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Routes to Achievement

Building on your success at City of Bristol College. We offer you courses at all levels, and in a wide range of subjects.

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Image: E Level. Entry Level includes:

I am expecting to need support with my future learning. What courses could I do?

  • Independent Living Skills
  • EDEXCEL/EDI Skills for Working Life
  • Towards Independence - College Certificate
  • Horizons - College Certificate
  • OCN Entry Level

Your next step

After this course you can either move onto a Foundation course or supported employment.

Image: 1 Level.Foundation - Level 1 includes:

I am likely to get mainly E/D grades at GCSE.
What courses could I study?

  • BTEC Introductory Diploma
  • NVQ 1
  • OCN Levels 1 & 2
  • New Options
  • Skills for Working Life
  • OCR Level 1 - National Award
  • Adult Certificate in Literacy & Numeracy
  • Certificate of Personal Effectiveness - ASDAN
  • Key Skills
  • Foundation Award - Construction & Engineering
  • Technical Certificate - Motor Vehicle

Your next step

If you successfully complete your course you can move onto an intermediate course or a Apprenticeship.

Image: Level 2.Intermediate - Level 2 includes:

I am expecting to gain about 4 D grades at GCSE.
Which courses could I choose from?

  • GCSE Plus
  • BTEC First Diploma
  • NVQ 2 (including Apprenticeships)
  • CACHE Certificate
  • City & Guilds
  • OCN Level 2
  • Internediate Award - Construction
  • Key Skills

Your next step

On completion you can start an Advanced course or go into a job with training.

Image: Level 3.Advanced - Level 3 includes:

I am expecting to gain at least 4 or 5 GCSEs at grade C or above.
What courses could I apply for?

  • AS/A2 Levels
  • BTEC National Award/Certificate/Diploma
  • NVQ 3 (including Advanced Apprenticeships)
  • CACHE Diploma
  • City & Guilds
  • OCN Level 3

Your next step

From this level you could either progress into Higher Education or into a wide range of jobs.

Image: Level 4.Image: Level 5.Higher Education - Levels 4 & 5 includes:

I have already got my A Levels / BTEC National Diploma / NVQ3. Does the College offer any Higher Education courses?

  • HNC/HND
  • Foundation Degree
  • BA/BSc (Hons)

Your next step

At this level a range of options will be available to you. You will be able to access a much wider range of career options or you could go into further study or professional training.

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