The 60-credit BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma extends the specialist work-related focus of the BTEC
Level 3 Certificate and covers the key knowledge and practical skills required in the appropriate vocational
sector. The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma offers greater flexibility and a choice of emphasis through the
optional units. It is broadly equivalent to one GCE A Level.
The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma offers an engaging programme for those who are clear about
the area of employment that they wish to enter. These learners may wish to extend their programme
through the study of a general qualification such as GCE AS Levels, additional specialist learning (eg through
another BTEC qualification) or a complementary NVQ. These learning programmes can be developed to
allow learners to study related and complementary qualifications without duplication of content.