If you want to stay in the sixth form or go to college, the courses you could move on to next will depend on the course you are taking now.

	Options after Level 1 courses e.g. Foundation GNVQ / NVQ level 1
	You could study ...

GCSEs in vocational subjects   You would study broad work areas like Art and Design, Applied Business, Applied ICT or Leisure and Tourism. They are equal to 2 GCSEs and are graded A*A* to GG.

BTEC First Diploma   Cover career areas such as Equine Studies, Agriculture or Caring. Mainly based on course work or practical assessments and graded Pass, Merit and Distinction.		Other courses at this level   Other courses you could think about include GCSEs, NVQ Level 1 and 2, and the Welsh Baccalaureate Intermediate.

	What next?
	When you complete one of these courses you could go on to study higher level courses. If you want to leave full-time education then you could look for a job or an apprenticeship.

	Options after Level 2 courses e.g. GNVQ Intermediate / GCSE in vocational subjects / NVQ Level 2
	If you get the right grades, you could think about going on to:

	AS/A Levels in vocational subjects
	Courses relate to broad areas of work, such as Business, Health & Social Care, Art & Design and Engineering. Assessments are mainly based on course work, with end of unit tests. You can study the 3 unit course which takes 1 year or the 6 and 12 unit courses which take 2 years to complete.

NVQ Level 3   NVQs are practical qualifications that show you have the skills to do a job e.g. Chef, Direct Care, Engineering. You will need to complete a portfolio of evidence and will spend time on work placement.		National Diploma   Offered in work related subjects such as Electronics, Countryside Management, Performing Arts, Sports Science. They are graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.

	Other courses at this level
	Other courses at this level include CACHE, AS Levels, International Baccalaureate or Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced. All courses at this level can lead to higher education or work and training.

	Options following Level 3 courses e.g. A Levels / Vocational A levels / National Diploma etc ...
	If you don’t want to go on to University or start work then you could think about:

HE in FE   If you don’t want to travel far, you may be able to study a degree or HND at your local further education college. Many are linked to a local university, where you could go to complete the final year of your degree.		Art Foundation course   This one year course is a good first step if you are thinking about taking an Art & Design course at Higher Education. In fact, many Universities will expect you to have an Art Foundation course before you apply, as it gives you a grounding in the different art specialisms.

	Vocational courses
	If you want to do a more vocational course then your local college may offer a range of these, such as AAT Courses in Accountancy, Bilingual Secretarial and Journalism courses. The courses and subjects offered vary from school to school and between colleges. To find out what’s offered near you check out Learning Choices, speak to your careers adviser or phone the learndirect help line 0800 100 900.