Pearson BTEC International Level 2 in Hospitality Specification - First teaching September 2022 Issue 1

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Pearson BTEC International Level 2 in Hospitality Specification defines the information, structures, and delivery expectations for the hospitality sector qualification. It outlines qualification purposes, unit sizes and learning outcomes, assessment and grading approaches, and the processes for internal assessment, including Pearson Set Assignment units. The guide also covers administrative arrangements, quality assurance, learner registration, results and certification, plus resources and support for centres, teachers, and learners. Appendices provide transferable employability skills and a glossary of terms.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages240

Reading Time10 h 5 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction to the BTEC International Level 2 qualifications for the hospitality sector

Qualifications, sizes and purposes at a glance

Structures of the qualifications at a glance

Qualification and unit content

Assessment

Grading for units and qualifications

1 Qualification purpose and progression

2 Structure

3 Units

Understanding your units

Index of units

4 Planning your programme

5 Assessment structure

Introduction

Internal assessment

Pearson Set Assignment units

6 Internal assessment

Principles of internal assessment (applies to all units)

Making valid assessment decisions

Planning and record keeping

Setting effective assignments (applies to all units without Pearson Set Assignments)

Late completion, resubmission and retakes

7 Administrative arrangements

Introduction

Learner registration and entry

Access to assessment

Administrative arrangements for assessment

Conducting set assignments

Dealing with malpractice in assessment

Certification and results

Additional documents to support centre administration

8 Quality assurance

9 Understanding the qualification grade

10 Resources and support

Support for setting up your course and preparing to teach

Pearson Progress

Support for teaching and learning

Support for assessment

Pearson English

Training and support from Pearson

Appendix 1: Transferable employability skills

Appendix 2: Glossary of terms used

Pearson BTEC International Level 2 in Hospitality Specification First teaching from September 2022 Issue 1 L2 Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Qualificationsin Hospitality Specification First teaching September 2022 Issue 1 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. 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.) All information in this specification is correct at time of publication. Publication code VQ0000157 All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2023 Welcome With 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. Career-ready education BTECs 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. When 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. BTEC addresses these needs by offering: · 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 · internationally relevant content, which is closely aligned with employer and further education needs · 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. We 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. Contents Introduction to the BTEC International Level 2 qualifications for the hospitality sector 1 Qualifications, sizes and purposes at a glance 2 Structures of the qualifications at a glance 4 Qualification and unit content 5 Assessment 5 Grading for units and qualifications 7 1 Qualification purpose and progression 8 2 Structure 10 3 Units 15 Understanding your units 15 Index of units 17 4 Planning your programme 199 5 Assessment structure 201 Introduction 201 Internal assessment 201 Pearson Set Assignment units 201 6 Internal assessment 202 Principles of internal assessment (applies to all units) 202 Making valid assessment decisions 204 Planning and record keeping 205 Setting effective assignments (applies to all units without Pearson Set Assignments) 206 Late completion, resubmission and retakes (applies to all units including Pearson Set Assignment units) 208 7 Administrative arrangements 210 Introduction 210 Learner registration and entry 210 Access to assessment 210 Administrative arrangeme

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Pearson BTEC International Level 2 qualifications in Hospitality?

They are designed to enhance curriculum content and prepare learners for the changing world of work, supporting progression to Level 3 and above or into employment.

How are assessments structured for the qualifications?

Assessment is described through an assessment structure that includes internal assessment and Pearson Set Assignment units, with selected projects and assessments designed to support progression.

What internal assessment principles and processes are covered?

The specification covers principles of internal assessment, making valid assessment decisions, planning and record keeping, setting effective assignments, and procedures for late completion, resubmission, and retakes.

Oct 20, 2026

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