First teaching: June 2021
Last registration: 31 August 2026

Learners will explore a range of fundamental art and design skills, as well as a broad range of specialisms, such as fashion, graphic design, and photography.

The Extended Certificate is designed to support learners who want to study art and design as a substantial element of a one-year, full-time course alongside smaller courses in other subjects, or for those wanting to take it alongside another area of complementary or contrasting study as part of a two-year, full-time study programme. The qualification would support progression to further education at Level 3 if taken as part of a programme of study that included other BTEC International Level 2 qualifications or International GCSEs.