Level

Academic Education

Vocational Education

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)

8

Ph.D

CAC, SQA, BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma, Certificate & Award

5

7

Master & Research Degree

CAC, SQA, BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma, Certificate & Award

5

6

Bachelor Degree

CAC, SQA, BTEC Professional Diploma, Certificate & Award

4

5

College
Diplomas of FE & HE

CAC, SQA, BTEC Higher National;
Diploma & Certificate

4

4

Certificate of HE

CAC, SQA, BTEC Diploma, Certificate & Award

3

3

GCE A-Levels or Equivalent

CAC, SQA, BTEC National; CAC, SQA, BTEC Diploma, Certificate & Award

3

2

GCSEs grade A*-C

CAC, SQA, BTEC First Diploma & Certificate;
CAC, SQA, BTEC Diploma, Certificate & Award

2

1

GCSEs grade D-G

CAC, SQA, BTEC Introductory Diploma & Certificate

1