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at Lipson Co-Operative Academy, Plymouth · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The Extended Certificate is for students who are interested in learning about the business sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in business related subjects. It is designed to be taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate qualifications.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE’s at Level 4/5 or above including English.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

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

  • Lipson Co-operative Academy

    Bernice Terrace, Plymouth, PL4 7PG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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