This is now a brand name for the ‘work-related’ qualifications offered by Edexcel

BTECs include both theory and application of skills (applied learning)

This means that the learner gets to practise the skills that they learn, which means that you gain valuable employability skills during

the course

Level 2 = GCSE grade A*-C

No. BTECs can be studied at all levels…

However, the BTEC options available to you will be at Level 2

1. PE – BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport(equivalent to 2 GCSEs grade A*-C)2. PE – BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport(equivalent to 4 GCSEs grade A*-C)3. PHSCE – BTEC WorkSkills Level 2 Certificate(equivalent to 1 GCSE grade A*-C)

You will complete the BTEC WorkSkills Level 2 Certificate as part of the KS4 PHSCE programme of study

BTECs are assessed within the establishment (‘centre’) which delivers them

Evidence for assessment is continual (this means that there are no examinations). This evidence can take a number of different forms e.g. written/filmed/witnessed by an assessor

Edexcel is the exam board which is responsible for all BTEC programmes and they check a sample of the work which each ‘centre’ assesses

This depends on the course you take…

BTECs in Sport – these are graded with a D*, D (distinction), M (merit) or P (pass)

BTEC WorkSkills – you either pass once you have submitted enough evidence or you are asked to submit further evidence

…as there are no exams you never fail! It is just a question of having sufficient evidence in order to gain the qualification

1. What are the two different BTEC subjects offered at WHS?

2. What is a Level 2 BTEC Certificate worth?

3. What is a Level 2 BTEC Extended Certificate worth?

4. What is a Level 2 BTEC Diploma worth?

5. What does BTEC stand for?

6. Who assesses BTECs?7. Are BTECs theoritcal or applied learning courses?8. What do you need in order to gain a BTEC qualification?

9. Do I have to take a BTEC?

10.How many exams do BTECs involve?

PE (sport) and PHSE (WorkSkills

Equivalent to 1 GCSE grade A*-C

Business and Technical Education Certificate

Equivalent to 2 GCSEs grade A*-C

The ‘centre’ which offers the course Both

None

Yes. BTEC WorkSkills Level 2 Certificate is completed during Y10-11 in PHSCE

A portfolio of evidence

Equivalent to 4 GCSEs grade A*-C

For more information on the different courses available at KS4 you should consult:

www.wayahead-cheshireeast.co.uk

www.connexions-direct.com/whichwaynow/

www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/QualificationsExplained/index.htm

Your Form Tutor or your Head of House

Mr P Jones (Teacher in charge of Careers Education)

Dr A Rowe (Connexions Adviser attached to WHS)

Mrs H Curl (Administrator of Year 10 Course Choices process)

Miss J Savage (Curriculum Team Leader Learning Support)

Dr J Pullé (Deputy Headteacher responsible for the curriculum)