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BTEC Level 1 Introductory

Your new graded Level 1 BTEC qualifications

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INTRODUCING BTEC Level 1 Introductory BTEC Introductory qualifications explained 4–5Why choose BTEC Level 1 Introductory 6–7What’s new 8–9

EXPLORE BTEC Level 1 IntroductoryCore and optional units explained 10–11Courses available 12–19

TEACHING BTEC Level 1 IntroductoryCourse materials 20Training 22myBTEC 23

ASSESSING BTEC Level 1 IntroductoryAssessment and grading 24–25

Next steps 26–27

Terry PorterSector ManagerEntry and Level 1

Melanie Williams Subject AdvisorSkills Qualifications

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Contents

Welcome to your guide to the new BTEC Level 1 Introductory qualifications (first teaching from 2016 and 2017).

Your new guide will give you an overview of the Level 1 Introductory courses available, show you what’s new and explain why we think these new qualifications are so exciting. We’ll also highlight the type of support available to help you deliver and assess your new qualifications.

We look forward to helping you deliver these new courses and don’t forget, if you have any questions or would like to know more you can get in touch by email at [email protected] or by phone on 020 7010 2184.

Introducing


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Your BTEC Level 1 qualifications explainedYour new BTEC Level 1 Introductory qualifications have been developed in response to your feedback highlighting the need for a distinct, graded Level 1 BTEC that is motivating for your learners.

They are designed to not only introduce your learners to their chosen sector but also help them develop the learning skills they will need to progress to further learning, an apprenticeship or employment.

We currently have Level 1 Introductory graded qualifications available for 15 different sectors, including a Vocational Studies qualification, and we are also looking into developing new Introductory qualifications for Entry Level learners.

All your new BTEC Level 1 Introductory qualifications are eligible for funding in England and Wales*.

These new qualifications are designed to meet the needs of a range of different types of learners, for example:

adults returning to study

learners already in work needing to up-skill

those seeking to develop greater independence

those who have not yet achieved accredited qualifications

those with specific learning needs.

Learners completing their BTEC Level 1 Introductory courses have a range of progression opportunities such as further learning at Level 1/ Level 2, an apprenticeship or employment.

* With the exception of Health and Social Care and Caring for Children which are not currently eligible for funding in Wales. Please check QIW for latest status.

Find out moreSee pages 11–19 of this guide for full details of each course or download your specifications at quals.pearson.com/BTECL1IntroGuide.


Introducing


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Why choose BTEC Level 1 Introductory qualifications?We’ve worked closely with teachers to develop the qualifications you told us you need. We’ve kept what you liked about our current Level 1 qualifications and made changes where you asked for improvements.

Motivated and driven learners These new introductory qualifications are

designed to give your learners recognition of their achievements and the motivation to progress further.

Graded assessments will help you decide when your learners are ready to move on.

The qualifications are practical and learners are asked to demonstrate what they can do.

Support from start to finish We’ve developed our most comprehensive support yet

for Planning and Teaching these qualifications as well help with Assessing and Tracking learner progress.

Progression to further study, an apprenticeship or employment These new qualifications give your learners a

broader choice of progression routes, whether that’s to further learning, an apprenticeship or employment.

The new Personal Skills units are the same across all sectors and help learners develop their learning skills within a vocational context.

Flexible approach to assessment 100% assessed by you, with no external

assessment or exams.

You can use a variety of assessment methods so your learners have the best possible opportunity to demonstrate their skills.

We’ve included assessment guidance for every learning aim in every unit of your specification.

The widest

range of

graded Level 1

qualifications

available.

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Introducing

BTEC Level 1 Introductory What’s new Here you’ll find a summary of where we have made changes to develop these motivating new qualifications.

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Current Level 1(QCF)

Qualificationstructure

Learner experience

Assessment

Unit levels

NEW BTEC Level 1Introductory

70 GLH 120 GLH 360 GLH

1 mandatory unit (Award)* 2 mandatory units (Certificate)4 mandatory units (Diploma)Choice of optional units**

Content

Grading

Purpose

Size

Introduction for 14–19+ learners Progression to further learning, an apprenticeship or work for 14-19+ learners

Level 1 only

What you can do and demonstrate

Internal

Skills focused

Internal

Knowledge driven

Pass only

What you know and don’t know

Optional units (in the main)

Entry 3 Level 1 Level 2

Pass Merit Distinction

110 GLH 180 GLH 360 GLH

Qualificationstructure

Learner experience

Assessment

Unit levels

Content

Grading

Purpose

Size

**See specification for full details

* Vocational studies only


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Course structureWe’ve designed these new qualifications to give your learners the core skills they will need to progress. There are two sizes available for each sector, Certificate or Diploma, plus an Award size qualification for Vocational Studies:

Find out moreSee pages 12–19 for more details of optional sector units for each course.

