In this list I see that the HNC and HND qualifications have beendevalued to level 3. Here we go again - you work hard all day, study atnight to improve yourself, and then along comes someone at the DfESchanging something, and you feel like it was a waste of time.
It is reminiscent of the DPP, which is also listed as a level 3, and thefuss way back then.
If an HNC takes two years part-time to achieve and you have to holdlevel three to get on the course, then it must be a level 4. The HNDtakes three years, a cap and gown qualification and only a year off afull degree, so it must be a level 5, the same as a foundationdegree.
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