The Arizona Move On Ready Initiative BTEC: an Introduction · BTEC Level 3 in IT BTEC Level 3 in...
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The Arizona Move On Ready Initiative
BTEC: an Introduction
Presented by:
Debbie Cole
Andy Taylor
What is a BTEC?
BTEC is a work related qualification
suitable for a wide range of students.
They provide a practical, real-world
approach to learning alongside a
theoretical background.
Each BTEC is made up of units.
Students study real-life, work-based case studies and complete projects and assessments.
What is BTEC? (cont.)
In order to complete each unit, students
must achieve against a set of outcomes.
The assessment criteria address theory
with practical exercises. The assessment
process is ongoing, so it allows the student
to analyse and improve their own
performance through their course in
much the same way as they would in a
real workplace.
The projects that students undertake form
the basis of their unit results which are
graded as a Pass, a Merit or a Distinction.
Key facts
Qualifications delivered in 85 countries worldwide
Award more than 1.1 million vocational qualifications
The BTEC portfolio is exclusive to Edexcel including approximately
5000 standard qualifications
More than 200 universities worldwide recognize Edexcel BTEC
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History of BTEC
1960’s Started life as BEC and TEC (Business Education Council
and Technology Education Council)
1980’s Merged into BTEC
1997 Edexcel created by merger of BTEC with ULEAC
(University of London Examinations & Assessment
Council)
2005 Pearson becomes owner
2008 1 million learners a year hit
2010 Latest specifications launched
2015 Next specification update
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BTEC- Opening the doors to career and postsecondary
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BTEC Entry and Level 1
Further and /or Higher
Education
GCSE and iGCSE
BTEC Firsts for Level 2 learners
A Level (GCE)
BTEC Nationals Level 3
BTEC Higher Nationals Levels
4 and 5
Employment
‘Classic’ US High School education
How do BTEC sizes and levels work?
Size
Level
ENTRY
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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1 – 12 credits 13 – 36 credits Above 36 credits
AWARD DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE
Size
Difficulty
1 credit ≈ 6 Guided Learning Hours
How do BTECs compare to academic programs?
NCEE Upper division
NCEE lower division
Credit, What are GLH and Learning Time?
Credit is now being used across all levels of vocational qualifications in
the English systems as a “currency”.
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) is a notional measure of the amount of
time when a member of staff is present to give guidance to a learner;
it is not an exact science.
Learning Time is associated with credit and the amount of time the
average learner takes to achieve a passing mark.
Learning time is approximately 10 x that of credit.
How specifically do Level 3 Nationals compare?
BTEC Level 3 Nationals (QCF)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
180 credits (1080 GLH or 15 hours GLH per week)* = 3 A Level Courses
BTEC Level 3 Diploma
120 credits (720 GLH or 10 hours GLH per week)* = 2 A Levels
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma
60 credits (360 GLH or 5 hours GLH per week)* = 1 A Level
BTEC Level 3 Certificate
30 credits (180 GLH or 2.5 hours GLH per week)* = 1 AS Level (1/2 A Level)
* Assumption of 36 week year, course delivered over two years
School teaching models used internationally
Full Vocational Pathway
All teaching time used to deliver vocational and supporting programs,
this would consist of 1 extended diploma plus supporting learning such
as core subjects (math/English/languages/WorkSkills)
Academic/Vocational Mix
A mix of separate programs for which the vocational element would be
up to 50% of learning – normally a diploma sized qualification
School teaching models used internationally
Vocational Support for Academic Courses
This is a new model arising in the UK and other countries where
academic subjects are supported by using vocational equivalents as an
introduction to (or side by side with )the academic version. For
example, this model is used extensively in Science and Sports (to
support human Biology and Physical education theory)
Changes for the US market
• Phase 1 qualifications available for teaching Fall 2013
• Specifications will be localized and translated into American English
• Teacher guides will use US relevant examples
• Standard teacher and student books will continue to be available in
British English for all qualifications
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Which BTECs will be offered through Move On When Ready?
Phase 1 – Specifications and teacher guides translated and localized:
BTEC Level 3 in IT
BTEC Level 3 in Business
BTEC Level 3 Engineering
BTEC Level 3 Applied Science
BTEC Level 3 in Health and Social Care
During this phase, WorkSkills level 2 and level 3 suites will also be
available, though these will not be translated/localized.
The many flavors of business
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Subject name Cert. Subsidiary
Diploma Diploma Extended
Diploma
Business Y Y Y Y
Applied Law Y Y
Business (Accounting) Y Y
Business (Administration) Y Y
Business (Human Resources) Y Y
Business (Law) Y Y
Business (Logistics) Y Y
Business (Management) Y Y
Business (Marketing) Y Y
Business (Retail) Y Y
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Y
Personal and Business Finance Y Y
Understanding Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Y
The many flavors of engineering
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Subject name Cert. Subsidiary
Diploma Diploma Extended
Diploma
Aeronautical Engineering
Y Y
Engineering
Y Y Y Y
Aircraft Maintenance
Y
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Y Y
Manufacturing Engineering
Y Y
Mechanical Engineering
Y Y
Operations and Maintenance Engineering
Y Y
The many flavors of science
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Subject name Cert. Subsidiary
Diploma Diploma Extended
Diploma
Applied Science Y Y Y Y
Applied Science (Applied Biology) Y
Applied Science (Applied Chemistry) Y
Applied Science (Applied Physics) Y
Applied Science (Forensic Science) Y Y Y
Applied Science (Medical Science) Y Y Y
Dental Technology Y
Pharmaceutical Science Y
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Professional Development and Training
Teachers/
Assessors/
Administrators
Introduction to BTEC Webinar
4 day implementation
training for each school
Online Administration
Webinar
Sector/Subject based events for
teachers/assessors
Supporting resources (for purchase)
• Student Book learner-focused textbook covering all the mandatory units and four optional units, in an approachable and attractive style featuring real work case studies, student experience, and assignment tips and activities
• Teaching Resource Pack provides instructors with complete planning support through schemes of work, lesson plans and activities, as well as at-work resources
What does a BTEC Certificate look like?
