Does the level 2 in maths certificate state on it that it is GCSE equivelent?

silvercar

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

As you're planning to go into nursing after your Access course, it's important to check with any university that you want to go to that they will accept this as equivalent to a GCSE grade C, as many places won't.

Just having it accepted by the college isn't enough as you could find yourself having to spend a year retaking the full GCSE before being able to start university.

To add...having taught both, getting a GCSE grade C is much harder.

bambinaUK

It is equivalent to Grade C GCSE, however not all Universities will accept it and will insist on GCSE. What course are you intending on applying for?

Oldernotwiser

silvercar wrote: »

To add...having taught both, getting a GCSE grade C is much harder.

I quite agree, which is why many universities won't accept equivalents for degree entry, thank goodness.

Pont

Right - I may not be PC in my post. This qualification is equivalent to that qualification etc simply, is not true, whatever the service provider states.

I have taught all levels, from entry to degree. A Key Skills level 2, in my opinion, is NOT equivalent to GCSE grade C. I don't care how the various awarding institutions 'dress' it up, it doesn't add up.

Fortunately, 'respected' FE/HE institutions also recognize that the so callled 'equivalents' actually don't equate, and so will not accept such.

IMO many colleges offering such 'qualifications' need investigating. They're giving false hope to people and that is downright wrong.

What do you think ONW (Happy New Year BTW)?

amiehall

Yes definitely, if a student is told to study something as an alternative to an essential GCSE and then it won't be accepted in lieu it's a total waste of time and effort. It's hard because it's often not in the college's individual interest to give honest advice although they could always offer the GCSE!

liney

PGCE providers do not seem to be accepting these now: there were specific 'We no longer accept' notes on many of their course guide pages when I was researching my options.

davemorton

Whats worse than the providers that say it is equivalent, is the providers (the smaller ones in my experience) that seem to be able to get someone from entry 2 to a level 2 in ten weeks, either they are excellent beyond belief, or its a case of A, B (COUGH!), C or D?

Kayleigh1986

Im going to uni in september, but for next years study i need grade c english or equivalent. The lady actually told me to ring learn direct. I did the assessment with them and they said im too good a level 2 to get funding or do the course but I can pay and just instantly do the level 2 test. My uni will take this

Oldernotwiser

Pont wrote: »

Right - I may not be PC in my post. This qualification is equivalent to that qualification etc simply, is not true, whatever the service provider states.

I have taught all levels, from entry to degree. A Key Skills level 2, in my opinion, is NOT equivalent to GCSE grade C. I don't care how the various awarding institutions 'dress' it up, it doesn't add up.

Fortunately, 'respected' FE/HE institutions also recognize that the so callled 'equivalents' actually don't equate, and so will not accept such.

IMO many colleges offering such 'qualifications' need investigating. They're giving false hope to people and that is downright wrong.

What do you think ONW (Happy New Year BTW)?

I agree with you entirely and would include the Literacy/English qualifications in this as well.

Heaven knows that GCSE grade C doesn't represent a particularly high level of attainment, so the others are only really useful as a stepping stone to bigger things.

Happy New Year to you as well.

Oldernotwiser

Kayleigh1986 wrote: »

Im going to uni in september, but for next years study i need grade c english or equivalent. The lady actually told me to ring learn direct. I did the assessment with them and they said im too good a level 2 to get funding or do the course but I can pay and just instantly do the level 2 test. My uni will take this

Absolutely shocking.

What degree and university, if I may ask?