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Full-Time Courses Explained

Entry criteria for some of our courses may be enhanced where application for courses are over-subscribed. The titles of the qualifications we offer might be new to you, but they are recognised by industry and universities as qualifications that will provide the skills and knowledge employers want their future employees or students to have.

We offer courses, from Level 1 to Level 5, which combine practical learning with supporting theory and knowledge.

NVQ

Courses & Duration Entry Requirements (UK) Entry Requirements (ROI) Progression
NWRC UNI JOBS
  • (Level 2 to Level 4) 1 or 2 years
  • TfS (NVQ L1 & L2) Undertake practical, work-related tasks designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge to do a particular job effectively.
  • NVQ Levels 2 to 4
  • Previous NVQ Level or equivalent
  • NVQ Levels 2 to 4
  • Previous NVQ Level or equivalent
 L2 - L4 L3 & L4 L2 -L4


Level Two Diploma - One Year

Courses & Duration Entry Requirements (UK) Entry Requirements (ROI) Progression
NWRC UNI JOBS
  • 1 year
  • A qualification worth 4 GCSEs, as well as practical skills, to allow you to move onto a Level 3 course.
  • Attempted 4 GCSEs
  • Achieved 2 Grades (D-F)
  • Leaving Cert Applied - Pass



Level Three Diploma - Extended Diploma/Two Years

Courses & Duration Entry Requirements (UK) Entry Requirements (ROI) Progression
NWRC UNI JOBS
  • 2 years
  • A qualification equal to 3 levels (on completion). The practical work experience and skills involved will prepare you for work or higher level study.
  • 4 GCSE passes (C or above)
  • Level 2 Diploma (Merit)
  • NVQ Level 2
  • OCR Qualification
  • City & Guilds Qualificiation
  • 4 ordinary passes (D1 or above)
  • Leaving Certificate Applied (Merit/Distinction)
 (HND/C or Foundation Degree)





Higher National Diploma (HND) - Two Years

Courses & Duration Entry Requirements (UK) Entry Requirements (ROI) Progression
NWRC UNI JOBS
  • You can combine practical skills, work experience and academic study to gain a vocational qualification that leads to work or 2nd/3rd year at university.
  • See entry points below.
  • See entry points below.





Access (Adult Learning) - One Year

Courses & Duration Entry Requirements (UK) Entry Requirements (ROI) Progression
NWRC UNI JOBS
  • Designed for adult learners who wish to enhance their qualificaions in preparation for higher level study.
  • Out of FT Education for 2 years
  • Not studied a similar level course for 5 years
  • Aged 19 and over*(*Certificate in Health & Welfare aged 21 & over)
  • Interview
    • Out of FT Education for 2 years
    • Not studied a similar level course for 5 years
    • Aged 19 and over*(*Certificate in Health & Welfare aged 21 & over)
    • Interview




Foundation Degree - Two Years

Courses & Duration Entry Requirements (UK) Entry Requirements (ROI) Progression
NWRC UNI JOBS
  • 2 years
  • A degree level qualification which combines college study with workplace learning to give you relevant knowledge, understanding and skills for your career.
  • See entry points below
    • See entry points below




UK Qualifications

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma BTEC Level 3 Diploma Access Diploma A Levels
Grade Profile UCAS Tariff Points Grade Profile UCAS Tariff Points % Pass Grade UCAS Tariff Points Grade UCAS Tariff Points
D*D*D* 168 D*D* A+ 75+ 144 A* 56
D*D*D* 160 D*D A+ 70-74 132 A 48
D*DD 152 D D A+ 65-69 120 B 40
DDD 144 DM A+ 60-64 108 C 32
DDM 128 MM A+ 55-59 96 D 24
DMM 112 PM A+ 50-54 84 E 16
MMM 96 PP A+ 45-49 72

MMP

 		80 41-44 60
MPP 64
40 48

PPP 48





ROI Qualifications

Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher & Ordinary) UCAS and CAO Points
2017 New Tariff at Higher UCAS Points (Higher) CAO Points (Higher) 2017 New Tariff at Ordinary UCAS Points (Ordinary) CAO Points (Ordinary)
H1 36 100
H2 30 88
H3 24 77


H4 18 66


H5 12 56 01 12 56
H6 9 46 02 10
 46
H7
37 03 8 46
H8

04 6 37


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For more information on these tables of information, please contact our Careers team on 028 7127 8706 or email careers@nwrc.ac.uk

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