All about the BTec National, one of the popular alternatives to A-levels.
In 2016, 31% of this group who were accepted into higher education had studied just Btec Nationals.
For many of these students, this will be because their BTec performance was more successful than it was for GCSEs, says Eddie Playfair of the Association of Colleges, which represents institutions teaching BTecs. BTecs are awarded by a private organisation, the education and training company Pearson. While England, Wales and Northern Ireland have BTecs, Scotland has its own Scottish Vocational Qualifications.Across all BTecs, students can get everything from pre-GSCE level qualifications to the equivalent of a postgraduate degree.And in addition to those studying towards Btec Nationals, thousands more are studying towards other levels.
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