Full NVQ qualification

college-On completion you could progress to foreperson or Charge Hand in your qualified area

Progression to Junior Management positions or entry into University to study a Degree programme

Successful completion of

the ICA with a Credit

Grade or above and 85%

attendance

The completion of this course enables the learner to progress

to the FCA

BTEC National Award

Progression to intermediate management positions or entry into University to study

a Degree programme

Progression to Professional Chartership/Professional Body,

eg CIOB/RICS/RIBA

Progression to the National Diploma in Construction/Civil Engineering

BTEC Introductory Diploma (Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media)

BTEC L2 Diploma in Performing Arts

BTEC Extended Diploma Music Technology, Music Practice,

Performing Arts (Musical Theatre, Dance, Drama)

HND in Music Performance/Production

School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts

interview and judged

on their interest and

experience in

performing arts

1 A-level and suitably

high practical level:

AS/A Levels

AS/A Level Dance, Theatre Studies, Music, Music Technology

College LecturerSession MusicianContemporary DancerClassical MusicianChoreographerMusic Therapist Community Arts Leader

Community Dance Worker

EntertainerDJ

Arts AdministratorTrainee Front of House Manager

Arts Administrator – Office Services

Theatre Box Office StaffTheatre TechnicianFront of House

BTEC Introductory Diploma (Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media)

BTEC L2Diploma in Art & Design

BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and

AS/A Levels

AS/A Level Textiles, Fine Art, 3D Ceramics, Graphic Design, Photography, Design & Technology

TeachingGraphic DesignerPhotographerArtist

Gallery Education Officer

Community Art LeaderMuseum AdministratorMuseum Tour Guide

Arts Administrator – Office ServicesArt & Design Technician

Art & Design Technician

ART AND DESIGN

NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

5 GCSEs Grade C or

above (Vocational)

6 GCSEs Grade C or

above (Academic)

BTEC Introductory Diploma in (Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media) BTEC L2 Diploma in Media Studies

BTEC Extended Diploma

Arts Administrator – Office ServicesMedia Technician

1 A-level and 5 GCSEs at

Grade C or above, BTEC

National Diploma/Certificate or

Access to HE Media Certificate

NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

Pre-Apprenticeship in Engineering

PEO NVQ Level 2 ECITB Fab/Weld Apprenticeship

Craft Course in Engineering PEO NVQ Level 1

VRQ2/3 Engineering BTEC Extended Diploma/Diploma

Engineering

Foundation Degree Engineering

in Engineering/Manufacturing

•Apprenticeship

Senior Technician progressing

to Engineer with industrialexperience

•Engineer in design, research technical support/sales, manufacturing, management

•PGCE Teaching/Lecturing

•MSc/MEng – progression

•PhD/DEng – research

•CEng – professional status

NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

CRAFT COURSE MOTOR VEHICLE

•IMI VRQ Level 1

•Foundation - Light Vehicle

•Engines + related systems

•Chassis + related systems

•Additional Welding Unit

•4 Key Skills Level 1

YEAR 2

•City & Guilds VRQ Level 2

•Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

•3 Core Units

•5 Technical Units

Engines; Maintenance; Chassis; Elec; Valet

•3 Key Skills Level 2

Apprenticeship WBL Employment Fast Fit Environment

Apprenticeship WBL Employment NVQ L2

•IMI Motor Vehicle – Fast Fit

BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Health &

Social Care with Welsh Bacc

BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Health &

Social Care with Welsh Bacc

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care (Health Studies)

B.Sc./B.Sc.(Hons) Care Studies/Childhood Studies

School of Health, Social and Childcare

GCSEs - Ds and Es or above AND

personal interview

2 GCSEs – C or above OR Level

1 Diploma in HSC (Distinction)

AND personal interview

5 GCSEs – C or above (inc English,

Maths and Science) OR

or BTEC L2 Diploma HSC (Merit or

Distinction) AND personal interview

Over 21 no formal

passes or A-level/ ND

HSC/CCLD

Foundation Degree/HND equivalent

Nursing, Occupational Health, Social Work

Support Worker

Employment within Care/Early Years Sector – Supervisory/management level

Social WorkOT

NursingManagerial Position

Support Worker

Support Worker

Foundation Degrees:

Childhood Studies, Care Studies, Found Cert Health Studies (A)

Important Entry Requirement – Clear Criminal Record Bureau Check

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

AS/A Levels

CACHE Diploma in ChildCare &

Education Level 2*

CACHE Diploma in ChildCare & Education

Level 3*

Foundation Degree Childhood Studies/Management Care Studies/Management

B.Sc./B.Sc.(Hons) Childhood Studies

School of Health, Social and Childcare

Employment Early Years Sector – Supervisory level/support worker

in schools, crèches, private

Employment at supervisory level/managerial level - Early

Years Sector

Social Work, Teaching, Nursing, OT

NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C

*Course Titles to be amended – Oct/Nov 2010

Level 1 Hairdressing (2 years) Diploma in Hairdressing and Beauty

Services (14+)

Level 1 Hairdressing Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing

Level 2 Hairdressing

Level 3 Hairdressing (FT) Level 3 Hairdressing (PT)

