Session 1867: When Vocational and Technical Education Blurs with the Academic - Understanding Education in the UK. April 2, PDF Free Download

Session 1867: When Vocational and Technical Education Blurs with the Academic - Understanding Education in the UK April 2, 2014

Presenters Emily Tse, Director of Evaluations International Education Research Foundation (IERF) Alasdair Melville, Global Head of Progression and Recognition Pearson Qualifications International Debbie Cole, Regional Director of North America Pearson Qualifications International

Topics Educational System in the UK and BTECs BTECs in the US Academic Records and Grading Scheme Progression Routes and Possibilities for Credit Resources

When Vocational and Technical Education Blurs with the Academic Understanding Education in the UK Alasdair Melville Head of Progression & Recognition Pearson Qualifications International

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Background and Current Context Structure of the UK Higher Sector Degrees at Undergraduate Level Alternative pathways The Structure of BTEC UK Education in a Global World

UK Higher Education 142 Universities plus 30 specialist institutions including art colleges, conservatoires and agricultural colleges Ancient / Traditional or Red Brick / Post 1992 All but one are public institutions Devolved Education Policy Different education systems Different fee policies England (110 Universities) Scotland (20 Universities) Wales (10 Universities) Northern Ireland (2 Universities) > 49,000 courses

UK Higher Education Emphasis on independent study and critical thinking Professional degrees at the undergraduate level Common application scheme - UCAS England, Wales, and Northern Ireland Majority of degrees are 3 years in duration Specialisation from the outset Scotland Degrees are 4 years in duration Flexibility and choice in lower years Specialization by third year

Apply to Single/Joint England, Wales and N.Ireland Scotland USA (Liberal Arts) Major Possible Major Core Curriculum Year 1 Degree Major & 2-4 Subjects Year 2 Degree Major & 2-4 Subjects Declare Major Year 3 Year 4/ Exit Qualification Honours Year Dissertation; Research Project; Degree Award: BA/BSc Postgraduate Degree Award: MSc Honours Year; Study Abroad Honours Year Degree Award: MA/BSc Core Curriculum Declare Major Major Major Degree Award: BA

Medicine (5-6 years) Restriction on Non-EU intake Dentistry (5 years) Restriction on Non-EU intake Veterinary Medicine (5-6 years) Architecture (5-7 Years) Law (3-4 years) Accountancy (3-4 years) Engineering (3-5 years)

Vocational and Technical Education Blurs with the Academic...

Applied, work-related qualifications Designed closely with employers and professional groups Develop knowledge, skills and behaviours Students learn how to learn Team based and student-centred Modular design Progress at own speed Progress from one level to another Create customised, relevant programmes

1960 s 1980 s 1997 2005 2010 2015 Started life as BEC and TEC Merged into BTEC Edexcel created by merger of BTEC + ULEAC Pearson acquired Edexcel and we had our 1 millionth student in 2008 Latest specifications launched Next Specification update 14

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. Students study real life, work-based case studies and complete projects and assessments

In order to complete each unit, students must achieve against a set of outcomes. The assessment criteria includes both theory and 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 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.

"Tutors welcome applications from those who are engaged on a BTEC National Diploma Art and Design course where there is a substantial element of both Fine Art and Art History. Please note that because of the practical nature of the Fine Art degree, which also includes a substantial theoretical component, a candidate who has successfully completed the BTEC may be well suited to the content and structure of the degree course at Oxford". Source: Oxford University admissions website, 2013 17 BTEC Information Events 2014

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BTEC Firsts for Level 2 learners BTEC Nationals Level 3 BTEC Higher Nationals Levels 4 and 5 Further and /or Higher Education BTEC Entry and Level 1 GCSE and igcse A Level (GCE) Employment Classic US High School education

NCEE upper division NCEE lower division

BTEC Level 3 Nationals (QCF) BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma 180 credits (1080 GLH or 15 hours GLH per week)* = 3 A Levels 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 * Assumption of 36 week year, course delivered over two years

Five Four BTEC HND BTEC HNC Demands specialist, management or technical expertise, and the ability to undertake professional work management level in Europe. Three Two One Entry level BTEC Nationals BTEC Firsts Foundation learning Denotes skilled work of a complex nature, and the ability to undertake a supervisory role. Capability in a more demanding range of activities. Able to work independently in a job. Indicates the ability to perform basic or routine activities which provide the broad foundation for progression. Can work with supervision.

