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Apprenticeships: New UCAS Points & PARS!
Great news for apprentices or those completing or considering an apprenticeship!
Whether you’re a newly qualified apprentice or have already completed an eligible apprenticeship, you could apply for a post-nominal designation* (letters after your name) and, depending on your apprenticeship level, UCAS points.
PARS is a professional recognition scheme for qualified apprentices. It has been created by the Association of Apprentices (AoA) and the Chartered Institution for Further Education (CIFE).
“PARS recognises the unique educational route that is an apprenticeship and rewards those who complete their programme for the skills they have gained and their commitment to continuous development and professional standards.” – Chartered Institution for Further Education
Awards:
Level 2 – Engand/NI/Wales
Level 5 – Scotland
Certificate of Standard Apprenticeship
Post-nominal designation: CSA
Level 3 – England/NI/Wales
Level 6 – Scotland
Certificate of Advanced Apprenticeship
Post-nominal designation: CAA
Levels 4 & 5 – England/NI/Wales
Level 7 & 8 – Scotland
Certificate of Higher Apprenticeship
Post-nominal designation: CHA
Level 6-7 – England/NI/Wales
Level 9-11 – Scotland
Certificate of Graduate Apprenticeship
Post-nominal designation: CGA
*Fees apply
Available bursaries
UCAS Points
Level 3 apprenticeships will be eligible for UCAS tariff points, and the number of points earned depends on the duration of the apprenticeship.
12-month apprenticeships – 48 points
18-month apprenticeships – 64 points
24-month apprenticeships – 96 points
36-month apprenticeships – 112 points
UCAS points are a way of measuring the relative value of all post-16 qualifications in the UK. Around 70% of university courses use UCAS points among their entry requirements.
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