Qualification Equivalency Comparison Chart

Use this chart to quickly compare different levels of qualification

Level of Qualification	General	Vocationally Related	Occupational
Level 5	Higher level qualifications e.g. degree, BTEC higher and professional qualifications		NVQ Level 5
Level 4			NVQ Level 4
Level 3 Advanced	2 “A” Levels	1 Vocational A Level (Advanced GNVQ) BTEC National	NVQ Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
Level 2 Intermediate	1 'A' Level 5 GCSEs or 'O' Levels Grades A-C	Intermediate GNVQ BTEC First or General Diploma	NVQ Level 2 Apprenticeship
Level 1 Foundation	5 GCSE Grades D-G	Foundation GNVQ	NVQ Level 1