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BTEC at KRS
The following BTEC courses are currently available at King Richard School:
Level 2
First Certificate Business
A two year course in KS4 and a one year course in KS5
First Certificate Child Care, Learning & Development
A two year course in KS4
First Diploma Child Care, Learning & Development
A one year course in KS5
First Diploma Health & Social Care
A one year course in KS5
Features
♦ QCA accredited NQF Level 2 work-related qualifications
♦ Mapped to QCA’s guidelines on work-related learning at Key Stage 4: more details
♦ Available in schools for pre-16 learners and further education colleges for post-16 learners
♦ BTEC First Certificate equivalent to 2 GCSEs grades A*-C
♦ BTEC First Diploma equivalent to 4 GCSEs grades A*-C
Advantages
♦ Learners who are employed in business organisations will be able to develop their underpinning
knowledge and skills
♦ Provide opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and
attitudes essential for successful performance in working life
♦ Motivates learners via applied learning and assessment
♦ BTEC qualifications are recognised by employers and education institutions
♦ Provides a good progression route to more advanced qualifications eg BTEC Nationals
♦ Esteem of working in a sector of choice
Benefits
♦ Publicly funded on DfES Section 96 and Section 97
♦ Listed on the DfES Achievement and Attainment Tables
♦ Allows flexible delivery for teachers
♦ Availability of detailed support material for new centres
Duration
For the BTEC First Certificate the learner is required to complete the core unit and two specialist units from
the list provided for a combined total of 180 guided learning hours (GLH) to complete the qualification.
For the BTEC First Diploma the learner is required to complete the three core units and three specialist
units from the list provided for a combined total of 360 guided learning hours (GLH) to complete the
qualification.
Level 3
(NB Equivalent to GCE A Level)
National Award in Sport
A two year course in KS5
BTEC Nationals are said to be the ‘real world’ equivalent of A levels.
Anyone over the age of 16 can take a BTEC National. And with over 220 titles, there should be something
for everyone.
They can be studied on their own or alongside A levels, allowing you to complete a varied and rounded set
of qualifications. They are also flexible in how you choose to study, either full or part time, so that you can
adapt them to your circumstances.
They are the most popular vocational qualification in UK further education and are recognised and
respected worldwide.
You can use them to go on to further study
BTEC Nationals earn you UCAS points and are therefore valued by universities, allowing you to go on and
take a BTEC HND/HNC or honours degree.
BTEC National Award = 1 A level
BTEC National Certificate = 2 A levels
BTEC National Diploma = 3 A levels
Results for BTEC qualifications are released before those of A levels, so you can confirm your university
place before other students.
See: UCAS Tariff points for BTEC Nationals
Or you can use them to start or change your career
Employers value BTEC Nationals highly because they prove that you:
are prepared for the world of work
are committed to your chosen career
have robust practical and theoretical skills.
Student Progression
BTEC First Diplomas and Certificates offer direct progression on to BTEC National programmes. On
completion of a BTEC National, students can progress to a BTEC Higher National or BTEC Foundation
Degree programme.
A BTEC First or National award also prepares students for employment in their chosen career.
Parents' Guide
Click here to download the BTEC Parents Guide
NB Adobe Acrobat Reader required
The following BTEC courses are currently available at King Richard School:
Level 2
First Certificate Business
A two year course in KS4 and a one year course in KS5
First Certificate Child Care, Learning & Development
A two year course in KS4
First Diploma Child Care, Learning & Development
A one year course in KS5
First Diploma Health & Social Care
A one year course in KS5
Features
♦ QCA accredited NQF Level 2 work-related qualifications
♦ Mapped to QCA’s guidelines on work-related learning at Key Stage 4: more details
♦ Available in schools for pre-16 learners and further education colleges for post-16 learners
♦ BTEC First Certificate equivalent to 2 GCSEs grades A*-C
♦ BTEC First Diploma equivalent to 4 GCSEs grades A*-C
Advantages
♦ Learners who are employed in business organisations will be able to develop their underpinning
knowledge and skills
♦ Provide opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and
attitudes essential for successful performance in working life
♦ Motivates learners via applied learning and assessment
♦ BTEC qualifications are recognised by employers and education institutions
♦ Provides a good progression route to more advanced qualifications eg BTEC Nationals
♦ Esteem of working in a sector of choice
Benefits
♦ Publicly funded on DfES Section 96 and Section 97
♦ Listed on the DfES Achievement and Attainment Tables
♦ Allows flexible delivery for teachers
♦ Availability of detailed support material for new centres
Duration
For the BTEC First Certificate the learner is required to complete the core unit and two specialist units from
the list provided for a combined total of 180 guided learning hours (GLH) to complete the qualification.
For the BTEC First Diploma the learner is required to complete the three core units and three specialist
units from the list provided for a combined total of 360 guided learning hours (GLH) to complete the
qualification.
Level 3
(NB Equivalent to GCE A Level)
National Award in Sport
A two year course in KS5
BTEC Nationals are said to be the ‘real world’ equivalent of A levels.
Anyone over the age of 16 can take a BTEC National. And with over 220 titles, there should be something
for everyone.
They can be studied on their own or alongside A levels, allowing you to complete a varied and rounded set
of qualifications. They are also flexible in how you choose to study, either full or part time, so that you can
adapt them to your circumstances.
They are the most popular vocational qualification in UK further education and are recognised and
respected worldwide.
You can use them to go on to further study
BTEC Nationals earn you UCAS points and are therefore valued by universities, allowing you to go on and
take a BTEC HND/HNC or honours degree.
BTEC National Award = 1 A level
BTEC National Certificate = 2 A levels
BTEC National Diploma = 3 A levels
Results for BTEC qualifications are released before those of A levels, so you can confirm your university
place before other students.
See: UCAS Tariff points for BTEC Nationals
Or you can use them to start or change your career
Employers value BTEC Nationals highly because they prove that you:
are prepared for the world of work
are committed to your chosen career
have robust practical and theoretical skills.
Student Progression
BTEC First Diplomas and Certificates offer direct progression on to BTEC National programmes. On
completion of a BTEC National, students can progress to a BTEC Higher National or BTEC Foundation
Degree programme.
A BTEC First or National award also prepares students for employment in their chosen career.
Parents' Guide
Click here to download the BTEC Parents Guide
NB Adobe Acrobat Reader required
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