Explore


Core Units Core units are common to all sectors, so you can teach all your BTEC level 1 learners together, regardless of the sector they’re studying. They will give your learners the opportunity to acquire the skills they will need to showcase their sector understanding.

Sector units The sector units give your learners the opportunity to take the skills they’ve built up in the core units and really showcase what they know and understand about their sector.

There’s a choice of optional units for every sector so you can tailor your course to meet the needs of your learners, your centre and local employers.

We’ve designed these units with progression in mind, so when your learners take the next step up, they won’t be repeating what they’ve studied at level 1.

Core units Award 110 GLH

Certificate 180 GLH

Diploma 360 GLH

Unit 1 – Being Organised

Unit 2 – Developing a personal progression plan

Unit 3 – Working with others

Unit 4 – Researching a topic

Learners

showcase

what they can

do not just

what they

know.

Vocational studies For learners who prefer to study more than one sector, we’ve developed a Vocational Studies qualification. Here your learners complete the same core units but choose their optional units from across the range of sectors available.


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Courses available

Applied Science Mandatory Core units (30GLH)

A1: Being Organised

A2: Developing a Personal Progression Plan

A3: Working with Others*

A4: Researching a Topic*

Optional Sector units (40 GLH)

ASc5: Testing the Quality of Products

ASc6: Carrying out a Scientific Experiment

ASc7: Investigating Variations in Plants and Animals

ASc8: Measuring Waves Used in Technology

ASc9: Practical Actions to Protect the Environment

ASc10: Making a Chemical Product

ASc11: Testing the Properties of Products

ASc12: Investigating Crime Scene Evidence

Art and Design Mandatory Core units (30GLH)

A1: Being Organised





AD5: Creating an Art Image

AD6: Creating a 3D Art Object

AD7: Presenting an Image Using a Camera

AD8: Designing a Product

AD9: Planning and Marketing an Exhibition

AD10: Creating a Mood Board

AD11: Creating an Artefact Using Clay

AD12: Creating Art using Prints

Business Mandatory Core units (30GLH)

A1: Being Organised





B5: Finding Out About Businesses In Your Area

B6: Organising a Meeting

B7: Branding a Product

B8: Creating a Visual Display

B9: Presenting a Business Idea

B10: Contributing to Running an Event

B11: Recording Income and Expenditure

B12: Communicating with Customers

Caring for Children Mandatory Core units (30GLH)

A1: Being Organised





CfC5: Providing an Activity to Support Children’s Emotional and Social Needs

CfC6: Planning a Safe Childcare Environment

CfC7: Providing an Activity to Encourage Children to Eat Healthily

CfC8: Providing a Pre-School Children’s Reading Activity

CfC9: Providing an Activity to Support Children’s Numeracy

CfC10: Providing a Children’s Creative Activity

CfC11: Providing a Children’s Physical Activity

CfC12: Supporting Children’s Learning Through Everyday Experiences

Construction Mandatory Core units (30GLH)

A1: Being Organised





CON5: Drawing a Plan of a Room

CON6: Building a Simple Wall

CON7: Making Carpentry Joints

CON8: Fixing a Water Pipe

CON9: Costing a Small Repair Job

CON10: Making Minor Repairs in a House

CON11: Decorating an Inside Wall

CON12: Making an Electrical Circuit

Digital Media Mandatory Core units (30GLH)

A1: Being Organised





DM5: Creating a Storyboard

DM6: Designing an Interactive Presentation

DM7: Producing an Advert

DM8: Layout Design for a Digital Product

DM9: Creating an Animation

DM10: Shooting a Short Film

DM11: Making an Audio Recording

DM12: Editing and Sharing a Media Product


(* Diploma size only)

Explore

BTEC Level 1 Introductory Courses available

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(* Diploma size only)

Engineering Mandatory Core units (30GLH)

