BTEC blog

In October 2017 the UK’s Department for Education began a wholescale review (the Review) of Level 4 and 5 Education in England. 

What could be truer in today’s society? Adaptability, flexibility, value; it’s what all learners are asking for. This is backed up by the Pearson 2020 Global Learner Survey, in which 73% of participants globally agree that the notion of working for one employer for your entire career is old fashioned.

BTEC Higher Nationals (levels 4-5) play a unique role in the journey of an individual in post-16 education. Delivered to institutions internationally, these qualifications offer an alternative approach outside the university sector, allowing for a focus on vocational education, developing knowledge and skill in specific industries.

For teaching staff or professionals seeking a form of continual professional development it is widely cited that self-paced learning has the benefits of convenience, efficiency, scalability and effectiveness. Many principles of learning indicate optimum learning takes place where the individual works at their own pace.

Higher technical education (HTE) at Levels 4 and 5 (equivalent to the first two years of an UK honours degree) already plays a vital role in supplying the UK’s labour market with a highly skilled workforce, but it is an often an overlooked higher education option.  Despite a decline in numbers since 2000, however, HTE is now looks set for a resurgence. 

In what is consistently described as an ‘unprecedented year’, the education sector is witnessing its own rapid change. Ensuring that learning is accessible, relevant, and meets the needs of local markets has always been a challenge, but in 2020 this need has become even greater. 

Cloud computing is still a relatively new concept to the corporate world, despite most of us interacting with the cloud on a daily basis. It wouldn’t be inaccurate to suggest than many of us even take it for granted.  

Cloud computing is still a relatively new concept to the corporate world, despite most of us interacting with the cloud on a daily basis. It wouldn’t be inaccurate to suggest than many of us even take it for granted.  

Cloud computing is still a relatively new concept to the corporate world, despite most of us interacting with the cloud on a daily basis. It wouldn’t be inaccurate to suggest than many of us even take it for granted.  

Cloud computing is still a relatively new concept to the corporate world, despite most of us interacting with the cloud on a daily basis. It wouldn’t be inaccurate to suggest than many of us even take it for granted.