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Vocational Studies – Entry Level 3 – Alton

BTEC Entry Level 3

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Availability & Details

Vocational Studies - Entry 3 AFY-VOSTE3/C01

Venue
Alton Campus

Type of study
Vocational

Dates
Academic Year 2026-27 (1 year)

Examination board
Gateway Qualifications Limited

Progression - Entry 3 Certificate AFY-VOSTE3/C02

Venue
Alton Campus

Type of study
Vocational

Dates
Academic Year 2026-27 (1 year)

Examination board
Gateway Qualifications Limited

How to apply

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Overview

This course prepares you for life and the workplace through gaining the relevant skills you need to become responsible and active members of society.On this course you will complete the BTEC Entry Level 3 Award or Certificate in Entry to Vocational Study Qualification. This qualification allows a focus on different vocational options.At the end of the course students will be ready to either move onto our level 1 vocational qualification, a supported interns programme or a more specialist vocational course at L1 or E3. Our aim is to find these learners the right pathway towards independent living and employment.

There are no formal entry requirements, although you will normally have followed an Entry or GCSE programme of study at school.

The BTEC Entry Level 3 Award or Certificate in Entry to Vocational Study Qualification will give you the opportunity to study different vocational subject options that may include Sport, Art, Cooking, and Horticulture. You will also improve your core English, Maths, ICT, independence and social communication skills. You will have the opportunity to take part in work experience placements work-related or enterprise activities as well as weekly enrichment options.

You will be taught in smaller than average group sizes, by experienced staff who are able to support learners with a range of different SEN needs. In the classroom, you will work both in groups and individually. There will be some note-taking as well as roleplay, group discussions and practical work. There is an expectation that you will study outside the course in your own time completing classwork, producing coursework or doing lesson preparation

During the course, you will be assessed through coursework in various ways including oral presentations, video films, audiotapes, written work and field trips. English, Maths will be assessed by formal exams.

You will be expected to provide your own folder, stationery, USB stick and calculators (where appropriate). Work experience uniform (advisable): £20.Field trips: £60 (approximately).The Catering module requires a small financial contribution.If the costs of equipment, materials and trips may cause you financial hardship, you may wish to read through details of the financial support scheme on our website.

Having successfully completed the course you will be able to make further choices about which direction you wish to take. You can decide to progress onto a BTEC Level 1 course with a recommendation from your tutor, a supported employment or internship programme, or a more independent life when you leave.


Everyone at the College was really helpful, and there’s lots of facilities, meaning it’s very easy to get your work done on time, and get good grades. The teaching and support was excellent, they were always on top of it, and made sure you got work done on time and you were challenged. Everyone is friendly and its really diverse, meaning you can get involved in lots of different things.

Conor Ward, BTEC student

The teaching and support was absolutely brilliant, they couldn’t have done anything more or anything better, if I had any questions my lecturers would always stay behind to help me if I needed it and their emails were always open, it was second to none. This college is the best by far.

Amber Searle, BTEC student

The teaching and support was really great, the quality was really great, all the teachers really care about your education as well as your wellbeing, they take everything into consideration and they’re great.

Katie Whittingham, A Level student