1. BTEC

2.  Over last 25 years have helped millions of people develop skills to get on in life  Work-related qualifications are engaging & inspiring  Suitable for wide range of ages & abilities  Provide a practical, real-world approach to learning without sacrificing any of the essential subject theory  Can be taken as well as or in place of GCSEs & A levels  Valued by colleges, universities, employers & professional bodies across the UK  Recognised in over 85 countries worldwide

3. Practical approach to study  Offer practical experience that is often lacking in traditional GCSEs  Undertake a number of units for which evidence is presented, based on real life work & studies  Allows demonstration of skill & knowledge in practical situations

4. No exam pressure  Some students thrive during the pressure of exams, others often fail to achieve their potential due to worry or nerves  BTECs are measured throughout the course  Allow students to gauge progress on a continuing basis  Students more engaged and motivated as they see their progress throughout the course rather than waiting until the end for an exam

5.  Come in different levels from Level 2 BTEC Firsts (equivalent to traditional GCSEs grades A*-C) through to Level 5 BTEC Higher Nationals (equivalent to Foundation Degree)  Made up of a number of units  Units dependent on level & size of BTEC being taken  Results are graded as Pass/Merit/Distinction  Time taken to complete depends on size & level of qualification.

6.  The qualifications are fully recognised as holding equivalences to GCSEs  A Level 2 BTEC First Diploma is worth the equivalent of 4 GCSE grade A*-C Level 2 BTEC First: Qualification titleCreditsEquivalent to Level 2 Diploma604 GCSEs (A*-C) Level 2 BTEC Extended Certificate302 GCSEs (A*-C) Level 2 BTEC Certificate151 GCSE (A*-C)