BTEC Nationals are designed as specialist qualifications for students who have a clear view of their future career or are seeking progression to higher education. BTEC Nationals are equivalent to A Levels and are highly valued by universities, further education colleges and employers alike. There are more than 250 qualifications for students to choose from. These qualifications are suitable for students aged 16 upwards and are recommended for those who have achieved at least four A*- C grade GCSEs or have completed a BTEC first and have a clear view of where they want to be, or wish to go to university. Edexcel’s BTEC Level 3 National Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Sport provide a springboard to a university degree or Foundation Degree in an appropriate vocational discipline, to BTEC HNCs and HNDs, or to employment. The sport and leisure industry comprises leisure and health centres and private sector and public sector clubs. Opportunities include working with sports professionals, in fitness, sports coaching and outdoor education.
Each applicant must achieve at least four GCSE or equivalent Level 2 at grade 9 – 4.
The award is equivalent to 3 A Levels with the potential of achieving 168 UCAS Points. In order to complete each unit, students must achieve against a set of outcomes. The assessment criteria address theory with practical exercises. The assessment process is ongoing, so it allows the student to analyze and improve their own performance through their course in much the same way as they would in a real workplace. There is a total of 14 units to complete, with 1 taking the form of an exam and 3 are externally assessed. The remainder 10 units are assessed internally.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | North End, Durham, DH1 4NG |
BTEC Nationals are designed as specialist qualifications for students who have a clear view of their future career or are seeking progression to higher education. BTEC Nationals are equivalent to A Levels and are highly valued by universities, further education colleges and employers alike. There are more than 250 qualifications for students to choose from. These qualifications are suitable for students aged 16 upwards and are recommended for those who have achieved at least four A*- C grade GCSEs or have completed a BTEC first and have a clear view of where they want to be, or wish to go to university. Edexcel’s BTEC Level 3 National Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Sport provide a springboard to a university degree or Foundation Degree in an appropriate vocational discipline, to BTEC HNCs and HNDs, or to employment. The sport and leisure industry comprises leisure and health centres and private sector and public sector clubs. Opportunities include working with sports professionals, in fitness, sports coaching and outdoor education.
Each applicant must achieve at least four GCSE or equivalent Level 2 at grade 9 – 4.
The award is equivalent to 3 A Levels with the potential of achieving 168 UCAS Points. In order to complete each unit, students must achieve against a set of outcomes. The assessment criteria address theory with practical exercises. The assessment process is ongoing, so it allows the student to analyze and improve their own performance through their course in much the same way as they would in a real workplace. There is a total of 14 units to complete, with 1 taking the form of an exam and 3 are externally assessed. The remainder 10 units are assessed internally.