Edexcel BTEC National Dip./Cert./Award (NQF)

 

Edexcel BTEC National Dip./Cert./Award

Summary	BTEC Nationals are designed as specialist qualifications for students who have a clear view of their future career or are seeking progression to higher education. BTEC Nationals are equivalent to A levels and are highly valued by universities, further education colleges and employers alike. There are more than 250 qualifications for students to choose from. These qualifications are suitable for students aged 16 upwards and are recommended for those who have achieved at least four A*- C grade GCSEs or have completed a BTEC First and have a clear view of where they want to be, or wish to go to university.
Tariff entry	The qualification was first considered for UCAS Tariff points in February 2003. Points came into effect for entry to higher education from 2005 onwards. Expert Group report (PDF)
Learning hours	Diploma = 18 x 60 hr units = 1080 Certificate = 12 x 60 hr units = 720 Award = 6 x 60 hr units = 360
UCAS Tariff points	Diploma		Certificate		Award
	DDD DDM DMM MMM MMP MPP PPP	360 320 280 240 200 160 120	DD DM MM MP PP	240 200 160 120 80	D M P	120 80 40
Accredited until	31/08/2010 These qualifications have been replaced by the new suite of QCF BTEC Nationals with effect from September 2010. For further information about qualification start dates, please refer to the Edexcel website. Details of the Tariff points for the new qualifications can be found here.
Awarding organisation	www.edexcel.org.uk
Further information	Visit the Register of Regulated Qualifications website