We are determined to make sure that people who work hard to achieve a qualification can be sure that it is recognised as meaningful and valuable to employers and that it makes a real contribution to our long term economic plan for Britain".
Typically, the outcome target refers to the percentage of participants who are expected to achieve a qualification.
According to this, it is rare for female adolescents to complete their school career with a lower secondary school-leaving qualification; much more frequently, they achieve a qualification for higher education.
The 24-year-old, who runs with carbon fibre prosthetic running blades after both his lower legs were amputated when he was 11 months old, achieved the 'A' qualification standard with the run and needs to repeat the feat twice next year to achieve South Africa's Olympic qualification criteria.
Paul Hession produced the performance of the championships to win the men's 200m in 20.51, achieving the A qualification standard for both the World Championships and next year's Olympic Games.
Unlike Britain – where it is possible to learn, say, Hindi or Arabic at community schools organised by ethnic groups, but not achieve A-level qualifications in those subjects – Australia has developed a curriculum with a wide range of language options.
A Comprehensive Area Assessment by the Audit Commission in 2010 found that Salford's key priorities are improving health, reducing crime, helping young people achieve A-level qualifications, social services, including the views of minority groups, improving skills and "making Salford a cleaner and more attractive place to live".
Cambridge residents have the highest qualification levels (pdf) in the UK, with 65.7% having achieved a qualification above NVQ level 4. In contrast, the North East fares poorly, for example, only 19.9% of Grimsby's population has reached that level.
A total of 554,100 learners achieved a qualification through the scheme – often their first, which had boosted their self-confidence – and many employers involved had previously provided little or no training for their staff.
At the end of the experience, students will have spent a few years in a friendly foreign country, close to both the UK and several neighbouring mainland European countries, as well as achieved a qualification that will help them standout in the crowd.
The winner of both the men's and women's competitions at the World Cup Final achieve a quota qualification place for London 2012.
