NPTC GROUP
CURRICULUM PATHWAYS
NEATH PORT TALBOT
CAMPUSES
2015/16
C&G 2330 Electrotechnical Cert Level 2
Key Skills AON/ICT/ Comms Level 2
WBL - NVQ L2 Electrical Installation
Minimum 4 GCSE’s + Entry Test
Year 1
Year 2
NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
17
thEdition Electrical Regs
PAT Testing
Year 4
Year 3
C&G 2330 Electrotechnical Cert Level 3
WBL - NVQ L2 Electrical Installation
WBL
NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
AM(2) Trade Testing
ELECTRICAL
•Employment as electrician -domestic, commercial, industrial -Progression onto HNC/degree for mature candidates with experience •Management opportunities after experience/additional qualifications •Teaching/Lecturing/Instructor
- after PGCE/Assessor qualifications
•Employment in electrical trade •Further progression
•Employment in electrical trade •Further progression
Energy Efficiency
And
Environmental Technologies L3
C&G 7202-01 Cert in Basic Const. Plumbing Level 1
Key Skills AON/ICT/Comms Level 1
Minimum 4 GCSE’s + Entry Test
Year 1
Year 2
C&G 6035-33 Cert in Basic Plumbing L3
WBL - NVQ Mechanical Eng. Services L3
Unvented Hot Water/Cold Water Regulations
Year 4
Year 3
C&G 6035 Cert in Basic Plumbing Level 2
WBL - NVQ Mechanical Eng. Services L2
WBL
NVQ Mechanical Eng. Services L3
ACS Gas Training and Assessment L3
PLUMBING/HEATING AND VENTILATION
•Employment as a Plumber -domestic, commercial, industrial -Progression onto HNC/degree for mature candidates with experience •Management opportunities after experience/additional qualifications •Teaching/Lecturing/Instructor
- after PGCE/Assessor qualifications
•Employment in Plumbing or •Heating and Ventilation trade •Further progression
•Employment in Plumbing trade •Further progression
Entry Test = interview
Energy Efficiency
And
Environmental Technologies L3
C&G 6132 Cert in Gas Installation Level 2
Year 1
Year 2
WBL – NVQ 6012 Gas Installation L2
Unvented Hot Water/Cold Water Regulations
Year 4
Year 3
C&G 6132 Cert in Gas Installation Level 2
WBL - NVQ Gas Installation L2
WBL
WBL - NVQ 6012 Gas Installation L3
ACS Gas Training and Assessment L3
GAS INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN
•Employment as a Plumber/Gas Fitter -domestic, commercial, industrial -Progression onto HNC/degree for mature candidates with experience •Management opportunities after experience/additional qualifications •Teaching/Lecturing/Instructor
- after PGCE/Assessor qualifications
•Employment in Plumbing/Gas Fitter or •Heating and Ventilation trade
•Further progression
•Employment in Plumbing/Gas Fitter trade •Further progression
Entry Test = interview
Energy Efficiency
And
Environmental Technologies L3
BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Business &
Travel
BTEC Level 2 Diploma Business
BTEC Extended Diploma in Business
Or
Applied Double Business A Level
HND in Business Management /
Foundation degree
BA (Hons) Business Management
4 GCSE at D to G or equivalent Up to 4 GCSE at C or above or BTEC Introductory Diploma Minimum 5 GCSE’s at
Grade C or above inc English or Maths or BTEC L2 Dip Business HND or Foundation Degree in Business Mature students by interview University Degree AS/ A levels
Trainee or apprentice office worker
Retail sector Office Supervisor
Trainee Manager in retail and business sector
Bank Clerks Office Manager
Management trainee within financial, retail sector, or human resources Self employment
Manager within the retail sector Financial Director
Bank Manager Teaching profession Insurance sector
Specialist areas eg, marketing
80 UCAS or National Diploma in Business
BUSINESS
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
BTEC Introductory Diploma in
Business and Travel
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Travel and
Tourism
BTEC Extended Diploma in
Travel & Tourism or
