What is a NCFE qualification equivalent to?

What is a NCFE qualification equivalent to?

Level 2 qualifications are at a level of learning equivalent to NVQ2/GCSE grade A*-C. Level 3 (e.g. NCFE level 3) Qualifications and awards recognise the ability to gain, and where relevant apply a range of knowledge, skills and understanding. Learning at this level involves obtaining detailed knowledge and skills.

Is a NCFE a Recognised qualification?

It’s a registered educational charity that has been dedicated to learning for over 150 years. The NCFE is recognised as an awarding organisation by the qualification regulators for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including Ofqual, the Welsh government, and the CCEA in Northern Ireland.

What is a NCFE Level 2 qualification?

This qualification is suitable for pre-16 learners. This qualification aims to develop and enhance skills required for the working environment and improve learners’ confidence and communication skills in order to prepare them for employment or for a change in employment.

Is NCFE the same as NVQ?

What is the difference between NVQ and NCFE? NVQs are very different from NCFE. While NVQs are a vocational (work-based) qualification, NCFE, in itself, is not a qualification, but rather an awarding body.

What does NCFE certificate mean?

NCFE originally stood for Northern Council for Further Education, but it dropped the full name in the 1990s. Now known simply as NCFE. It’s the UK’s longest established awarding body, as well as one of the UK’s fastest growing, which means it’s highly respected for its professionalism and quality.

Is BTEC and NCFE the same?

They are practically the same course, structured the same way, same study time/units and both carry 13 points on completion.

What is NCFE level 3 diploma?

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and above. This qualification is designed for learners who are working as a team leader/supervisor with operational/project responsibilities or responsibility for managing a team.

Is NCFE regulated?

NCFE is regulated by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator in England, the Welsh Government in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment in Northern Ireland.

Is BTEC higher than GCSE?

The BTEC level 3 equivalent is A-Level. BTECs at levels 1 and 2 are equivalent to GCSEs, with levels 4 to 7 holding the same status of achievement as a degree.

What is a NCFE diploma?

NCFE’s are highly reputable vocational and work-related courses, designed to accommodate the needs of employers for immediate full time employment and allow students to progress to higher education to degree level (through UCAS points).

What is level 4 qualification?

Level 4 qualifications are: certificate of higher education ( CertHE ) higher apprenticeship. higher national certificate ( HNC ) level 4 award.

Are BTEC being scrapped?

BTecs in engineering and health and social care are to be scrapped for teenagers in England, as part of a move to T-level technical qualifications. The government has published a draft list of 160 qualifications it says overlap with T-levels.

Do Cambridge accept BTEC?

We accept one BTEC National Extended Certificate, Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate, Level 3 Extended Certificate, or WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in combination with two A Levels, for entry to our degrees. We do not accept BTEC International qualifications for entry to any of our degrees.