Is there a learner entry requirement? As a centre, it is your responsibility to ensure that the learners you recruit have a
reasonable expectation of success on the programme. There are no formal entry
requirements but we expect learners to have qualifications at or equivalent to Level 2.
Learners are most likely to succeed if they have:
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five International GCSEs at good grades and/or
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BTEC qualification(s) at Level 2
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other appropriate qualifications or achievement at year 11
or age 16 in core subjects.
Learners may demonstrate the ability to succeed in various ways. For example, they may
have relevant work experience or specific aptitude shown through diagnostic tests or
non-educational experience.
If learners are studying in English we recommend that they have attained at least
Level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Please see resources available from Pearson at www.pearson.com/english
What is involved in becoming an approved centre? All centres must be approved before they can offer these qualifications – so that they are
ready to assess learners and so that we can provide the support that is needed. Further
information is given in
Section 8 Quality assurance .
What level of sector knowledge is needed to teach these qualifications? We do not set any requirements for teachers but recommend that centres assess the
overall skills and knowledge of the teaching team to ensure that they are relevant and
up to date. This will give learners a rich programme to prepare them for employment
in the sector.