What are Functional Skills?
The Functional Skills element of the new diplomas is an area that raises many questions - there are for example over 50 “Frequently Asked Questions” on the DCSF Functional Skills FAQ page alone!
Answers such as:
“Functional skills are those core elements of English, maths and ICT that provide an individual with the essential knowledge, skills and [...]
New Diploma Equivalencies
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Why is the Foundation Diploma listed as equivalent to five GCSEs at grades A*-G in terms of the Achievement and Attainment Tables? Shouldn’t it be listed as equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades D-G?
Will the separate parts of the Diploma count in the AATs even if someone doesn’t complete [...]
Print companies urged to collaborate for new diploma
The new Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design will be available from 2009 in 27 areas across England.
Printers are encouraged to get involved by offering work experience schemes, an essential part of the course, or various associated projects.
The Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design has been developed by five sector skills councils to equip young [...]
Travel trade urged to get behind new diploma
The Travel and Tourism diploma will be available from 2010.
The Travel and Tourism Diploma Development Partnership, a tie-up between sector skills councils People 1st and GoSkills, is inviting employers to suggest ideas for the course content in a series of focus groups.
Advantage chief executive John McEwan is spearheading the project as chairman of the steering committee.
People [...]
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