New Level 1/2 Vocational Awards for teaching from September 2022
We’ve worked with teachers and other subject experts to review and update our suite of Key Stage 4 Vocational Awards, taking account of feedback received from you and addressing changes to Government and regulatory policy at the same time.
Why choose to deliver our new Level 1/2 Vocational Awards?
In developing our new suite, we’ve been careful to retain the elements of the qualifications that you’ve told us are important including:
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We’ve also made changes to support learner achievement and progression including introducing mark-based non-examination assessments that are compensatory within and across units and expanding the number of grades available at Level 1 to provide increased recognition for learners.
Level 1/2 Vocational Awards for teaching from September 2022:
We’re pleased to confirm that the following qualifications have been approved by DfE for inclusion in the 2024 KS4 performance tables:
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| Vocational Award in Construction and the Built Environment (Technical Award) | Find out more |
| Vocational Award in Engineering (Technical Award) | |
| Vocational Award in Health and Social Care (Technical Award) | Find out more |
| Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering (Technical Award) | |
| Vocational Award in ICT (Technical Award) | |
| Vocational Award in Performing Arts (Technical Award) | |
| Vocational Award in Retail Business (Technical Award) | |
| Vocational Award in Sport and Coaching Principles (Technical Award) |
We have also redeveloped our suite of Global Business Communication qualifications in French, German and Spanish. These qualifications will not contribute to KS4 performance tables due to the current DfE policy of not approving non-GCSE qualifications in EBacc subjects however they are available to centres in England from September 2022.
| Global Business Communication - French | Find out more |
| Global Business Communication - German | Find out more |
| Global Business Communication - Spanish | Find out more |
Want to find out more?
You can watch our webinar below for further information on our new qualifications. You can also download a copy of the slides here or read our FAQs here.