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For further information, please visit our qualifications website at [qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively](qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the  \ndetails on our contact us page at [qualifications.pearson.com/contactus](qualifications.pearson.com/contactus)  \nAbout Pearson  \nPearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at [qualifications.pearson.com](qualifications.pearson.com)  \nThis specification is Issue 4. We will inform centres of any changes to this issue.  \nThe latest issue can be found on our website.  \nReferences to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. We do not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nISBN 978 1 446 93617 7  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2020  \nWelcome to your BTEC First specification  \nFor more than 25 years, BTECs have earned their reputation as well-established, enduringly effective qualifications. They have a proven track record in improving motivation and achievement among young learners . Additionally, BTECs provide progression routes to the next stage of education or into employment.  \nWhat are the key principles of BTEC Firsts?  \nTo support young people to succeed and progress in their education, BTEC Firsts have four key design principles embedded.  \n1 Standards: a common core and external assessment  \nEach Level 2 BTEC First qualification has an essential core of knowledge and applied skills. We have introduced external assessment appropriate to the sector. This provides independent evidence of learning and progression alongside the predominantly portfolio-based assessment.  \n2 Quality: a robust quality-assurance model  \nBuilding on strong foundations, our quality-assurance model ensures robust support for learners, centres and assessors .  \nWe will make sure that:  \n● every BTEC learner’s work is independently scrutinised through the external assessment process  \n● every BTEC assessor will take part in a sampling and quality review during the teaching cycle  \n● we visit each BTEC centre every year to review and support your quality processes. We believe this combination of rigour, dialogue and support will underpin the validity of the teacher-led assessment and the learner-centric approach that lie at the heart of BTEC learning.  \n3 Breadth and progression: a range of options building on the mandatory units; contextualised English and mathematics  \nMandatory units, developed in consultation with employers and educators, give learners the opportunity to gain a broad understanding and knowledge of a vocational sector.  \nOptional specialist units focus more closely on a vocational area, supporting progression to a more specialised Level 3 vocational or academic course or to an Apprenticeship.  \nOpportunities to develop skills in English and mathematics are indicated in the units where appropriate. Where appropriate to the sector, learners will practise these essential skills in naturally occurring and meaningful contexts","cbCaivLUur6qL07v","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivLUur6qL07v","pdf",4497007,124,"English","# Key principles of BTEC Firsts\n## Standards and external assessment\n## Quality assurance model\n## Breadth and progression\n## Recognising achievement at Level 1\n# Summary of changes between Issue 3 and Issue 4\n# Pearson copyright, references and contact information","[{\"question\":\"What is Issue 4 and when does first teaching start for this music qualification?\",\"answer\":\"The specification is Issue 4, with first teaching from September 2018.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the four key design principles of BTEC Firsts described in the document?\",\"answer\":\"They are Standards (common core and external assessment), Quality (robust quality assurance), Breadth and progression (options and contextualised English/maths), and Recognising achievement (including Level 1 routes).\"},{\"question\":\"How does the qualification support learners who may not achieve Level 2 in all units within one to two years?\",\"answer\":\"It is designed as a Level 1/Level 2 qualification, providing grades at Level 2 and a Level 1 Pass.\"}]","BTEC FIRST MUSIC - Issue 4 - Specification | PDF",1792466296,312]