McDonalds has been certified to award A-levels
It will offer a “basic shift manager” course, training staff in skills such as human resources and marketing.
The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority said the company had been approved to develop courses up to the equivalent of A-level standard. (BBC Online)
Ok so I value the importance of eductation but if you can get an A-level in D’ya want fries with that? then what is next? A bachelors in cleaning? A Masters in pizza hut? A PhD in video rental? Steps like this do not increase the value of the knowledge gained but only act to demean the importance of the A-level as a university entrance qualification.