Level 2 BTEC Firsts

1. Level 2 BTEC Firsts Mr L Branca BTEC Coordinator

2. Level 2 BTEC Firsts Introduction to Level 2 BTEC Firsts • Work related • Combine practical work with theory • Well recognised by colleges, universities and employers • Extremely popular (nationally) • The preferred qualification in many sectors • Equivalent to GCSE grades A* - C

3. Level 2 BTEC Firsts Programme Areas at The Hollyfield School • Art and Design • Applied Science • Business • Health and Social Care • Media • Sport • Work Skills

4. Level 2 BTEC Firsts Qualifications • BTEC First Diploma • BTEC First Extended Certificate • BTEC First Certificate

5. Level 2 BTEC Firsts Diploma • 6 periods per week • Equivalent to 4 GCSE grades A*-C

6. Level 2 BTEC Firsts Diploma Grading • Pass = 4 x C grades • Merit = 4 x B grades • Distinction = 4 x A grades • Distinction* = 4 x A* grades

7. Level 2 BTEC Firsts Extended Certificate • 3 periods per week • Equivalent to 2 GCSE grades A*-C

8. Level 2 BTEC Firsts Extended Certificate Grading • Pass = 2 x C grades • Merit = 2 x B grades • Distinction = 2 x A grades • Distinction* = 2 x A* grades

9. Level 2 BTEC Firsts Certificate • Core units of the Extended Certificate • Equivalent to 1 GCSE grade A*-C

10. Level 2 BTEC Firsts Certificate Grading • Pass = 1 x C grade • Merit = 1 x B grade • Distinction = 1 x A grade • Distinction* = 1 x A* grade

11. Level 2 BTEC Firsts Key Features of BTEC Firsts • 100% coursework • Combines core and specialist units • Set through assignments • Emphasis on personalised teaching and learning • Involves independent learning • Learners receive regular feedback • Smaller group sizes

12. Level 2 BTEC Firsts Recent Successes at The Hollyfield School • Distinction* grades in 3 programme areas • Improved resources • Increased popularity • Extra teaching groups for popular courses • New QCF approved programmes from 2010

13. Level 2 BTEC Firsts Contact and Links • Mr L Branca • 020 8339 4500 • hollyfield@rbksch.org • http://www.edexcel.com/Pages/Home.aspx