What is a BTEC?
Pearson BTECs combine practical learning with real-world application, offering qualifications that range from entry-level to advanced diplomas.
Widely respected by colleges, universities, and employers, BTECs provide a clear and flexible pathway to employment, apprenticeships, or further education.
BTEC courses focus on skills-based learning, structured around themed units with assessments woven throughout the course. These assessments are grounded in real-life scenarios, helping learners develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that employers and universities value.
Start helping your learners build their future today and open doors with a BTEC.
Current reform updates for Level 2 and 3 in the U.K
Why choose BTEC?
99% of Universities in the UK accept BTEC qualifications (UCAS)
1 in 5 of the UK adult working population has a BTEC (Pearson)
91% of businesses say they prefer their employees to have a mix of academic and technical qualifications (Prospectus Global)
90% of BTEC students are employed full time after graduation (Progression Pathways)
BTEC Firsts & specialist quals
We offer a range of Level 1 and specialist BTEC qualifications to meet a variety of vocational education needs.
BTEC Tech Awards
BTEC Tech Awards (Level 2) are Key Stage 4 BTECs, designed specifically for 14-16 year olds in schools to study alongside GCSEs.
BTEC Nationals
Alongside A levels, BTEC Nationals are the most widely-recognised qualification for admission to higher education. They are Level 3 vocational qualifications that provide specialist, work-related learning across a range of sectors.
BTEC Higher Nationals and HTQs
BTEC Higher Nationals and Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are internationally-recognised higher education qualifications at Level 4 and 5 that are equivalent to the first and second years of a university degree and provide progression to both further study and employment.
