Introduction to BTEC A guide to BTEC qualiďŹ cations
Introduction to BTEC
A benchmark in global education In 2010, more than 1.1 million students from all over the world enrolled on a BTEC course. Institutions and students around the world trust the Edexcel brand to provide quality vocational qualifications that are globally recognised. Whether a programme is delivered in London, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai or Munich, our rigorous quality assurance processes ensure candidates are awarded with a globally standardised and widely-recognised qualification.
What sectors are available? Currently BTECs cover the following sectors:
WHERE ARE BTECs DELIVERED?
• Animal Care
BTECs are delivered in schools, colleges, universities, independent training providers and employers. They are popular qualifications amongst young people and adult learners alike. BTECs are flexible, enabling students to study full-time or part-time.
• Applied Sciences • Art and Design • Banking and Finance • Business and Services
HOW ARE BTECs ASSESSED?
• Children’s Care Learning and
BTECs are flexible qualifications that allow tutors to prepare assessments and projects according to the needs of the group, and the local requirements. BTECs are assessed through internally-marked assignments (and not through examinations). Learners study real-life, work-based case studies.
The history of BTEC Originally BTEC was an organisation – the Business and Technician Education Council – set up in 1983 to nationally validate and accredit high quality, consistent vocational qualifications. In 1996, following a merger of BTEC and the University of London Examinations Assessment Council (London Examinations) a new company, Edexcel was born. Few years later Edexcel became part of Pearson and BTEC remained a brand for work-related qualifications owned and offered only by Pearson.
• Computing
• Construction
• Creative Media Production • Customer Service • Engineering • Fashion and Textiles • Graphic Design • Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy • Health and Social Care • Horticulture • Hospitality
• Qualifications delivered in 85
• IT
•
• Land-based and Environment
• •
•
•
countries worldwide. Edexcel awards more than 1.1 million vocational qualifications and 9 million exam scripts each year. The BTEC portfolio is exclusive to Edexcel and includes approximately 5000 standard qualifications. More than 100 professional bodies and institutions give exemption or membership to holders of Edexcel BTEC Level 4/5 HND/C qualifications. More than 70% of degree programmes in the UK allow students with an Edexcel BTEC Level 4/5 HND to progress directly onto their final year. More than 200 universities worldwide recognise Edexcel BTEC.
BTECs are work-related qualifications suitable for a wide range of learners. They provide a practical, real-world approach to learning alongside a theoretical background.
• Agriculture
Development
KEY FACTS
What are BTECS?
1. Each BTEC is made up of a number of units. The number of units in a qualification is dependent on the level and size of the qualification. 2. Each BTEC unit has a credit value. Credits are based on the amount of learning time a learner needs to complete the qualification, with 1 credit equating to 10 hours approximately of learning time. 3. The time taken to complete each BTEC also depends on the level and size of the qualification. Many BTECs take one or two years to complete, depending on whether the learner is studying full or part time, and others may be less.
4. To complete each unit, learners must satisfactorily complete assessments (portfolio of evidence) set by the tutor. As BTECs are designed to develop practical skills, assignments may be completed in a variety of formats – such as film clips, project proposals, and business plans. Learners are always given clear guidelines as to what they have to achieve and how to do this. 5. Learners’ work is assessed by the tutor throughout the course. This ongoing assessment allows learners to continually analyse and improve their own performance. 6. Internal Verifiers are appointed within the institution to moderate assessed work and check that the standards we have set are being met. 7. Our International Standard Verifiers will visit your organisation to ensure that assessment processes, assessments decisions, and quality assurance procedures are being met – thus ensuring that BTEC standards are consistent internationally. 8. Unit results are graded as either Pass, Merit or Distinction.
HOW ARE BTECs DEVELOPED? Edexcel works closely with employers and professional bodies to develop BTEC qualifications that are rigorous and relevant to industry. By doing this, we ensure that each BTEC is relevant and prepares learners for a successful future, whether they want to progress on to higher education or go straight into employment. BTECs are regularly updated to ensure they stay responsive to changing industry needs.
• Music • Operations • Performing Arts • Public Services • Sports • Travel and Tourism • Vehicle Operations and Technology • Workskills
Source: Edexcel, 2010. For more information go to www.edexcel.com/caribbean
Introduction to BTEC
A benchmark in global education In 2010, more than 1.1 million students from all over the world enrolled on a BTEC course. Institutions and students around the world trust the Edexcel brand to provide quality vocational qualifications that are globally recognised. Whether a programme is delivered in London, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai or Munich, our rigorous quality assurance processes ensure candidates are awarded with a globally standardised and widely-recognised qualification.
