OFSD qualifications have been devised to be flexible and adaptable allowing you to access the training that is relevant to you no matter what your current level of learning or experience. Simply look below to find out the Entry Requirements for each OFSD qualification level.

Should your current training not satisfy the entry requirements for the OFSD Level 4 Diploma, an OFSD Certificate level qualification will give you direct entry onto an OFSD Level 4 Diploma qualification.

OFSD Level 4 Diploma

Learners wishing to undertake a Level 4 Diploma qualification with OFSD Education should already be in possession of a level 3 qualification or equivalent. In addition, it is recommended that students should possess a GCSE, or equivalent, in Maths and English, at Grade A* – D (or local equivalent).

Evidence of professional work experience can be submitted for a minimum of one year within a job sector that is related to the subject area that the learner intends to study. Examples of evidence that OFSD will accept includes:

• Employer references detailing the learner’s duties and responsibilities
• Certificates of training/courses

Learners are encouraged to submit to OFSD Education details of all types of training that they have obtained.

OFSD Level 5 Diploma

A new learner applying to study the OFSD Level 5 Diploma will be expected to have attained one of the following:

• An OFSD Level 4 Diploma
• A national or international qualification equivalent to the above

Learners who wish to enter at this level can use their professional work experience as evidence, provided that this experience is a minimum of two years and situated within a job sector that is related to the subject area that the learner intends to study. Examples of evidence that OFSD Education will accept includes:

• Employer references detailing the learner’s duties and responsibilities
• Certificates of training/courses

Learners are encouraged to submit to OFSD Education details of all types of training that they have obtained.

OFSD Level 6 Diploma

A new learner applying to study the OFSD Level 6 Diploma will be expected to have attained one of the following:

• An OFSD Level 5 Diploma
• A Higher National Diploma (HND)
• A national or international qualification equivalent to the above

Learners who wish to enter at this level can use their professional work experience as evidence, provided that this experience is a minimum of four years and situated within a job sector that is related to the subject area that the learner intends to study. Examples of evidence that OFSD Education will accept includes:

• Employer references detailing the learner’s duties and responsibilities
• Certificates of training/courses

Learners are encouraged to submit to OFSD Education details of all types of training that they have obtained.

The above entry requirements are subject to change and all student registrations are accepted at the discretion of OFSD Education.