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Can be studied as a one-year full-time course or a full two-year programme. Supports progression to HE, apprenticeships or employment. Content and assessment overlaps with the Level 3 Nationals in Forensic and Criminal Investigation. Qualification Summary Title:Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Applied Science
Qualification number:601/7434/1
Guided learning hours:180
First teaching:June 2016
First external assessment:2017
Performance tables:Applied Generals (2023,2024,2025)
Total qualification time:235
Eligible for funding (England):16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration:England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
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Can be studied as a one-year full-time course or a full two-year programme. Supports progression to HE, apprenticeships or employment. Content and assessment overlaps with the Level 3 Nationals in Forensic and Criminal Investigation. Qualification Summary Title:Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science
Qualification number:601/7436/5
Guided learning hours:360
First teaching:June 2016
First external assessment:2017
Performance tables:Applied Generals (2023,2024,2025)
Total qualification time:455
Eligible for funding (England):16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration:England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
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Can be studied as a one-year full-time course or a full two-year programme. Supports progression to HE, apprenticeships or employment. Content and assessment overlaps with the Level 3 Nationals in Forensic and Criminal Investigation. Qualification Summary Title:Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Applied Science
Qualification number:601/7438/9
Guided learning hours:510
First teaching:June 2016
First external assessment:2017
Performance tables:Applied Generals (2023,2024,2025)
Total qualification time:640
Eligible for funding (England):16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration:England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
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Can be studied as a one-year full-time course or a full two-year programme. Supports progression to HE, apprenticeships or employment. Content and assessment overlaps with the Level 3 Nationals in Forensic and Criminal Investigation. Qualification Summary Title:Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science
Qualification number:601/7435/3
Guided learning hours:720
First teaching:June 2016
First external assessment:2017
Performance tables:Applied Generals (2023,2024,2025)
Total qualification time:890
Eligible for funding (England):16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration:England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
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Can be studied as a one-year full-time course or a full two-year programme. Supports progression to HE, apprenticeships or employment. Content and assessment overlaps with the Level 3 Nationals in Forensic and Criminal Investigation. Qualification Summary Title:Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science
Qualification number:601/7437/7
Guided learning hours:1080
First teaching:June 2016
First external assessment:2017
Performance tables:Applied Generals (2023,2024,2025)
Total qualification time:1345
Eligible for funding (England):16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration:England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
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