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BTEC Nationals
BTECs involve both practical and theoretical study in a vocational area. BTEC Nationals are Level 3 qualifications – BTECs are also available as Introductories (Level 1) and Firsts (Level 2), along with HNCs and HNDs in Higher Education.
BTEC National Awards and Certificates are usually part-time; BTEC National Diplomas are usually full-time
Types of BTEC National
They come in 3 sizes:
- BTEC National Award
- About the same size as a single A level. Gives students specialist and practical knowledge that focuses on particular aspects of employment in a sector.
- BTEC National Certificate
- Equivalent of 2 A levels. Gives students a strong grounding in the key expertise and knowledge-base of a particular sector specialism.
- BTEC National Diploma
- Equivalent of 3 A levels. Gives students a specialist work-related focus, enabling them to extend key sector knowledge and practical skills. This can add immediate value in the workplace or aid progression to HNCs, HNDs, Foundation Degrees or a degree programme.
National Awards and Certificates are usually taken part-time. National Diplomas are usually full-time programmes with more units of study.
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