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 \n# What's involved?\n\nBut you will need to check the specific requirements needed to study A levels at the college or sixthFor a level 2 course you will usually need 4 GCSEs at grades 9-3 including a minimum grade 3 inform you would like to attend.Check their website or prospectus.It's important to check what you willEnglish and mathsneed when you are looking into the courses available.For a level 3 course you will need at least five GCSEs grades 9-4.These need to include English andWhere could this lead?Where could this lead?maths.  \nhowdoIgetthetthene?   \nTraineeshipA-Level Route  \nVocational Route  \nApprenticeship Route  \nJob with Training Route  \n__Traineeship Route  \nJtherotions  \n·There are more than 100 different jobs in the army.The basic entry age requirementsdepend on whether or not you are entering the regular army,or Territorial Army,as anofficer or soldier.If you are entering the regular army,officers can join aged 18 to 26years and soldiers can join between 16 and 32 years and 11 months.  \n·You need to be aged 16 or over to join the Royal Navy.If you wish to attend WelbeckDefence Sixth Form College you can apply at 15.If you're under the age of 18,you willneed the consent of a parent or guardian.  \n·You can apply directly to join the RAF.You'll need at least 3 GCSEs grades 9 to 4including English and maths,and a science for some roles.  \nCadetship  \n·Are you practically-minded and interested in working at sea?Do you want a career thatinvolves travelling the world?If so,this could be the ideal learning opportunity for you  \n·A full-time Level 2 pre-cadetship course gives you the knowledge and skills required to  \nlaunch a career in the fast-moving world of commercial shipping.  \n·This programme will provide you with the foundation required for direct entry onto theLevel 3 pre-cadetship course,known as the Diploma in Shipping and Maritime  \nOperations.This could lead to a job in the Merchant Navy or an apprenticeship in MarineEngineering.  \n·An internship gives you the opportunity to work at a company to learn new skills andgain experience in a particular industry or job role.They are an established route intoemployment.There are various types of internships:  \n·Work shadowing-you follow one or more members of a team throughout their day,allowing you to learn directly from experienced staff,sometimes top industryprofessionals.  \n·Work experience placements-give you a taste of working in your chosen job.Theseare often part of degree courses,but there is also a range of programmes for schoolleavers,or you could arrange your own placement.They can last from a few daysthrough to several weeks,or longer.  \n·There are school leaver programmes and holiday schemes -offered by some of thelarger companies.Some are paid placements but many are unpaid volunteeringplacements.","cbCairzv8gZUs9Hq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairzv8gZUs9Hq","pdf",4194229,"English","# What's involved?\n## A-Level course entry requirements\n## Where could this lead?\n## Traineeship and vocational routes\n## Cadetship routes\n## Internships and work experience","[{\"question\":\"What qualifications are usually needed for a Level 2 course?\",\"answer\":\"A Level 2 course usually requires four GCSEs at grades 9–3, including a minimum grade 3 in relevant subjects.\"},{\"question\":\"What GCSE grades are typically required for a Level 3 course?\",\"answer\":\"A Level 3 course typically requires at least five GCSEs at grades 9–4, including English and maths.\"},{\"question\":\"What options are available besides studying, such as internships or placements?\",\"answer\":\"Internships and work experience placements provide learning and experience in a chosen industry. 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