NCFE Applied Generals (reformed)

The Department for Education (DfE) describe Applied General qualifications as follows:

Applied General qualifications are rigorous, advanced (Level 3) qualifications that allow 16 to 19 year old students to develop transferable knowledge and skills. They are for students who want to continue their education through applied learning. Applied General qualifications allow entry to a range of higher education courses, either by meeting the entry requirements in their own right or being accepted alongside and adding value to other qualifications at Level 3 such as A levels. Higher education institutions, such as universities, have pledged support for all approved applied general qualifications listed.

NCFE Level 3 Applied General Certificate in Music Technology: 

This qualification enables students to develop their skills, knowledge, and understanding of working in the music technology sector. It will enable students to continue their education through applied learning and equip them with transferable knowledge and skills, while giving them the opportunity to respond to contextualised industry briefs.

It is aimed at post-16 students studying a Key Stage 5 curriculum, with an interest in creative music production and performance. It has been designed to sit with the Study Programme, alongside A levels and other qualifications.

NCFE Level 3 Applied General Certificate in Art and Design:

This qualification is designed for students who want to progress to higher or further education. It provides an applied study of art and/or design alongside theoretical content and opportunities to acquire practical and technical skills.

This qualification aims to:

• focus on an applied study of Art and/or Design
• offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a significant core of knowledge and theoretical content with broad-ranging applicability
• provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical and technical skills
• develop new technical skills in art and design
• develop students' knowledge of art and design

NCFE Level 3 Applied General Certificate in Business and Enterprise: 

This qualification is aimed at post-16 year olds studying a Key Stage 5 curriculum who want to progress into higher education. It enables students to develop transferable skills, knowledge, and understanding in the business and enterprise sector and is appropriate for students wishing to continue their education through applied learning, equipping them with transferable knowledge and skills. This qualification can be used within a study programme.

This qualification aims to:

• focus on an applied study of the business and enterprise sector
• offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a significant core of knowledge and theoretical content with broad-ranging applicability
• provide academic and study skills that will support progression in business and enterprise more broadly
• develop students' transferrable knowledge and skills in business and enterprise