University Recognition in the US http://www.worldeducationgroup.com/usa-university-entry/edexcel/

UK / International Alasdair Melville Head of Global Progression & Recognition E: alasdair.melville@pearson.com T: +44 (0)207 190 4092 USA Debbie Cole Director, USA E: debbie.cole@pearson.com T: +1 202 834 3060

BTECs in the US National Center for Education and the Economy (NCEE) - Excellence for All KY, MS, CT and AZ (Center for the Future of Arizona) Upper division (junior and senior students) International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program The College Board Advanced Placement Program (AP) BTEC Level 3 Nationals o IT o Business o Applied Science o Health and Social Care o Engineering

BTECs in the US Lower division programs (freshmen and sophomore students) ACT Quality Core Cambridge IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) Cambridge Advanced British School of Houston Level 3 Nationals in Business, IT, Health & Social Care, Sport & Leisure, Art & Design, and Applied Science Dwight School in New York Level 3 Nationals - Art & Design Los Angeles College of Music Level 4/5 Higher Nationals Performing Arts - Music (production), Music (performance)

Academic Records Progression Routes Possibilities for Credit

Unofficial Records

Official Records

Newer Format Official Records

Dual BTEC & Zhuanke Qualification from China

Another BTEC Completed Abroad

BTEC Qualifications Table: Entry Level through Level 2 LEVEL NQF NAME QCF NAME as of September 2010 CREDIT GUIDED LEARNING HRS APPROXIMATION E BTEC Entry Level Certificates (Certificate in Life Skills / Certificate in Skills for Working Life) BTEC Entry Level Qualifications (E3) Award/Certificate/Diploma Variable BTEC Entry Level Qualifications BTEC Entry Level Specialist Qualifications Variable 1 2 Level 1 BTEC Introductory Certificate Level 1 BTEC Introductory Diploma Level 1 BTEC Qualifications Level 2 BTEC First Certificate BTEC Level 1 Certificate Variable 180 GCSE (D-G) BTEC Level 1 Diploma Variable 360 GCSE (D-G) BTEC Level 1 Specialist Qualifications Variable BTEC Level 2 Certificate 15 90 1 GCSE (A*-C) BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate 30 180 2 GCSEs (A*-C) Level 2 BTEC First Diploma BTEC Level 2 Diploma 60 360 4 GCSEs (A*-C) Level 2 BTEC Qualifications BTEC Level 2 Specialist Qualifications Variable

BTEC Qualifications Table: Level 3 LEVEL NQF NAME QCF NAME as of September 2010 CREDIT GUIDED LEARNING HRS APPROXIMATION BTEC Level 3 Certificate 30 180 1 AS-Level Level 3 BTEC National Award BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma BTEC Level 3 90-Credit Diploma 60 360 1 A-Level 1.5 A-Levels 3 (Nationals) Level 3 BTEC National Certificate BTEC Level 3 Diploma 120 720 2 A-Levels BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design 150 600 2 A-Levels Level 3 BTEC National Diploma Level 3 BTEC Qualifications BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma BTEC Level 3 Specialist Qualifications 180 1080 3 A-Levels Variable

BTEC Qualifications Table: Levels 4-8 LEVEL NQF NAME QCF NAME as of September 2010 CREDIT GUIDED LEARNING HOURS APPROXIMATION 4 (Higher Nationals) Level 4 BTEC Professional Qualifications BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate BTEC Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design BTEC Level 4 Professional Qualifications 120 120 Variable Certificate of Higher Education 5 (Higher Nationals) Level 5 BTEC Higher National Certificate Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma Level 5 BTEC Professional Qualifications BTEC Level 5 Higher National Certificate BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma BTEC Level 5 Professional Qualifications 150 600 240 960 Variable Foundation Degrees, Diploma of Higher Education Foundation Degrees, Diploma of Higher Education Diploma of Higher Education 6 Level 6 BTEC Professional Qualifications BTEC Level 6 Professional Qualifications Variable Undergraduate Degree 7 Level 7 BTEC Advanced Professional Qualifications BTEC Level 7 Professional Qualifications Variable Graduate Level 8 Doctorate Degree

BTECs in the UK A Levels are the predominant entrylevel qualification Next are BTECs Many Level 4 and 5 BTEC holders accepted into years 2 and 3 of a bachelor s program Many Level 7 BTEC holders are eligible for a top-up MBA program

UCAS Tariff Points Examination Tariff Points AP (grade 5) 120 IB Higher Level (grade 7) 130 GCE A Level (grade A A*) 120-140 BTEC Level 3 Certificates and Subsidiary Diplomas (grade D D*) BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diplomas and Diplomas (grade DD D*D*) BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas (grade DDD D*D*D*) 120-140 180-210 360-420

London Economics Study, 2013 BTEC learners tend to be at an older age or have had a break in their education 62% obtain a degree before age of 27 Strong progression routes in: computing engineering business healthcare education

ECE Survey, 2013 Online survey of US institutions N = 49 59 Over ½ accept for admission Possibility of elective credit (vs. course transfer credit) Example ABET requirements in engineering

Grading Scheme BTEC United States Distinction* (D*) A+ = 4.00 Distinction (D) A = 4.00 Merit (M) B = 3.00 Pass (P) C = 2.00 Ungraded (U) F = 0.00

How would you give credit?

Resources: E-publications

Print Publications

Older Print Publications

Websites: Ofqual & BTEC http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/ http://www.edexcel.com/btec/pages/default.aspx

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Session 1867: When Vocational and Technical Education Blurs with the Academic - Understanding Education in the UK. April 2, 2014