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BTEC First Awards from 2012 also include a Level 1 passat unit and qualification level, and a Distinction* grade (at qualification level only) .  \nWe calculate the final grade for a BTEC First Award by looking at performance across each unit in the qualification using a points-based scale. Each individual specification contains details of how to grade each unit and calculate the overall qualification grade.  \nFor more information about grading  \n[quals. pearson.com/BTECfirsts](quals. pearson.com/BTECfirsts)  \nCourse/Assessment Structure  \nCore units and optional specialist units  \n25%  \nexternally  \nset and marked  \n75%  \ninternally set and marked and externally verified  \nYour guide to the differences between the BTEC First Awards and the BTEC Tech Awards 4  \nBTEC Tech Awards explained  \nOur BTEC Tech Awards are also designed to be taught alongside GCSEs, giving your students a glimpse into a professional sector whilst teaching them transferable skills for life. Often the Tech Award is a broader, more detailed exploration of a sector proving a basis for a range of post-16 options:  \n• specifically designed for 14–16 year olds in schools  \n• graded across Level 1 and Level 2 to recognise the achievements of all students  \n• assessed using assignments, tests and practical tasks to suit vocational students  \n• all qualifications are on DfE KS4 performance tables in England and count in the 'open group' of Progress 8.  \n• 40% external assessment  \n\n| Component 1\u003Cbr>Explore\u003Cbr>the sector\u003Cbr>30% | | Component 2\u003Cbr>Develop\u003Cbr>knowledge, skills and best practices\u003Cbr>30% | | Component 3\u003Cbr>Apply\u003Cbr>knowledge, skills and best practices\u003Cbr>40% |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nYour guide to the differences between the BTEC First Awards and the BTEC Tech Awards 5  \nBTEC Tech Awards explained  \nQualification Grading  \n\n| Level 1 Grading | Pas","cbCaitVX7LmOVr1B","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitVX7LmOVr1B","pdf",360552,13,"English","# BTEC First Awards explained\n## Course grading\n## Course/Assessment structure\n# BTEC Tech Awards explained\n## Qualification grading\n# What’s on 2020, 2021 and 2022 performance tables?\n## BTEC First Awards in\n## BTEC Tech Awards in","[{\"question\":\"How do BTEC First Awards and BTEC Tech Awards differ in intended learners?\",\"answer\":\"BTEC First Awards are designed for 14+ year olds, while BTEC Tech Awards are specifically designed for 14–16 year olds in schools.\"},{\"question\":\"How is course assessment structured for BTEC First Awards?\",\"answer\":\"BTEC First Awards use core units and optional specialist units with 25% externally set and marked, and 75% internally set and marked plus externally verified units.\"},{\"question\":\"How do BTEC Tech Awards assess components and calculate grades?\",\"answer\":\"Tech Awards are assessed through assignments, tests, and practical tasks, with 40% external assessment. 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