Choosing a Course
Qualification Types
When you are choosing a course, it is important to find the right level for you.
Here at Westminster Adult Education Service, we offer a wide range of qualifications that are accredited by a number of awarding bodies including Pearson/Edexcel, NCFE, City & Guilds, Ascentis and many other specialist examining boards.
Our qualifications are designed to enable adults to study on a part-time basis, working towards awards in a way that fits in with employment and family commitments. Course content is organised into smaller amounts of learning, called units. This enables learners to work at their own pace and gain credit for achievements that are recognised by outside bodies and employers.
The table below shows the qualification levels of the courses WAES offers, along with examples of those courses and an indication of entry requirements. Speak to an adviser for more information by calling 020 7297 7297.
| Entry Level & Level 1 Courses | Level 2 Courses | Level 3 & Level 4 Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Entry requirements Initial assessment and interview. Entry Level qualification in the subject advisable but not essential. Entry Level Functional Skills English and Maths or working towards this level. or Level 1 ESOL and Entry 3 Functional Skills Maths or working towards this level. Basic Level ICT skills are required for some courses including Accounting and Graphic Design. | Entry requirements Initial assessment and interview. Level 1 qualification in the subject advisable but not essential. Level 1 Functional Skills English and Maths or working towards this level or Level 2 ESOL and Level 1 Functional Skills Maths or working towards this level. Appropriate ICT skills are required for some courses including Accounting and Graphic Design. | Entry requirements Initial assessment and interview. Level 2 qualification in the subject. Some subjects may require portfolio review. Level 2 Functional Skills English and Maths or working towards this level. Appropriate ICT skills are required for some courses including Accounting and Graphic Design. |
| Progression | Progression | Progression |
| Complete a Level 1 course to progress on to Level 2 study, to an Apprenticeship. | Complete a Level 2 course to progress on to Level 3 study, to an Apprenticeship or into employment. | Complete your Level 3 qualification and progress into work, higher education or an apprenticeship. |
