What are Level 1 and 2 Certificates?

Level 1 and 2 Certificates

  • These qualifications are available to students of any age.
  • Level 1 or Level 2 in the National Qualifications Framework.
  • Usually taught as a one- or two-year course in schools and colleges.

How are they assessed?

  • Written exam (70–80%)
  • Coursework 20–30%).

Equivalents

  • Equivalent to a GCSE short course.
  • Level 1 is equivalent to GCSE grades D–G.
    The quality of the work done should be the same as for a GCSE short course grade G or above.
  • Level 2 is equivalent to GCSE grades A*–C.
    The quality of the work done should be the same as for a GCSE short course grade C or above.

Level 1 and 2 Certificates specifications, past papers and support materials.