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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Computing

at Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy, Chester Le Street · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This qualification is designed to support learners who are interested in learning about the computing sector alongside other fields of study.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 or above or Merit in GCSE or BTEC Computing or BTEC ICT

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

  • Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

    Birtley Lane, Birtley, DH3 2LP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Birtley

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