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Qualifications Explained

A wide range of terminology is used to describe courses currently available. The easiest way to explain them is using Guided Learning Hours (GLH) – the approximate number of taught hours required for the qualification.

Level 2

Technical Award = 120 GLH. This is for learners at KS4, Years 10 and 11, age 14-16.
Diploma = 360 GLH. This would form the substantive part of the learner’s studies. It could also be studied alongside other programmes over a one-year course of study.

Level 3

Advanced Technical Certificate = 360 GLH. This is equivalent to one A level in size and would form the bulk of a one-year course of study.
Advanced Technical Diploma = 540 GLH. This is equivalent to 1½ A levels in size and would form an entire one-year study programme.
Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720) = 720 GLH. This is equivalent to two A levels in size and would form the bulk of a two-year course of study.
Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) = 1,080 GLH. This is equivalent to three A levels in size and would form an entire two-year study programme.

T Level

1320-1400 GLH depending on OS. This is equivalent to three A levels and would form an entire two-year study programme.

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