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All rights reserved. 5  \nOverview of Pearson Digital qualifications (2026 onwards)  \nIn relation to the level 3 reforms  \nOVERVIEW  \nBTEC Nationals  \n(Nationals and National AAQs)  \nAvailable qualifications:  \n•  BTEC Nationals in Computing (Diploma and Extended Diploma)  \n•  BTEC Nationals in Information Technology (Diploma and Extended Diploma)  \n•  Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Computing (Certificate and Extended Certificate)  \n•  Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Information Technology (Certificate and Extended Certificate)  \nExplore BTEC Nationals  \nFlexible  \nOffer flexibility in mixed programmes by combining mandatory content, external exams, and internally assessed assignments.  \nComplementary to other qualifications  \nDesigned to be taken alongside A Levels, small or medium vocational qualifications.  \nPathways to Higher Education  \nProvide strong progression routes into higher education, supporting student advancement and career opportunities .  \nExplore BTEC Nationals AAQs  \nOVERVIEW  \nT Levels  \n• Digital Data Analytics  \n• Digital Software Development  \n• Digital Support and Security  \nTwo-year full-time programmes  \nPearson are the only Awarding Organisation that offer the T Levels in the Digital sector. T Levels are two-year, full-time programmes equivalent to three A Levels for students wishing to focus exclusively on their technical subject.  \nConsisting of:  \n• Core component (2 exam papers)  \n• Employer Set Project (ESP)  \n• Occupational Specialism  \n• Industry placement (minimum 315 hours)  \n• Assessment through exams, ESP, and Occupational Specialism Assessment, which include projectbased assessments  \nFind out more  \nCopyright 2026 Pearson. All rights reserved. 8  \nOVERVIEW  \nOther vocational and academic qualifications  \nA levels qualifications  \nA Levels courses in subjects like Mathsand Business provide advanced academic knowledge for further education or careers .  \nGCSE resits  \nGCSE English and Maths resits help students improve essential skills necessary for academic progress where needed.  \nVocational awards  \nSmall vocational awards such as Creative Media Production offer practical skills and enhance employability in specific fields .  \nExtended project qualification  \nLevel 3 stand-alone qualification equivalent to half anA Level.  \nKEY SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES  \nKey similarities and differences: BTEC vsT Level  \n\n| FEATURE | BTEC NATIONALSI","cbCaivBSBPc36VRD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivBSBPc36VRD","pdf",1196076,24,"English","# What is changing in Digital?\n## Overview\n## What this means for centres\n# T Levels\n# Transition from BTECs and AAQs\n# Overview of Pearson Digital qualifications (2026 onwards)\n## BTEC Nationals\n## T Levels\n## Other vocational and academic qualifications\n# Key similarities and differences: BTEC vs T Level","[{\"question\":\"What is changing for Digital Level 3 qualifications in England?\",\"answer\":\"The UK government is reforming Level 3 qualifications in England, and current BTEC Nationals and BTEC National (AAQ) IT and Computing qualifications will be defunded in 2027.\"},{\"question\":\"When will T Levels become the only available options for large Digital qualifications?\",\"answer\":\"From the 2027/28 academic year, T Levels in Digital Software Development, Digital Data Analytics, and Digital Support and Security will be the only available options for large (3 A Level equivalent) size qualifications.\"},{\"question\":\"How do BTEC Nationals and T Levels differ in industry placement and assessment?\",\"answer\":\"BTEC Nationals in IT and Computing have no industry placement and use exams and assignments, while T Levels include a minimum 315 hours industry placement and assessment via exams, an employer set project, and occupational specialism.\"}]","Level 3 Reform Options Guide for the Digital Sector | PDF",1792465967]