In a recent BBC news report, the validity of BTEC vocational
qualification levels has been challenged. The report claims that in the last 2
years, the number of passes for BTEC’s, supposedly equivalent to several GCSEs,
has doubled.
The report goes on to say “Ministers have called for greater transparency
and have asked a watchdog to look at equivalent grades.” And “The exams
watchdog Ofqual has been asked to investigate how equivalent values of
"alternative qualifications" are decided - including vocational
courses.” “Ofqual is due to publish its findings later this year”
As an approved City & Guilds Training provider, our message to candidates and clients is to ensure that you understand the full
extent of any vocational training course you may be considering. Is it mapped
to the Qualifications Credit Framework? Does the course have sufficient guided
learning hours? How is the learning assessed? Do Employers and Industry r
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