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BTEC Extended Certificate in Art and Design (Fashion)
Springwood High School
Queensway, Gaywood, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AW
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Thursday, 03 September 2026
Springwood High School
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
D
No Availability
Application Instructions
Sixth Form Applications – Important Information
Our main Sixth Form application window has now closed; however, you can still submit an application. We will continue to consider late applications and all applicants will be invited to interview.
Due to high levels of demand, we may not be able to make offers for some subjects at this stage. Applicants will be contacted once places can be confirmed; this may not be possible until GCSE results day when we will have a clearer understanding of available capacity.
A LEVEL AND LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATIONS
To gain a place on this course students will ideally have at least grade 4 in both English Language and Mathematics and at least three other GCSEs, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications, at grade 5 or above. Some subjects also have additional entry requirements.
All students are to choose 3 subjects from 3 different blocks. Further Mathematics may be taken as a fourth choice.
LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATIONS
Subjects have individual entry requirements.
Students only need to apply for either Bricklaying or Hairdressing.
Course Details
Do you dream of being a fashion designer?
Are you always looking at the next trends and catwalk shows? The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Art and Design (Fashion & Textiles) course will give you an introduction into the specialist skills required to become part of the expanding British Fashion/Textiles Industry. You will practice industry standard techniques in pattern cutting, garment production, fabric manipulation, surface decoration and develop design concepts and practical skills in clothing manufacture.
You will work in sketchbooks using the design cycle to develop ideas into products of a professional standard. By the end of the course you will have built a comprehensive portfolio of Fashion & Clothing garments.
No examination.
Coursework based.
Evidence: Sketchbooks & samples.
Explore materials, techniques and processes
Artist and Designer Research Investigations
Fashion Portfolio.
End of Year Fashion Show.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Assessment: Students are continually assessed throughout the course. Assessment takes many different forms, both written and verbal. There are designated assessment points throughout the year when units of study are assessed against the Level 3 Certificate grading criteria. Each unit is graded as a Pass, Merit or Distinction.
The Level 3 Certificate qualification is the vocational equivalent to one ‘A’ level.
Year One
Unit 2 - Critical and Contextual Studies in Art and Design—Task set by BTEC. Externally Assessed
Unit 14- Textiles Materials, Techniques and Processes—Task set by Fashion/Textiles Teacher.
Internally Assessed.
Year Two
Unit 3 - The Creative Process—Task set by Fashion/Textiles Teacher. Internally Assessed.
Unit 1 - Visual Recording and Communication—Task set by BTEC. Externally Assessed
Entry requirements
- Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language plus three other GCSEs at grade 5 or above.
- Art /Textiles is an advantage.
Your next steps...
Future Applications
Potential Universities NUA-Norwich University of the Arts: BA Fashion Central Saint Martins
University of the Arts London: BA Fashion
Potential Career Path: Fashion Designer, Fashion Illustrator, Fashion Buyer, Fashion Blogger
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