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BTEC First Extended Certificate in Public Services

at North Hertfordshire College, Stevenage · college

Level 2Applied and BTECEdexcel First Extended Certificate (2012 onwards)34 weeksFull time

What the college says

Our sport courses include lots of opportunities for you to get hands on experience of the world of work, including:Work experience with businesses like Watford FCVaried trips and activities to businesses and events including the Lee Valley White Water Centre and Lee Valley Athletics CentreGetting involved in providing fitness training for supported studies studentsHaving the opportunity to coach in the local communityYour course will be a mix of classroom-based theory sessions, practical sessions, project work with employers and community and work experience. You will work with employers including Pure Gym and the Rugby Football Union community coach and you will go on several off-site visits including sports labs at universities and the Olympic Park. Topics you will cover include leading sports activities, practical sports performance, and mind and sports performance.You will hone relevant workplace skills such as a sound understanding of anatomy, physiology and the ability to work as a team.You will also complete maths & English qualifications to grade 4 if you haven?t got them already as they are essential in this industry.

What you need to get on

Four GCSEs at grade D or above including maths and English; or, Four GSCEs at grade D or above, plus functional skills level 1 maths and English; A level 1 qualification in a relevant subject area, passed with a Merit or Distinction grade - plus maths and English GCSE grade D or above, or functional skills level 1 maths and English.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

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

  • Hitchin Centre

    Cambridge Road, HITCHIN, SG4 0JD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · HITCHIN

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