Subject areas

Levels and delivery

Key Stage 4 (13-16)

Key Stage 5 (16-19)

Technical Award in Vehicle Technology

Technical Certificate in Automotive

Employer recognition and support

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
Retail Motor Industry Federation

Learner progression

After Key Stage 4 Level 2:	After Key Stage 5 Level 2:	After Key Stage 5 Level 3:
City & Guilds Key Stage 5 Level 2 Automotive Technical Qualifications Additional GCSEs Other vocational qualifications Apprenticeships	A Levels Other vocational qualifications Apprenticeships	Apprenticeship University Employment

Levels and delivery

Key Stage 4 (13-16)	Key Stage 5 (16-19)
Level 2	Level 2	Level 3
Technical Award in Hair and Beauty studies	Technical Certificate in Beauty Therapy Technical Certificate in Nail Technology Technical Certificate in Media Make up	Advanced Technical Diploma in Beauty and Spa Therapy Advanced Technical Diploma in Nail Technology Advanced Technical Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Media Make-up Artistry Advanced Technical Diploma in Media Make-up Artistry

Employer recognition and support

British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology
Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council
Federation of Holistic Therapists

Learner progression

After Key Stage 4 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 3:

City & Guilds Key Stage 5 Level 2 Beauty Technical Qualification
Additional GCSEs
Other vocational qualifications
Apprenticeships

City & Guilds Key Stage 5 Level 3 Beauty Technical Qualification
A Levels
Other vocational qualifications
Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship
University
Employment

Potential Job roles include:

Make-up artist
Nail technician
Spa therapist
Beauty therapist
Salon receptionist

Levels and delivery

Key Stage 5 (16-19)
Level 2	Level 3
Technical Certificate in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures)* Technical Certificate in Plumbing Studies	Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation Advanced Technical Diploma in Plumbing

Employer recognition and support

Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors
Joint Industry Board

Learner progression

After Key Stage 5 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 3:

Technicals in Building Services Engineering Level 3 Plumbing or Electrical
Additional GCSEs
Other vocational qualifications
Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship
University
Employment

Potential Job roles include:

Plumber
Electrician
Heating and ventilating engineer

Levels and delivery

Key Stage 4 (16-19)	Key Stage 5 (16 -19)
Level 2	Level 2	Level 3
Technical Award in Constructing and Maintaining the Built Environment	Technical Certificate in Bricklaying Technical Certificate in Site Carpentry Technical Certificate in Architectural Joinery Technical Certificate in Painting and Decorating* Technical Certificate in Plastering	Advanced Technical Diploma in Bricklaying Advanced Technical Diploma in Painting and Decorating Advanced Technical Diploma in Plastering Advanced Technical Diploma in Site Carpentry Advanced Technical Diploma in Architectural Joinery

Employer recognition and support

Federation of Master Builders
The Chartered Institute of Building

Learner progression

After Key Stage 4 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 3:

City & Guilds Key Stage 5 Level 2 Construction Technical Qualification
Additional GCSEs
Other vocational qualifications
Apprenticeships

City & Guilds Key Stage 5 Level 3 Construction Technical Qualification
A Levels
Other vocational qualifications
Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship
University
Employment

Potential Job roles include:

Construction design technician
Advance craft architectural joiner
Stonemason
Site technician
Civil engineering technician

Levels and delivery

Key Stage 5 (16-19)
Level 2	Level 3
Technical Certificate in Engineering	Advanced Technical Certificate in Engineering Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering

Employer recognition and support

Bosch
EDF Energy

Learner progression

After Key Stage 4 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 3:

City & Guilds Key Stage 5 Level 2 Engineering Technical Qualification
Additional GCSEs
Other vocational qualifications
Apprenticeships

City & Guilds Key Stage 5 Level 3 Engineering Technical Qualification
A Levels
Other vocational qualifications
Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship
University
Employment

Potential job roles include:

Aerospace manufacturing technician
Electronics manufacture technician
Product support engineer
Marine engineer
Technical support engineer
Aircraft systems development technician

Levels and delivery

Key Stage 4 (13-16)	Key Stage 5 (16-19)
Level 2	Level 2	Level 3
Technical Award in Hair and Beauty Studies	Technical Certificate in Cutting and Styling Technical Certificate in Hairdressing Technical Certificate in Colouring Services Technical Certificate in Barbering	Advanced Technical Diploma in Hairdressing Advanced Technical Diploma in Barbering

Employer recognition and support

National Hairdressers' Federation
L’Oréal
Toni & Guy

Learner progression

After Key Stage 4 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 3:

City & Guilds Key Stage 5 Level 2 Hairdressing Technical Qualification
Additional GCSEs
Other vocational qualifications
Apprenticeships

City & Guilds Key Stage 5 Level 3 Hairdressing Technical Qualification
A Levels
Other vocational qualifications
Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship
University
Employment

Potential job roles include:

Cruise ship hairdresser/ barber
Salon hairdresser/ barber
Spa hairdresser/ barber
Hotel salon hairdresser/ barber

