Common use of Relative Positioning of ICM Qualifications Clause in Contracts

Relative Positioning of ICM Qualifications. The following table gives an indication of the relative positioning of ICM awards, compared with other types of qualifications and levels. Reference is made to levels in the UK National Qualifications Framework and example qualifications at each level. In addition, the final column in the table (FHEQ) shows the ‘equivalent’ qualifications commonly being developed and delivered in the University sector. For example, these indicate that the ICM Advanced Diploma equates to an intermediate level award (in terms of credit accumulation this ICM qualification equates to a Higher National Diploma). Furthermore, the ICM Graduate Diploma equates to a Bachelors degree level qualification and the ICM Post Graduate Diploma equates to a Masters degree level qualification. Relative Positioning of ICM Qualifications National Qualifications Framework (Levels and example vocational qualifications) Framework for ICM Levels Framework for Higher Education Qualification Levels (FHEQ) Level 7 Professional Diploma in Translation ICM Post Graduate Diploma (Level 7 Diploma) M (masters), Masters degrees, Post Graduate certificates and diplomas Level 6 Diploma in Management ICM Graduate Diploma (Level 6 Diploma) H (honours) Bachelors degrees (BSc/BA) ICM Advanced Diploma (Level 6 Diploma) I (intermediate) Diplomas of higher education, foundation degrees, Higher National Diplomas Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in 3D Design ICM Diploma (Level 5 Diploma) C (certificate) Certificates of higher education Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Practice ICM Diploma (Level 5 Diploma) Level 3 Certificate in Small Animal Care NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering A levels Level 2 Diploma for Beauty Specialists NVQ in Agricultural Crop Production GCSEs Grades A*-C Level 1 Certificate in Motor Vehicle Studies NVQ in Bakery GCSEs Grades D-G

Relative Positioning of ICM Qualifications. The following table gives an indication of the relative positioning of ICM awards, compared with other types of qualifications and levels. Reference is made to levels in the UK National Qualifications Framework and example qualifications at each level. In addition, the final column in the table (FHEQ) shows the ‘equivalent’ qualifications commonly being developed and delivered in the University sector. For example, these indicate that the ICM Advanced Diploma equates to an intermediate level award (in terms of credit accumulation this ICM qualification equates to a Higher National Diploma). Furthermore, the ICM Graduate Diploma equates to a Bachelors degree level qualification and the ICM Post Graduate Diploma equates to a Masters degree level qualification. Relative Positioning of ICM Qualifications National Qualifications Framework (Levels and example vocational qualifications) Framework for ICM Levels Framework for Higher Education Qualification Levels (FHEQ) Level 7 Professional Diploma in Translation ICM Post Graduate Diploma (Level 7 Diploma) M (masters), Masters degrees, Post Graduate certificates and diplomas Level 6 Diploma in Management ICM Graduate Diploma (Level 6 Diploma) H (honours) Diploma in Management Graduate Diploma Bachelors degrees (BSc/BA) (Level 6 Diploma) ICM I (intermediate) Advanced Diploma (Level 6 Diploma) I (intermediate) Diplomas of higher education, foundation degrees, Higher National Diplomas Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in 3D Design ICM Diploma (Level 5 Diploma) C (certificate) Certificates of higher education Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Practice ICM Diploma (Level 5 Diploma) Level 3 Certificate in Small Animal Care NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering A levels Level 2 Diploma for Beauty Specialists NVQ in Agricultural Crop Production GCSEs Grades A*-C Level 1 Certificate in Motor Vehicle Studies NVQ in Bakery GCSEs Grades D-GG Entry – e.g. Entry Level Certificate in Adult Literacy 6 Student Registration & Course/Level Entry Requirements