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. |
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| 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) |
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| Learning hours | Diploma = 18 x 60 hr units = 1080 Certificate = 12 x 60 hr units = 720 Award = 6 x 60 hr units = 360 |
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| 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 |
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| Accredited until | 31/08/2010 Edexcel are preparing a revised suite of BTEC Nationals for accreditation for first teaching from 1 September 2010. |
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| Awarding body | www.edexcel.org.uk | |||||
| Further information | Visit the National Database of Accredited Qualifications website | |||||