A1: Being Organised





ENG5: Manufacturing an Engineered Product Using Hand Tools

ENG6: Manufacturing a Component Using Machining Processes

ENG7: Using Welding Processes to Join Materials

ENG8: Assembling Electronic Circuits

ENG9: Carrying out Routine Mechanical Servicing of Equipment

ENG10: Carrying out an Electrical Installation

ENG11: Producing Engineering Drawings Using CAD

ENG12: Carrying out Routine Service Tasks on a Motor Vehicle

Health and Social Care Mandatory Core units (30GLH)

A1: Being Organised





HSC5: Finding Out About Health and Social Care Services

HSC6: Communication Skills for Health and Social Care

HSC7: Making Healthy Snacks When Caring for People

HSC8: Advising Others About Healthy Lifestyles

HSC9: Providing a Creative Activity When Caring for People

HSC10: Supporting Others to Use Adapted Equipment Safely

HSC11: Measuring Older Adults’ Fitness Levels for Everyday Tasks

HSC12: Visiting a Health and Social Care Setting

Hospitality and Tourism Mandatory Core units (30GLH)

A1: Being Organised





HT5: Preparing and Cooking Food

HT6: Serving Food and Drink

HT7: Exploring Local Visitor Attractions

HT8: Exploring Travel and Tourism in the UK

HT9: Contribute to Running a Hospitality and Tourism Event

HT10: Delivering Customer Service in Hospitality and Tourism

HT11: Using Websites to Make Holiday Choices

HT12: Promoting Hospitality and Tourism Events

Information Technology Mandatory Core units (30GLH)

A1: Being Organised





IT5: Developing Digital Information Using IT

IT6: Using Digital Communication Technologies

IT7: Solving Technical IT Problems

IT8: Creating a Spreadsheet to Solve Problems

IT9: Creating a Website

IT10: Creating a Computer Program

IT11: Developing a Digital Product

IT12: Creating a Digital Animated Graphic

Land-based Mandatory Core units (30GLH)

A1: Being Organised





LBS5: Finding Out About the Land-based Sector

LBS6: Caring for and Feeding Animals

LBS7: Moving and Accommodating Animals

LBS8: Growing Plants

LBS9: Caring for and Keeping Plants Healthy

LBS10: Using Workshop Tools in a Land-based Setting

LBS11: Using Land-based Machinery

LBS12: Preparing Soil for Planting

Performing Arts Mandatory Core units (30GLH)

A1: Being Organised





PA5: Using a Stimulus for Performance

PA6: Designing Technical Support

PA7: Providing Technical Support

PA8: Performing a Dance Routine

PA9: Performing a Piece of Music

PA10: Acting in a Performance

PA11: Personal Preparation for Performance

PA12: Rehearsing for a Performance


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Courses available

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Public Services Mandatory Core units (30GLH)

A1: Being Organised





PS5: Finding Out about Public Services

PS6: Taking Part in Fitness Testing

PS7: Carrying out Security Searches

PS8: Responding to an Incident

PS9: Planning and Navigating a Route

PS10: Assisting Members of the Public

PS11: Contributing to your Community

PS12: Taking Part in Sport and Adventurous Activities

Sport Mandatory Core units (30GLH)

A1: Being Organised





SP5: How Exercise Affects the Body

SP6: Training for Fitness

SP7: Playing Sport

SP8: Coaching Skills in Sport

SP9: Assisting in a Sports Activity

SP10: Contributing to Running a Sports Event

SP11: Getting People Active

SP12: Keeping Active and Healthy

Sport

Mandatory Core units (30GLH)

1. Being Organised

2. Developing a Personal Progression Plan

3. Working with Others*

4. Researching a Topic*


5. How Exercise Affects the Body

6. Training for Fitness

7. Playing Sport

8. Coaching Skills in Sport

9. Assisting in a Sports Activity

10. Contributing to Running A Sports Event

11. Getting People Active

12. Keeping Active and Healthy

Vocational StudiesOur Level 1 Introductory Vocational Studies qualifications give you the opportunity to create a tailored course that’s specific to your centre and learner needs.

There are three different size qualifications to choose between.

Award 110 GLH Choose from two sectors*

Certificate 180 GLH Choose from three sectors*

Diploma 360 GLH Choose between 3–6 sectors*

Learners complete the same core units as required in other sectors but their optional units can be taken across the range of Level 1 Introductory courses.

