var tooltiptextArray = new Array(); tmpArr = new Array(2); tmpArr[0] = "A level"; tmpArr[1] = "An A level is normally taken as a two-year course after doing GCSE or an equivalent qualification. You'll do AS and A2 qualifications. The AS is the same as half a full A level qualification. The A2 is the second half of a full A level qualification. Both are worth 50 per cent of the full A level qualification."; tooltiptextArray.push(tmpArr); tmpArr = new Array(2); tmpArr[0] = "Additional and specialist learning"; tmpArr[1] = "The subjects you choose as part of Additional and Specialist Learning offer the opportunity to study a particular topic in more depth, or to study something different that widens your experience such as another language, for example. Additional and Specialist Learning will broaden your horizons and help to open up lots of different opportunities in future study and employment. "; tooltiptextArray.push(tmpArr); tmpArr = new Array(2); tmpArr[0] = "Advanced Level"; tmpArr[1] = "The Advanced and Progression Diplomas are level 3 qualifications. They recognise the ability to gain, and where relevant, apply a range of knowledge, skills and understanding. Learning at this level involves detailed knowledge and skills. It is for people who want to go to university, people working independently or, in some areas, supervising and training others in their field of work. "; tooltiptextArray.push(tmpArr); tmpArr = new Array(2); tmpArr[0] = "Diploma"; tmpArr[1] = "A new qualification for 14-19 year olds, the Diploma is a combination of existing qualifications and purpose-designed qualifications to make up a two year course. The Diploma is designed to support your next move – whether that's further study at school or college, work-related training, going on to university or a job with training."; tooltiptextArray.push(tmpArr); tmpArr = new Array(2); tmpArr[0] = "Extended Diploma"; tmpArr[1] = "The Extended Diploma can be taken at all levels of learning (Foundation, Higher and Advanced.) Extended Diplomas will contain more English and maths, as well as more additional and specialist learning. If you do it at Foundation level, it's the same as 7 GCSEs at grades D to G; at Higher level it's worth 9 GCSEs at grades A* to C, and at Advanced it's the same as 4.5 A levels. You can start an Extended Diploma from 2011, and it will be available to take in all 17 subjects."; tooltiptextArray.push(tmpArr); tmpArr = new Array(2); tmpArr[0] = "Foundation Level"; tmpArr[1] = "The Foundation Diploma is a level 1 qualification. This recognises basic knowledge and skills and the ability to apply learning with guidance or supervision. Learning at this level is about activities that mostly relate to everyday situations and may be linked to a work-related environment. "; tooltiptextArray.push(tmpArr); tmpArr = new Array(2); tmpArr[0] = "Functional skills"; tmpArr[1] = "These are the core elements of English, mathematics and ICT, which you will study as part of your Diploma course. You'll need to do well in Functional Skills to get your Diploma qualification. What the Functional Skills part of your course will give you is the knowledge, skills and understanding to use maths and English in life, study and at work. They will also be available as stand-alone qualifications. "; tooltiptextArray.push(tmpArr); tmpArr = new Array(2); tmpArr[0] = "GCSE"; tmpArr[1] = "GCSE stands for General Certificate of Secondary Education. This qualification is normally taken by 15 to 18-year-olds in schools and colleges across the country, GCSEs are also available to anyone who wants to gain a qualification in a subject they are interested in."; tooltiptextArray.push(tmpArr); tmpArr = new Array(2); tmpArr[0] = "Generic learning"; tmpArr[1] = "Generic learning is there to help you develop and apply the skills and knowledge you need for learning, employment and personal development. The generic learning part of the Diploma is made up of the following:
- a project
- functional skills
- personal, learning and thinking skills
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First teaching September 2008
- construction and the built environment
- creative and media
- engineering
- information technology
- society, health and development

First teaching September 2009
- business, administration and finance
- environmental and land-based studies
- hair and beauty studies
- hospitality
- manufacturing and product design

First teaching September 2010
- public services
- retail
- sport and leisure
- travel and tourism

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- languages
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- the knowledge, skills and understanding required in each subject
- standards or attainment targets in each subject – teachers can use these to measure a child's progress and plan the next steps in his or her learning
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Within this national curriculum framework, schools are free to plan and organise teaching and learning in the way that best meets the needs of their pupils."; tooltiptextArray.push(tmpArr); tmpArr = new Array(2); tmpArr[0] = "Personal, learning and thinking skills (PLTS)"; tmpArr[1] = "These are the skills that will help you succeed in employment and lifelong learning. You will learn about:\n- Independent inquiry
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- Reflective learning
- Team working
- Self-management
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