Extended Certificate in Applied Business
at Sandwich Technology School, Sandwich · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionNeeds attention2026see the detail
What the college says
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business is an Applied General qualification. It is for learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the business sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and aims to provide a coherent introduction to study of the business sector.
What you need to get on
At least 5 GCSE grade 4 or above including English and Mathematics
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
Sandwich Technology School
Deal Road, Sandwich, CT13 0FA
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