OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Engineering
at Tuxford Academy, Newark · school or sixth form
What the college says
Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Engineering
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs at grades 9-4, including grade 5 in a design and technology subject, and grade 5 in maths, science and English
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
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
Tuxford Academy
Marnham Road Tuxford, Newark, NG22 0JH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Newark
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