Progression Pathways for STEM Careers Rural Learning Partnership

Progression Pathways for STEM Careers Rural Learning Partnership 2013

Entry Requirements Ø The following Entry Requirements are the minimum recommended and include GCSE English and Maths. Ø Some courses may raise the requirements outlined Ø For further enquires ask your Careers Teacher or contact the specific college Rural Learning Partnership 2013

Useful Web Addresses Northern Regional College (NRC) www. nrc. ac. uk North. West Regional College (NWRC) www. nwrc. ac. uk Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC) www. belfastmet. ac. uk College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) www. cafre. ac. uk

IT Courses Course / Level NRC NWRC BMC Level 2 Diploma IT 4 D–E GCSE Level 3 A level Applied A levels Diploma IT 4 A–C GCSE Level 4 / 5 HNC HND Foundation degree 2 A level passes 180 UCAS Points 120 UCAS Points 2 A level passes 200 UCAS Points Rural Learning Partnership 2013 CAFRE 6 th Form School 5 A–C GCSE

Engineering Courses - Mechanical, Electronic, Manufacturing Course / Level NRC NWRC BMC Level 2 Diploma Eng 4 D–E GCSE Level 3 A level Applied A levels Diploma Eng 4 A–C GCSE 120 UCAS Points 100 UCAS Points 160 UCAS Points 200 UCAS Points 160 UCAS Points Level 4 / 5 HNC HND Foundation degree CAFRE 6 th Form School 5 A-C GCSE NB Most Engineering course require at least 1 technical subject (STEM? ) for Level 3 entry or above Rural Learning Partnership 2013

Health Care Courses Course / Level NRC NWRC BMC Level 1/ 2 Diploma 4 D–E GCSE Level 3 A level Applied A levels Diploma 4 A–C GCSE Level 3 Qualification 160 UCAS Points 260 UCAS Points Level 3 Qualification 200 UCAS Points 160 UCAS Points Level 4 / 5 HNC HND Foundation degree Rural Learning Partnership 2013 CAFRE 6 th Form School 5 A–C GCSE

Sports Studies Course / Level NRC NWRC BMC Level 1/ 2 Diploma 4 D–E GCSE 2 D–E GCSE 4 D–E GCSE Level 3 A level Applied A levels Diploma BTEC 4 A–C GCSE 140 UCAS Points 200 UCAS Points 180 -200 UCAS Points Level 4 / 5 HNC HND Foundation degree 200 UCAS Points Rural Learning Partnership 2013 CAFRE 6 th Form School 5 A–C GCSE

Science Courses Course / Level NRC NWRC BMC Level 1/ 2 Diploma 4 D–E GCSE 2 D–E GCSE 4 D–E GCSE Level 3 A level Applied A levels Diploma BTEC 4 A–C GCSE 120 UCAS Points 200 UCAS Points Level 4 / 5 HNC HND Foundation degree Rural Learning Partnership 2013 CAFRE 6 th Form School 5 A–C GCSE (Min BB in D. A Science)

Technology, Construction Built Environment Courses Course / Level NRC NWRC BMC Level 1/ 2 Diploma 4 D–E GCSE 2 D–E GCSE 4 D–E GCSE Level 3 A level Applied A levels Diploma BTEC 4 A–C GCSE 100 UCAS Points Level 4 / 5 HNC HND Foundation degree CAFRE 6 th Form School 4 A–C GCSE 5 A–C GCSE 140 UCAS Points Rural Learning Partnership 2013

Business /Accounting Courses Course / Level NRC NWRC BMC Level 2 Diploma 4 D–E GCSE Level 3 A level Applied A levels Diploma 4 A–C GCSE 120 UCAS Points 100 UCAS Points Level 4 / 5 HNC HND Foundation degree CAFRE 200 UCAS Points Rural Learning Partnership 2013 6 th Form School 5 A–C GCSE

Further Education Courses at CAFRE Further Education Course GCSE’s Required Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma in Agriculture 3 GCSE’s Grade C including English and Maths, or 4 GCSE’s Grade D Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture 5 GCSE’s including English, Maths and Science Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Land Based Technology 3 GCSE’s Grade C including English, Maths and Science Level 3 BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma in Land-based Technology 5 GCSE’s Grade C including English, Maths and Science Level 3 National Diploma in Food Technology 4 GCSE’s including English, Maths and Science Level 3 National Diploma in Food, Nutrition and Health 5 GCSE’s including English, Maths and Science Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma in Horticulture 2 GCSE’s Grade C including English and Maths, or 3 GCSE’s Grade D Level 3 City and Guilds Extended Diploma in Horticulture 4 GCSE’s Grade C including English and Maths Level 3 City and Guilds Subsidiary Diploma in Horticulture (Amenity Horticulture) 4 GCSE’s Grade C including English and Maths Level 2 Certificate for Animal Nursing Assistants 2 GCSE’s Grade C, or 3 GCSE’s Grade D Level 3 City and Guilds Diploma in Veterinary Nursing 5 GCSE’s Grade C including English, Maths and Science

Higher Education Courses at CAFRE Higher Education Course A Levels Required Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies 100 UCAS points (DD), including a Science at A Level BSc Hons in Agriculture Technology 3 A Levels Grade B’s including Biology or Chemistry, with GCSE DA Science BSc (Hons) in Food Technology 240 UCAS points (CCC), including B in HE or a Science subject at A Level BSc (Hons) Food Design and Nutrition 240 UCAS points (CCC), including B in HE or a Science subject at A Level BSc (Hons) Food Management and Marketing 240 UCAS points (CCC), including B in Business Studies, HE or Science subject at A Level Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition and Health 100 UCAS points (DD), including a Grade D in HE or a Science at A Level Foundation Degree in Food Manufacturing 100 UCAS points (DD), including a Grade D in HE or a Science at A Level Foundation Degree in Horticulture 100 UCAS points (DD)