Information in this article is correct as of March 2025. You must check the NEIFQAN file for the latest information before delivering these qualifications
A list for all subjects is available from our Northern Ireland curriculum and funding page or the Cambridge Technicals funding guide for Northern Ireland.
LEVEL 3 CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS IN APPLIED SCIENCE (2016)
| Qualification name (2016) | Size | Qualification number | Entry Code |
Available in NI | Approved for use in Schools |
Notes |
| Level 3 Certificate in Applied Science | 180 GLH | 603/0394/3 |
05879 |
No | N/A | This qualification is not available in Northern Ireland |
| Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science | 360 GLH | 601/7458/4 |
05847 |
Yes | Yes | |
| Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Applied Science | 540 GLH | 601/7460/2 |
05848 |
Yes | No | |
| Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science | 720 GLH | 601/7461/4 |
05849 |
Yes | No | |
| Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science | 1080 GLH | 603/0695/6 |
05874 |
Yes | No |
Available in Northern Ireland
- Where a qualification is listed as available in Northern Ireland, you must also check that it is available for use in Schools before delivery in this setting.
- Where a qualification is listed as not available in Northern Ireland, it cannot be delivered in any setting in Northern Ireland.
Approved for use in Schools
- Where a qualification is listed as approved in use for schools, you must check the latest NEIFQAN file before delivery
- Where a qualification is listed as not approved in use for schools but available in Northern Ireland, you must submit a request to the Department for Education for approval before starting delivery. Please see DE Circular 2025/01 for more details on this process.
Where approved for use in schools, Cambridge Technicals can only be offered to students 16+. They cannot be delivered to KS4 students.
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