Types of Qualifications

Types of qualifications you can do with us.

The world of qualifications (and all the acronyms) can be a confusing one. Here is a list of the different types of vocational qualifications, including apprenticeships, you can achieve through IMI. For more information go to the qualifications area of the website.

Knowledge qualifications (College based)

• Vocationally Related Qualifications
• Provide essential knowledge to do a job
• Suitable if you are in education or looking for a job

Competence Qualifications (Work based)

• Vocational Competence Qualifications
• Assessed in the workplace
• Suitable if you are already in employment

Life Skills

• Functional Skills (England only)
• Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
• Core Skills (Scotland)

Apprenticeships Frameworks

• Level 2 and Level 3
• Vocational, work-based programme
• Include assessments and on-the-job training

Apprenticeship Standards

• Level 2 and Level 3
• On-the-job practical skills
• Theoretical knowledge from off-the-job learning

End Point  Assessment

• Tests the ability of an apprentice to carry out the job they have been training for
• Carried out once an apprentice has completed all on-programme learning
• Various assessments testing, knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Accreditation

• Assessing and accrediting individuals for their competence to operate
• Covers a range of professional activities and services
• Demonstrates working at the industry’s high, expected standards
• Valid for a period of time, not lifetime qualifications