BTEC Entry 3 Extended Certificate in Vocational Study

Young people who show an interest in wanting to improve their English & Maths skills.

An interview with a member of staff from the Access to FE team plus a good reference from school/college is mandatory.
Students will be expected to commit to the course and display good attendance & punctuality.

Students who are interested in boosting their English, Maths and personal skills.
Students who are unsure of what they want to do in the future.

Lectures, practical, workshops and research.

Candidates have to collect a portfolio of evidence. Assessment consists of both performance and knowledge evidence. Performance evidence is through direct observation of the candidate, products or outcomes of the candidate’s work, such as items that have been produced or worked on.

Evidence can also take the form of witness statements, assessor observations or authenticated reports, records or photographs of the work or activity.

Candidates should be capable of combining the various features and techniques to be successful in the assessment.

Where the candidate’s knowledge and understanding (and the handling of contingency situations) is not apparent from performance evidence, it will be assessed by oral questioning and/or written questions and answers and practical demonstrations.

Functional Skills Maths & English will be assessed through exams.

For an application form, please contact:


Clare Husbands – Section Manager
01895 853464
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Veronica Charlton – Course Team Leader
01895 475245
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Or apply online via Uxbridge College website.

To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit

OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.