Applied Travel & Tourism A Level
Applied Leisure
HND in Travel, Tourism or
Leisure
4 GCSE at D to G or equivalent Up to 4 GCSE at C or above or BTEC Introductory Diploma Minimum 5 GCSE’s at Grade C inc English or Maths or above or Level 2Travel and Tourism
University Degree
AS/A levels
Trainee or apprentice travel assistant in call centre
19+Trainee Air Cabin crew staff 19+Overseas/travel
representative Travel consultant
Trainee Leisure/Tourism Officer Hospitality or events supervisor Tourism information centre
Trainee Travel Office Manager Events management
Hospitality Management Self employment in leisure industry
Tourism and Leisure officer for local authority
Travel development officer
TRAVEL AND TOURISM
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
School of Business, Tourism & Management
BA in International Tourism and
Event Management
80 UCAS or Extended Diploma In travel, Leisure or Tourism A-Levels, BTEC Qualifications or other relevant experienceAAT Level 2
AAT Level 3
AAT Level 4
ACCA
No formal qualifications needed AAT Level 2 or relevant experience AAT Level 4 University DegreeTrainee or apprentice book keeper
Purchase/Sales ledger clerk Trainee Accounting Technician Finance clerk within Local Authority
Accounting Technician Finance Officer Self employment
Part Qualified Accountant Finance Director
Self employment
AAT Level 3
ACCOUNTANCY
School of Business, Tourism & Management
VRQ 1 in Professional Cookery
with Food Service
VRQ 1 in Bakery
VRQ 2 in Professional cookery with
Food Service
VRQ 2 in Bakery
HND/C in Hospitality Management
4 GCSE at A* to G or equivalent VRQ 1 in Professional cookery 1 Years experience BTEC Extended Diploma Mature students by interview University DegreeTrainee/apprentice Chef Baker or waiter
Kitchen assistant in school/ factories/ hospitals
Trainee Sous Chef Station waiter Bakery assistant Trainee baker Restaurant Manager Front of House supervisor Shift leader in contract/hospital catering
Chef
Hotel Manager
Contract catering Manager Hospital services Manager Self employment
Events Management
NVQ/ VRQ2 Professional cookery or bakery
4 GCSE at C or above
BTEC Extended Diploma in Hospitality
or
NVQ 3 in Professional cookery
NVQ 3 in Patisserie and confectionery
CATERING, BAKERY AND HOSPITALITY
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
AS/A Levels
Level 1 Amenity Horticulture)
BTEC Introductory Diploma in Land
& Environment
C&G Level 1 Certificate in Floristry
Level 2 Horticulture – Hard Landscaping
C&G Groundsmanship & Green Keeping
RHS General Horticulture Certificate
C&G Level 2 Certificate in Floristry PT
C&G Diploma in Floristry FT
Level 3 Horticulture
RHS Advanced Diploma
Level 3 Certificate /
Diploma in Floristry
Interview and Diagnostic Assessment Level 1 or 3 OCN (18 credits) NVQ/VRQ Level 2 4 GCSEs at C or above incl English/Welsh/ Double Science and/or
Maths. Mature learners by interview and will need
to be employed in the field of horticulture HND in Horticulture Management Employment Employment at Technician Level NVQ Level 3 RHS Advanced NVQ 2 Horticulture
HORTICULTURE and FLORISTRY
Level 4 and 5 Floristry
BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma
in IT @ Work
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in ICT
BTEC Level 3 Extended
Diploma in ICT
HND in Computing and Systems
Development
B.Sc. Computing and
Information Systems
School of Computing & IT
Minimum 2 GCSE’s at grades E or F and subject
to a successful Interview Minimum 2 GCSE’s at
Grade C or BTEC Level 1 Diploma in ICT and subject to a successful Interview
Minimum 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above. Must include Maths & English. Or BTEC Level 2 Diploma
in ICT at Merit / Distinction and subject to
a successful Interview 80 UCAS points plus
GCSE Maths & English (1 Suitable A Level). Suitable HNC.
