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GCSE (for age 14+ and 16+)  \nBTEC Level 1 Introductory in Land-based Studies (2016)  \nPearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies (2009)  \nPearson BTEC Entry Level 3 Award in Land-based Studies (2009)  \nBTEC Level 1/2 First Award in Animal Care (2015)  \nBTEC Level 2 Technical in Agriculture (2018)  \nBTEC Level 2 Firsts in Agriculture (2010)  \nBTEC Level 2 Technical in Countryside Studies (2018)*  \nBTEC Level 2 Firsts in Countryside and Environment (2010)*  \nBTEC Level 2 Technical in Floristry (2018)*  \nBTEC Level 2 Firsts in Floristry (2010)  \nBTEC Level 2 Technical in Forestry and Arboriculture (2018)*  \nBTEC Level 2 Technical in Horticulture (2018)*  \nBTEC Level 2 Firsts in Horticulture (2010)  \nBTEC Level 2 Firsts in Land-based Technology (2010)  \nBTEC Level 2 Technical in Animal Care (2017)*  \nBTEC Level 1/2 First Award in Animal Care (2015)  \nBTEC Level 2 Firsts in Animal Care (2010)  \nBTEC Level 2 Technical in Equine Studies (2017)*  \nBTEC Level 2 Firsts in Horse Care (2010)  \nBTEC Level 2 Technical in Fish Husbandry (2018)*  \nBTEC Level 2 Firsts in Fish Husbandry (2010)  \nBTEC Level 2 Technical in Blacksmithing (2019)*  \nBTEC Level 2 Firsts in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (2011)  \nSame level as A Level (for age 16+)  \nBTEC Level 3 Nationals in Agriculture (2019)*  \n\n| BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Agriculture (2010) |\n| --- |\n| BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Countryside Management (2019) |\n| BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Countryside Management (2010) |\n| BTEC Nationals in Environmental Sustainability (2010) |\n| BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Floristry (2010) |\n| BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Forestry and Arboriculture (2019) |\n| BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Forestry and Arboriculture (2010) |\n| BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Horticulture (2018)* |\n| BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Horticulture (2010) |\n| BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Land-based Technology (2010) BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Animal Management (2016)* |\n| BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Animal Management (2010) |\n| BTEC Nationals in Equine Management (2017)* |\n| BTEC Nationals in Horse Management (2010) |\n\nBTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pet Services (2018)  \nBTEC Level 3 Nationals in Fish Management (2010)  \nBTEC Level 3 Nationals in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (2010)  \nFor help and advice about teaching BTEC Land-based studies [email](email TeachingLandbasedStudies@pearson.com)[ TeachingLandbasedStudies@pearson.com](email TeachingLandbasedStudies@pearson.com)  \nBTEC Higher Nationals in Animal Management (2018)  \nNVQ qualifications  \nIn addition to our BTEC qualifications, Pearson also offer a range of NVQ qualifications.  \nPlease see website for full details.  \n* Included in performance tables in England – see web site for full details.  \n(Dates in brackets denote first teaching date.)  \nQualifications overview Land-based studies  \nBTEC Entry Level and Level 1 Introductory  \nAge 16+ learners  \n\n| Purpose\u003Cbr>Designed to offer skills-based learning for your Entry Level and Level 1 learners so they can build the essential personal, social and technical skills they will need in life and in the workplace.\u003Cbr>These qualifications offer flexible delivery options including Personal and Social Development, sector specific study or wider vocational study where learners can experience working across several sectors. |\n| --- |\n| |\n| Progression\u003Cbr>l Further study at Level 1\u003Cbr>l Level 2 qualifications such as Level 2 Technicals, Tech Awards or GCSEs. |\n\nBTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Awards  \nAge 14+ learners  \n\n| Purpose\u003Cbr>BTEC Tech Awards have been specially designed to be taught alongside GCSEs in schools as part of a Key Stage 4 study programme.\u003Cbr>They offer your 14-16 year old vocational learners a glimpse into a professional sector and the opportunity to develop transferable skills through practical assignments and tasks. |\n| --- 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