Progression Pathways

LEVEL 4 & 5 LEVEL 4 & 5Level 4 & 5 courses are at university level
  • TESOL Certifi cate in teaching English to Speakers of other Languages
  • Foundation Degree in Art & Design: Fashion & Textiles , Digital Art(in development)
  • PTTLS – Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
  • CTTLS - Certifi cate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector
LEVEL 3 Level 3 courses develop understandingand skills which can lead to university study UpWards
  • IELTS (band score 6+)· AS French, Italian, A2 Spanish · A2 French, Spanish
  • PTTLS – Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
  • CTTLS - Certifi cate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector
  • Art Foundation · BTEC National Certificate in Business
  • BTEC National Certifi cate in Art & Design with specialisation in: Fashion &Textiles and Digital Art
If you have not previously gained a full Level 3 qualifi cation (such as 3 A Levels or BTEC Nationalor Advanced GNVQ), you may be eligible for free tuition for some of the courses at level 3.Please note that you will have to pay a £30 enrolment fee for the year and examination fees.
LEVEL 2 Level 2 courses provide a broader rangeof knowledge and skillsUpWards
  • English & Maths ESOL · IELTS (band scores 4, 5 & 6)
  • GCSE English & Maths · GCSE French, Italian, Spanish
  • BTEC First Diploma in: Art & Design, Fashion & Textiles , Digital Art, Business
  • Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools · NVQ in Instructing Exercise & Fitness
  • IT (MCAS) ITQ·Photography·Pitman’s Accounts & Book-keeping
  • Diploma in Complementary Therapies · Cookery School
If you have not previously gained a full level 2 qualifi cation (such as 5 GCSEs at C grade or above),or a BTEC First or Intermediate GNVQ, you may be eligible for free tuition. Please note that you willhave to pay a £30 enrolment fee for the year and examination fees.
LEVEL 1 Level 1 courses provide a foundation of knowledge and skillsUpWards These courses may be free if they are part of a Skills for Life course, but please note that youwill have to pay a £30 enrolment fee for the year and examination fees.
ENTRY LEVEL Entry level courses develop the basic skillsneeded to progress onto courses at higher levelsUpWards These courses are free subject to status, but please note that you will have to paya £30 enrolment fee for the year and examination fees.