Principal Learning

Through the Principal Learning component, learners will acquire an awareness of a particular sector in addition to employment-relevant knowledge, skills and understanding.

50% of the programme must be in a work-related or an applied learning context.

Foundation Level requires 240 GLH.  The level is equivalent to 4 GCSE grades D-G.

Higher Level requires 420 GLH.  The level is equivalent to 7 GCSE grades A*-C.

Principal Learning at Advanced Level requires 540 GLH.  The level is equivalent to 3.5 GCE grades A-E

Edexcel has been working collaboratively with QCA to complete the final detailed development of the unit specifications.  Please follow the links below:

2008

Edexcel is offering all first five lines of learning for delivery from September 2008:

• Construction and the Built Environment
• Creative and Media
• Engineering
• Information Technology
• Society, Health and Development

Edexcel is also proposing to offer the following lines of learning from each September:

• Business, Administration and Finance
• Environmental and Land-based Studies
• Hair and Beauty Studies
• Hospitality
• Manufacturing and Product Design

• Public Services
• Retail Business
• Sport and Active Leisure
• Travel and Tourism

Please follow the above links to go to the Sector Skills Council / Diploma Development Partnerships for the Phase 3 (2010) lines of learning.