14-19 diplomas

What are the new Vocational Diplomas?

These are level three qualifications

The Diploma is the perfect way to explore your options. It’s a new qualification for 14 to 19 year olds and offers a mix of classroom learning and hands-on experience - all designed to prepare you for wherever you want to go in life. The Diplomas are a great gateway to a full range of Higher Education and career options.

  • The Foundation Diploma is equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades D to G.
  • The Higher Diploma is equivalent to 7 GCSEs at grades A* to C.
  • The Advanced Diploma is equivalent to 3 and a half A levels.

Higher Education Prospectus

View and print:14-19 Diploma brochure

 

 

New Diplomas available from September 2009

Construction and the Built Environment
Engineering
Hair and Beauty Studies 
Creative and Media

How we monitor and report on your progress

All Year 10 and 11 students who study at Redcar & Cleveland College receive termly reports from their tutors.  For those who have left school aged 16-18 reports are sent directly to parents or guardians at home.  These reports are sent to the students’ school and they review students’ progress towards their qualification, their attendance and comments on their behaviour and effort.  The College’s ‘Cause for Concern’ form is used to record any incident which the tutor feels needs to be brought to the attention of the school.  The matter is then dealt with through the school’s disciplinary procedure.  

Praise Postcards

Tutors can award Praise Postcards for students who show excellent standards in their work, effort, attendance and attitude.  These Postcards are sent to students at home and a copy is sent to the school.  These Praise Postcards contribute to the selection of nominees for and winners of the Shine  Awards, which are presented at the annual Celebration of Achievement ceremony. 

Redcar & Cleveland College holds an annual Celebration of Achievement for its 14-16 year old students.  Nominations for the ‘Shine’ Awards are received for either Most Outstanding Student, Most Committed Student, or Most Improved Student each year and a winner is chosen from each curriculum area. 

For more information on the new Diplomas see the government website by clicking the link http://yp.direct.gov.uk/diplomas/