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September 2020 Issue 2  \nL2  \nPearson  \nBTEC International Level 2 Qualificationsin Applied Science  \nSpecification  \nFirst teaching September 2020 Issue 2  \nAbout Pearson  \nWe 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.  \nThis specification is Issue 2. We will inform centres of any changes to this issue.  \nThe latest issue can be found on our website.  \nReferences to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does 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, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 96743 0  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2023  \nWelcome  \nWith a track record built over 40years of learner success, our BTEC International Level 2 qualifications are recognised internationally by governments and employers. These qualifications are designed to enhance the curriculum and prepare learners for the ever-changing world of work. BTEC International Level 2 qualifications allow learners to progress to study at Level 3 and above or to the workplace.  \nCareer-ready education  \nBTECs enable a learner-centred approach to education, with a flexible, unit-based structure and knowledge applied to project-based assessments. BTECs focus on the holistic development of the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills required to be successful in employment and higher education.  \nWhen creating the BTEC International Level 2 qualifications in this suite, we worked with many employers, colleges and schools to ensure that we met their needs.  \nBTEC addresses these needs by offering:  \n· a range ofBTEC qualification sizes, each with a clear purpose, so that thereis something to suit each learner’s choice of study programme and progression plans  \n· internationally relevant content, which is closely aligned with employer and further education needs  \n· assessments and projects chosen to help learners progress; this means that some assessments and projects are set by you to meet local needs, while others are set by Pearson, ensuring a core of skills and understanding common to all learners.  \nWe provide a full range of support, both resources and people, to ensure that learners and teachers have the best possible experience during their course. See Section 10 Resources and support for details of the support we offer.  \nSummary of Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Qualifications in Applied Science specification Issue 2 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between the previous issue and this current issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| The Structures of the qualifications at a glance\u003Cbr>Advanced units have been removed. | Pages 4 and 5 |\n| Section 2 Structure\u003Cbr>Advanced units have been removed from the Certificate including starred information at the end of the table.\u003Cbr>Optional units have been grouped into Biology, Chemistry and Physics and information has been included to state that learners now must complete at least one unit from each of the Biology, Chemistry and Physics group of units to achieve the qualification. | Page 11\u003Cbr>Page 12 |\n| Unit 22: Biotechnology Procedures and Applications\u003Cbr>The words‘can be’ and‘to’have been removed in B.M2 criteria in the Assessment criteria grid to make the criteria clearer for learners. | P","cbCaiut61XPWMTJC","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiut61XPWMTJC","pdf",3494009,"English","# Introduction to the BTEC International Level 2 qualifications for the applied science sector\n# Qualifications, sizes and purposes at a glance\n# Structures of the qualifications at a glance\n# Qualification and unit content\n## Assessment\n## Grading for units and qualifications\n# 1 Qualification purpose and progression\n# 2 Structure\n# 3 Units\n## Understanding your units\n## Index of units\n# 4 Planning your programme\n# 5 Assessment structure\n## Introduction\n## Internal assessment\n## Pearson Set Assignment units\n# 6 Internal assessment\n## Principles of internal assessment (applies to all units)\n## Making valid assessment decisions\n## Planning and record keeping\n## Setting effective assignments (applies to all units without Pearson Set Assignments)\n## Late completion, resubmission and retakes (applies to all units including Pearson Set Assignment units)\n# 7 Administrative arrangements\n## Learner registration and entry\n## Access to assessment\n## Administrative arrangements for assessment\n## Conducting set assignments\n## Dealing with malpractice in assessment\n## Certification and results\n## Additional documents to support centre administration\n# 8 Quality assurance\n# 9 Understanding the qualification grade\n# 10 Resources and support\n# Appendix 1: Transferable employability skills","[{\"question\":\"When does the Pearson BTEC International Level 2 in Applied Science (Issue 2) begin first teaching?\",\"answer\":\"First teaching starts from September 2020, and the specification is labeled Issue 2.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the qualification structure focus for BTEC International Level 2 in Applied Science?\",\"answer\":\"The qualification uses a flexible, unit-based structure with knowledge applied to project-based assessments, supported by assessment and projects selected to match local needs while maintaining a core common to learners.\"},{\"question\":\"Which key changes are stated between the previous issue and Issue 2?\",\"answer\":\"The summary lists removal of advanced units, grouping of optional units into Biology, Chemistry and Physics with a requirement to complete at least one unit from each group, and clarified unit 22 assessment criteria by removing certain wording in the B.M2 criteria grid.\"}]","Pearson BTEC International Level 2 in Applied Science - Issue 2 - Specification | PDF",1792465652,756]