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Core content set nationally by the DfE.  \nLevel 3 and Level 2 Vocat ional Qualification Reforms  \nPost-16 pathways  \nApprenticeship, further education, higher education or employment  \nOccupational Certificate  \n2 years, 540-720 GLH  \nT Level  \n2 years, 1080 GLH  \nA-Level & V Level combination  \nA-Level  \n360 GLH  \nV Level  \n360 GLH  \n*GCSEs remain a common route into T Levels, A-Levels and V Levels  \n3  \nLeve l 2  \nFuture Leve l 3  \nDestinations  \nLevel 3 and Level 2 Vocat ional Qualification Reforms  \nOccupational Certificate (Level 2)  \nCatering & Hospitality:  \n• Culinary Skills  \n• Hospitality.  \nEarly Years Practitioner  \n4  \nQualifications and Pathways starting from September 2027  \n(Tranche 1)  \nV Level (Level 3)  \n• Accounting & Finance  \n• Digital Systems & Data  \n• Education  \nFoundation  \nCertificate (Level 2)  \n• Digital Systems and Data  \n• Education & Early Years  \nLevel 3 and Level 2 Vocat ional Qualification Reforms  \nQualifications and Pathways starting from September 2028  \n(Tranche 2)  \nOccupational Certificate (Level 2)  \nBusiness & Finance Administration:  \n• Accounts & Finance Assistant  \n• Assistant administrator  \n• Digital administration. Health & Care Services:  \n• Adult care worker  \n• Healthcare support worker.  \nConstruction (On-site):  \n• Bricklayer  \n• Carpentry & Joinery  \n• Stonemasonry. Construction (Finishing trades):  \n• Domestic Plumber  \n• Floor Layer  \n• Painter & Decorator  \n• Plasterer  \n• Wall & Floor Tiler.  \nEngineering & Manufacturing:  \n• Autocare Technician  \n• Engineering Operative  \n• Furniture Maker  \n• Welder. 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