BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development

This qualification is intended for learners wanting to progress directly to self-employment in the coaching and development sector as a coach. Additionally, the breadth of optional content in this qualification allows learners to widen their opportunities to progress to a number of different higher education courses.

The 2-year course with Heart of England Training will be delivered alongside a fully immersive football programme, in which aoching, training sessions and matches blend and interwave with the individual elements of the NVQ qualification.

Using the OneFile online portfolio, you will complete assignments, story theory work and monitor progress as you complete each of the units of the qualification. Your portfolio will include tutor reviews and feedback, assessments and specific tasks which relate to your individualised learning plan.

Candidates will be required to hold grade 4/C or above in English and Maths at GCSE. Applicants with relevant Level 2 qualifications will be considered at the discretion of the Academy. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English. We will support candidates with Maths and English (GCSE or Functional Skills) if they have not already achieved the minimum requirement.

Completion of the BTEC qualification could lead to a paid apprenticeship or full-time employment within coaching or sports development. An alternative route following the completion of this 2-year BTEC course is progressing to a university degree.