School of Horticulture, Hairdressing and Applied Therapies

NVQ/VRQ Level 1

4 GCSEs at D or

above (HD)Mature learners will

require an interview

Level 4 in Salon SkillsEmployment at Supervisor/Manager levelOther Level 3 professional awards

Employment at Technician/ImproverAny Level 3 Qualifications

Employment at Apprentice Level

Any Level 2 Awards

Pre-Vocational

Qualification OCN Introductory

Level

Level 1 Amenity Horticulture) BTEC Introductory Diploma in Land

& Environment C&G Level 1 Certificate in Floristry

Level 2 Horticulture – Hard Landscaping C&G Groundsmanship & Green Keeping RHS General Horticulture Certificate C&G Level 2 Certificate in Floristry PT C&G Diploma in Floristry FT

Level 3 Horticulture RHS Advanced Diploma Level 3 Certificate / Diploma in Floristry

School of Horticulture, Hairdressing and Applied Therapies

Interview and Diagnostic

Employment at Technician Level

NVQ Level 3 RHS Advanced

NVQ 2 Horticulture

HORTICULTURE and FLORISTRY

Level 4 and 5 Floristry

No Level 1 in Applied Therapies

Hair & Beauty Level 2 Level 2 Beauty Therapy Level 2 Sports Therapy

Holistic Therapy Level 3 Sports Therapy Level 3 Beauty Therapy

School of Horticulture, Hairdressing and Applied Therapies

Science and/or Maths

Mature learners will

require an interview

Degree in Complementary Therapies

Degree in Sports TherapyLevel 3 in Salon/

Management SkillsHND Media/Stage Make upEmployment at Supervisor/ Manager level

Other level 3 professional Awards

Employment at Technician/ImproverLevel 3 Beauty TherapyLevel 3 Sports & Fitness Therapies

Level 3 Hot Stone Therapy

Level 4 in Salon/Management

Skills (Sept 11) Level 4 Certificate in Sports

Massage

APPLIED THERAPIES (Beauty, Holistic and Sports Therapies) University Degree in

Management/Business

ManagementDegree

School of Pre-vocational Studies

TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE

Qualification:

ASDAN Personal Progress

ASDAN Personal and Social Dev E1

2Yrs 5 days (Afan)

School of Pre-Vocational Studies

No formal qualifications Specific

support needs identified

LIFE SKILLS

Qualification:

Edexcel Skills for Independent Living E1

Edexcel Supported Employment E1

2Yrs 5 days (Afan)

Social Services Provisions

1 Yr 4 days (Neath)

PVS Vocational Courses

Hairdressing / Catering / Horticulture

GATEWAY Introductory LevelArt / Media / Construction / IT

L1 provision

Employment / Vocational progressionEmployment / Vocational progression

Level 1 Certificate in Sport BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness)

Foundation Degree in Sport (Sports Coaching and Performance)

School of Sport and Public Services

Sports Centre TechnicianLeisure Centre Attendant

Sports Centre TechnicianLeisure Centre AttendantCoaching

Fitness InstructorLifeguard

Instructing, Coaching, Development, personal Trainer, Outdoor Education, Analysis, Public Service

Teaching/Lecturing (PGCE), Sales, Police/Armed Forces, Marketing, Coaching, Physiotherapy, Fire Service, Sports Business

1 A-level, 2 AS levels or

equivalent Level 3

qualification Mature

learners over 21 with no

formal qualifications but

Level 1 Diploma in Public Services

BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Uniformed

Sports Centre TechnicianLeisure Centre AttendantCoaching

Fitness InstructorLifeguard

Instructing, Coaching, Development, personal Trainer, Outdoor Education, Analysis, Public Service/Police/Fire Service

Teaching/Lecturing (PGCE), Sales, Police/Armed Forces, Marketing, Coaching, Physiotherapy, Fire Service, Sports Business

1 A-level, 2 AS levels or

equivalent Level 3

qualification Mature

learners over 21 with no

formal qualifications but

School of Engineering

Skill Build (Work Tasters)

Skill Build NVQ Level 1

Foundation Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 2

Apprenticeship NVQ Level 3

Pathways Training (Work Based Learning)

Interview and Assessment

Progression to FE, HE Promotion within current employment

Progression to Apprenticeship, FE

or Employment

Progression to Foundation Apprenticeship, FE or Employment

Skill Build (Level 1), Foundation Apprenticeship, Modern Apprenticeship (depending on entrycriteria), FE or Employment

Modern Skills Diploma

NVQ Level 4 Progression to HE.

Promotion within current employment

Careers Referral

(Unfocused)

UCAS Tariff Points For Edexcel Qualifications

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas / A Level Comparators

Your course is made up of units which consist of guided learning hours (GLH)* These units are internally assessed through assignments set and marked by your tutors.

As you complete each unit your tutor will tell you what grade you have achieved – Pass, Merit or Distinction To ensure that your assessed work has been marked fairly Edexcel checks samples of tutors’ marking This process usually takes place between January and May; the grades for your assessed units can change as a result.

When you have completed all the units of the course you will receive three overall grades for your qualification – again Pass, Merit or Distinction These are the grades that will be shown on your certificate and that you should give when you apply for employment or for a place in higher education It also contributes to UCAS.

To calculate your overall grades, points are allocated to the grades you have achieved for the assessed units based on the size of unit as follows:

Recording Your Achievement

Size of unit