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BTECs are our programmes for Overseas Students and consist of 15 hours classroom study per week
in order to meet the UKBAs PBS requirements.

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A Quick Guide to BTECs

1. What does BTEC stand for?

Business and Technology Education Council
Nationally recognised qualifications accredited by the awarding body, Edexcel

2. Why choose a BTEC?

BTECs are designed to provide a specialist work related qualification in a range of sectors
Based on National Occupational Standards set by industry
Give candidates the knowledge, understanding and skills to prepare them for employment
Classroom qualification
Offered at various levels which gives Candidates progression

3. What does a BTEC consist of?

BTEC programmes are made up of units
Each unit is assessed and counts towards the overall award
BTEC programmes are assessed by reference to the assessment and grading criteria published by Edexcel
To finish the award all chosen units and assignments must be completed

4. How is BTEC qualification assessed?

Candidates complete units containing realistic work-based assignments
There are no official exams set by the awarding body
Each assignment is marked against a unit grading grid
All assignment documentation will be signed off by the Candidate and Assessor
The result of the assignment will be notified to the Candidate after marking
Each assignment is given a grade either pass; merit or distinction. Distinction being the best
Assessment can be formative, i.e. during the process of completion of an assignment
Summative assessment is the final decision on the achievement of the learner. It is the overall grade that is reported to the awarding body

5. BTEC sizes:

There are 3 different sizes of BTEC qualifications which vary at each level
The smallest is the Award
The next is the Certificate
The largest is the Diploma

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BTEC Programmes

Entry

For learners to develop confidence and initial skills for either a broad work sector or everyday life.

Introductory (Level 1)

A basic introduction to an industry sector. They encourage development of personal and work-related skills.

Firsts (Level 2)

Equivalent to traditional GCSEs grades A* - C.

Nationals (Level 3)

Specialist qualifications for candidates with a clear view of their future career or seeking progression to higher education.

Higher Nationals (Level 5)

Higher education qualifications widely recognised by universities and professional bodies.

Development & Professional Development Qualifications (Levels 4-8)

Short courses needed for professional development.

Also available via BTEC:

Short Courses - available at all levels
Work Skills (Entry 3 - Level 2) - a suite of employability skills-based units

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How is a BTEC Made Up?

Unit Title - Broadly what the unit covers
Learning outcomes - what the learner will be able to do or understand
Unit content - the range of knowledge to be covered
Assessment grid - to judge whether the learner work has achieved criteria
Assessment - suggestions on how the unit can be assessed
Links with other units - to avoid over-assessment
Reading list and web site information
Key skills - mapping to relevant key skills units

The Jargon Explained...

The BTEC award defines the skills you need in the workplace therefore you will appreciate that your work MUST directly relate to your practice. Learners study real-life, work-based case studies and complete projects and assessments, which contribute to the achievement of each unit.

BTEC encourages learning by doing, drawing on materials gained from the working environment or industry wherever possible.

A range of delivery methods will be used. These could include:

Project work carried out as an individual or as part of a group
Work-based learning
Lectures and seminars
Facilitated activities
Visits to companies with a facilitator to structure the visit
Visiting speakers from the vocational sector as the 'client'

A range of assessment methods will be used. These could include:

case studies
projects
presentation
written assignments
work based activities
role plays
observed performance/practice
timed tests
log books/diaries

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Assessment and Verification Summary

Assessor → Internal Verifier → External Verifier

Assessor

Set tasks which allow candidates to demonstrate what they know, understand and can do so that they have opportunities to achieve the highest possible grades on their BTEC courses.
Ensure that candidates are clear about the criteria they are expected to meet in their assignments and that they are fully briefed on the skills which need to be demonstrated in the coursework/portfolio components of a subject.
Encourage candidates by giving detailed feedback and guidance on how to improve work.
Set interim deadlines for coursework and advise candidates on the appropriate amount of time to spend on the work.
Mark and return drafts within a set time frame.
Ensure each candidate signs to confirm that the work is their own and that it is endorsed by the assessor after marking the work.
Meet with the candidate formally on a regular basis.
Build strong working relationships with the candidates workplace managers.
Identify how past experience and achievements of the candidate may contribute to the assessment process.
Be aware of and follow the requirements of the Appeals procedure.

Internal Verifier

The Internal Verifier's role is to ensure that internally assessed work consistently meets national standards but can also lead to staff development and quality improvement.
Internal Verifiers have the knowledge and qualifications relevant to the qualification(s) and other competence-based award(s) for which they are responsible, to enable accurate judgements to be made regarding candidate performance in relation to competence criteria.

External Verifier

The External Verifier is appointed by the Awarding Body to visit the centre at intervals throughout the year.
The External Verifier may ask to see samples of your work to ensure that you are progressing through your qualification accordingly.
The External Verifier has the responsibility to sample the assessment and also the Centre processes.
The External Verifier can sample work from any candidate registered with the Centre.