A college for people aged 16 and over, offering vocational courses, A levels and apprenticeship training. Many apprentices study at an FE college on day or block release.
An advanced subject qualification usually taken over two years at sixth form or college in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It sits at Level 3, the same level as an advanced apprenticeship.
A real, paid job where you also train towards a recognised qualification. In England at least 20% of your normal working hours are spent training, and you don't pay tuition fees.
How advanced an apprenticeship's qualification is. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland they run from Level 2 (like GCSEs) to Level 7 (like a master's degree). Scotland uses SCQF levels instead.
An online assessment presented as a series of short games, used by some employers instead of traditional tests. It measures things like problem-solving and memory.
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