Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Data Technicians (Certificate) - Specification - First teaching from August 2026 - Issue 1

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Specification for the Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Data Technicians (Certificate), with first teaching from August 2026 and first certification from 2027. Issue 1 provides qualification purpose, progression opportunities, employer engagement and validation, delivery requirements, and assessment guidance including language of assessment, internal assessment and levels of control. It also covers centre recognition and approval, access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, recognising prior learning, quality assurance, unit framework and unit details, plus malpractice and appeals procedures.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages60

Reading Time2 h 31 min

AccessFree to download

Introducing the qualification

What are Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry Qualifications?

Qualification purpose

Employer engagement and validation

Progression opportunities

Qualification summary and key information

Qualification structure

Delivery

Occupational entry-level competence

Assessment requirements

Language of assessment

Internal assessment

Levels of control in internal assessment

Centre recognition and approval

Approval agreement

Centre resource requirements

Access to qualifications

Access for students with disabilities or specific needs

Reasonable adjustments and special consideration

Recognising prior learning and achievement

Quality assurance of centres

Units

Unit 1: Role of Data and Legislation

Unit 2: Applying Data Science Principles

Unit 3: Communicating Using Data

Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Data Technicians (Certificate) Specification First teaching from August 2026 First certification from 2027 Issue 1 Qualification Number: 610/6197/9 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Data Technicians (Certificate) Specification BTEC Technical Occupational Entry qualification First registration 2026 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 students, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip students 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: VQ000383 All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2025 Welcome With a track record built over 30 years of student success, BTEC qualifications are widely recognised and respected. They provide progression to the workplace either directly or via study at higher levels. Recent data has shown that 1 in 5 adults of working age in the UK has a BTEC qualification. Why choose BTEC Technical Qualifications? BTEC Technical Qualifications enable students to develop a purposeful and coherent combination of knowledge, skills and behaviours to confidently enter or progress into employment at entry level in occupations that are recognised and demanded by employers. The qualification, which is based on the occupational standards published by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE), embodies a fundamentally studentcentred approach to the curriculum, with a flexible, unit-based structure and an approach to learning and assessment that: • provides students with meaningful and occupationally relevant learning experiences • engages and motivates students to achieve as assessments can be focused on individual student needs and can be achieved as they progress through the qualifications • promotes self-directed learning through the clarity and transparency of the standards to be achieved • makes the qualifications accessible to a wider range of students, including part-time and adult students. In developing these qualifications, we have collaborated with employers to ensure that the qualifications meet the current and emerging needs of industry. We have also worked with colleges and training providers to ensure that the qualifications meet their needs and those of their students. We are providing a range of support to ensure that students and their tutors have the best possible experience during their course. Further information is provided on the qualification pages of our website. A word to students This qualification will require commitment and hard work. You will have to complete the learning for the required range of units, be organised and complete your assessments, which may include practical work-based activities, projects and vocational assignments. But you can feel proud to achieve a BTEC Technical Occupational Entry qualification as you can be confident in your readiness to advance your career in your chosen occupation. Good luck, and we hope you enjoy your course. Contents 1 Introducing the qualification 1 What are Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry Qualifications? 1 Qualification purpose 1 Employer engagement and validation 2 Progression opportunities 2 2 Qualificat

FAQs

When does the BTEC qualification first teaching and first certification begin?

The specification states first teaching from August 2026 and first certification from 2027.

How is the qualification designed and delivered at Level 3?

It is based on occupational standards published by IfATE and delivered through a combination of classroom and work-based learning and assessment.

What assessment topics are covered in the specification?

It includes language of assessment, internal assessment, levels of control in internal assessment, task setting, task taking, task marking, and requirements for authorised assignment briefs.

Does the specification address access, adjustments, and prior learning?

Yes. It covers access arrangements for students with disabilities or specific needs, reasonable adjustments and special consideration, and recognising prior learning and achievement.

Oct 20, 2026

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