Pearson BTEC Level 1 in Personal Growth and Wellbeing - Issue 2 - Specification

Oct 20, 2026

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Pearson BTEC Level 1 in Personal Growth and Wellbeing specification (Issue 2) sets out the qualification purpose, structure and unit content, including Improving Physical Health and Wellbeing, Emotional Wellbeing, Social Health and Wellbeing relationships, Sexual Health and Wellbeing, Personal Identity, Rights and Responsibilities, Resilience, environmental impact and financial commitments. It explains internal assessment principles, effective assignment setting, record keeping, administrative arrangements, malpractice handling, quality assurance and available resources, plus an overview of Pearson support and centre approval.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages146

Reading Time6 h 8 min

AccessFree to download

Welcome

Why are BTECs so successful?

Overview of the Pearson BTEC Level 1 in Personal Growth and Wellbeing qualifications

Qualification features

Qualification objectives and purpose

Structure

Units

Understanding your units

Planning your programme

Assessment

Principles of internal assessment

Setting effective assignments

Making valid assessment decisions

Planning and record keeping

Administrative arrangements

Learner registration and entry

Access to assessment

Administrative arrangements for internal assessment

Dealing with malpractice in assessment

Additional documents to support centre administration

Quality assurance and centre approval

Resources and support

Support for setting up your course and preparing to teach

Support for teaching and learning

Support for assessment

Units

Unit 1: Improving Physical Health and Wellbeing

Unit 2: Understanding Emotional Wellbeing

Unit 3: Understanding the Role of Relationships in Social Health and Wellbeing

Unit 4: Understanding Sexual Health and Wellbeing

Unit 5: Developing Personal Identity

Unit 6: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities

Unit 7: Finding Ways to be Resilient

Unit 8: Improving Personal Impact on the Environment

Unit 9: Financial Commitments

Unit 10: Using External Opportunities for Learning

Unit 11: Supporting an Outdoor Learning Activity

Unit 12: Produce a Personal Progression Plan

Appendix 1 Glossary of terms used for units

Appendix 2 Mapping to RSE Curriculum

Appendix 3 BTEC Assignment Brief

Pearson BTEC Level 1 in Personal Growth and Wellbeing Specification First teaching from September 2020 Pearson BTEC Level 1 Subsidiary Award in Personal Growth and Wellbeing Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Personal Growth and Wellbeing Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Personal Growth and Wellbeing Pearson BTEC Level 1 Extended Certificate in Personal Growth and Wellbeing Pearson BTEC Level 1 in Personal Growth and Wellbeing 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 1 446 96772 0 All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2025 Summary of Pearson BTEC Level 1 in Personal Growth and Wellbeing Issue 2 changes | Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number | | --- | --- | | Further detail added to guidance for assessors | 36 | | Amendment made to P1 guidance for assessors | 44 | | Amendment made to P2 guidance for assessors | 68 | | Amendment made to P1 and P2 guidance for assessors | 76 | | Amendment made to P3 guidance for assessors | 84 | | Amendment made to P1 guidance for assessors | 92 | | Amendment made to P1 guidance for assessors | 100 | | Amendment made to P2 guidance for assessors | 124 | 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 Level 1 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: Improving Physical Health and Wellbeing 33 Unit 2: Understanding Emotional Wellbeing 41 Unit 3: Understanding the Role of Relationships in Social Health and Wellbeing 49 Unit 4: Understanding Sexual Health and Wellbeing 57 Unit 5: Developing Personal Identity 65 Unit 6: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities 73 Unit 7: Finding Ways to be Resilient 81 Unit 8: Improving Personal Impact on the Environment 89 Unit 9: Financial Commitments 97 Unit 10: Using External Opportunities for Learning 105 Unit 11: Supporting an Outd

FAQs

What is the first teaching date and what is the publication issue?

The specification states first teaching from September 2020 and identifies the document as Issue 2.

How does the specification describe assessment for BTEC Level 1?

It sets out introduction and principles of internal assessment, including how to set effective assignments, make valid assessment decisions, and plan record keeping.

Which unit topics are included in the Pearson BTEC Level 1 Personal Growth and Wellbeing qualifications?

The units include physical health and wellbeing, emotional wellbeing, role of relationships in social health, sexual health and wellbeing, personal identity, rights and responsibilities, resilience, environmental impact, financial commitments, external learning opportunities, outdoor learning activities, and a personal progression plan.

Oct 20, 2026

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