The Diplomas are designed for young people between the ages of 14 and 19 who are interested in exploring the potential of various industries.

Downloads	The Diplomas are compound qualifications comprising:   ·       Principal Learning – providing a blend of knowledge, understanding and skills in the context of a business sector with at least 50% applied and practical learning.   ·       Project – providing an opportunity to extend learners promoting the development of research and project skills in an area of their interest.   ·       Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills – wider transferable skills that prepare learners for working life and lifelong learning.   ·       Functional Skills – essential skills in English, Maths and ICT.   ·      Additional and Specialist Learning – additional studies to allow specialization (e.g. providing vocational training in hairdressing) or broadening of the young persons programme of study.         Diploma Update       Spring Edition         Ofqual plagiarism guides for students, parents and teachers	Guide for use of Diploma section of NDAQ (National Data base of Accredited Qualifications) Please click above for a guide to using the Diploma area of the NDAQ system News - 26 March Internal Assessment marking sheets are now available under Linx2Exchange, Centre resources.
Expression of Intent to offer
Centre Recognition Form
VTCT Diploma Newsletter
Frequently Asked Questions
Sample Assessment Materials		Workshops   More events will be arranged shortly. Check here for more details.   For details of venues, costs and to make an initial reservation, please contact events@vtct.org.uk
Diploma e-registration pack
Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies
Specifications and Projects
Assessment Timetable
Erratum to Specification Books
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Consortium Guide Documents
JCQ Guide to Submission of Coursework
Instructions for conducting examinations
Submitting Coursework – Notice to Candidates
Written Examinations – Notice to Candidates
Written Examinations – Warning to Candidates
Authentication of Candidates’ Work – Notice to Centres
Delivering Diplomas – Engaging and Delivery Event
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Contact Us		Useful Links
For General Information		Heinemann – Diploma resources
For Help with On-line Learner Registration		The Diploma (DCSF site)
For Help with On-line Assessment Entry	Habia Diploma Information

Equivalence

Diploma          Level          Equivalence

Foundation        1              5 GCSEs D-G

Higher               2              7 GCSEs A*-C

Advanced          3              3.5 A levels