Glossary
Qualification level
The position of a qualification on the regulated qualifications framework, from entry level upwards.
In full
Levels place qualifications on a common scale. Level affects eligibility for several entitlements and determines which funding arrangements can apply.
Where this comes up
diagnostic
Co-funded learners undertaking level 3 qualifications
Co-funded learners undertaking level 3 qualifications. Review areas: Full and co-funding.
diagnostic
Study programmes containing significant levels of non-qualification activity
Study programmes containing significant levels of non-qualification activity. Review areas: Planned hours.
diagnostic
The T Level Technical qualification must have a corresponding programme aim with the same Programme type
If a T Level technical qualification has been returned there must be a matching programme aim
diagnostic
16 to 19 study programmes with planned learning hours but no regulated qualifications
Timetabled hours for non-qualification activity should be recorded in the Planned employability, enrichment, and pastoral hours field. In most cases, young people should be enrolled in learning that leads to: an external certificate offered by a regulated awarding organisation and approved on the DfE list of qualifications approved for funding 14 to 19 a substantial work placement to prepare them for progression to an apprenticeship or other employment a T Level
diagnostic
The Outcome grade is not valid for this type of qualification
If the Learning actual end date is on or after 1 August 2014, and the Outcome is 'Achieved', and the aim is a GCSE, A-level, AS-level or A2 level, and the Outcome grade has been returned, then it must be a valid grade for that qualification
diagnostic
The Technical Qualification and the Occupational Specialism must match on Programme Type, Framework code and Pathway in the LARS Framework Aims table
If there is an open T Level Technical Qualification and there is an open Occupational Specialism have been returned, these must have the same matching record of Framework code and Pathway in the Framework Aims table in LARS.