Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science
at Dinnington High School · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students are internally assessed throughout Years 12 and 13; this is through a combination of written coursework and practical tasks. Each unit studied has at least 4 assignment tasks and each must be completed to set deadline dates. Practical tasks are assessed during lessons and through practical report writing.
What you need to get on
Students are required to have GCSE Maths, English and Science at grade C or above.
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
Dinnington High School
DINNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL DOE QUARRY LANE, SHEFFIELD, S25 2NZ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · SHEFFIELD
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