What are BTEC Tech Awards?

BTEC Tech Awards are Key Stage 4 BTECs, designed specifically for 14-16 year olds to study alongside GCSEs in schools. We pride ourselves on these qualifications being highly career-focused and accessible, with a comprehensive support suite across a wide variety of subjects.

What is the BTEC Tech Award equivalent to?

BTEC Tech awards:

Equivalent to grades 4-9 (level 2 pass) Or grade 1-3 (level 1 Pass) if the level 2 is not quite achieved.

What is a tech award?

Technical Awards are designed to equip learners with the practical, transferable skills and core knowledge they need to progress to further general or vocational study, including Level 3 qualifications, employment or apprenticeships.

What are BTEC Awards?

The BTEC Awards is an annual event that recognises and celebrates all the hard work and dedication of BTEC learners, educators and providers from all around the globe. Please visit our updated web pages for more information. Pearson would like to keep you updated with information on our range of products and services.

What is the BTEC Level 1 2 Tech Award?

The Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Enterprise (603/7063/4) is for learners who want to acquire sector-specific applied knowledge and practices through vocational contexts by studying enterprises, entrepreneurs, customers, competitors, the external environment, business planning and presenting, marketing and ...

What are BTEC Tech Awards?

Is a BTEC Tech Award equivalent to a GCSE?

What is a BTEC 'worth'? The qualifications are fully recognised as holding equivalences to GCSEs. For example, a Level 2 BTEC First Diploma is worth the equivalent of 4 GCSEs grade A*-C. This means a student can do a Level 2 BTEC First independently alongside GCSEs, or work towards them both in the same subject area.

Is BTEC Level 2 a pass?

Certification may show a grade of Level 2 Pass, Level 2 Merit, Level 2 Distinction or Level 2 Distinction*. If these are not achieved, a Level 1 grade may be awarded.

Is BTEC as good as a level?

A BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate is worth one A-level, while a Level 3 National Diploma is worth two A-levels. The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma is worth three A-levels.

What are BTEC grades worth?

The number of A-Levels that a BTEC is equivalent to depends on the number of modules studied. A BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate is worth a single A-Level. A Level 3 BTEC National Diploma is worth two A-Levels, and a BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma is the equivalent of three A-Levels.

What is the highest grade for BTEC?

Usually you'll do a mixture of coursework and exams, but BTECs tend to be more coursework-based. Based on your overall score, you'll be awarded a Pass (P), Merit (M), Distinction (D) or Starred Distinction (D*), with these grades being ordered from the lowest to highest.

Is a technical award the same as a GCSE?

Each Technical Award is equivalent to one GCSE and will count in Progress 8, in the non-Ebacc open group of subjects. Technical Awards are rigorous qualifications that offer a strong foundation of core knowledge and practical skills while making sure that more practically minded learners are really able to shine.

What is a Level 2 Technical award?

Technical Awards are vocational or technical qualifications at levels 1 or 2. They don't focus on a particular occupation or job (e.g. bricklayer/bricklaying) and therefore don't limit a 16 year olds progression opportunities by being too narrow.

What are the grades for Technical Awards?

Technical Awards will be reported on a four grade scale: Pass, Merit, Distinction, Distinction*. Both assessments (the exam and the synoptic assignment) must be achieved at a minimum of Pass for the qualification to be awarded.

What is the difference between a BTEC award and a certificate?

The different levels of BTEC: BTECs come in three different 'sizes', the Diploma, the Certificate and the Award. The Award is the smallest, and the Diploma is the largest, with the Certificate sitting in the middle. The 'size' of the qualification relates to how in depth it is and how long it takes to study.

What are the disadvantages of BTEC?

Do universities accept BTEC?

Most universities accept BTECs for most of their courses. This includes most competitive Russell Group universities, like the University of Exeter. Please note: some courses may require a specific A level in addition to your BTEC. Others may require specific BTEC units.

How do I get a distinction in BTEC?

Do BTECs give you UCAS points?

Level 3 BTECs qualify for UCAS points towards university applications in the same way that A levels do. This chart shows how many points each is worth. If you are unsure about your choices you can contact our independent and award winning careers service for a free consultation.

Is BTEC bad compared to GCSE?

Both GCSEs and BTECs have equivalent academic value and are widely recognised by employers, colleges and universities, so they can help students to progress onto several different A Level, BTEC or apprenticeship pathways at 16.

Does Oxford accept BTEC?

The University of Oxford will accept Btecs alongside A-levels, depending on the course.

Is BTEC as hard as a level?

Are BTECs easier than A-levels? Don't choose a BTEC expecting an easy life. The top grade – D* – is treated as equivalent to an A* at A-level and the lowest grade – P – is equivalent to an E (a pass at A level). You'll also have to work very steadily throughout your course due to the continuous assessment methods.

Is BTEC a degree or diploma?

There are three main types of BTEC: BTEC Firsts - up to Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE standard). BTEC National diplomas - from Level 3 (a similar standard to having studied three A-levels or a T Level). BTEC Apprenticeships - from Levels 2 to 5 (higher apprenticeship standard).

What does N mean in BTEC grades?

Near pass (N) – this grade is available on most Btec Nationals. It means that you may still be able to pass the overall course without having passed every individual unit.

What happens if you fail a BTEC unit?

If I fail a unit do I get another opportunity to complete this unit and resubmit my work? Yes you do, you have one re-assessment opportunity per unit. A resubmission is capped at a Pass.

What is the BTEC first award?

A BTEC First Award is designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to progress to further study at Level 2 or Level 3 depending on their final qualification grade.