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Sport - National Diploma - BTEC

at The Archbishop'S School, Canterbury · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This qualification is part of the suite of Sport qualifications offered by Pearson. In the suite there are qualifications that focus on different progression routes, allowing learners to choose the one best suited to their aspirations. All qualifications in the suite share some common units and assessments, allowing learners some flexibility in moving between sizes. The qualification titles are given below. Some BTEC National qualifications provide a broad introduction that gives learners transferable knowledge and skills. These qualifications are for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning. The qualifications prepare learners for a range of higher education courses and job roles related to a particular sector. They provide progression either by meeting entry requirements in their own right or by being accepted alongside other qualifications at the same level and adding value to them. In the sport sector these qualifications are: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Sport (603/0458/3) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport (601/7218/6) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport (601/7220/4) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport (603/0460/1) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Sport (603/0459/5).

What you need to get on

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (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

  • The Archbishop's School

    St. Stephens Hill, Canterbury, CT2 7AP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Canterbury

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