"Preparation for Public Services BTEC Diploma - Level 2 - EDEXCEL"
at Cheshire College South and West, Crewe · college
What the college says
"Please enquire with the colleges Customer Services team to find out more about Preparation for Public Services BTEC Diploma - Level 2 - EDEXCEL suitability for learner types.
What you need to get on
"Four GCSEs at grade 3/D, including a grade 2/3 (E/D) combination for maths and English. Level 2 students who do not achieve a Grade 4 in English and/or maths will study a GCSE in the subject(s) as part of their Study Programme."
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
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
Crewe Campus
Danebank Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8AB
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journeyEllesmere Port Campus
Off Sutton Way, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7BF
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Crewe
- 3 September 2026 · Ellesmere Port
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