What makes the Diplomas different from other qualifications?
The key difference for Diplomas is that they give students much more choice and flexibility by introducing them into an industry in a much broader way.
Theoretical knowledge is backed up by a strong emphasis on learning by doing. Through their work placement students are able to learn how to think for themselves, how to problem solve, how to communicate, how to work independently, and how to work successfully as part of a team.
The Diplomas were designed so that it is also possible to study alongside apprenticeships, GCSEs, A levels and the international baccalaureate.
Apprenticeships are work-based programmes where the student is actually employed by the business and develops the occupational competences for a particular job role, whereas the Diploma has a much broader approach, encompassing many different areas of the sector. The Diploma content will meet the needs of apprenticeship frameworks enabling easy progression.
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