However, even in this case, the observed growth was minimal, and the presence of a Matthew effect in students with an intermediate diploma [Mittler Schulabschluss] cannot be concluded.
The EPC, representing 1,600 academics, told MPs: "The Level 3 engineering diploma in its currently proposed form cannot be considered to be equivalent to A-level for the purposes of entrance to a university engineering course".
The engineering diploma, one of five due to be launched next year, cannot be considered equivalent to A-level, they said.
Some requirements, such as job-related knowledge, are certifiable by diplomas, degrees, certificates, or licenses, while others, such as loyalty, work ethic, career ambition, enthusiasm, and personality, cannot be easily certified.
But for the rest, the road to a high-school diploma can be elusive, as students find courses too hard and are left back, drop out or repeatedly cannot pass the tests.
Eventually, 17 diplomas will be taught.
More information about the diplomas can be found here.
But if young people with college diplomas cannot prosper in America, who can?
Equivalent to a IOSH accredited diploma is the NEBOSH diploma, which you mentioned in your question.
