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AAQ Early Childhood Development Level 3 Extended Certificate

at Walton High, Milton Keynes · other provider

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail

Level 3T LevelsAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Early Childhood Development Extended Certificate allows students to engage in a broad investigation of the children’s care and education sector (0-8 years). There are four mandatory units; two examined and two internally assessed. The internally assessed units give students the opportunity to engage in applied knowledge and understanding tasks to develop their early childhood development knowledge. The qualification is designed to be taken alongside A levels as part of a study programme and can link to learning in A levels in Sociology, Psychology, Biology and English. It is intended for students that wish to progress into higher education as a pathway to employment.

What you need to get on

Our entry requirements are five grades awarded 9–5 at GCSE/L2 merit or above at BTEC/CTEC equivalent including a minimum of GCSE Grades 4 or above in English & Maths. In addition, some subjects require a GCSE Grade 6 or above in specific entry requirements (see pages 12 and 13). For the A level subjects a level 2 BTEC/CTEC Merit counts as an equivalent GCSE Grade 5.

How you are assessed

Two-year technical qualification with a 45-day industry placement. Equivalent to three A levels.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Walton High

    Fyfield Barrow Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, MK7 7WH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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