What GCSE's do i need?

What subjects will I study?

Will I take exams?

Can I get financial assistance to help me study?

Footballing ability?

Training kit?

Where do we train?

Where do we play?

Trial dates?

How do I apply?

How do I get to Northfields Technology College?

What GCSE's do i need?

BTEC First Diploma in Sport - 1 year full-time
LEVEL 2

Students will need to have completed secondary education and will need GCSE's at Grade C to D and show a keen interest in football and a good fitness level

BTEC National Certificate / Diploma in Sport - 2 years full-time
LEVEL 3

You will need 4 GCSE's at Grade A-C or the BTEC Introductory Diploma in Sport at merit level and show a keen interest in football and a good fitness level.

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What subjects will I study?

BTEC Introductory Diploma in Sport - 1 year full-time

3 Compulsory Units

3 Specialist subjects from

In addition students will develop and study key skills at an appropriate level and will also study

BTEC National Certificate / Diploma in Sport - 2 years full-time

Core units and specialist units to be chosen from:

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Will I take exams?

BTEC First Diploma in Sport - 1 year full-time

Five units are internally assessed and one unit is an externally assessed project.

BTEC National Certificate / Diploma in Sport - 2 years full-time

Students will be continually assessed through coursework, assignments and practical performance.

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Can I get financial assistance to help me study?

Follow the link for information about EMA
ema.direct.gov.uk

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Footballing ability?

Dunstable Town Football Club are looking for talented footballers but are committed to giving boys of all abilities an opportunity to progress their football skills. All boys must attend formal trials organised by the College and Dunstable Town F.C.

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Training kit?

Dunstable Town Football Club will provide each student with training kit and tracksuits etc., for which you will be asked to make a contribution. This year the student contribution was £120.00

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Where do we train?

The training pitch and facilities at the main College campus

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Where do we play?

All home games take place at Dunstable Town Football Club or Northfields Technology College

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Trial dates?

Dunstable Leisure Centre – astro pitch Saturday 28th June 10.30 am

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How do I apply?

Simply ring the College on 01582 619700

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How do I get to Northfields Technology College?

Public Transport to and from Northfields Technology College
Arriva (The Shires) offer an extensive bus service:

Visit www.arrivabus.co.uk

From:
Aylesbury
Harpenden
Hemel Hempstead
Leighton Buzzard
Luton
Milton Keynes
St Albans

No. 24

Luton - Bushmead - Brammingham - Marsh Farm - Sundon Park - Lewsey Farm - Dunstable

No. 31

Leighton Buzzard - Dunstable

No. 61

Aylesbury - Dunstable

No. X66

Milton Keynes - Dunstable

No. 343

St Albans - Dunstable

InMotion Travel operate a bus services:

Tel: 08707 444746

No. 307

Harpenden - Redbourne - Dunstable

No. 43

Hemel Hempstead - Dunstable

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