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Entry level

The lowest band of the qualification frameworks in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, split into entry levels 1, 2 and 3, for basic knowledge and skills.

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England, Wales, Northern Ireland
Topic
Qualifications
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gov.uk

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Entry level certificate (ELC) All four UK nations (details may differ)
A qualification below GCSE level 1, used for learners who are not yet ready for GCSE.
Level 1 England Wales Northern Ireland
A qualification level that includes GCSE grades 3 to 1 (D to G) and level 1 functional skills and NVQs.
RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) England Northern Ireland
The framework for Ofqual-regulated qualifications in England (and CCEA-regulated ones in Northern Ireland), with entry level 1 to 3 and levels 1 to 8, describing both the level and the size of a qualification.

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