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Please see website for full details.  \n* Included in performance tables in England – see web site for full details.  \n(Dates in brackets denote first teaching date.)  \n[For help and advice about teaching](For help and advice about teaching BTEC IT qualifications email TeachingICT@pearson.com)[ BTEC IT](For help and advice about teaching BTEC IT qualifications email TeachingICT@pearson.com)[ qualifications email](For help and advice about teaching BTEC IT qualifications email TeachingICT@pearson.com)[ TeachingICT@pearson.com](For help and advice about teaching BTEC IT qualifications email TeachingICT@pearson.com)  \nQualifications overview  \nPEUK A1598 © 123 rf_Pavel Timofeev  \nBTEC Entry Level and Level 1 Introductory  \nAge 16+ learners  \n\n| Purpose\u003Cbr>Designed to offer skills-based learning for your Entry Level and Level 1 learners so they can build the essential personal, social and technical skills they will need in life and in the workplace.\u003Cbr>These qualifications offer flexible delivery options including Personal and Social Development, sector specific study or wider vocational study where learners can experience working across several sectors. |\n| --- |\n| |\n| Progression\u003Cbr>l Further study at Level 1\u003Cbr>l Level 2 qualifications such as Level 2 Technicals, Tech Awards or GCSEs. |\n\nBTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Awards  \nAge 14+ learners  \n\n| Purpose\u003Cbr>BTEC Tech Awards have been specially designed to be taught alongside GCSEs in schools as part of a Key Stage 4 study programme.\u003Cbr>They offer your 14-16 year old vocational learners a glimpse into a professional sector and the opportunity to develop transferable skills through practical assignments and tasks. |\n| --- |\n| |\n| Progression\u003Cbr>l Further Level 2 technical study such as BTEC Level 2 Technicals\u003Cbr>l A Levels\u003Cbr>l Further vocational study at Level 3 e.g. BTEC Level\u003Cbr>3 Nationals with a view to going on to employment, an apprenticeship or higher education. |\n\nBTEC Level 1/Level 2 Firsts  \nAge 14–16+ learners  \n\n| Purpose\u003Cbr>Designed to offer your learners a vocational alternative to traditional qualifications such as GCSEs.\u003Cbr>BTEC Firsts are available in a range of sizes across a variety of sectors and offer learners a broad introduction to their chosen specialism. |\n| --- |\n| |\n| Progression\u003Cbr>l Further Level 2 technical study such as BTEC Level 2 Technicals\u003Cbr>l Level 3 study such as BTEC Level 3 Nationals or A Levels\u003Cbr>l An apprenticeship\u003Cbr>l Employment. |\n\nBTEC Level 2 Technicals  \nAge 16+ learners  \n\n| Purpose\u003Cbr>BTEC Level 2 Technicals are practical, hands-on qualifications designed to help your post-16 learners master the industryspecific skills, knowledge and professional behaviours they will need to start and succeed in their careers.\u003Cbr>","cbCaicnezciQ4MW9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicnezciQ4MW9","pdf",342830,"English","# Qualifications overview\n## IT specialism levels\n## Progression routes","[{\"question\":\"Which BTEC IT qualifications are intended for Entry Level and Level 1 learners?\",\"answer\":\"The overview lists BTEC Entry Level 3 for IT Users (ITQ), BTEC Level 1 Introductory in Information Technology, BTEC Level 1 First in Information and Creative Technology, and related Level 1 options, targeting skills-based learning for Entry Level/Level 1 learners.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of BTEC Tech Awards within Key Stage 4 programmes?\",\"answer\":\"BTEC Tech Awards are designed to be taught alongside GCSEs for 14–16 learners, offering a view into a professional sector and developing transferable skills through practical assignments.\"},{\"question\":\"How do learners progress from BTEC Level 2 Technicals and BTEC Nationals to further study or work?\",\"answer\":\"BTEC Level 2 Technicals are practical qualifications for post-16 learners, with progression to Level 3 study such as BTEC Level 3 Nationals plus apprenticeship or employment. 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