Level 3 Diploma ASL Pathways

Select a Line of Learning to see examples of potential routes a learner might take and what qualification/s they could choose as part of their Additional and Specialist Learning.

Construction and the Built Environment - example Advanced (Level 3) Diploma ASL pathways

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Heating and Ventilation pathway

Computer Aided Design / IT pathway

Advanced GCE pathway (any)

Advanced Subsidary GCE pathway (any)

Qualification

City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Heating and Ventilating Installation
(A)
372 GLH

City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Computer Aided Design (CAD) Parametric Modelling
(S)
90 GLH

AQA
Level 3 Advanced GCE in Design and Technology Systems and Control Technology
(A)
360 GLH

AQA
Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Environmental Studies
(A)
180 GLH

 

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City & Guilds
Level 3 Diploma for IT Users E-quals Enhanced
(A)
330 GLH

 

AQA
Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Electronics
(A)
180 GLH

 

 

 

 

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) requirement for Diploma Level
360 360 360 360
(A) Additional
(S) Specialist

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Creative and Media - example Advanced (Level 3) Diploma ASL pathways

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Media Techniques pathway

Sound Engineering pathway

Advanced GCE pathway (any)

Advanced Subsidiary GCE pathway (any two)

Photography Business pathway

Qualification

City & Guilds
Level 3 Diploma in Media Techniques
(S)
360 GLH

City & Guilds
Level 3 Diploma in Sound Engineering
(A)
360GLH

AQA
Level 3 Advanced GCE in Drama and Theatre Studies
(S)
360 GLH

AQA
Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Communication Studies
(S)
180 GLH

City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Printing Photo Images
(A)
60 GLH

 

 

 

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AQA
Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in German
(A)
180 GLH

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City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Customer Service 
(A)
120 GLH

 

 

 

 

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AQA
Level 3 Subsidiary GCE in Business Studies
(A)
180 GLH

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) requirement for Diploma Level
360 360 360 360 360
(A) Additional
(S) Specialist

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Engineering - example Advanced (Level 3) Diploma ASL pathways

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Option 4

Advanced GCE pathway (any)

Advanced Subsidiary GCE pathway (any two)

Process Technology pathway

Computer Aided Design / IT pathway

Qualification

AQA
Level 3 Advanced GCE in Science in Society
(A)
360 GLH

AQA
Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Physics
(A)
180 GLH

City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Process Technology 
(A)
360 GLH

City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Computer Aided Design (CAD) Parametric Modelling
(A)
90 GLH

 

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AQA
Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Science for Public Understanding
(A)
180 GLH

 

City & Guilds
Level 3 Advanced Diploma for ICT Software Developer
(A)
270 GLH

 

 

 

 

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) requirement for Diploma Level
360 360 360 360
(A) Additional
(S) Specialist

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IT - example Advanced (Level 3) Diploma ASL pathways

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Software Developer / Computer Aided Design pathway

ICT Support pathway

Advanced GCE pathway (any)

Advanced Subsidiary GCE pathway (any two)

Contact centre / Business skills pathway

Qualification

City & Guilds
Level 3 Advanced Diploma for ICT Software Developer
(S)
270 GLH

City & Guilds
Level 3 Advanced Diploma in ICT systems support
(A)
390 GLH

AQA
Level 3 Advanced GCSE in Law
(A)
360 GLH

AQA
Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Mathematics
(A)
180 GLH

City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Contact Centre Skills
(S)
120 GLH

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City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in Computer Aided Design (CAD) Parametric Modelling
(A)
90 GLH

 

 

AQA
Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Statistics
(A)
180 GLH

City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Customer Service 
(A)
120 GLH
       

AND

City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Business Administration
(A)
120 GLH

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) requirement for Diploma Level
360 360 360 360 360
(A) Additional
(S) Specialist

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Business, Administration and Finance - example Advanced (Level 3) Diploma ASL pathways

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Environmental and Land Based Studies - example Advanced (Level 3) Diploma ASL pathways

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Hair and Beauty - example Advanced (Level 3) Diploma ASL pathways

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City & Guilds Specialist Learning Qualification

Qualification

City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Creative Hair and Beauty Studies

This qualification meets the ASL requirements of the Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies. The purpose of this qualification is to introduce the learner to the world of Hair and Beauty engaging their interest through experiential learning. The qualification complements the Principal Learning topics and supports the development of creative and imaginative skills.

Candidates must complete the required number of units to achieve a total of 360-540 guided learning hours from the optional units:

   - Maintaining personal health and wellbeing
   - Make and style a hair addition
   - Creative hair design
   - Anatomy and physiology
   - Principles and theory of massage
   - Introduction to media make-up
   - Introduction to camouflage make-up
   - Introduction to nail enhancements and advanced hand and nail art techniques
   - Explore the principles of complementary and alternative medicine
   - Human resources management
   - Explore technological developments within hair, beauty and associated areas

 

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) requirement for Diploma Level
360

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Hospitality - example Advanced (Level 3) Diploma ASL pathways

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