CTEC (Cambridge Technical Diploma)

Our career-focused CTEC programme

Our CTEC & A Level Programme is a forward-thinking, skills-driven course that is at the
forefront of real-world approaches to learning.

This is a highly regarded course that can be tailored to the unique interests of the learner whilst engaging in both academic and career-related learning. As such, it provides pupils with a range of sought after skills for higher education, apprenticeships or employment.

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This programme has been developed for pupils who want to continue academic study but also wish to engage in career related learning. They gain transferable and lifelong skills in applied knowledge, critical thinking, communication, and cross-cultural engagement.

Course options

Pupils choose to study one A Level alongside a Cambridge Technical (CTEC) which are nationally-recognised UK qualifications which have a practical approach to learning and which are equivalent to two A levels in the UCAS tariff points they carry.

The courses prepare pupils for higher education, an apprenticeship or a position in a career of interest.

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All our career-related courses are examined through a combination of modular exams and coursework.

Pupils choose a qualification depending on their interest and focus. We currently offer:

  • OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma in Business, specialising in Marketing (worth the equivalent of 2 A levels)
  • OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity, specialising in Sports Coaching (worth the equivalent of 2 A levels)

In future years we hope to offer additional courses.

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