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BTEC L3 Extended Certificate Sport

at Carmel College, St. Helens · college

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The vocational nature of the BTEC programmes enables staff to enhance learning outside of the classroom. You will participate in a range of practical sessions to extend your knowledge and understanding and these will also form part of your assessment. As part of our BTEC courses you will attend trips and visits to sports teams, sports venues and local universities, where you will meet with industry professionals and experts in a range of sport related fields. These experiences will help to bring your BTEC course to life as you will see how the theory you are studying in the classroom is applied in the world of sport.

What you need to get on

Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. You will need grade 4 in GCSE PE or a Merit in BTEC Level 2 PE plus grade 4 in GCSE English Language, GCSE Maths and GCSE Science.

How you are assessed

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

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

  • CARMEL COLLEGE

    Prescot Road, ST. HELENS, WA10 3AG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · ST. HELENS

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