Pearson BTEC International Level 2 in Information Technology Specification - Issue 1 - guidance and assessment structure

Oct 20, 2026

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Pearson BTEC International Level 2 in Information Technology Specification sets out the requirements for delivering, assessing, and administering the qualification from September 2020 and with first teaching September 2022, Issue 1. It explains Pearson’s approach to career-ready, learner-centred education, including project-based assessments, grading for units and qualifications, internal assessment principles, and administrative and quality assurance processes. It also maps resources and support for centres, outlines programme planning and record keeping, and includes referenced appendices for employability skills and a glossary.

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Pages170

Reading Time7 h 8 min

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Introduction to the BTEC International Level 2 qualifications for the information technology 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

Qualification purpose and progression

Structure

Units

Understanding your units

Index of units

Planning your programme

Assessment structure

Internal assessment

Administrative arrangements

Quality assurance

Understanding the qualification grade

Resources and support

Appendix 1: Transferable employability skills

Appendix 2: Glossary of terms used

Pearson BTEC International Level 2 in Information Technology Specification First teaching from September 2020 Issue 1 L2 Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Qualificationsin Information Technology 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 VQ000136 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 information technology 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 6 1 Qualification purpose and progression 7 2 Structure 9 3 Units 14 Understanding your units 14 Index of units 17 4 Planning your programme 125 5 Assessment structure 127 Introduction 127 Internal assessment 127 Pearson Set Assignment units 127 6 Internal assessment 128 Principles of internal assessment (applies to all units) 128 Making valid assessment decisions 130 Planning and record keeping 131 Setting effective assignments (applies to all units without Pearson Set Assignments) 132 Late completion, resubmission and retakes (applies to all units including Pearson Set Assignment units) 134 7 Administrative arrangements 136 Introduction 136 Learner registration and entry 136 Access to assessment

FAQs

What qualification is covered by this specification?

This specification covers the Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Qualifications in Information Technology, including award, certificate, extended certificate, and diploma pathways within the IT sector.

How are assessments structured and administered?

The document describes assessment structure and internal assessment, including Pearson Set Assignment units, principles for making valid assessment decisions, and requirements for planning and record keeping.

What support and resources are provided for centres?

It provides guidance on support for setting up the course, teaching and learning, assessment support, and resources such as training and Pearson Progress, plus details for centre administration.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Mabel