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