What’s different between a Diploma and qualifications already available?

• Depending on what you want to do in life, different routes will suit different people.
• Diploma topics are related to broad industry areas, they’re not based on a subject area like geography or history.
• If, say at 16, you’re certain that you want to get into a particular job role, then maybe an apprenticeship is the way to go.
• The difference is that apprenticeships are work-based programmes, which means that you are actually employed,  and they are designed to develop skills that are specific to that particular job.
• Diplomas give you much more choice and introduce you into the industry in a much broader way, allowing you to move into a number of areas within the industry.
• You even have the option to start an apprenticeship after you have completed the Diploma. It’s totally up to you.
• You can even choose to study the Diploma while you’re studying your GCSEs or A levels.

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