Mature students by a successful interview Via HND route with 80 UCAS points plus GCSE
Maths & English (1 Suitable A Level). Suitable HNC. Mature students by a
successful interview
University Degree
Other As/A levels
Computer Operator
Trainee IT Support Technician End User Support Technician IT Apprenticeship
Computer Operator Technical Support User Support
Network &/or Software Developer Systems Analyst Database Administrator Multimedia Design Website Administrator Programmer Network Engineer Senior Systems Analyst Senior Database Administrator Teaching (with PGCE)
IT Sales Web Design Network Manager
Building Craft Occupations
(FT/PT)
Level 1 Diploma (FT/PT)
Level 2 Diploma (FT/PT)
Level 3 Diploma (FT/PT)
BTEC Subsidiary and Extended
Diploma in Construction/Civil
Engineering
No formal entry requirements No formal entry requirements Successful completion of Level 1 Diploma /Interview with CourseTutor
Successful completion of the ACA with Credit Grade and above or
5GCSEs
On successful completion of this unit you can progress to the Level 2 Diploma
On completion of this college-based qualification, there is a chance to progress to a Full NVQ qualification
On completion you could progress to foreperson or supervisor in your qualified area
Progression to Junior Management positions or entry into University to study a Degree programme
Successful completion of the Level 2 Diploma with a Credit Grade or above and 85% attendance
The completion of this course enables the learner to progress to the Level 1 Diploma
BTEC National Award
(FT/PT)
BTEC Subsidiary and Extended
Diploma in Construction/Civil
Engineering
HNC in Building Studies (FT/PT)
HND in Building Studies (FT/PT)
Degree Programmes
(FT/PT)
ACA (NVQ) GCSEs 5 at C or above, A level Employment Progression to Post Graduate Degrees Progression to Junior Management Positions or entry into University to study a Degree programmeProgression to intermediate management positions or entry into University to study a Degree programme
Progression to Professional Chartership/Professional Body, eg. CIOB/RICS/RIBA
Progression to the Extended Diploma in Construction/Civil Engineering
BTEC Introductory Diploma
(Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media)
BTEC L2 Diploma in Art & Design
BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and
Design
No formal entry requirements 2 GCSEs Grade C or above. Learners should be able to display an understanding and aptitude for art via a portfolio of evidence atinterview
University Degree: BA (Hons) in one of the following: Ceramics, Contemporary Textile Practice, Fine Art, Illustration, Graphic Communication, Product Design,
Photographic Practice, Mobile, Game and Web Design
AS/A Levels AS/A Level Textiles, Fine Art, 3D Ceramics, Graphic Design, Photography,
Design & Technology
Teaching
Graphic Designer Photographer Artist
Gallery Education Officer
Community Art Leader Museum Administrator Museum Tour Guide
Arts Administrator – Office Services
Art & Design Technician
Art & Design Technician
ART AND DESIGN
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
5 GCSEs Grade C or above (Vocational) 6 GCSEs Grade C or
above (Academic)
School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts
1 A-level or 2 AS levels in Art & Design related subject
or BTEC Ext Dip Art & Design with 5 GCSEs A*-C
Foundation Diploma in Art and
Design
BTEC Introductory Diploma in
(Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media)
BTEC L2 Diploma in Media Studies
BTEC Extended Diploma
in Media Production
No formal entry requirements 2 GCSEs Grade C or
above. Learners will be selected by
interview
University Degree: BA or BSc (Hons) Degree in one of the
following: Media Studies, Photography/Digital Imaging, Moving Image Production, Film Design, Animation and TV and
Film Design
AS/A Levels AS/A Level Media, Film
Studies, Photography
College Lecturer Graphic Designer Photographer Animator
Film, Video and TV Production Digital Community Mgr 5 GCSEs Grade C or above (Vocational) 6 GCSEs Grade C or above (Academic) Community Leader Radio Arts Administrator – Office Services Media Technician Media Technician
MEDIA STUDIES
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
BTEC Introductory Diploma
(Performing Arts/Art & Design/Media)
BTEC L2 Diploma in
Performing Arts
BTEC Extended Diploma
Music Technology, Music Practice,
Performing Arts
(Musical Theatre, Dance, Drama)
HND in Music
Performance/Production
No formal entry requirements 2 GCSEs Grade C or
above. Learners will be selected by interview and judged
on their interest and experience in performing arts 1 A-level and suitably
high practical level: instrument or voice.
