Accredited by City & Guilds, the Key Skills Qualifications represent the important skills required in all job sectors.
They are mapped against the National Qualification Framework. Level 2 being roughly equivalent to a GSCE Grade C or above. See below for more detail on this mapping.
Assessment is portfolio based, with candidates producing proof of achievement through projects, personal development plans and reviews, and evidence of work undertaken.
The Key Skills
ICT Level 1
ICT Level 2
ICT Level 3
Communications Level 1
Communications Level 2
Application of Number Level 1
Application of Number Level 2
Improve Own Learning Level 1
Improve Own Learning Level 2
A brief guide to comparing qualifications
Keyskills are becoming more and more recognised as equivalent to ‘traditional’ academic qualifications. The mapping guide below shows the relationship.
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Entry 1
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Entry 2
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Entry3
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Level1
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Level 2
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Level 3
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Adult Basic Skills
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Key Skills
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NVQ
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GCSE D-G
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GCSE C-A
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A Level
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