What is a Scotvec equivalent to?

A SCOTVEC National Certificate is acceptable as an equivalent to 5 GCSEs or above including English Language, PROVIDED THAT the certificate consists of 4 separate Ordinary/Standard Grades, one of which is module 61004 or 61003 (communication 4 or 3).

What is SVQ 2 equivalent to HNC?

Level 1 was equivalent to University 1st Year, an HNC or a Certificate of Higher Education (Cert HE). Level 2 was equivalent to University 2nd Year, an HND or a Diploma of Higher Education. Level 3 was equivalent to Years 3 and 4 at a Scottish University, and generally these credits lead to a Special or Honours Degree.

What is a HNC equivalent to UK?

An HNC is equivalent to the first year at university. You can generally enter a bachelor’s degree at year 2 once you complete an HNC.

Is BTEC HNC equivalent to a degree?

BTEC Higher Nationals are internationally-recognised higher education qualifications at level 4 and 5 that are equivalent to the first and second years of a university degree, providing progression to both university and employment.

Is HNC higher than SVQ 3?

Level 1: ‘O’ Grade, Standard grade, GCSE, CSE etc, GSVQ/ SVQ Level 1 or 2, SCOTVEC module etc. Level 2: Higher grade, CSYS, ‘A’ level etc, GSVQ/ SVQ Level 3, ONC, OND etc. Level 3: HNC, HND, SVQ level 4 or 5 etc.

What SVQ level is HNC?

Higher National Certificates (HNC) Certificates of Higher Education. (CertHE) SVQ Level 3.

Is an SVQ the same as an HNC?

National Qualifications Upon completion, you can choose to progress to a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND). Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) — these are employment-based qualifications that give you the necessary knowledge and skills to do a specific job.

Is a HNC equivalent to A levels?

Higher National Certificates (HNCs) and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) are work-related, or vocational, higher education qualifications. They are Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications respectively.

Can I go to uni with a HNC?

Higher National Certificates (HNC) & Higher National Diplomas (HND) HNCs and HNDs are highly-regarded by employers. They are also accepted for entry to many university degrees. In fact, with an HNC/HND, some universities will let you progress directly into the second or third year of a degree course.

Can you do a HND without a HNC?

Higher National Diploma (HND) HNDs are two-year courses. However, you may be able to enter directly into second year if you have completed an HNC in a related subject first. HNDs are usually the highest level of qualification you can gain at college.