Qualification Levels

Qualification Levels

Each of the levels skills and abilities are outlined below, after the referral a period of assessment will be carried out to find the right level for each pupil. The qualifications have the flexibility to use the levels above and below to further personalise the curriculum to best suit needs.

Entry Level (Entry 1)

Entry 1 recognises progress along a continuum that ranges from the most elementary of achievements to beginning to make use of skills, knowledge or understanding that relate to the immediate environment. 

Entry Level (Entry 2) 

Achievement at Entry 2 reflects the ability to make use of skills, knowledge and understanding to carry out simple, familiar tasks and activities with guidance. 

Knowledge and Understanding

Use knowledge or understanding to carry out simple, familiar activities. Know the steps needed to complete simple activities 

Application and Action

Carry out simple, familiar tasks and activities Follow instructions or use rehearsed steps to complete tasks and activities.

Autonomy and Accountability

With appropriate guidance begin to take some responsibility for the outcomes of simple activities. Actively participate in simple and familiar activities.

Entry Level (Entry 3)

Achievement at Entry 3 reflects the ability to make use of skills, knowledge and understanding to carry out structured tasks and activities in familiar contexts, with appropriate guidance where needed. 

Knowledge and Understanding

Use knowledge or understanding to carry out structured tasks and activities in familiar contexts. Know and understand the steps needed to complete structured tasks and activities in familiar contexts. 

Application and Action

Carry out structured tasks and activities in familiar contexts. Be aware of the consequences of actions for self and others. 

Autonomy and Accountability

With appropriate guidance take responsibility for the outcomes of structured activities. Actively participate in activities in familiar contexts

Level 1

Achievement at Level 1 reflects the ability to use relevant knowledge, skills and procedures to complete routine tasks. It includes responsibility for completing tasks and procedures subject to direction or guidance. 

Knowledge and Understanding

Use knowledge of facts, procedures and ideas to complete well-defined, routine tasks. Be aware of information relevant to the area of study or work. 

Application and Action

Complete well-defined routine tasks. Use relevant skills and procedures. Select and use relevant information. Identify whether actions have been effective. 

Autonomy and Accountability 

Take responsibility for completing tasks and procedures subject to direction or guidance as needed.

Level 2

Achievement at Level 2 reflects the ability to select and use relevant knowledge, ideas, skills and procedures to complete well-defined tasks and address straightforward problems. It includes taking responsibility for completing tasks and procedures and exercising autonomy and judgment subject to overall direction or guidance. 

Knowledge and Understanding 

Use understanding of facts, procedures and ideas to complete well-defined tasks and address straightforward problems. Interpret relevant information and ideas. Be aware of the types of information that are relevant to the area of study or work. 

Application and Action

Complete well-defined, generally routine tasks and address straightforward problems. Select and use relevant skills and procedures. Identify, gather and use relevant information to inform actions. Identify how effective actions have been.  

Autonomy and Accountability

Take responsibility for completing tasks and procedures. Exercise autonomy and judgment subject to overall direction

These charts give you the equivalent qualifications / job levels and a progress route for further learning.