GNVQ (General National Vocational Qualification) /Vocational A levels in IT

What is the IT GNVQ?

The IT GNVQ is a general vocational qualification taught in schools, sixth form and FE colleges. It is designed to lay the broad foundation of skills and knowledge required for employment in the IT industry. Students can take an IT GNVQ as a stand-alone course or in conjunction with other vocational or academic qualifications such as NVQs, GCSEs or A & AS levels. There are 3 levels of qualification:

• Foundation level entry requirements at age 16 – None
• Intermediate level entry requirements at age 16 – GCSEs at grades D-G
• Vocation A level entry requirements at age 16 – 4 GCSEs at grades A-C

How does the IT GNVQ relate to other qualifications?

This qualification route map shows how GNVQ relates to GCSEs, A & AS levels and other qualifcations.

Course content

Click here for details of course content at Foundation, Intermediate and Vocational A level .

Where can I do GNVQ courses?

Click here for a list of GNVQ centres .

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