Design
A Guide to
Edexcel’s
BTEC
Qualifications
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‘ Over the last 25 years, BTEC qualifications have helped millions of people develop the skills they need to succeed.
Engaging and inspiring, these work-related qualifications are suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities. They
provide a practical, real-world approach to learning.
This guide is designed to showcase the fantastic
range of
qualifications that we have to offer alongside the resources available for both teacher and student. There is also detailed information on the training
that we offer to centres
and teachers, key need-to-know facts about the transition from
NQF to QCF qualifications, plus up-to-date contact information.
What’s more, each sector in this guide also encompasses an
overview of the qualifications, where students can progress to, teacher training, interesting facts and handy information.
From all of us here at the Edexcel International team,
we wish you every success.’
Patrick Casey
Director of International, Edexcel
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Contents
APPlIED SCIENCE
ArT AND DESIgN
BuSINESS AND SErvICES
CONSTruCTION AND ThE BuIlT ENvIrONmENT
ENgINEErINg
hAIrDrESSINg & BEAuTy ThErAPy hEAlTh AND SOCIAl CArE hOSPITAlITy IT lAND-BASED AND ENvIrONmENT mEDIA PErFOrmINg ArTS & muSIC
PuBlIC AND uNIFOrmED SErvICES
SPOrT
TrAvEl AND TOurISm
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* The information presented in this document is correct at the time of print June 2012 and is subject to change.
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our qualifications explained
Edexcel BTEC qualifications and the QCF
The Edexcel BTEC standard suite of qualifications formally sits on the uK
Qualifications and Credit Framework (uK QCF) for England Wales and
Northern Ireland.
The uK QCF recognises skills and
Edexcel’s
BTEC
Qualifications
Vocational-JUNE2012-FINAL-gk.ind1 1
14/6/12 03:16:23
‘ Over the last 25 years, BTEC qualifications have helped millions of people develop the skills they need to succeed.
Engaging and inspiring, these work-related qualifications are suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities. They
provide a practical, real-world approach to learning.
This guide is designed to showcase the fantastic
range of
qualifications that we have to offer alongside the resources available for both teacher and student. There is also detailed information on the training
that we offer to centres
and teachers, key need-to-know facts about the transition from
NQF to QCF qualifications, plus up-to-date contact information.
What’s more, each sector in this guide also encompasses an
overview of the qualifications, where students can progress to, teacher training, interesting facts and handy information.
From all of us here at the Edexcel International team,
we wish you every success.’
Patrick Casey
Director of International, Edexcel
Vocational-JUNE2012-FINAL-gk.ind2 2
14/6/12 03:16:23
Contents
APPlIED SCIENCE
ArT AND DESIgN
BuSINESS AND SErvICES
CONSTruCTION AND ThE BuIlT ENvIrONmENT
ENgINEErINg
hAIrDrESSINg & BEAuTy ThErAPy hEAlTh AND SOCIAl CArE hOSPITAlITy IT lAND-BASED AND ENvIrONmENT mEDIA PErFOrmINg ArTS & muSIC
PuBlIC AND uNIFOrmED SErvICES
SPOrT
TrAvEl AND TOurISm
8
14
20
26
32
38
44
50
56
62
68
74
80
86
92
* The information presented in this document is correct at the time of print June 2012 and is subject to change.
Vocational-JUNE2012-FINAL-gk.ind3 3
14/6/12 03:17:12
our qualifications explained
Edexcel BTEC qualifications and the QCF
The Edexcel BTEC standard suite of qualifications formally sits on the uK
Qualifications and Credit Framework (uK QCF) for England Wales and
Northern Ireland.
The uK QCF recognises skills and