The Value of Learning
A future of more money is in our hands if we invest in learning.
Acquiring new skills and qualifications is a great way to get a new job or advance your career, but did you know there are also financial benefits?
If you invest money and time in learning, a future of more money could be in your hands. In fact, it can grow your annual salary by £2,000 to £3,000.*
This shows there has never been a better time to invest your money in a training course and watch it grow.
Level 1:
£19,100 per year†
Qualifications
- GCSEs grades D-G
- BTEC Introductory Diplomas and Certificates
- OCR Nationals
- Key Skills level 1
- NVQs
- Skills for Life
What they give you
- basic knowledge and skills
- ability to apply learning with guidance or supervision
- may be linked to job competence
Level 2:
£21,500 per year†
Qualifications
- GCSEs grades A-C
- BTEC Introductory Diplomas and Certificates
- OCR Nationals
- Key Skills level 2
- NVQs
- Skills for Life
What they give you
- good knowledge and understanding of a subject
- ability to perform variety of tasks with some guidance or supervision
- appropriate for many job roles
Level 3:
£24,500 per year†
Qualifications
- A levels
- Advanced Extension Awards
- GCSE in applied subjects
- Key Skills level 3
- International Baccalaureate
What they give you
- ability to gain or apply a range of knowledge, skills and understanding, at a detailed level
- appropriate if you plan to go to university, work independently, or (in some cases) supervise and train others in their field of work
* Labour Force Survey: Based on all full-time earnings in England, Q2 2007.
† Average salary based on level of skill.