CAREERS AND

PATHWAYS

What sort of learner am I? Do I want to

go to university?

What GCSE grades am I expecting?

What support will I need after my GCSEs?

Legal requirement to remain in Education or Training until 18

Your options after GCSEs

Your options after GCSEs

A LevelsA Levels

ApprenticeshipApprenticeship

Vocational course(BTEC Diploma)

Vocational course(BTEC Diploma)

ECS offers wide range of A levels, and some Level 3 BTECs.

L3 BTECs provide tariff points and are acceptable for many university courses- often preferred for certain courses because of the practical element of the syllabus (Sometimes have to be combined with A Levels).

Traineeships = An education and training programme to prepare for an apprenticeship or work for students aged 16-24•Last 6weeks to 6 months•High quality work placement•For those without English & Maths GCSE at grade C – will deliver these•Subsistence and travel allowance

Experience gained:Job seeking skills•Searching & applying for jobs•Completing application forms•Building a CV•Write a cover letter•Interview skills

Employability skills•Basic administration work•Customer and communication skills

Apprenticeships – some myths•You can only do them in a few types of job•Apprentices are all paid the same and it’s not much•You don’t need any qualifications to become an apprentice•Apprenticeships are low-skilled and lead to low-paid jobs

In an apprenticeship you can:•Earn a salary•Learn specific job skills•Gain a variety of transferable skills•Work towards nationally recognised qualifications•Progress in to HE•Advance in your chosen career

APPRENTICESHIP LEVELS

INTERMEDIATEEQUIVALENT TO 5 GCSE PASSES

(reasonable standard of education required)

INTERMEDIATEEQUIVALENT TO 5 GCSE PASSES

(reasonable standard of education required)

ADVANCED EQUIVALENT TO

2 A LEVEL PASSES

(5 A* -C GCSEs required)

ADVANCED EQUIVALENT TO

2 A LEVEL PASSES

(5 A* -C GCSEs required)

HIGHER EQUIVALENT TO DEGREE

LEVEL(2/3 A Levels

required)

HIGHER EQUIVALENT TO DEGREE

LEVEL(2/3 A Levels

required)

We offer support in Year 11 regarding•A Level choices•BTEC choices•Apprenticeships

•Each student has an individual interview with a member of the IAG team to help with decisions.

Progression & Pathways post 16

GCSEs

Grades D & below?

Take Traineeship

Achieve Maths & English/Funct-

ional Skills. Move into an

Apprenticeship

GCSEs mostly Cs including

Maths & English at C

Intermediate Apprenticeship

Equivalent to 5 GCSEs A* - C

5 GCSEs A* - C

Advanced Apprenticeship

Equivalent to 2 A Level passes

Level 3 BTECs

A Levels

6th Form English &

Maths retakes alongside L2

BTECs

www.gov.uk/find-traineeship

www.apprenticeships.gov.uk

University, employment, School

Leaver Scheme, Higher

Apprenticeship

Traditional route

Alternative options

In an apprenticeship you can:•Earn a salary•Learn specific job skills•Gain a variety of transferable skills•Work towards nationally recognised qualifications•Progress in to HE•Advance in your chosen career