What is a BTEC Certificate/Diploma?
The BTEC Certificate which is equivalent to two A levels is studied over two years. It is a vocational qualification across a range of sectors including health studies and health and social care. The usual entry criteria is 4 GCSEs or a level 2 qualification. There may be a request for a particular subject. There will be a topics related to the subject, key skills and a work placement. Some schools and colleges will offer this as an alternative to the applied A level. The BTEC Diploma is equivalent to three A levels and is studied over two years. There is a greater amount of content than the certificate and the entry criteria is often asking for higher attainment at GCSE level. Successful completion of this course can lead to entry into higher education. An example is the Diploma in health studies at Newcastle College may lead to entry at week 18 on Northumbria University’s State registered nurse training.
