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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Science

at Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo, Rochester · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science is intended as an Applied General qualification for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the applied science sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and aims to give a coherent introduction to study of the applied science sector. Learners who wish to take this qualification will have completed a Level 2 programme of learning with GCSEs or vocational qualifications.

What you need to get on

Grade 5s in Triple Science, Grade 5:5 in Double 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

  • The Hundred of Hoo Academy

    Main Road, Hoo, ME3 9HH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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