2017 16 to 19 performance tables: qualifications in the tech level category February 2015 (replaces December 2014 version) Contents Introduction 3 Headline performance measures for 16-19 year olds 4 Qualifications that will be included in the tech level category in the 2017 16-19 performance tables 5 Tech levels in agriculture, horticulture and animal care 5 Tech levels in arts, media and publishing 9 Tech levels in accounting and finance, business, administration and law 11 Tech levels in child development and well-being 12 Tech levels in construction, planning and the built environment 13 Tech levels in engineering, manufacturing and transportation operations 16 Tech levels in health, public services and care 20 Tech levels in information and communication technology 21 Tech levels in leisure, sport, travel and tourism 22 Tech levels in retail, hospitality and commercial enterprise 23 2 Introduction This is the final list of qualifications that have been approved by the Department for Education (DfE) for teaching to 16 to 19 year olds from September 2015. These qualifications will be reported in the tech level category of the 2017 16-19 performance tables (to be published in early 2018). They will be reported alongside qualifications such as A Levels and other vocational qualifications. Qualifications that will be reported in performance tables for the first time in 2017 have an asterisk (*) after the title. Qualifications that were added to the list in February 2015 are indicated with a hash symbol (#) after the title. Tech levels are rigorous advanced (level 3) technical qualifications on a par with A Levels and recognised by employers. They are for students aged 16 plus that want to specialise in a specific industry or prepare for a particular job. They cover jobs and careers where employers employ people with a specific level 3 qualification or where a level 3 qualification is needed before students can progress to a related higher education course. Tech levels give students an opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills to help them get an apprenticeship or job, for example in engineering, IT, accounting or professional cookery or progress to a higher level qualification. In some cases, a tech level qualification is a ‘licence to practise’ or can exempt someone holding the qualification from a professional exam. Technical certificates are recognised by trade or professional bodies or at least five employers. Alternatively, the qualification may be accepted by a national licensed professional registration scheme. Many higher education institutions, such as universities, have also pledged support for tech levels. The list contains the qualification number and title and links to information about its purpose and value for further study, jobs or careers it could lead to and letters of support from employers and/or employer bodies. This will help students and parents decide which vocational qualifications best meet their learning needs and aspirations. These links were correct on 10 December 2014. DfE cannot be held responsible for any omissions after this date. This is because the information is held on the website of the examination body offering the qualification. DfE will ensure that any omissions reported to them are corrected wherever possible. Please report any omissions to: [email protected] Please note: Schools and colleges may offer qualifications that are not included in the performance tables, if approved for teaching to 16-19 year olds where this is the best interests of each of their individual students. 3 Headline performance measures for 16-19 year olds In 2013, DfE announced significant reforms to school and college performance tables. These affect the reporting of exam results taken in the summer of 2016 onwards. The new headline measures for school and college performance will be: • progress; • attainment; • progress in English and maths (for students without a GCSE pass at A*-C in these subjects); • retention; and • destination. From 2016, the progress measure in 16-19 performance tables will report the following categories of qualification: level 3 academic qualifications (such as A levels) and level 3 tech levels and applied general qualifications. From 2017, the measures will also report technical certificates. This may help students and parents decide which courses to take and then select a school or college in their area which offers this course. Further information can be found at the following link: 16 to 19 accountability headline measures: technical guide Tech levels count towards the TechBacc (technical baccalaureate) performance measure. This recognises the highest level of technical training achieved by students aged 16-19. To achieve the TechBacc1, students will need to attain: • an approved level 3 tech level qualification; • an approved level 3 mathematics qualification; • an extended project qualification. From 2016/17, a funding uplift will be provided for students that successfully complete a large TechBacc programme, where the tech level, level 3 maths and extended project qualification are the size of 4 A levels or larger. More information about the TechBacc funding uplift is available on page 7 of: TechBacc performance measure policy document. 1 Technical baccalaureate measure 4 Qualifications that will be included in the tech level category in the 2017 16-19 performance tables Tech levels in agriculture, horticulture and animal care Size (GLH) Qualification Recognition QN Qualification title 1 A Level = Purpose 360 GLH Statement Evidence Agriculture City & Guilds Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in 500/8388/0 360 Purpose Recognition Agriculture (QCF) Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma 500/8242/5 360 Purpose Recognition in Agriculture (QCF) City & Guilds Level 3 90-Credit Diploma in 600/6048/7 540 Purpose Recognition Agriculture (QCF) Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in 601/1097/1 540 Purpose Recognition Agriculture (QCF) City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Agriculture 500/8487/2 720 Purpose Recognition (QCF) Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in 500/8240/1 720 Purpose Recognition Agriculture (QCF) City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in 500/8490/2 1080 Purpose Recognition Agriculture (QCF) Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in 500/8301/6 1080 Purpose Recognition Agriculture (QCF) Animal management City & Guilds Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in 500/8279/6 360 Purpose Recognition Animal Management (QCF) Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma 500/82437 360 Purpose Recognition in Animal Management (QCF) City & Guilds Level 3 90-Credit Diploma in 600/6112/1 540 Purpose Recognition Animal Management (QCF) Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in 601/0563/X 540 Purpose Recognition Animal Management (QCF) City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Animal 500/8321/1 720 Purpose Recognition Management (QCF) Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Animal 500/8311/9 720 Purpose Recognition Management (QCF) City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in 500/8280/2 1080 Purpose Recognition Animal Management (QCF) Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in 500/8265/6 1080 Purpose Recognition Animal Management (QCF) Fish management Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma 500/8352/1 360 Purpose Recognition in Fish Management (QCF) 5 Size (GLH) Qualification Recognition QN Qualification title 1 A Level = Purpose 360 GLH Statement Evidence Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Fish 500/8353/3 720 Purpose Recognition Management (QCF) Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in 500/8344/2 1080 Purpose Recognition Fish Management (QCF) Horse management City & Guilds Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in 500/8714/9 360 Purpose Recognition Horse Management (QCF) Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma 500/9432/4 360 Purpose Recognition in Horse Management (QCF) City & Guilds Level 3 90-Credit Diploma in 600/6114/5 540 Purpose Recognition Horse Management (QCF) Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in 601/0564/1 540 Purpose Recognition Horse Management (QCF) City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Horse 500/8709/5 720 Purpose Recognition Management (QCF) Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Horse 500/9431/2 720 Purpose Recognition Management (QCF) City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in 500/8708/3 1080 Purpose Recognition Horse Management (QCF) Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in 500/9428/2 1080 Purpose Recognition Horse Management (QCF) Veterinary nursing City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Veterinary 600/6052/9 715 Purpose Recognition Nursing (QCF) CQ Level 3 Diploma In Veterinary Nursing - 600/5823/7 715 Purpose Recognition Equine (QCF) 600/3711/8 CQ Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (QCF) 715 Purpose Recognition Countryside management City & Guilds Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in 500/8560/8 360 Purpose Recognition Countryside Management (QCF) Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma 500/8262/0 360 Purpose Recognition in Countryside Management (QCF) City & Guilds Level 3 90-Credit Diploma in 600/6113/3 540 Purpose Recognition Countryside Management (QCF) Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in 601/1098/3 540 Purpose Recognition Countryside Management (QCF) City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Countryside 500/8561/X 720 Purpose Recognition Management (QCF) Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in 500/8261/9 720 Purpose Recognition Countryside Management (QCF) City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in 500/8489/6 1080 Purpose Recognition Countryside Management (QCF) 6 Size (GLH) Qualification Recognition QN Qualification title 1 A Level = Purpose 360 GLH Statement Evidence Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in 500/8302/8 1080 Purpose Recognition