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What are Diplomas?
Levels, Structure, Lines of learning
Overview
- Developed by groups led by employers
- To cover 14 of the main occupational sectors
- Introduction of first 5 from 2008
- Designed to provide a good basis for progression to University
- Mix of theory and practical -appealing to different learning styles
- To be available as an entitlement at three levels (1, 2 and 3)
- Level 3 graded and comparable to 3 A levels
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Information for learners
Diploma information web site for learners and their parents/carers
National Area Prospectuses
Connexions Direct
(information, advice and guidance for 13-19 year olds)
UCAS Tariff
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Information for teachers
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Phase 1 -2008 start
Qualifications and specifications
Documents are labelled draft pending but are final in terms of content.
 Web Site Email alerts
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Phase 1 -2008 start
Diploma Development Partnerships
Construction and the built environment
Creative and media
Engineering
Information technology
Society, health and development
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Phase 2 -2009 start
QCA Qualification Criteria
The specifications for these lines will be published in July 2008.
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Phase 2 -2009 start
Diploma Development Partnerships
Business, administration and finance
Environment and Land based Studies
Hair and beauty studies
Hospitality
Manufacturing
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Phase 3 -2010 start
Diplomas
Draft final Line of Learning statements for these have now been endorsed for publication. These set the parameters for Principal Learning content and are available to download from the Diploma Development Partnership websites.
Final versions of both the Line of Learning statements and criteria will be published in July 2008.
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Phase 3 -2010 start
Diploma Development Partnerships
Public services
Retail
Sport and leisure
Travel and tourism
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Phase 4 Diplomas -2011 start
Web sites will shortly be established.
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