What is an advanced GNVQ equivalent to?

two A-levels
An advanced GNVQ is intended to be the equivalent of two A-levels, and in some schools and colleges students are taking the two qualifications alongside each other.

Who is the awarding body for GNVQ?

The Joint Council of National Vocational Awarding Bodies comprising: the Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC), the City and Guilds of London Institute (C&G) and the RSA Examinations Board (RSAEB) reported that there were about 163,000 new registrations for GNVQs in 1994-95 and the numbers of advanced …

What level of education is an advanced GNVQ?

level 3
Advanced GNVQ (level 3) provided access to HE as well as a foundation for further education or training and employment. The standard was comparable to GCE ‘A’ and ‘AS’ level.

What are GNVQ in England?

In Britain, GNVQs are qualifications in practical subjects such as business, design, and information technology. GNVQ is an abbreviation for ‘general national vocational qualification’.

Is GNVQ higher than GCSE?

GNVQs are rated as equivalent to four good GCSEs. Currently pupils taking the exam only have to achieve another C grade at GCSE and they have achieved the magic five grades at A*-C that is the benchmark for success in the government’s league tables.

How many UCAS points is a GNVQ Advanced worth?

240 points
240 points: vocational A-level, double award, grade A (advanced GNVQ).

What qualification is a GNVQ?

A General National Vocational Qualification, or GNVQ, was a certificate of vocational education in the United Kingdom. The last GNVQs were awarded in 2007. The qualifications related to occupational areas in general, rather than any specific job. They could be taken in a wide range of subjects.

Is GNVQ a BTEC?

GNVQs ceased to be offered in late 2007. Pupils in England and Wales are able to undertake BTEC and OCR national certificates and diplomas instead….General National Vocational Qualification.

Acronym GNVQ
Countries / regions England, Wales and Northern Ireland

What’s a GNVQ worth?

The full GNVQ was considered equivalent to four GCSEs and the part one GNVQ equivalent to two GCSEs. By 2003, pupils at the end of Key Stage 4 were entering some 135,000 foundation and intermediate GNVQs. Over 60% were in applied information and communication technology.