Qualification summary
BTEC Short Courses are designed to meet a range of different needs. BTEC Short Courses at Levels 1-3 offer:
• maximum flexibility with programmes of usually 120, 240 or 300 hours available across all
levels of the NQF
• the opportunity to certificate smaller blocks of learning, which are designed to motivate
learners and encourage widening participation in education and training
• courses that relate to the particular training and employment patterns in a sector
• courses that may offer preparation for specific jobs and subsequent achievement of NVQs
or Apprenticeship Diplomas when in employment
• the opportunity to use a range of delivery methods
• opportunities for learners to develop skills that support career and professional development
• underpinning knowledge, skills and understanding linked, where appropriate, to named
NVQs
• programmes that can enable progression either to higher levels of study or to other courses
at the same level of study.
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
There are direct overlaps with the National Occupational Standards. Learners have the
opportunity to produce work which is similar to the type produced in industry. The qualification thus allows learners to develop skills and understanding which reflect current practice in the art, craft and design sectors.
Exhibition Designer
Interior Designer
Model Maker
Product Designer
Stage/Set Designer
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09 Arts, Media and Publishing
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09.2
Crafts, Creative Arts and Design
The qualification is 100% internally assessed. Centre grading decisions are externally verified through the National Standards Sampling process.
Overall assessment of the qualification is Pass only.
The Edexcel Level 1 BTEC Award in 3D Design is a 120-hour qualification comprising two units of 60 hours each.
To achieve the whole qualification, a learner must successfully complete two units.