What sectors are available? Currently BTECs cover the following sectors:
WHERE ARE BTECs DELIVERED?
• Animal Care
BTECs are delivered in schools, colleges, universities, independent training providers and employers. They are popular qualifications amongst young people and adult learners alike. BTECs are flexible, enabling students to study full-time or part-time.
• Applied Sciences • Art and Design • Banking and Finance • Business and Services
HOW ARE BTECs ASSESSED?
• Children’s Care Learning and
BTECs are flexible qualifications that allow tutors to prepare assessments and projects according to the needs of the group, and the local requirements. BTECs are assessed through internally-marked assignments (and not through examinations). Learners study real-life, work-based case studies.
The history of BTEC Originally BTEC was an organisation – the Business and Technician Education Council – set up in 1983 to nationally validate and accredit high quality, consistent vocational qualifications. In 1996, following a merger of BTEC and the University of London Examinations Assessment Council (London Examinations) a new company, Edexcel was born. Few years later Edexcel became part of Pearson and BTEC remained a brand for work-related qualifications owned and offered only by Pearson.
• Computing
• Construction
• Creative Media Production • Customer Service • Engineering • Fashion and Textiles • Graphic Design • Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy • Health and Social Care • Horticulture • Hospitality
• Qualifications delivered in 85
• IT
•
• Land-based and Environment
• •
•
•
countries worldwide. Edexcel awards more than 1.1 million vocational qualifications and 9 million exam scripts each year. The BTEC portfolio is exclusive to Edexcel and includes approximately 5000 standard qualifications. More than 100 professional bodies and institutions give exemption or membership to holders of Edexcel BTEC Level 4/5 HND/C qualifications. More than 70% of degree programmes in the UK allow students with an Edexcel BTEC Level 4/5 HND to progress directly onto their final year. More than 200 universities worldwide recognise Edexcel BTEC.
BTECs are work-related qualifications suitable for a wide range of learners. They provide a practical, real-world approach to learning alongside a theoretical background.
• Agriculture
Development
KEY FACTS
What are BTECS?
1. Each BTEC is made up of a number of units. The number of units in a qualification is dependent on the level and size of the qualification. 2. Each BTEC unit has a credit value. Credits are based on the amount of learning time a learner needs to complete the qualification, with 1 credit equating to 10 hours approximately of learning time. 3. The time taken to complete each BTEC also depends on the level and size of the qualification. Many BTECs take one or two years to complete, depending on whether the learner is studying full or part time, and others may be less.
4. To complete each unit, learners must satisfactorily complete assessments (portfolio of evidence) set by the tutor. As BTECs are designed to develop practical skills, assignments may be completed in a variety of formats – such as film clips, project proposals, and business plans. Learners are always given clear guidelines as to what they have to achieve and how to do this. 5. Learners’ work is assessed by the tutor throughout the course. This ongoing assessment allows learners to continually analyse and improve their own performance. 6. Internal Verifiers are appointed within the institution to moderate assessed work and check that the standards we have set are being met. 7. Our International Standard Verifiers will visit your organisation to ensure that assessment processes, assessments decisions, and quality assurance procedures are being met – thus ensuring that BTEC standards are consistent internationally. 8. Unit results are graded as either Pass, Merit or Distinction.
HOW ARE BTECs DEVELOPED? Edexcel works closely with employers and professional bodies to develop BTEC qualifications that are rigorous and relevant to industry. By doing this, we ensure that each BTEC is relevant and prepares learners for a successful future, whether they want to progress on to higher education or go straight into employment. BTECs are regularly updated to ensure they stay responsive to changing industry needs.
• Music • Operations • Performing Arts • Public Services • Sports • Travel and Tourism • Vehicle Operations and Technology • Workskills
Source: Edexcel, 2010. For more information go to www.edexcel.com/caribbean
Introduction to BTEC
WHICH BTEC IS SUITABLE? BTEC LEVEL 2 FIRSTS Around 100 BTEC Level 2 First qualifications are available, each linked to an industry sector. Learners may take BTEC Level 2 Firsts alongside International GSCE. Aimed at 14+ years old, these qualifications come in three sizes: the Level 2 Diploma (equivalent to four GCSEs in the UK), Level 2 Extended Certificate (equivalent to two GCSEs in the UK), and the Level 2 Certificate (equivalent to one GCSE in the UK).
