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BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development

at Brighter Futures Merseyside Limited, Liverpool · training provider

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma11 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development focuses primarily on progressing to employment as an assistant coach. It is intended for post-16 students who want to progress directly to employment, including self-employment, in sports coaching and development roles. It is also suitable for those wishing to progress to higher education, where students have the added advantage of using the qualification to help them obtain part-time employment while studying.

What you need to get on

For the BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development programme, all students registered on this programme should have accredited prior learning in both Maths and English (previously achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above or Functional Skill Level 2 in both). The Foundation Diploma has an additional 180 GLH required to complete the qualification, so students who don’t have to resit Maths and English qualifications additionally would therefore have the time and ability to manage.

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

  • Brighter Futures Macclesfield Campus

    Leasing.com Stadium London Road, Macclesfield, SK11 7SP

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  • Brighter Futures Kirkby Campus

    Eddie McArdle Playing Fields Simonswood Lane, Liverpool, L33 6XD

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  • Brighter Futures Fylde Campus

    Mill Farm Sports Village Coronation Way, Wesham, PR4 3JZ

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  • Brighter Futures Eastwood Campus

    Eastwood CFC Coronation Park Chewton Street, Eastwood, NG16 3HB

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  • Brighter Futures Bradford Campus

    Horsfall Community Stadium Cemetery Road, Bradford, BD6 2NG

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  • Brighter Futures Halifax Rugby Campus

    Halifax Old Brodleians RUFC Woodhead Hipperholme, Halifax, HX3 8JU

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  • Brighter Futures Tamworth Campus

    Tamworth Football Club Limited Kettlebrook Road, Tamworth, B77 1AA

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  • Brighter Futures Bedworth Campus

    Bedworth United Football Club Coverty Road, Bedworth, CV12 8NN

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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Macclesfield
  • 1 September 2026 · Liverpool
  • 1 September 2026 · Wesham
  • 1 September 2026 · Eastwood
  • 1 September 2026 · Bradford
  • 1 September 2026 · Halifax

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