Ordinary National Diploma
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The Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or BTEC National Diploma is a vocational qualification at Level 3. It is the equivalent of 3 A levels. It is a highly respected course that lasts two years and has 18 units altogether unlike the Advanced VCE that is only worth two (Double Award). This is often a very good alternative way to achieve A-Levels in the UK and in parts of Scotland.
The course is available from Edexcel and is in many different subjects. This qualification is mainly studied in further education colleges and along with the right passes at GCSE, can qualify you for degree level at university.
As BTEC stands for Business & Technology Education Council, the best known subjects for a National Diplomas are business and Information Technology. This qualification has become more popular recently, especially with the demise of the AVCE.
The course is assessed in units of which 18 consist in total, learners are graded on their understanding of the unit by the grading of either a pass, merit or highest level of achievement a distinction
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