Level 3 Working in Sport
at Burton and South Derbyshire College, Burton-On-Trent · college
What the college says
This course is designed to hone and improve the skills required for the Public Services. These include leadership and teamwork, physical fitness, outdoor and adventure expeditions, crime and its effects on society, command and control in the uniformed Public Services, planning and management of major incidents, custodial care services and land/water-based navigation.
What you need to get on
Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above (if this does not include English and maths these MUST be studied as part of the Level 3 programme) or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent in English and maths; successful interview and initial assessment; successful completion of Level 2 programme (progressing learners).
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
Burton and South Derbyshire College
Lichfield Street, Burton on Trent, DE14 3RL
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Burton on Trent
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