BENEFITS IN BECOMING A BTEC CENTRE: Ability to offer internationally recognised qualifications Offering internationally recognised BTEC programmes will allow your learners to progress onto further study, and they are also designed to make your learners ready for the workforce. Learners who graduate with a BTEC are highly valued by employers.
Support for your centre
BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONALS BTEC Level 3 Nationals are designed as specialist, vocationally-related qualifications that can be taught alongside, or as an alternative to GCE A Levels, and for learners who have clear view of their future career or are seeking progression to higher education. Being work-related qualifications, they provide a practical, real-world approach to learning and are underpinned by theory. Aimed at 16+ year olds, they are accepted internationally as an entry requirement for some universities and higher education colleges, and are highly valued by employers across the world.
BTEC LEVEL 4/5 HIGHER NATIONALS The BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificates and Level 5 Higher National Diplomas are widely recognised by universities and professional bodies. There are more than 150 qualifications available, suitable for learners aged 18 and above. The Level 4 HNC is often studied part-time alongside full-time employment. A BTEC Level 4/5 Higher National learner will develop management and other higher level technical skills required by employers. After a period of usually two years (HND full-time, HNC part-time), learners can progress to the final year of degree programmes in a range of universities.
BTEC SPECIALIST & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS A large number of our BTEC programmes can be used as qualifications to further existing skills and knowledge, or to complement learner’s main academic studies. Our BTEC Specialist and Professional Qualifications (from level 1 to level 7) offer extra subjects, giving the opportunity to study a wide range of career-related courses. These BTECs will help learners find a unique way of differentiate themselves for their next step, while enhancing institution’s curriculum.
UNPARALLELED BREADTH, UNPARALLELED QUALITY Edexcel has the widest range of academic and vocational qualifications available to schools, colleges and organisations worldwide. Edexcel is the UK’s largest awarding body and is regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). As such, our delivery partners can be confident that their students are meeting rigorous standards of achievement, giving them the educational and professional progression of their choice.
Edexcel will provide a Regional Manager to assist you with centre approval and give you the support and guidance that you require. Our Regional Managers will offer you assistance and answer any queries you may have.
Center visits Each year your centre is entitled to up to two centre visits from an International Standard Verifiers. These visits are critical to any centre and ensure a high level of quality in BTEC education in our centres around the world.
Access to expert advice
TRAINING
If you have a query about how to interpret specifications or how best to deliver a particular BTEC programme, then you can use our “Ask the Expert” service. This is an email-based service which puts you in touch with an experienced sector expert.
Subject guidance The Edexcel team of Subject Advisors is on hand to offer you additional support. Whatever your question -be it a specification query, a question about assessment, lesson planning or guidance on which books and resources to use- our Subject Advisors will be happy to help. Subject advisors are available in a number of sectors including Art and Design, Business, ICT, Physical Education, Sport and Science.
Edexcel provides training, guidance and support for our range of BTEC programmes throughout the year. Training is offered face to face or online.
“
I chose to study BTEC National Diploma in Business because it is recognised worldwide. Also, the structure
of BTEC allows students to complete assessment-based
coursework, which provides the opportunity to experiment and cover a subject more thoroughly. Thanks to the BTEC
Diploma, I was offered a place at Robert Gordon University in Scotland and I’m one step closer to reaching my ambition of
Availability of teacher resources
becoming a managing director.”
By becoming a BTEC centre your organization will have access to a wide variety of Edexcel teaching resources to support the delivery of the qualification you are teaching.
– Adeel Qurashi, BTEC National Diploma in Business, The Netherlands.
The above are just some of the benefits that are available to you if you decide to become a BTEC centre today. For more information please contact your Regional Office.
For more information go to www.edexcel.com/caribbean
Introduction to BTEC
WHICH BTEC IS SUITABLE? BTEC LEVEL 2 FIRSTS Around 100 BTEC Level 2 First qualifications are available, each linked to an industry sector. Learners may take BTEC Level 2 Firsts alongside International GSCE. Aimed at 14+ years old, these qualifications come in three sizes: the Level 2 Diploma (equivalent to four GCSEs in the UK), Level 2 Extended Certificate (equivalent to two GCSEs in the UK), and the Level 2 Certificate (equivalent to one GCSE in the UK).
BENEFITS IN BECOMING A BTEC CENTRE: Ability to offer internationally recognised qualifications Offering internationally recognised BTEC programmes will allow your learners to progress onto further study, and they are also designed to make your learners ready for the workforce. Learners who graduate with a BTEC are highly valued by employers.