Grade 5 Theory ABRSM or equivalent
University Degree: Dance, Drama, Performing Arts, Music, Music Technology
Vocational Degree at a Dance/Drama/Music College Validated by a
University
AS/A Levels AS/A Level Dance, Theatre Studies, Music,
Music Technology College Lecturer Session Musician Contemporary Dancer Classical Musician Choreographer Music Therapist Community Arts Leader
Community Dance Worker
Entertainer DJ
Arts Administrator Trainee Front of House Manager
Arts Administrator – Office Services
Theatre Box Office Staff Theatre Technician Front of House
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
5 GCSEs Grade C or above (Vocational) 6 GCSEs Grade C or
above (Academic)
PERFORMING ARTS
School of Creative, Visual and Performing Arts
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering
(Mechanical, Maintenance
and Fabrication/Welding)
Level 1 Diploma in Engineering
Advanced Diploma Engineering
Technologies
BTEC Extended Diploma/Diploma
Engineering
Foundation Degree
Engineering
Relevant GCSE grade profile
4 GCSE’s at grade C 5 GCSE’s at grade C+ (inc English, Maths and Science) University Degree AS/A Level •Electronics •Engineering •Employment in Engineering or Manufacturing craft trade •Apprenticeship
•Employment as Technician after industrial experience in Engineering/Manufacturing •Apprenticeship
Senior Technician progressing to Engineer with industrial experience
•Engineer in design, research technical support/sales, manufacturing, management •PGCE Teaching/Lecturing •MSc/MEng – progression •PhD/DEng – research •CEng – professional status
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
•Employment in Engineering or Manufacturing craft trade •Apprenticeship
Higher National Certificate
Engineering
ENGINEERING
Craft route
School of Engineering
Level 1 Diploma Vehicle Maintenance &
Repair
plus WJEC Welsh Baccalaureate
Level 2 Diploma Vehicle Maintenance
and Repair
Apprenticeship
Employment
Level 2
progression
Apprenticeship
Employment
Level 3 progression
YEAR 1
MOTOR VEHICLE
Level 1 Diploma Vehicle Maintenance
& Repair
Entry Requirements
4 GCSE @ D or above
Entry Requirements
Interview / Basic
Standard of Education
School of Engineering
TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE
Qualification:
ASDAN Personal Progress
ASDAN Personal and Social Dev E1 2Yrs 4 days
No formal qualifications. Specific support needs identified
LIFE SKILLS
Qualification:
Edexcel Skills for Independent Living E1 Edexcel Supported Employment E1 2Yrs 4 days
Social Services Provisions
WORK SKILLS
Qualification:
Skills for Working Life E2 2Yrs 4 days
VOCATIONAL SAMPLING
Qualification:
EDI Skills for Working Life E3 1 Yr 4 days
No formal qualifications. A positive work ethic
required
VOCATIONAL PREPARATION
Qualification
BTEC Introductory Vocational Studies 1 Yr 4 days
PVS Vocational Courses
Hairdressing / Catering / Horticulture
GATEWAY Introductory Level Creative Arts L1 /Construction E3/ IT &
Media E3/HSC E3/Catering E3 L1 provision Employment / Vocational progression Employment / Vocational progression
Employment
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
Qualification:
ASDAN Personal and Social Dev. E1 3 days
Entry points at 16
Level 1 Hairdressing (2 years)
Diploma in Hairdressing and Beauty
Services (14+)
Level 1 Hairdressing
Level 2 Certificate in
Hairdressing
Level 2 Hairdressing
Level 3 Hairdressing (FT)
