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Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development

at DCG, Derby · other provider

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate36 weeksFull time£4,670

What the college says

The Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching and Development focuses on the holistic development of the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills required to succeed in coaching for employment and higher education. The Extended Certificate is the first year in a suite of larger BTEC qualifications endorsed by CIMSPA.The course is made up of three mandatory units. Students will need strong time keeping and organisational skills to excel in their studies, while also developing coaching and leadership skills for their practical assessments. The course is focussed on candidates who may wish to become sports coaches, work in sports-related jobs, or go on to study sport-focussed degrees in higher education settings.It is advised that candidates should have existing links to sports clubs or associations in order to fulfil the coaching requirements of the course and fulfil part of their work experience placement. Without existing links to clubs, you may not be accepted on the course as it is essential that your assessments are part of a coaching set-up in a club, sports team or school cohort.

What you need to get on

Candidates are expected to have achieved English and Maths GCSE with grade 4 or higher. The majority of their other GCSEs should be grade 4 or higher so that they can effectively manage the work demands of the course. There is the opportunity to resit either English Language or Maths should the student's overall grade profile require this.It is advised that all candidates should have existing links to sports teams, clubs or associations. The course requires students to develop their coaching ski

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

  • DERBY COLLEGE @ BROOMFIELD HALL

    Broomfield Estate Morley, Ilkeston, DE7 6DN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Ilkeston

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