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Cambridge Technical Diploma in Applied Science

at Ncea Duke'S Secondary School, Ashington · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time£250

What the college says

Students will develop professional and practical skills through carrying out real experiments and research, working with local employers, allowing them to practice lab techniques required in an industrial setting as well as theoretical knowledge. Students will be made aware of safe working practices in a lab and the strict legal requirements they must adhere to. Students will also gain an understanding of the different types of scientific industries and setting plus how laboratory design can vary across organisations and sectors.

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

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

  • Duke's Secondary School

    Academy Road, Ashington, NE63 9FZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Ashington

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