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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport

at Our Lady'S Catholic College, Lancaster · college

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

The BTEC Nationals in Sport have been developed to focus on: Education and training for employees in the sport sector. Providing opportunities for employees in the sport sector to achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in the sports sector or to progress to higher education vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel Level 5 BTEC Higher Nationals in Sport or Sport and Exercise Sciences. Giving learners the opportunity to develop a range or skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE or equivalent pass at grade 4 or higher (at least one of which is in Maths or English)

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

  • Our Lady's Catholic College

    Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2RX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Lancaster

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