Course Levels Explained
Level 4 - Level 7 courses are classed as Higher Education.
Entry Level - Level 3 courses are classed as Further Education.
Masters Degrees
Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas
Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas
Bachelor Degrees - BA (Hons)
Graduate Certificates and Diplomas
Graduate Certificates and Diplomas
Foundation Degrees
BTEC Higher National Diploma
NVQ Level 5
Professional Development Diploma
BTEC Higher National Diploma
NVQ Level 5
Professional Development Diploma
Certificate of Higher Education
NVQ Level 4
Certificate in Early Years Practice
NVQ Level 4
Certificate in Early Years Practice
NVQ Level 3 National
Diploma/Extended Diploma
Access Main Course
GCE A Levels (AS and A2)
CACHE Diploma
Advanced Modern Apprenticeships
Diploma/Extended Diploma
Access Main Course
GCE A Levels (AS and A2)
CACHE Diploma
Advanced Modern Apprenticeships
NVQ Level 2
Diploma
GNVQ Intermediate
GCSEs (Grades A-C)
CACHE Certificate
Access to Planning/Return to Study
Access to Further Education
Apprenticeships
Diploma
GNVQ Intermediate
GCSEs (Grades A-C)
CACHE Certificate
Access to Planning/Return to Study
Access to Further Education
Apprenticeships
NVQ Level 1
Certificates and Awards
Foundation NVQ
GNVQ Foundation
GCSEs (Grades D-G)
Certificates and Awards
Foundation NVQ
GNVQ Foundation
GCSEs (Grades D-G)
Pre-Foundation options are for students who need support to progress with their learning
What is Vocational?
When exploring this website, you will see many references to vocational courses. Vocational is defined as “of or relating to an occupation or employment” and “directed at a particular occupation and its skills”. Here at Colchester Institute our focus is on courses designed to equip you with the skills needed to succeed in the modern workplace. These relate to many industries and job types.
