14–19 Diploma

The 14-19 Diploma was a composite qualification in

and is no longer offered to students.

Diploma lines of learning, levels, and qualification structure

Diplomas were available in a range of 14 industry/employment sectors. These were known as lines of learning (rather than subjects). These include Engineering, Creative and Media and Travel and Tourism. Diplomas were not intended as preparation for direct entry into a profession, but as a general education as well as an introduction to an industry sector from which a student might progress, either through further study in full-time education, or training.

All 14 lines of learning were available at levels 1, 2 and 3 of the

, whereas the Progression Diploma, involved a smaller volume of study, approximated to 2.5 A-levels.

Most Diplomas had three main components: principal learning, generic learning and additional and specialist learning. Principal learning was a single qualification, based on the chosen line of learning. This qualification made up the greatest proportion of the Diploma. Generic learning included a number of sub-components: functional skills qualifications in

; a project qualification; a minimum of 10 days work experience and achievement of six personal, learning and thinking skills. The additional and specialist learning component permitted the student to choose to include one or more qualifications in their Diploma. These qualifications may, but do not have to, relate to the line of learning. The Progression Diploma did not include the additional and specialist learning component.

UCAS

Although UCAS tariff points were agreed for the advanced diplomas, many universities didn't accept the qualification for entry to further study. This led to the ultimate demise of the qualification.

References

• Department for Children, Schools and Families
• yp.direct.gov.uk
• Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
• http://www.diploma-support.org Archived 2019-12-31 at the Wayback Machine
• http://www.ucas.com/students/beforeyouapply/diplomas/14-19diplomas/statements - Link broken (08/02/10)

External links

• http://diploma-support.org Archived 2019-12-31 at the Wayback Machine
• 14-19 Reform