The following tables list all units available for learners.

* Rules of combination will apply, please see pages 8–16 in your specification for full details.

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Vocational StudiesMandatory Core units (30GLH

A1: Being Organised





Applied ScienceASc6: Carrying Out a

Scientific Experiment

ASc9: Practical Actions to Protect the Environment

ASc10: Making a Chemical Product

ASc12: Investigating Crime Scene Evidence

Art and DesignAD5: Creating an Art Image

AD8: Designing a Product

AD10: Creating a Mood Board

AD12: Creating Prints(* Diploma size only)


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Vocational Studies continuedOptional Sector units (40 GLH)

BusinessB6: Organising a Meeting

B7: Branding a Product

B9: Presenting a Business Idea

B10: Contribute to Running an Event

B11: Recording Income and Expenditure

B12: Communicating with Customers

Caring for ChildrenCfC5: Providing an Activity

to Support Children’s Emotional and Social Needs

CfC6: Planning a Safe Childcare Environment

CfC10: Providing a Children’s Creative Activity

CfC12: Supporting Children’s Learning Through Everyday Experiences

Sport


1. Being Organised







7. Playing Sport






Hospitality and TourismHT5: Preparing and Cooking

Food

HT6: Serving Food and Drink

HT7: Exploring Local Visitor Attractions

HT8: Exploring Travel and Tourism in the UK

HT10: Delivering Customer Service in Hospitality and Tourism

Information TechnologyIT5: Developing Digital

Information Using IT

IT6: Using Digital Communication Technologies

IT8: Creating a Spreadsheet to Solve Problems

IT9: Creating a Website

Sport


1. Being Organised







7. Playing Sport






ConstructionCON 5: Drawing a Plan of

a Room

CON 6: Building a Simple Wall

CON 7: Making Carpentry Joints

CON 8: Fixing a Water Pipe

CON 12: Making an Electrical Circuit

Digital MediaDM5: Creating a Storyboard

DM6: Designing an Interactive Presentation

DM9: Creating an Animation

DM10: Shooting a Short Film

Sport


1. Being Organised







7. Playing Sport






Land-basedLBS6: Caring for and

Feeding Animals

LBS7: Moving and Accommodating Animals

LBS8: Growing Plants

LBS12: Preparing Soil for Planting

Performing ArtsPA6: Using a Stimulus for

Performance

PA8: Performing a Dance Routine

PA9: Performing a Piece of Music

PA10: Acting in a Performance

PA12: Rehearsing for a Performance

Sport


1. Being Organised







7. Playing Sport






EngineeringENG 5: Manufacturing an

Engineered Product Using Hand Tools

ENG10: Carrying out an Electrical Installation

ENG11: Producing Engineering Drawings using CAD

ENG12: Carrying out Routine Service Tasks on a Motor Vehicle

Health and Social CareHSC6: Communication Skills for

Health and Social Care

HSC7: Making Healthy Snacks When Caring For People

HSC8: Advising others About Healthy Lifestyles

HSC11: Measuring Older Adults’ Fitness Levels for Everyday Tasks

Sport


1. Being Organised







7. Playing Sport






Public ServicesPS6: Taking Part in Fitness

Training

PS8: Responding to an Incident

PS9: Planning and Navigating a Route

PS11: Contributing to Your Community

SportSP7: Playing Sport

SP9: Assisting in a Sports Activity

SP11: Getting People Active

SP12: Keeping Active and Healthy

Explore

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Courses materialsTeaching


More support than ever before for Level 1We’ve listened to your feedback and we’ve developed our most comprehensive support package yet for the new Level 1 BTEC Introductory qualifications.

Support for teaching and learning Network events

Get to know your course Delivery Guide Specification

Expert help and support Subject Advisor

Course planning Network events Getting Ready to Teach Events

PlanYou’ll find an overview of the course and how to teach it in the Delivery Guide, before exploring the detail in the Specification.You’ll also have online and face-to-face Getting Ready to Teach and Network Events where you can get into the detail.

Guidance Quality assurance

handbook Sample marked learner work Standards Verifier

Examples of the standard Suggested assessment

activities included in units

Suggested unit delivery

Assignment Checking Service

Training Free and paid-for Training

courses

Assess and trackWe’ve a range of materials to help reduce the assessment burden so you have more time to focus on teaching. The Quality Assurance Handbook and Standardisation Training will give you the confidence you’re assessing to the right standard. You’ll also be able to get your assignment briefs checked by one of our experts by submitting them through our Assignment Checking Service.

