Pearson BTEC Entry Level in Personal Growth and Wellbeing (Entry 3) - Specification

Oct 20, 2026

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Pearson BTEC Entry Level in Personal Growth and Wellbeing (Entry 3) specification sets out the qualification’s purpose, structure, unit content, and assessment approach. It describes qualification objectives, planning and record-keeping requirements, internal assessment principles, effective assignment setting, and administrative arrangements including learner registration, access to assessment, and handling malpractice. The document also covers quality assurance, centre approval, available resources and support, and lists the 12 units with key themes such as physical health, emotional wellbeing, social health, resilience, rights and responsibilities, and personal progression.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages148

Reading Time6 h 13 min

AccessFree to download

Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue

Contents

Welcome

Why are BTECs so successful?

Overview of the Pearson BTEC Entry Level 3 in Personal Growth and Wellbeing qualifications

Qualification features

1 Qualification objectives and purpose

2 Structure

3 Units

Understanding your units

4 Planning your programme

5 Assessment

Introduction

Principles of internal assessment

Setting effective assignments

Making valid assessment decisions

Planning and record keeping

6 Administrative arrangements

Introduction

Learner registration and entry

Access to assessment

Administrative arrangements for internal assessment

Dealing with malpractice in assessment

Additional documents to support centre administration

7 Quality assurance and centre approval

8 Resources and support

Support for setting up your course and preparing to teach

Support for teaching and learning

Support for assessment

Training and support from Pearson

Units

Appendix 1 Glossary of terms used for units

Appendix 2 Mapping to RSE Curriculum

Appendix 3 BTEC Assignment Brief

Pearson BTEC Entry Level in Personal Growth and Wellbeing (Entry 3) Specification First teaching from September 2020 Pearson BTEC Entry Level Subsidiary Award in Personal Growth and Wellbeing (Entry 3) Pearson BTEC Entry Level Award in Personal Growth and Wellbeing (Entry 3) Pearson BTEC Entry Level Certificate in Personal Growth and Wellbeing (Entry 3) Pearson BTEC Entry Level Extended Certificate in Personal Growth and Wellbeing (Entry 3) Pearson BTEC Entry Level in Personal Growth and Wellbeing (Entry 3) Subsidiary Award Award Certificate Extended Certificate Specification First teaching September 2020 Issue 2 About Pearson We are the world’s leading learning company operating in countries all around the world. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people. References 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, magazinesand other publications and websites.) All information in this specification is correct at time of publication . ISBN 978 144 6 967799 All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2025 Summary of Pearson BTEC Entry Level in Personal Growth and Wellbeing (Entry 3) | Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number | | --- | --- | | Further detail added to P1 guidance for assessors | 36 | | Further detail added to P2 guidance for assessors | 36 | Earlier issue(s) show(s) previous changes. If you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html). Contents Welcome 1 Why are BTECs so successful? 1 Overview of the Pearson BTEC Entry Level 3 in Personal Growth and Wellbeing qualifications 2 Qualification features 3 1 Qualification objectives and purpose 6 2 Structure 8 3 Units 12 Understanding your units 12 4 Planning your programme 14 5 Assessment 15 Introduction 15 Principles of internal assessment 15 Setting effective assignments 18 Making valid assessment decisions 20 Planning and record keeping 21 6 Administrative arrangements 22 Introduction 22 Learner registration and entry 22 Access to assessment 22 Administrative arrangements for internal assessment 23 Dealing with malpractice in assessment 24 Additional documents to support centre administration 26 7 Quality assurance and centre approval 27 8 Resources and support 28 Support for setting up your course and preparing to teach 28 Support for teaching and learning 28 Support for assessment 28 Training and support from Pearson 28 Units 31 Unit 1: Understanding Physical Health and Wellbeing 33 Unit 2: Understanding Emotional Wellbeing 41 Unit 3: Recognising the Importance of Social Health and Wellbeing 49 Unit 4: Being Aware of Sexual Health and Wellbeing 57 Unit 5 Becoming Self-aware 65 Unit 6: Recognising Your Rights and Responsibilities 73 Unit 7: Exploring Resilience 81 Unit 8: Becoming More Environmentally Aware 89 Unit 9: Explore the Importance of Money 97 Unit 10: Participating in External Learning Experiences 105 Unit 11: Participating in an Outdoor Learning Activity 113 Unit 12: Planning Your Personal Progression 121 Appendix 1 Glossary of terms used for units 131 Appendix 2 Mapping to RSE Curriculum 133 Appendix 3 BTEC Assignment Brief 138 Welcome With a track record built o

FAQs

What qualification does this specification cover?

It covers Pearson BTEC Entry Level in Personal Growth and Wellbeing (Entry 3), including the available award sizes (Subsidiary Award, Award, Certificate, and Extended Certificate).

How does the document describe assessment and assignments?

It outlines principles of internal assessment, how to set effective assignments, how to make valid assessment decisions, and how to plan and keep assessment records.

What topics do the listed units include?

The units address physical health and wellbeing, emotional wellbeing, social health and wellbeing, sexual health and wellbeing, self-awareness, rights and responsibilities, resilience, environmental awareness, money, external learning experiences, outdoor learning activities, and personal progression.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by James