Support for your centre
BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONALS BTEC Level 3 Nationals are designed as specialist, vocationally-related qualifications that can be taught alongside, or as an alternative to GCE A Levels, and for learners who have clear view of their future career or are seeking progression to higher education. Being work-related qualifications, they provide a practical, real-world approach to learning and are underpinned by theory. Aimed at 16+ year olds, they are accepted internationally as an entry requirement for some universities and higher education colleges, and are highly valued by employers across the world.
BTEC LEVEL 4/5 HIGHER NATIONALS The BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificates and Level 5 Higher National Diplomas are widely recognised by universities and professional bodies. There are more than 150 qualifications available, suitable for learners aged 18 and above. The Level 4 HNC is often studied part-time alongside full-time employment. A BTEC Level 4/5 Higher National learner will develop management and other higher level technical skills required by employers. After a period of usually two years (HND full-time, HNC part-time), learners can progress to the final year of degree programmes in a range of universities.
BTEC SPECIALIST & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS A large number of our BTEC programmes can be used as qualifications to further existing skills and knowledge, or to complement learner’s main academic studies. Our BTEC Specialist and Professional Qualifications (from level 1 to level 7) offer extra subjects, giving the opportunity to study a wide range of career-related courses. These BTECs will help learners find a unique way of differentiate themselves for their next step, while enhancing institution’s curriculum.
UNPARALLELED BREADTH, UNPARALLELED QUALITY Edexcel has the widest range of academic and vocational qualifications available to schools, colleges and organisations worldwide. Edexcel is the UK’s largest awarding body and is regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). As such, our delivery partners can be confident that their students are meeting rigorous standards of achievement, giving them the educational and professional progression of their choice.
Edexcel will provide a Regional Manager to assist you with centre approval and give you the support and guidance that you require. Our Regional Managers will offer you assistance and answer any queries you may have.
Center visits Each year your centre is entitled to up to two centre visits from an International Standard Verifiers. These visits are critical to any centre and ensure a high level of quality in BTEC education in our centres around the world.
Access to expert advice
TRAINING
If you have a query about how to interpret specifications or how best to deliver a particular BTEC programme, then you can use our “Ask the Expert” service. This is an email-based service which puts you in touch with an experienced sector expert.
Subject guidance The Edexcel team of Subject Advisors is on hand to offer you additional support. Whatever your question -be it a specification query, a question about assessment, lesson planning or guidance on which books and resources to use- our Subject Advisors will be happy to help. Subject advisors are available in a number of sectors including Art and Design, Business, ICT, Physical Education, Sport and Science.
Edexcel provides training, guidance and support for our range of BTEC programmes throughout the year. Training is offered face to face or online.
“
I chose to study BTEC National Diploma in Business because it is recognised worldwide. Also, the structure
of BTEC allows students to complete assessment-based
coursework, which provides the opportunity to experiment and cover a subject more thoroughly. Thanks to the BTEC
Diploma, I was offered a place at Robert Gordon University in Scotland and I’m one step closer to reaching my ambition of
Availability of teacher resources
becoming a managing director.”
By becoming a BTEC centre your organization will have access to a wide variety of Edexcel teaching resources to support the delivery of the qualification you are teaching.
– Adeel Qurashi, BTEC National Diploma in Business, The Netherlands.
The above are just some of the benefits that are available to you if you decide to become a BTEC centre today. For more information please contact your Regional Office.
For more information go to www.edexcel.com/caribbean
Introduction to BTEC
RECOGNITION & PROGRESSION PATHWAYS INTRODUCTION BTECs are practical qualifications which help equip learners for work, give them a greater insight into different industries, and the theoretical knowledge needed to work in them. BTECs are available in a wide range of levels from entry level all the way through to level 7, which is equivalent to a master degree.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF RECOGNISING AND/OR DELIVERING BTEC QUALIFICATIONS? There are many benefits to becoming a BTEC partner or centre. Recognising our BTECs qualifications will help your institution to attract students, as they are able to progress easily within BTEC range and similar level qualifications. Our BTECs also offer your learners a wide choice of pathways and units to assist them get into work or higher education. In particular our HNC are equivalent to the first year of a HND and to the first year of a degree course. Our HND is a Level 5 qualification and learners can progress onto the second or final year of a degree with participating universities. Our Level 7 diploma can lead onto a master/MBA programme at university.
