Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory in Hair and Beauty - Issue 2 - Specification and sample assessments

Oct 20, 2026

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Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory qualifications in Hair and Beauty outline the learner-centred structure, transferable and sector skills focus, and progression routes to further study or work. The document explains the suite’s flexible unit-based approach, assessment and grading principles, and administrative arrangements including registration, access to assessment, and internal assessment planning. Issue 2 updates clarify wording on qualification grade calculation and suspension of certification in defined malpractice circumstances.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages156

Reading Time6 h 33 min

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Overview of the BTEC Introductory qualifications

Qualifications, sizes and purposes at a glance

Qualification and unit content

Assessment

Grading for units and qualifications

1 Qualification objectives and purpose

2 Structure

Units

Understanding your units

Index of 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 assessme

Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory in Specification First teaching from September 2019 Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory Award in Hair and Beauty Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Hair and Beauty Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Hair and Beauty Issue 2 Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory Award in Hair and Beauty Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Hair and Beauty Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Hair and Beauty Specification First teaching September 2019 Issue 2 Edexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications Edexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked. For further information, please visit our qualifications website at [qualifications.pearson.com](qualifications.pearson.com). Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at [qualifications.pearson.com/contactus](qualifications.pearson.com/contactus) About Pearson Pearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at [qualifications.pearson.com](qualifications.pearson.com) [This specification is Issue 2. Key changes are sidelined. We will inform centres of any changes to](This specification is Issue 2. Key changes are sidelined. We will inform centres of any changes to)[ ](This specification is Issue 2. Key changes are sidelined. We will inform centres of any changes to)[this issue. The latest issue can be found on our website.](this issue. The latest issue can be found on our website.) 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.) ISBN 978 1 446 96095 0 All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2019 Welcome With a track record built over 30 years of learner success, BTEC qualifications are widely recognised and respected. They provide progression to the workplace either directly or via study at higher levels. Proof comes from YouGov research, which shows that 62% of large companies have recruited employees with BTEC qualifications. Why are BTECs so successful? BTECs embody a fundamentally learner-centred approach to the curriculum, with a flexible, unit-based structure . In this new BTEC Introductory Suite, the focus is on the development of both transferable and sector skills. The development of these skills is key in helping progression to further study – whether that be to other BTECs, to apprenticeships or to training. As we expect many learners to be studying functional skills or GCSEs alongside their BTEC we also offer support skills in English and maths. When creating the BTEC Introductory Suite, we worked with colleges to ensure that learners’ needs were met. The colleges told us that it is essential that Level 1 learners develop key progression skills in areas such as problem solving, communication and research. We have addressed this through: • offering a BTEC Introductory Award, a BTEC Introductory Certificate and a BTEC Introductory Diploma, each has a clear and distinct purpose, so there is something to suit every learner’s choice of study programme and progression plan • new skills-focused content closely aligned with what centres need in supporting their learners to become part of a skilled workforce • graded assessments in every unit to help learners progress to the next stage

FAQs

What is the purpose of the BTEC Introductory Suite in Hair and Beauty?

It provides a learner-centred, flexible unit-based curriculum focused on transferable and sector skills, supporting progression to further study or employment.

What kinds of learning and assessment tasks do learners do?

Learners complete a range of units, prepare assignments that are assessed through graded assessment, maintain a portfolio, and demonstrate skills through assessments.

What key changes are included in Issue 2 of the Hair and Beauty specification?

Issue 2 updates wording to clarify current practice in qualification grade calculation and clarifies circumstances for suspension of certification related to learner or teacher/centre malpractice.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by McQueen