BTEC Level 2 Post-16 qualifications - Overview and qualification routes - September 2021

Oct 20, 2026

BTEC Level 2 Post-16 qualifications overviewing the complete, up-to-date Level 2 offer across multiple sectors. Qualifications are developed with employers, teachers, and professional bodies to reflect current standards and industry requirements. It distinguishes two Level 2 routes—BTEC Level 2 Firsts for progression to Level 3 study and careers, and BTEC Level 2 Technicals/Industry Skills for practical, employment-focused industry knowledge. Includes supporting services such as teaching materials, expert subject advice, myBTEC planning tools, and training events.

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BTEC Level 2 Post-16 qualifications

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BTEC Level 2 Post-16 qualifications Our BTEC Level 2 post-16 suite of qualifications is the most complete and up‑to‑date Level 2 offer available, spanning a wide range of sectors . All have been developed in consultation with employers, teachers and professional bodies and reflect the latest standards and industry requirements. We’ve put together a summary of Pearson BTEC’s full Level 2 post‑16 offer – see list opposite for more details. Business > Construction > Creatives > Early years > Engineering > Health and Social Care > IT > Land-based > Public Services > Science > Sport > Travel and Tourism > PEUK B0523 Version 4.0 • June 2021 • DCL1: Public Designed to meet the needs of your learners BTECs have become synonymous with success. Offering learners different routes to their chosen career, each one is designed to help them achieve their goals in away that suits their learning style. At Level 2 we have two different qualification routes available both with the same rigorous development but each with their own focus: BTEC Level 2 Firsts are designed to support progression to Level 3 study such as BTEC Level 3 Nationals, BTEC Specialist qualifications, or A levels, as well as apprenticeships or employment. BTEC Level 2 Technicals and BTEC Industry Skills are practical qualifications designed to give your learners the specific industry skills and knowledge they will need to go straight into employment, an apprenticeship or to further technical study. BTEC support Our BTEC Level 2 Post-16 qualifications include a range of materials and services designed to help you successfully deliver your BTEC course, including: • Teaching and learning materials – available to download from the relevant qualification web pages • Expert advice – from our team of Subject Advisors who are on hand to offer specialist help and support • myBTEC – our free online BTEC planning tool developed to save you time and help you get your course up and running as quickly as possible • Training events – designed to help you get the most out of teaching BTEC. For full details of all support available visit the relevant qualification web page. Find out more at: [quals. pearson.com/BTECLevel2post16](quals. pearson.com/BTECLevel2post16) PEUK B0523 Version 4.0 • June 2021 • DCL1: Public Business BTEC Level 2 Post-16 qualifications | Suite | Qua l. No. | Qualification | Last registration | Final certification | Status | Assessment | ESFA 16-19 Funding | ESFA Funding 19+ | DfE Pe rf. Tables (Tech Cert) | Transition to new qualifications | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 603/5803/8 | Award in Esports | Available to learners | | Current | Internally
assessed | Yes | Yes | No | No | | Firsts | 603/5804/X | Certificate in Esports | Available to learners | | Current | Internally
assessed | Yes | Yes | No | No | | Leve l 2 | 603/5805/1 | Diploma in Esports | Available to learners | | Current | Internally
assessed | Yes | Yes | No | No | | Pearson BTEC | 600/6815/2 | Certificate in Business | Available to learners | | Current | Internal and
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assessment | Yes | Yes | No | n/a | | | 600/6816/4 | Extended Certificate in Business | Available to learners | | Current | | Yes | Yes | No | n/a | | | 601/0171/4 | Diploma in Business | Available to learners | | Current | | Yes | Yes | No | n/a | PEUK B0523 Version • June 20214.0 • DCL1: Public [quals.pearson.com/BTECLevel2Post16](quals.pearson.com/BTECLevel2Post16) Business continued |
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FAQs

What are BTEC Level 2 Post-16 qualifications designed to provide?

They provide a comprehensive Level 2 offer developed with employers, teachers, and professional bodies to meet latest standards and industry requirements.

How do BTEC Level 2 Firsts differ from BTEC Level 2 Technicals and BTEC Industry Skills?

BTEC Level 2 Firsts focus on supporting progression to Level 3 and pathways such as apprenticeships or employment, while Technicals/Industry Skills focus on practical industry knowledge for direct entry into employment or further technical study.

What support is available to help deliver BTEC Level 2 courses?

Support includes downloadable teaching and learning materials, expert advice from Subject Advisors, the free myBTEC planning tool, and training events designed to help teachers get the most from teaching BTEC.

Oct 20, 2026

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