BTEC First Certificate in Public Services

Level 2Applied and BTECFirst CertificatePearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

14 providers teach this exact qualification.

South East3

East Sussex College Group
Eastbourne · 1 year
They ask for: Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English or maths at grade 3.
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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Southampton · 35 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Sparsholt College
Winchester · 324 hours
They ask for: See website.
Their version£2,690

Priestley College
Warrington · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Runshaw College
Leyland · 1 year
They ask for: Minimum of 4x Grade D/Level 3 including English and Maths.
Their versionFree
The Blackpool Sixth Form College
1 year
They ask for: You will need at least four 3 (D) GCSE grades (or equivalent) and your English and maths need to be at no less than grade 2.
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Barnet & Southgate College
Barnet · 36 weeks
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above or Functional Skills Level 1 or above
Their version£1,440
Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College
London · 1 year
They ask for: You should have: Four GCSEs atgrade 2or above, including English and maths* or A relevant Level 1 course and Functional Skills Level 1 in English and maths. *Fo
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Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham · 42 weeks
They ask for: You�ll need 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or Maths. A positive reference showing good attendance and punctuality is also required.
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Newcastle-under-Lyme College
Newcastle · 34 weeks
They ask for: You will need 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above. However, if you have a keen interest in the subject and commitment to succeed, your entry requirements will be discus
Their versionFree

Franklin Sixth Form College
Grimsby · 1 year
They ask for: Level 2 general entry criteria
Their versionFree
Wilberforce College
Hull · 1 year
They ask for: You must have a minimum of four GCSEs at grades 9-3 or equivalent, including English Language and Maths.
Their versionFree

St Brendan'S Sixth Form College
Bristol · 1 year
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including minimum of grade 3 in English Language and Maths. It is also imperative that students have an interest in the Uniformed
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Truro and Penwith College
Truro · 1 year
They ask for: You will need 3 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above.
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