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Course structure  \nExplore our flexible, Entry Level and Level 1 Introductory skills-based qualifications, designed to offer all your below-Level 2 learners the practical skills and confidence they will need to progress to independent living, further study or employment.  \nTake a fresh approach to skills-based learning  \n• Capture learner interest-practical skills-based activities that can be tailored around the needs and interests of your learners  \n• Boost achievement and progression-carefully planned, motivating qualifications, graded at Entry 3 and Level 1 so learners can see their own progress  \n• Increase retention rates-flexibility built in, so you can move learners across levels and sectors to maximise progression opportunities  \nClick on the relevant subject below to download your specifications and course materials.  \nBTEC Level 1 Introductory Qualifications  \nExplore BTEC Entry Level Qualifications  \nSkills-based qualifications at Entry Level 1, 2 and 3 are designed to help learners develop the personal and social skills needed to help them to progress to independent living, future employment or further vocational study.  \nExplore BTEC Level 1 Qualifications  \nEntry Level Certificate  \nThe Entry Level Certificate is primarily targeted at 14-to 16-yearold students working at a level below that required for a grade 1 at GCSE.  \nMaths  \nAvailable in both UK and international-Our Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics has specifically been  \nIt is designed as a one-or two-year course for learners at Entry Levels 1 to 3, either as a route towards GCSE or for learners who are unable to attain a GCSE at Foundation tier.  \nSubjects include English, Maths, Science and Further Science. 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