Level 3 Hairdressing (PT)
3 GCSEs at F or above Interview and DiagnosticAssessment NVQ/VRQ Level 2 Mature learners will require an interview NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing plus
Commercial Experience University Degree in Management/Business NVQ/VRQ Level 1 4 GCSEs at D or above (HD) Mature learners will require an interview
Level 4 in Salon Skills Employment at
Supervisor/Manager level Other Level 3 professional awards
Employment at Technician/Improver Any Level 3 Qualifications
Employment at Apprentice Level
Any Level 2 Awards
1 / 2 Hairdressing
Level 4 in Salon/Management
Skills (Sept 11)
HAIRDRESSING
Management Degree Pre-Vocational Qualification OCN Introductory LevelNo Level 1 in Applied Therapies
Hair & Beauty Level 2
Level 2 Beauty Therapy
Level 2 Sports Therapy
Holistic Therapy
Level 3 Sports Therapy
Level 3 Beauty Therapy
2 GCSEs at C or above (HB) 4 GCSEs at C or above (BT)
3 GCSEs at C or above (Sports Therapy) Mature learners will require
an interview
NVQ or VRQ Level 3 (Any Applied Therapy) plus Commercial/Clinical Experience
NVQ/VRQ Level 2 4 GCSEs at C or
above to incl English/Welsh/Double Science and/or Maths. Mature learners will require an interview
Degree in Complementary Therapies
Degree in Sports Therapy Level 3 in Salon/
Management Skills HND Media/Stage Make up Employment at Supervisor/ Manager level
Other level 3 professional Awards
Employment at Technician/Improver Level 3 Beauty Therapy Level 3 Sports & Fitness Therapies
Level 3 Hot Stone Therapy
Level 4 in Salon/Management
Skills (Sept 11)
Level 4 Certificate in Sports
Massage
APPLIED THERAPIES
(Beauty, Holistic and Sports Therapies)
University Degree in Management/Business
Management Degree
BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Health &
Social Care with Welsh Bacc
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Health &
Social Care with Welsh Bacc
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in
Health & Social Care (Health Studies)
B.Sc./B.Sc.(Hons) Care
Studies/Childhood Studies
GCSEs - Ds and Es or above AND personal interview
2 GCSEs – C or above OR Level 1 Diploma in HSC (Distinction)
AND personal interview 5 GCSEs – C or above (inc English,
Maths and Science) OR or BTEC L2 Diploma HSC (Merit or
Distinction) AND personal interview Over 21 no formal passes or A-level/ ND HSC/CCLD Foundation Degree/HND equivalent. Over 21 University Degrees – Varied, Nursing, Occupational Health, Social Work Support Worker Employment within Care/Early Years Sector Supervisory/management level Social Work OT Nursing Managerial Position Support Worker Support Worker
Foundation Degrees:
Childhood Studies,
Care Studies,
Found Cert Health
Studies (A)
Important Entry Requirement – Clear
Criminal Record Bureau Check
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
AS/A Levels
School of Health, Social and Childcare
CACHE Diploma in ChildCare &
Education Level 2*
CACHE Diploma in
ChildCare & Education
Level 3*
Foundation Degree Childhood
Studies/Management
Care Studies/Management
B.Sc./B.Sc.(Hons) Childhood Studies
School of Health, Social and Childcare
2 GCSEs C or above, preferred in academic subjects, Merit in BTEC
Introductory Diploma Health & Social Care DCE: 4 GCSEs or
DCE level 2, ND CCLD: 5 GCSEs – English, Maths, Science advisable/ preferred A-level passes/Ps at ND/DCE Level Foundation Degree/HND equivalent.
