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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Science

at The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College, Swindon · sixth form college

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The UK is currently regarded as a world leader in sectors including renewable energy, space, low carbon, pharmaceutical, utilities, automotive, agri-food and bioscience. The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science is designed to train learners to fill associate or ‘para’ professional and skilled technician roles in a number of sectors, including: health care, oil, gas, electricity, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and transport equipment. Learners develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required by the sector, including essential employability skills, and apply them in real work contexts.

What you need to get on

GCSE grade 5-5 in combined science or 2 grade 5s in separate science, grade 5 in English and grade 5 in Maths

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 Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College

    Inverary Road Wroughton, Swindon, SN4 9DJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Swindon

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