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level 2 is at the same level as GSCE grades A*-C and give the learner a good knowledge and understanding of a subject, and the ability to perform variety of tasks with some guidance or supervision
level 3 is the same level as 'A' levels and gives the learner the ability to gain or apply a range of knowledge, skills and understanding, at a detailed level. Thos level is appropriate if you plan to go to university, work independently, or (in some cases) supervise and train others in their field of work
level 4 is equivalent to the depth studied in the first year of an honours degree and often involves specialist learning, and a detailed analysis of a high level of information and knowledge in an area of work or study. This level is appropriate for people working in technical and professional jobs, and/or managing and developing others
level 5 is the final year of a foundation degree and provides learners with the ability to increase the depth of knowledge and understanding of an area of work or study, so they can respond to complex problems and situations. It often involves a high level of work expertise and competence in managing and training others and is appropriate for people working as higher grade technicians, professionals or managers
level 6 is the last year of an honours degree and provides a specialist, high-level of knowledge of an area of work or study, to enable the learner to use their own ideas and research in response to complex problems and situations. Level 6 is appropriate for people working as knowledge-based professionals or in professional management positions
level 7 is the same level as a post graduate masters programme and contains highly developed and complex levels of knowledge, enabling the learner to develop original responses to complicated and unpredictable problems and situations. Level 7 qualifications are appropriate for senior professionals and managers
level 8 is the same level as a doctorate in higher education and provides an opportunity to develop new and creative approaches that extend or redefine existing knowledge or professional practice. This level of achievement is appropriate for leading experts or practitioners in a particular field (adapted from http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/QualificationsExplained/DG_10039017)

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The Code of Practice establishes guidance and principles and minimum standards for the delivery of training that all participants in the playwork sector should expect. It also reassures employers that the delivery of training meets national criteria agreed by the playwork sector.