LEVEL LEVEL 3 3
Vocational Courses
Courses designed in collaboration with business & industry... Many students choose to take these courses because they are interested in learning more about a particular sector or industry and as many of the courses have been designed in collaboration with industry, they can equip you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for. The qualifications offer a mix of theory and practice and can also include an element of work experience. There are no exams as they are assessed through coursework which suits students who do not perform well under exam pressure. Level 3 courses provide routes into higher education as well as employment.
The majority of our level 3 vocational courses are BTEC Extended Diplomas which are equivalent to three A levels, but are applied to specific areas of learning such as sport, health or media.
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