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Public Services NCFE Extended Diploma Level 3

at Isle of Wight College, Newport · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma72 weeksFull time

What the college says

This qualification is aimed at people with a desire to be employed within any of the Uniformed Public Services apart from the Ambulance service where you would need to look at Health and Social Care with GCSEs in Maths, English and Biology. This is an advanced level course for individuals with a keen interest in studying to progress further in this field.

What you need to get on

Achieve 5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above including English and Maths, progressing students may require a minimum of Level 1 qualification in your chosen subject at Merit or above and English language and Maths at Level 1. Progressing students without English or Maths at GCSE grade 4/C will be required to study these as part of their programme of study.

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

  • The Isle Of Wight College - Newport

    The Isle Of Wight College Medina Way, Newport, PO30 5TA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Newport

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