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Levels and delivery

Key Stage 5 (16-19)
Level 2	Level 3
Technical Certificate in Healthcare, Care and Childcare	Advanced Technical Diploma in Health and Care Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Health and Care

*Subject to DfE Approval

Employer recognition and support

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Cornwall Care
London South Bank University

Learner progression

After Key Stage 5 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 3:

City & Guilds Key Stage 5 Level 3 Health and Social Care Technical Qualification
A Levels
Other vocational qualifications
Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship
University
Employment

Potential job roles include:

Clinical healthcare assistant/ nursing auxiliary in a hospital or GP surgery
Adult healthcare assistant/ worker
Personal assistant to an individual needing care
Key workers in day services
Mental health support worker
Key workers in residential settings

Levels and delivery

Key Stage 5 (16-19)
Level 2	Level 3
Technical Certificate Professional Cookery Technical Certificate in Food Preparation and Service	Advanced Technical Diploma in Professional Cookery

Employer recognition and support

Academy of Food & Wine Service
Craft Guild of Chefs
The Master Chefs of Great Britain

Learner progression

After Key Stage 4 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 3:

City & Guilds Key Stage 5 Level 3 Hospitality & Catering Technical Qualification
A Levels
Other vocational qualifications
Apprenticeships

City & Guilds Key Stage 5 Level 3 Hospitality and Catering Technical Qualification
A Levels
Other vocational qualifications
Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship
University
Employment

Potential job roles include:

Front of house supervisor
Restaurant or bar supervisor
Conference and event supervisor
Pastry chef
First commis chef or chef de partie
Kitchen assistant

The Land Sector

The land and environmental sector employs approximately 1.3 million people in 230,000 businesses across the UK. The sector is forecast to need 595,000 new entrants between now and 2020.

Levels and delivery

Key Stage 4 (13-16)	Key Stage 5 (16-19)
Level 2	Level 2	Level 3
Technical Award in Land Based Studies	Technical Certificate in Agriculture Technical Certificate in Land-Based Engineering Technical Certificate Forestry & Agriculture Technical Certificate Floristry Technical Certificate in Land and Wildlife Technical Certificate Horticulture Technical Certificate in Animal Care Technical Certificate in Equine Care	Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Land-based Engineering Advanced Technical Diploma in Land and Wildlife Management Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Land and Wildlife Management (1080) Advanced Technical Diploma in Agriculture Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Agriculture (1080) Advanced Technical Certificate in Animal Management Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management (720) Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management (1080) Advanced Technical Certificate in Equine Management Advanced Technical Diploma in Equine Management Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management (720) Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management (1080) Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture Advanced Technical Diploma in Horticulture Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Horticulture (1080)

Employer recognition and support

NFU
RSPCA
British Equestrian Federation

Learner progression

After Key Stage 4 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 3:

City & Guilds Key Stage 5 Level 2 Land-based Technical Qualification
Additional GSCEs
Other vocational qualification
Apprenticeships

City & Guilds Key Stage 5 Level 3 Land and Animal Technical Qualification
A Levels
Other vocational qualifications
Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship
University
Employment

Potential job roles include:

Zoo worker (general)
Wildlife/ animal care assistant
Animal/ dog groomer
Pet shop assistant/ retail assistant
Kennel and cattery worker
Tree worker
Countryside ranger
Gamekeeper
Fishery consultancy assistant
Stable yard supervisor
Exercise horse rider
Golf greenkeeper
Gardener/ grounds maintenance manager

Subject areas

Subject areas

Automotive

Levels and delivery

Key Stage 4 (13-16)

Key Stage 5 (16-19)

Employer recognition and support

Learner progression

After Key Stage 4 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 3:

Beauty

Levels and delivery

Key Stage 4 (13-16)

Key Stage 5 (16-19)

Employer recognition and support

Learner progression

After Key Stage 4 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 3:

Building Services

Levels and delivery

Key Stage 5 (16-19)

Employer recognition and support

Learner progression

After Key Stage 5 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 3:

Construction

Levels and delivery

Key Stage 4 (16-19)

Key Stage 5 (16 -19)

Employer recognition and support

Learner progression

After Key Stage 4 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 3:

Engineering

Levels and delivery

Key Stage 5 (16-19)

Employer recognition and support

Learner progression

After Key Stage 4 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 3:

Hairdressing

Levels and delivery

Key Stage 4 (13-16)

Key Stage 5 (16-19)

Employer recognition and support

Learner progression

After Key Stage 4 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 3:

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Health and Social Care

Levels and delivery

Key Stage 5 (16-19)

Employer recognition and support

Learner progression

After Key Stage 5 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 3:

Hospitality and Catering

Levels and delivery

Key Stage 5 (16-19)

Employer recognition and support

Learner progression

After Key Stage 4 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 3:

Land and Animal

The Land Sector

Levels and delivery

Key Stage 4 (13-16)

Key Stage 5 (16-19)

Employer recognition and support

Learner progression

After Key Stage 4 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 2:

After Key Stage 5 Level 3:

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