This table below shows how BTECs are weighted across different national frameworks. The QCF is the system that is used within the UK whilst the EQF refers to the European Qualification Framework. Both recognise the size and equivalences of BTECs.
The Equivalences of BTEC Qualifications
7 5
4
3
BTEC Titles
1
E
Credits
EQF Level
UK
Level 7 Professional Qualification
Step 1. Becoming a BTEC approved centre
Step 4. Training
The first step towards delivering BTECs is becoming an approved BTEC centre – initially by gaining centre approval, followed by approval for each qualification you wish to deliver. The approval process enables us to ensure that the institution has all the required resources in place to correctly deliver and assess the BTEC programmes. During the approval process, the Regional Office will liaise with the person appointed as Centre Co-ordinator within the organisation.
Step 5. Published resources
240
5
Foundation, Degrees, Dip HE
Level 5 Professional Qualification
Variable
5
Dip HE Level
Level 4 Higher National Certificate
120
5
Intermediate Level
Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
120
5
N/A
Level 4 Professional Qualification
Variable
5
Cert HE Level
Level 3 National Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma/Diploma/Extended Diploma
30/60/ 120/180
4
1 AS/ 1/2/3 GCE A Levels
120
4
2 GCE A Levels
Variable
4
N/A
Level 2 Firsts Certificate/Extended Certificate/Diploma
15/30/60
3
1/2/4 (A*-C)
Level 2 Specialist Qualification
Variable
3
N/A
Level 1 Qualification Award/Certificate/Diploma
Variable
2
(D-G)
Level 1 Specialist Qualification
Variable
2
N/A
Entry Level Qualification (E3) Award/Certificate/Diploma
Variable
1
N/A
Entry Level Specialist Qualification
Variable
1
N/A
Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
The BTEC Quality Assurance Process ensures that standards are maintained in all centres, enabling us to guarantee consistency of BTEC assessment across the world. The BTEC Quality Assurance process does this by helping the institution put in place the people, systems and processes for assuring accurate assessment and record maintenance. The Regional Office, the Service Operations team, and International Standards Verifiers will support the institution throughout this process. We provide a Centre Guide to Quality to help you with all aspects of this important part of delivering BTECs.
We offer a range of face-to-face and online training opportunities for teachers, Internal Verifiers, and centre support staff. For a number of our BTEC qualifications, BTEC’s own team of experts have joined forces with experienced authors, teachers, verifiers and specification writers to produce their very own Pearson published resources to support you with delivery and to support your learners. These include Students Books, Teaching Resource Packs and Assessment Resource Packs, with unit-by-unit advice and Edexcel Assignment Writing tips. For more information, visit: www.btec.co.uk/ resources or contact your regional representative.
Step 6. Quick and easy administration Edexcel Online (EOL) is our free, web-based service for centres. Usually accessed by an institution’s support staff, it is designed to make the administration of, and access to, your candidate information quick and easy. The Service Operations team is also on hand to deal with all queries relating to registration, certification and invoicing. They can be contacted at serviceoperations@edexcel.com.
Step 3. Registering your learners
Level 5 Higher National Diploma
Level 3 Specialist Qualification
2
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDANCE
Step 2. Putting a Quality Assurance Process in place
EQUIVALENCES
UK QCF Level
BECOMING A BTEC CENTRE
Registration is the process that enters a learner for a particular BTEC programme with Edexcel. All BTEC learners must be registered in order to claim certificates successfully.
Please log on to www.edexcel.com/international/progression_recognition to get more information about or Recognition and Progression Pathways brochure
For more information go to www.edexcel.com/caribbean
Introduction to BTEC
RECOGNITION & PROGRESSION PATHWAYS INTRODUCTION BTECs are practical qualifications which help equip learners for work, give them a greater insight into different industries, and the theoretical knowledge needed to work in them. BTECs are available in a wide range of levels from entry level all the way through to level 7, which is equivalent to a master degree.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF RECOGNISING AND/OR DELIVERING BTEC QUALIFICATIONS? There are many benefits to becoming a BTEC partner or centre. Recognising our BTECs qualifications will help your institution to attract students, as they are able to progress easily within BTEC range and similar level qualifications. Our BTECs also offer your learners a wide choice of pathways and units to assist them get into work or higher education. In particular our HNC are equivalent to the first year of a HND and to the first year of a degree course. Our HND is a Level 5 qualification and learners can progress onto the second or final year of a degree with participating universities. Our Level 7 diploma can lead onto a master/MBA programme at university.
