Additional and Specialist Learning

We have put together examples of how the learner can specialise through their Additional and Specialist Learning (ASL) component of the Foundation, Higher and Advanced Diploma. If you would like a full list of Diploma ASL qualifications visit the National Database of Accredited Qualifications.

Foundation (Level 1) Diploma Additional and Specialist Learning Pathways

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Option 4

Option 5

Studio/Landscape Photography pathway

Applied Media pathway

Learning Support pathway plus Short GCSE (any)

Language pathway (any)

Media Studies pathway

Qualification

City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in Studio/ Landscape Photography 
(A)
120 GLH

AQA
GCSE in Applied Media (Single Award - pilot)
(S)
120 GLH

City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting People with Learning Disabilities 
(A)
80 GLH

AQA
GCSE in Spanish
(A)
120 GLH

AQA
GCSE in Media Studies
(S)
120 GLH

 

 

AND

 

 

 

 

AQA
Level 1/2 GCSE (short course) in Art and Design
(S)
60 GLH

 

 

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) requirement for Diploma Level
120 120 120 120 120

(A) Additional
(S) Specialist

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Higher (Level 2) Diploma Additional and Specialist Learning Pathways

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Option 4

Option 5

Option 6

Option 7

Business pathway

Learning Support pathway (any two short GCSEs)

Applied Media pathway

 Studio / Landscape Photography plus GCSE (any short course) pathway Advanced Subsidiary GCE pathway (any) Level 1/2 GCSE pathway (any + short course) Audio sector pathway
Qualification

City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in Business Administration
(A)
90 GLH

City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting People with Learning Disabilities 
(A)
80 GLH

AQA
GCSE in Applied Media (double award - pilot)
(S)
180 GLH

City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in Studio / Landscape Photography
(A)
120 GLH

AQA
Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in English Language and English Literature
(A)
180 GLH

AQA
GCSE (Short course) in French
(A)
60 GLH

City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in Audio Visual Industries Induction
(S)
60 GLH
 AND AND    AND   AND  AND
City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service
(A)
90 GLH

AQA
GCSE (Short course) in Art and Design
(S)
60 GLH

 

 AQA
GCSE (Short course) in Art and Design
(S)
60 GLH

 

AQA
GCSE in Performing Arts: Dance
(S)
120 GLH

City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in Music Sound and Composition
(A)
60 GLH
 

AND

AQA
GCSE (Short course) in Citizenship Studies
(A)
60 GLH

        

AND

City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in Multi Track Recording and Mixing
(A)
80 GLH
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) requirement for Diploma Level
180 180 180 180 180 180 180

(A) Additional
(S) Specialist

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Advanced (Level 3) Diploma Additional and Specialist Learning Pathways

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Option 4

Option 5

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

 

 

 

AND

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

 AND

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

 

 

 

 

AND

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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