Degree
A level 6 qualification that is awarded by a university or similar institution. Titles vary, for example Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc).

Diploma
New vocational qualification for 13 to 19s. These are available at levels 1, 2 and 3 – Foundation, Higher or Advanced level. It is a composite qualification, that is, it includes studying maths and English with knowledge and skills for an area of work along with work experience.

Directions
Booklet that is written by Calderdale & Kirklees Careers that aims to help Year 9 students to choose courses for Years 10 and 11.

Discrimination
Means you are not treated less favourably or worse than another person. Discrimination may happen in many situations. There are laws to protect you if you are discriminated against. It is nearly always against the law to discriminate against someone in education, training and employment because of their race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Employment
Usually means work that you do and are paid for. It may be full-time, part-time or on a casual basis. There are laws to protect your rights at work and ensure your health and safety.

EET (Education, Employment and Training)
Term used to describe young people aged 16 or 17 who have stayed in learning after Year 11 and who are on a course of study, training such as an apprenticeship or job with training.

Equal Opportunity
Equal opportunity means that people can reach their full potential and are not treated less favourably than others. There are laws to protect you against discrimination. Don’t hold yourself back by sticking to old fashioned ideas of ‘men’s work’ and women’s work’.

FL (Foundation Learning)
This is a programme of activities and training to help 16 and 17 year olds progress into work, training or further study. A Personal Adviser will refer you to FL if it is the right course for you.

Further education
Education after the age of 16 and below degree level

Further Education College
Institution offering courses on a full or part-time basis for those aged 16 plus and below degree level. The college may offer a wide range of courses or specialise in subjects like art, building, agriculture or music.