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If you’re daunted by the prospect of having your nose in a book for another couple of years but do not want to enter the world of work just yet, there are several ‘vocational’ (work related) qualifications you could take .
The Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education (AVCE) or Vocational A Level is a new qualification equivalent to traditinal A Levels and can be made up of units from GNVQs, Vocational AS Levels, Key Skills and National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs).
Vocational A levels/VCEs can be studied in the following subjects:
Art & Design;
Business;
Engineering;
Health & Social Care;
ICT;
Leisure & Recreation;
Media (Communication & Production);
Performing Arts;
Science;
Travel & Tourism.
There is also a 3-unit qualification available in four subjects:
Business,
Engineering,
Health & Social Care,
ICT.
These courses are aimed at developing skills and understanding as well as specific knowledge appropriate for the subjects above.
Each subject covers skills in communication, numeracy, information technology, problem solving and working as a team.
There are work placements which help to put your learning into practice. The emphasis is on course work rather than examination grades, so think carefully about which you prefer before making your choices.
The 6-unit VCE is the basic qualification and is equivalent to one GCE A level. This normally takes two years to complete, but like A Levels, you can take a 3-unit AVCE (Vocational AS Level) over one year.
There is also a 12-unit double award, equivalent to two GCE A levels.
A Three-unit award is available in 4 subjects as above:
Business,
Engineering,
Health & Social Care, and
ICT.
Two-thirds of the work is internally assessed and externally moderated. Both GCE A levels and VCEs are graded A-E.
VCEs are available to emphasise knowledge, skills and understanding in broad vocational areas. They involve students in
information gathering,
assignment writing
working as part of a team.
Students who have successfully completed the qualification will have acquired practical skills which will serve them well in work related areas.
Vocational A Levels consisting of 6 VCEs are also excellent preparation for further study or training e.g. an NVQ or Modern Apprenticeship.
Starting from September 2005 the VCE contains an AS/A2 structure and the title VCE has been changed to GCE.
There are certain subject titles such as Art & Design, Business, ICT, and Science, which are offered both as VCEs and GCEs, so these will need to be differentiated because of their distinctive methods of study and assessment. It is expected that the term "applied" will be given to the current vocational option, e.g. 'GCE in Applied Art & Design etc.
The Government published its White Paper on 14 to 19 educational reform on 23 February 2005 , announcing its intention to retain A levels.
New diplomas will be introduced, containing specialised material and A levels, which will be available in a full range of 'lines of learning' covering all the main occupational sectors of the economy.
Key Skills change
Key Skills is a new qualification. It is aimed at improving communication, application of numbers and information technology and is specifically designed towards helping students succeed at work. You can take it alongside other qualifications, whether you are in full-time education or work-based training. The new qualification also attracts points for university admission, so your final grade can also contribute towards your UCAS points.
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