This table below shows how BTECs are weighted across different national frameworks. The QCF is the system that is used within the UK whilst the EQF refers to the European Qualification Framework. Both recognise the size and equivalences of BTECs.
The Equivalences of BTEC Qualifications
7 5
4
3
BTEC Titles
1
E
Credits
EQF Level
UK
Level 7 Professional Qualification
Step 1. Becoming a BTEC approved centre
Step 4. Training
The first step towards delivering BTECs is becoming an approved BTEC centre – initially by gaining centre approval, followed by approval for each qualification you wish to deliver. The approval process enables us to ensure that the institution has all the required resources in place to correctly deliver and assess the BTEC programmes. During the approval process, the Regional Office will liaise with the person appointed as Centre Co-ordinator within the organisation.
Step 5. Published resources
240
5
Foundation, Degrees, Dip HE
Level 5 Professional Qualification
Variable
5
Dip HE Level
Level 4 Higher National Certificate
120
5
Intermediate Level
Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
120
5
N/A
Level 4 Professional Qualification
Variable
5
Cert HE Level
Level 3 National Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma/Diploma/Extended Diploma
30/60/ 120/180
4
1 AS/ 1/2/3 GCE A Levels
120
4
2 GCE A Levels
Variable
4
N/A
Level 2 Firsts Certificate/Extended Certificate/Diploma
15/30/60
3
1/2/4 (A*-C)
Level 2 Specialist Qualification
Variable
3
N/A
Level 1 Qualification Award/Certificate/Diploma
Variable
2
(D-G)
Level 1 Specialist Qualification
Variable
2
N/A
Entry Level Qualification (E3) Award/Certificate/Diploma
Variable
1
N/A
Entry Level Specialist Qualification
Variable
1
N/A
Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
The BTEC Quality Assurance Process ensures that standards are maintained in all centres, enabling us to guarantee consistency of BTEC assessment across the world. The BTEC Quality Assurance process does this by helping the institution put in place the people, systems and processes for assuring accurate assessment and record maintenance. The Regional Office, the Service Operations team, and International Standards Verifiers will support the institution throughout this process. We provide a Centre Guide to Quality to help you with all aspects of this important part of delivering BTECs.
We offer a range of face-to-face and online training opportunities for teachers, Internal Verifiers, and centre support staff. For a number of our BTEC qualifications, BTEC’s own team of experts have joined forces with experienced authors, teachers, verifiers and specification writers to produce their very own Pearson published resources to support you with delivery and to support your learners. These include Students Books, Teaching Resource Packs and Assessment Resource Packs, with unit-by-unit advice and Edexcel Assignment Writing tips. For more information, visit: www.btec.co.uk/ resources or contact your regional representative.
Step 6. Quick and easy administration Edexcel Online (EOL) is our free, web-based service for centres. Usually accessed by an institution’s support staff, it is designed to make the administration of, and access to, your candidate information quick and easy. The Service Operations team is also on hand to deal with all queries relating to registration, certification and invoicing. They can be contacted at serviceoperations@edexcel.com.
Step 3. Registering your learners
Level 5 Higher National Diploma
Level 3 Specialist Qualification
2
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDANCE
Step 2. Putting a Quality Assurance Process in place
EQUIVALENCES
UK QCF Level
BECOMING A BTEC CENTRE
Registration is the process that enters a learner for a particular BTEC programme with Edexcel. All BTEC learners must be registered in order to claim certificates successfully.
Please log on to www.edexcel.com/international/progression_recognition to get more information about or Recognition and Progression Pathways brochure
For more information go to www.edexcel.com/caribbean
ABOUT EDEXCEL Edexcel is a Pearson company and a leading global educational services provider offering internationally recognised qualifications as well as testing to schools, colleges, employers, training providers and other places of learning in 85 countries worldwide. Qualifications can be offered in standardised or customised formats with all Edexcel qualifications delivering consistent standards of quality to meet local needs. Plus, our qualifications provide learners with structured progression into employment or higher education worldwide. To complement our vocational portfolio of unrivalled suite of BTEC qualifications, we also offer academic qualifications that can be taken internationally which include GCE A Levels, International GCSE, and International Diploma.
A GLOBAL PRESENCE, A LOCAL PARTNER If you would like to offer BTEC qualifications at your organisation, an extensive network of regional offices and representatives ensures that support is never far away should you need it. Contact one of our representatives, and visit our website: www.edexcel.com/caribbean
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