BTEC Application and Preparation

BTEC or Business and Technician Education Council offers a vocational qualification and further education qualification. Managed by Edexcel Pearson, which is the largest education organization in BTEC, it emphasizes practical skills. It is equivalent to vocational qualification in Thailand.

BTEC covers secondary school level to higher education of level 7 which is equivalent to undergraduate level. Offering a variety of 2,000 subjects, its core subjects include 16 major subject groups: applied science, art and design, business, childcare, construction, engineering, media, health and social care, hospitality, ICT, land-based, performing arts, public services, sport, and travel and tourism.

7 Levels of BTEC

Level 1 + Level 2 (BTEC First) For students 14-16 years old, equivalent to GCSE or IGCSE Test

Level 3 (BTEC Nationals) For students above 16 years old, equivalent to A-Level

Level 4 (BTEC Higher Nationals Certificate) For students above 18 years old, equivalent to year 1 in university

Level 4 + Level 5 (BTEC Higher Nationals Diploma) For students above 18 years old, equivalent to year 1-2 in university

Level 4- Level 7 (BTEC Professional) For students above 18 years old, the highest level of the program

The qualification can be used for job application. Moreover, those who would like to pursuit university can study to complete level 5 and continue with the last year in university.

What are the differences among BTEC, A-Level, IB, and GED?