Since 2002, Ucas points have been awarded to candidates who achieve any or all of the key skills. The tariff for each unit is as follows:

• Level 2:  10
  
• Level 3:  20
  
• Level 4: 30

You can find the Ucas Tariff Calculator here.

Key skills equivalents

These levels broadly relate to other qualifications in the National Qualifications Framework. For example:

• Level 1 relates to GCSE grades D to G; it therefore equates to Level 1 NVQs and Level 1 BTECs.
  
• Level 2 relates to GCSE grades A* to C; it therefore equates to Level 2 NVQs and Level 2 BTECs.
  
• Level 3 relates to Advanced GCE (A Level), NVQs at Level 3 and BTEC Nationals.
  
• Level 4 relates to higher level work.