Over 21 University Degrees – Social Work, Nursing/Adult/ Childhood Studies, Education, Teaching
Employment Early Years Sector – Supervisory level/support worker in schools, crèches, private
Employment at supervisory level/managerial level - Early Years Sector
Social Work, Teaching, Nursing, OT
Support Worker
Important Entry Requirement – Clear
Criminal Record Bureau Check
EARLY YEARS
AS/A Levels
Traineeship Engagement
Traineeship
NVQ Level 1
Apprenticeship
NVQ Level 2
Apprenticeship
NVQ Level 3
No formal Qualifications Interview and AssessmentSelf Referral NVQ Level 2 4 GCSEs at C or above Interview and Assessment
NVQ Level 3 and/or Interview and Assessment
Higher Education
NVQ Level 1 3 GCSEs at D or above Interview and Assessment
Progression to Higher Apprenticeship, FE, HE. Promotion within current employment Progression to Apprenticeship Level 3, FE or Employment Progression to Apprenticeship Level 2, FE or Employment Traineeship (Level 1), Apprenticeship (depending on entry criteria), FE or Employment
Higher Apprenticeship
NVQ Level 4
Progression to HE.Promotion within current employment
Careers Referral (Unfocused)
Level 1
Certificate in Sport
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport
(Development, Coaching and Fitness)
Foundation Degree in Sport
(Sports Coaching and Performance)
No formal entry requirements 2 GCSE at C or Certificate in Leisure 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or BTEC L2 Diploma in Sport at Merit grade University Degree A Level PE and other A Levels
Sports Centre Technician Leisure Centre Attendant
Sports Centre Technician Leisure Centre Attendant Coaching
Fitness Instructor Lifeguard
Instructing, Coaching, Development, personal Trainer, Outdoor Education, Analysis, Public Service Teaching/Lecturing (PGCE), Sales, Police/Armed
Forces, Marketing, Coaching, Physiotherapy, Fire Service, Sports Business
1 A-level, 2 AS levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification. Mature learners over 21 with no
formal qualifications but with a commitment to
Sport may also be eligible, subject to
interview
SPORT
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
Level 1 Diploma in Public Services
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Uniformed
Public Services
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in
Uniformed Public Services
Foundation Degree in Sport
(Sports Coaching and Performance)
No formal entry requirements 2 GCSE at C or Certificate in Leisure 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above or BTEC L2 Dip. in Uniformed Public Services at merit grade University Degree AS/A Level
Sports Centre Technician Leisure Centre Attendant Cadet Force
Sports Centre Technician Leisure Centre Attendant Coaching
Fitness Instructor Lifeguard
Instructing, Coaching, Development, personal Trainer, Outdoor Education, Analysis, Public Service/ Police/Fire Service
Teaching/Lecturing (PGCE), Sales, Police/Armed Forces, Marketing, Coaching, Physiotherapy, Fire Service, Sports Business
1 A-level, 2 AS levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification. Mature learners over 21 with no formal qualifications but with a commitment to
Sport may also be eligible, subject to
interview
PUBLIC SERVICES
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
BTEC Extended Diploma
in Applied Science
(Forensic Science)
BTEC L3 Diploma in
Applied Science
(Medical Science)
University Degree/HNDs
AS/A levels Minimum of 5 GCSEs at C orabove include Science, Maths and English for the Extended
Diploma and L3 Diploma 6 GCSE at C or above for the
Subsidiary Diploma
Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in
Applied Science (Forensic Science)
Students must take 2 AS levels
alongside course
A-LEVELS AND NATIONAL DIPLOMA:
Scenes of Crime Officer Forensic Analyst
Medical Laboratory Officer Healthcare Management Pharmaceutical Sales Clinical Laboratory Scientist Medical Writing Teaching A-LEVELS: Medicine Veterinary Science Dentistry Engineering Pharmacy Pure Sciences Laboratory Technicians Traineeship programmes
NB Entry to A-level programme 6 GCSEs A*-C
AS Levels
University Degree
Must obtain at least an E grade at AS to continue to A2 Minimum of 6 GCSEs at C or above to preferably include Mathematics and English/WelshA2 Levels
Possible employment opportunities: Teacher Solicitor Lawyer Accountant Journalist Translator Researcher A-LEVELS: Accounting Creative WritingCritical Thinking (AS only) Economics
English Language
English Language and Lit. English Literature
French Geography German
Government & Politics History Law Religious Studies Sociology Spanish Welsh WBQ