TeachWe’ll be running a range of Network Events focusing on various aspects of your course.

DevelopOur tailored Training Courses will give you help and ideas on how to deliver and assess your course and also count towards CPD.

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Teaching


TrainingWe offer a range of events to help you in every aspect of planning, teaching and assessing your BTEC courses.

To make it as easy as possible for you to benefit from our training, many of our face-to-face events are available as online sessions, and you can request any of our events as paid-for events to be delivered in your centre.

Our programme of events:

make it easy for you to access BTEC training how, when and where you need it.

offer qualification-based and role-based courses so you can choose which event is right for you.

are delivered by experts passionate about training.

provide opportunities to share ideas and best practice.

What’s more, our flexible range of high quality training events not only support your delivery of BTEC courses, but also help towards your continued professional development.

We know that as a teacher workload can be an issue. That’s why to help you save time we have designed myBTEC, a unique free service that aims to reduce your admin workload.

What myBTEC can do for you: Saves you time – for example when Internally

Verifying an assignment brief, at least 50% of the questions are answered for you

Reduces your workload – for example your assessment plan is produced automatically from your assignment briefs in myBTEC

Automatic grade tracking calculations, so you know your students are on track

Easily export and download all documents, information and results

Gives you the complete visibility of all courses, assessment, internal verification and results at your centre, so you can check progress at anytime.

Simply login at mybtec.pearson.com with your Edexcel online details.

Find out moreBook onto one of our events at quals.pearson.com/BTECL1IntroTraining.

Find out moreDiscover myBTEC at quals.pearson.com/myBTECIntroGuide

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Assessing


Flexible approach to assessment100% assessed by you, your new BTEC Level 1 Introductory qualifications give you the flexibility to choose the assessment methods best suited to the needs of your learners.

Detailed assessment guidance is included in your specification for every learning aim in every unit so you’ll know what your learners will need to demonstrate to achieve each grade.

Choose assessment activities and evidence collection techniques that will offer your learners the best opportunities to demonstrate their skills. We’ve included suggestions for every unit in your specification.

Functional Skills We’ve also highlighted where there are opportunities to develop English and Mathematics skills within a unit so you can help your learners cement the transferable skills they’ll need in the future.

Your graded Level 1 qualificationWe’ve developed the new BTEC Level 1 Introductory qualifications in response to your need for a distinct, graded Level 1 qualification.

Your new BTEC Level 1 Introductory qualifications give your leaners the opportunity to achieve a Distinction, Merit or Pass and will help you judge when they are ready to move on to higher level study.

How the final grade is calculated

These examples are correct as at October 2017, please see section 9 of your specification for latest details.

Learners are allocated points depending on the grade awarded.

Points achieved for each unit are added together to calculate the final grade.

Find out moreDownload your specification at quals.pearson.com/BTECL1IntroGuide

Unit size

30 GLH 40 GLH

U 0 0

Pass 6 8

Merit 12 16

Distinction 18 24

Certificate

Grade Points threshold

U 0

P 36

M 60

D 96


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Next steps


Progression Learners completing Level 1 Introductory qualifications have a wide choice of progression routes available including further learning, apprenticeships and employment.

You may find learners choose to go on to study more Level 1 Introductory sectors, particularly if they have chosen the Vocational Studies option. Once they have completed their Level 1 Introductory study they could choose to go on to further study at Level 2.

We’ve a new suite of post-16 Level 2 Technical qualifications designed around giving learners the skills they will need to progress in their career. BTEC Level 2 Technical courses could be an ideal progression route for some of your Level 1 learners.

Find out more at quals.pearson.com/BTECL2TechnicalsGuide

Your next stepsExplore your new BTEC Level 1 Introductory courses and download your specifications and Free resources at:quals.pearson.com/BTECL1IntroGuide

Help and adviceFor help and advice about your new qualifications and free resources get in touch with your specialist subject advisor Melanie Williams.

Melanie will be happy to help with any questions you may have about your new BTEC Level 1 Introductory qualifications.

Melanie Williams Skills qualifications advisor

020 7010 2193 @PearsonsSkills [email protected]

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