The document is the BTEC student handbook for 2012, outlining details about BTEC courses, their significance, and the assessment process. It covers essential topics such as progression from Level 2 to Level 3, grading criteria, and available support for students. BTECs are recognized qualifications that provide practical skills for various career paths and higher education opportunities.

1. BTEC
Student Handbook
2012
Name:
Programme of Study 1:
Programme of Study 2:
Programme of Study 3:

2. BTEC Student Handbook
Contents
1. Background to the Centre
2. BTEC Courses
3. Progressing with BTECs
4. Key Features of BTEC courses
5. Term dates/Units being studied
6. Assignment dates
7. Personal achievement record
8. Staff Roles and Responsibilities
9. How your work will be assessed
10.How to achieve the grades you want
11.How to appeal against grading decisions you don’t agree with
12.Plagiarism
13.Bibliographies
14.Learner Contract
15.Personal targets
16.Learner assessment declaration
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3. Background to the centre
Mission Statement
Vision Statement
BTECS at our centre
What is a BTEC?
BTECs are work-related qualifications suitable for a wide range of students; they are
designed with the needs of employers and universities in mind.
They provide a practical, real-world approach to learning without sacrificing any of
the essential subject theory.
They can be taken alongside, or in place of, GCSEs and A levels in schools and
colleges.
BTECs are recognised by schools, colleges, universities, employers and professional
bodies across the United Kingdom and in over 100 countries worldwide.
BTECs have been around for 25 years and their reputation is second to none.
They continue to be developed and updated with and for industry and in response to
the needs of learners.
Why are BTECs important?
BTECs are valued by a large number of organisations in a wide range of sectors.
Employers value the qualities that BTEC students bring to the workplace (E.g.)
organisation, time management, communication and research skills.
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4. They offer natural progression along a vocational path, from and to academic
qualifications and university.
BTEC qualifications are developed with people from industry and sector skills
councils to ensure that they meet employer and student needs.
What is a BTEC worth and where will it take me?
LEVEL 2 2010 QUALIFICATION
Size Pass Merit Distinction Distinction*
Certificate 1 Grade C 1 Grade B 1 Grade A 1 Grade A
Extended 2 Grade C 2 Grade B 2 Grade A 2 Grade A
Certificate
Diploma 4 Grade C 4 Grade B 4 Grade A 4 Grade A
LEVEL 2 2012/2013 QUALIFICATIONS
Size L1 Pass L2 Pass L2 Merit L2 Distinction L2
Distinction*
Award 1 Grade E/F 1 Grade C 1 Grade B 1 Grade A 1 Grade A*
Certificate 2 Grade E/F 2 Grade C 2 Grade B 2 Grade A 2 Grade A*
Extended 3 Grade E/F 3 Grade C 3 Grade C 3 Grade A 3 Grade A*
Certificate
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5. LEVEL 3 UCAS POINTS
GCE Tariff BTEC Level3 Nationals (QCF)
Qualifications points
AS A Extended Diploma Subsidiary Certificate
Level Diploma Diploma
420 D*D*D*
400 D*D*D
380 D*DD
360 DDD
320 DDM
280 DMM D*D*
260 D*D
240 MMM DD
200 MMP DM
160 MPP MM
A* 140 D*
A 120 PPP MP D
B 100
C 80 PP M
70 D*
A D 60 D
B 50
C E 40 P M
D 30
E 20 P
Once you have successfully completed a Level 2 BTEC at INSERT CENTRE NAME, you have
the choice to go on to study a Level 3 BTEC. It is possible to go directly onto a Level 3 BTEC
if you have been successful in GCSE courses in yrs 10 and 11. When you complete your
BTEC Level 3, you can then apply for a Higher Education course at a College or University.
You could also go directly into work.
It’s your choice!
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