Extended Certificate 

Teaching from: 2016 
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2018, 2019 & 2020 results)

Part of a programme of study including other courses, e.g. BTEC Nationals or A levels.

Progression to: Higher education or training and ultimately employment into the creative industries.

Changes to external assessments from April 2018: Simpler guidance and clearer processes - find out more.

Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Art and Design (2010) for courses starting in 2017.

Foundation Diploma

Teaching from: 2016
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2018, 2019 & 2020 results)

Designed as a one-year full-time course or a full two-year programme when studied alongside further Level 3 qualifications.

Supports further progression in art and design education, to an Apprenticeship or entry level employment in the creative industries sector.

Changes to external assessments from April 2018: Simpler guidance and clearer processes - find out more.

Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Art and Design (2010) for courses starting in 2017.

Diploma (Tech level)

Teaching from: 2016
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Tech Level (2018, 2019 & 2020 results)

Specialist qualifications designed to be studied over two years alongside additional qualifications.

There are four specialist qualifications available:

• Photography
  
• Graphics
  
• 3D Design and Crafts
  
• Fashion Design and Production

Progression: employment or further study in the creative industries sector.

Changes to external assessments from April 2018: Simpler guidance and clearer processes - find out more.

Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Art and Design (2010) for courses starting in 2017.

Diploma 

Teaching from: 2017
External assessment from: 2018
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2019 & 2020 results)

In depth study of the sector designed to be studied over two years alongside other qualifications.

Supports progression to higher education and employment when combined with other Level 3 subjects.

Changes to external assessments from April 2018: Simpler guidance and clearer processes - find out more.

Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Art and Design (2010) for courses starting in 2017.

Extended Diploma

Teaching from: 2016
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2018, 2019 & 2020 results)

Designed to be studied over two years as the substantial qualification in a study programme.

Supports progression to study art and design related degree courses in higher education.

Changes to external assessments from April 2018: Simpler guidance and clearer processes - find out more.

Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Art and Design (2010) for courses starting in 2017.