BTCE's and OCR Nationals
What are they?
BTECs (Business and Technology Education Council) and OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and Royal Society of Arts) Nationals are vocational, work-related qualifications in subjects like information technology, media, public services, science and sport. They are available from several awarding bodies and can be taken at many different levels.
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- www.ocrnationals.com
Recognised vocationally related qualifications
- www.edexcel.org.uk/quals/nvq
Provider of internationally recognised qualifications
- www.city-and-guilds.co.uk
UK's leading vocational awarding body (worldwide)
Many different occupations also have their own specialist qualifications.
Contact their trade organisation.
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BTEC qualifications are equivalent to A levels
Asking the right questions
Don't take it for granted that this is the right course for you. Try to find out as much as you can about this type of qualification before you sign up.
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Although the course itself is important, the most vital factor is your child - what style of learning suits them best and what will give them the best head start in life.