1. Post 16 options 2014-2015 Year 11 Start an Apprenticeship
Continue with your education at college or sixth form
Start an Apprenticeship
Get a job or volunteer, with training
Year 11

2. You can get a breakdown for your school from your locality team Business Manager, this will be sent to you in January starting from 2013 from your locality team.

4. Courses and Qualifications
Level 3 2 1
General mostly examinations
A/AS-level IB
GCSE A*-C
GCSE D-G
Vocational (applied general) mostly coursework
BTEC/OCR (Cambridge Technicals) Level 3
BTEC/OCR (Cambridge Technicals) Level 2
BTEC/OCR Level 1
Vocational (technical)
coursework based
(NVQ)/C&G L3
Advanced Apprenticeship
(NVQ)/C&G L2
Intermediate Apprenticeship
(NVQ)/C&G L1
Traineeship and Pre-employment schemes
It is possible to study a combined some Level 3 and 2 general and vocational route at some institutions, you can also combine a level 2 eg maths/English and BTEC sport

5. Maths and English for Full Time Students
Students who achieve a grade D in English and/or maths will need to retake
Students who achieve a grade E to G in English and/or maths will need to take a stepping stone qualification such as functional skills en-route to a GCSE in these subjects.

6. 96% of CAP students who go on to post-16 study attend one of their local CAP centres
Cambridge Area Partnership post 16 centres
Local Non CAP post 16 centres
Cambridge Regional College
College of West Anglia (Cambridge)
Comberton Sixth Form
Cottenham Sixth Form
Ely Sixth Form
Hills Road Sixth Form College
Impington Sixth Form
Long Road Sixth Form College
Netherhall Sixth Form
Parkside Sixth
University Technical College Cambridge
Add your local non CAP post 16 centres as appropriate.

7. a general guide to entry requirements
A-level / IB courses
You will require a range of GCSEs including Maths and English.
Some subjects need specific subjects and grades.
Level 3 Vocational (applied general) Courses
Minimum of 4 GCSEs at C or above (or vocational equivalents) usually including Maths and/or English
Some require more than 4 GCSEs or specific subjects
Some require merit or distinction in the relevant level 2 course plus C or above in English / Maths
Vocational (technical) Courses
You start most courses at Level 1, progressing to Level 2 and Level 3 as your skills develop
Some courses need specific subjects
To confirm entry requirements and specific subject requirements please contact post 16 centres you are considering.

8. Entry programmes can lead to employment or level 1:
Entry Level certificates
Skills for life
Foundation learning programme
Pre-employment programme (supported internships)
Level 1 programmes can lead on to employment or level 2:
Level 1 Vocational
Foundation learning programme
Pre-employment programme
Traineeship
Level 2 programmes can lead on to employment or level 3:
GCSE retakes
Level 2 Vocational
Intermediate Apprenticeships
Specific Vocational

9. typical minimum a-level profiles in 2014
5 GCSEs at B or above including Maths and English, Minimum of a B grade in subjects to be studied at A-Level
Comberton
To be invited to an informal guidance interview about your course, you will need an estimated profile of an average of grade B or above across your Key Stage 4 qualifications. This average will be based on your best eight subjects, including Maths and English Language. You do not specifically need an estimated grade B in Maths or English Language unless this is an entrance requirement for one of your AS level courses.
Hills Road
5 GCSEs at C or above including Maths and English Language, ideally with B grade in subjects intend to take at AS.
Impington
At least 7 GCSEs at grade C or above in a range of subjects including Maths and English.
Long Road
Students are expected to have 7 GCSE grades of C or above in an appropriate range of subjects, usually including Mathematics and English Language.
Netherhall
All post 16 institutions accept the equivalence of vocational qualifications, there is separate guidance on this on the CAP website.
Please refer to post-16 centres for current entry criteria, specific subject requirements and how subject combination and putting a centre first when applying may affect your chances of success.
Some subjects such as Maths and Sciences require higher grades.

10. typical minimum ib profiles in 2014
At least 3 B-grades (or the equivalent), in the appropriate subjects for the entry to your Higher Level course and at least 3 C-grades (or the equivalent ) in the appropriate subjects for the entry to your Standard Level.
Impington
At least 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, at Grade C or above, including English and Maths. B or above for all Higher Level subjects.
Parkside
All post 16 institutions accept the equivalence of vocational qualifications, there is separate guidance on this on the CAP website.
Please refer to post-16 centres for current entry criteria, specific subject requirements and how subject combination and putting a centre first when applying may affect your chances of success.

11. Where can I study a vocational course
Engineering, Motor Vehicle, Business, IT, Construction, Media, Music, Performing arts, Art & Design, Public Services, Science, Care, Health, Sport, Travel & Tourism, Child Care, Hospitality, Beauty Science, Media make-up, Hair, and Catering, and Preparation for work
Cambridge Regional College
Sport, Public Services, Health & Social Care, Child Care, Business, Accounting, Hospitality & Catering, Hairdressing, Construction, Science
Ely
Sport, Business, and Science
Comberton
Art & Design, Graphics, Photography, Business, Electronic Engineering, ICT, Performing Arts, Media, Sport, Health & Social Care, Science (physics and forensics), and Criminology
Long Road
Performing Arts, Health & Social Care, Business and Sport
Parkside
Animal/Equine Management (care), Veterinary nursing, Agriculture
College of West Anglia (Cambridge)
Science
UTC Cambridge
Please refer to post 16 centres for current entry criteria, and the effect of putting an institution first when applying.

12. Other things to consider
Travel to your post 16 centre
Costs
Find out more (UCAS progress)
School Contact
16+ evening
Post 16 open days / evenings

13. Finding a job with training or voluntary work with training
School contact
Ask your school
Look online:
Company sites
Job Centre Plus
Youthoria
National Apprenticeship Service (apprenticeships and traineeships)
Social networking sites
Private employment agencies
Family and Friends
National and local newspapers
Approach employers directly

14. How to apply for: School or College course Apprenticeship
Use the online application process for centres in CAP.
For centres outside the CAP, approach the centre directly.
Apprenticeship
Search and apply for Apprenticeships online using
Contact colleges and training providers that offer apprenticeships.
You can apply for some apprenticeships programmes using the CAP application process.
Approach employers to see if they offer or would be willing to offer an Apprenticeship.
Use all four of these to improve your chances.