Key characteristics
- 5 qualification sizes
- Increase in amount of mandatory learning
- External assessment component
- Greater level of support for delivery and learning
- Greater scope for employer engagement
Changes coming in 2015
Case Study – Virgin Group- IT and Telecoms
•Embedded BTEC programs
•Functional skills (math and English) also
delivered
•2 days a week in the classroom and 3
days a week ‘on the job’
•BTECs delivered: ICT, ICT (Business) and
ICT (Networking and Systems Support)
•At end of 2 year courses, as long as
successful, a job is guaranteed
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Case Study – Rolls Royce Aerospace
•Co-developed program using standard units
from BTEC
•Functional skills (math and English) also
delivered
•12 months in the ‘classroom’ and then 12
months on the job
•BTECs delivered: Aeronautical Engineering,
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
•All learners are employed from start of
program
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Case Study – BT (Formally British telecom)-IT and Telecoms
•Apprenticeship programs
•Day release programs
•Pre-work Programs
•About to launch in global operation
•BTECs delivered: Business and
Management, Customer Services ICT, ICT
(Business), ICT (Networking and Systems
Support), Electrical/Electronic Engineering
and more
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Case Study – Deloitte WorkSkills
•Support materials developed by Deloitte
based on WorkSkills qualifications includes
Money Skills
•Local Deloitte offices partake in school
visits and training
•Work experience (in short bursts) offered
in Deloitte offices
•Joint certification awarded
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Case Study – McDonalds Work Placement Certificate
•Learner completing McDonald’s 2 work
experience uses this as working towards a
small WorkSkills qualification
•Provide the learner with enhanced
employability, improved confidence, new
practical skills, realistic self-assessment
and heightened aspirations
•Some units, like interview skills, are
completed in school or college before the
placement begins, while others, such as
the Learning from Work placement unit,
are completed upon their return
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US recognition strategy
•Industry
• NCEE
• Participating states
• Outreach/presentations to local businesses
• Local business relationships
• Pearson colleagues
• Higher Education
• Communications/public outreach
• PQI university recognition
• Varying levels of BTEC qualifications are recognized in 50 higher
education institutions in Canada and the US
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Costs
Approval
Single school $10,000
Group of schools/district $15,000 + $750 per school
or $25,000 (max. 10)
Registration fee (per learner)
BTEC Level 3 Certificate - 30 credits - $175
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma - 60 credits - $225
BTEC Level 3 Diploma - 120 credits -$275
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - 180 credits - $325
Quality Audit fee (per visit)
Maximum $4,000 (can be shared across multiple sites)
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Costs – an average school for the first 3 years- 1 program per year and 1 class per program (hypothetical model)
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Year Approval cost Registration and certification fee
Annual Audit fees Total
1 $5,000 (Approval for school + one program, cost shared with 4 other local schools)
$8,250 (1 x program with 30 students each)
$2,272 (2 visits, fee shared with same 4 schools as approval)
$15,522 30 Students
2 $0 (approval for one new program)
$16,500 (2 x program with 30 students each)
$2,272 (2 visits, fee shared with same 4 schools as approval)
$18,772 60 students
3 $0 (approval for one new program)
$24,750 (3x program with 30 students each)
$2,272 (2 visits, fee shared with same 4 schools as approval)
$27,022 90 students
Total for 180 students $61,316
Costs – an average school for the first 3 years- Starting with 3 programs and 2 classes per program (hypothetical model)
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Year Approval cost Registration and certification fee
Annual Audit fees Total
1 $5,000 (Approval for school + one program, cost shared with 4 other local schools)
$49,500 (3 x programs with 60 students each)
$2,272 (2 visits, fee shared with same 4 schools as approval)
$56,772 180 Students
2 $0
$49,500 (3 x programs with 60 students each)
$2,272 (2 visits, fee shared with same 4 schools as approval)
$51,772 180 Students
3 $0
$49,500 (3 x programs with 60 students each)
$2,272 (2 visits, fee shared with same 4 schools as approval)
$51,772 180 Students
Total for 540 students $160,316
Support for you
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Support
Ask The Expert
MyBTEC
Mentors
Support for you - MyBTEC
http://www.thisismybtec.co.uk/#
Available in February 2013:
• Course builder- build mandatory and optional units
• Assignment service – examples or checking on your own
Available by end of 2013:
• Resource at a modular level
• Progress checker
• ePortfolio and more
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Support for you – Ask The Expert
• Web-based service
• Allows direct access to senior verifiers
• Sector specific answers to sector specific questions from the sector
experts
• Monitored for response times and linked to FAQs for future use
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Support for you - Mentors
•BTEC Community is a key part of success
•New Service for US schools
•Each school will be offered the chance to take part
•Mentors will be based in UK or international schools that have been
delivering BTEC
•More details to follow….
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Lots more information at:
http://www.edexcel.com/international
http://www.edexcel.com/btec/Documents/International-BTEC-Quality-
Assurance-Handbook-2012-13.pdf
Or feel free to contact us:
[email protected] - US BTEC sales and marketing lead
[email protected] – PQI program management/BTEC ops
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Thank you Any questions?
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