Courses
The courses on offer at Greenbank College include vocational qualifications (VQs) – courses that prepare you to do a particular type of job. We also offer courses that help build your functional skills, help get you engaged in activities, develop your skills, increase confidence and well-being.
Courses are available in these areas
Art, Design, Sewing and Textiles
Disability Sport Coaching and Development Foundation Degree
Sport Coaching and Development
Why study for a vocational qualification?
Achieving a vocational qualification can help you to:
- Get the skills that you need to start work
- Help you decide whether it is the job you want to do
- Develop your career
- Go on to further learning
Vocational qualification levels can be compared to other qualifications. Entry and Level 1 qualifications build confidence and help people prepare for further learning and work. Level 2 is the equivalent of grades A* to C / 9 – 4 at GCSE and Level 3 qualifications are equivalent to A Levels.
How different qualifications compare:
| Level | Academic Qualifications | Vocational Qualifications | Entry Requirements |
| Entry |
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| 1 | GCSE grade D – G / 3 – 1 | NVQ Level 1 |
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| 2 | GCSE grade A* – C / 9 – 4 | NVQ Level 2 |
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| 3 | NVQ Level 3 |
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| 4 | Foundation Degree |
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