VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
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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.
The BTEC Introductory Certificate and Diploma in Engineering are designed to develop learners’ ability in these sectors through effective use and combination of the knowledge and skills gained in different parts of the qualifications. They provide specialised studies directly relevant to engineering and related sectors in which students are working or intend to seek employment. Students will develop a range of employability skills and techniques, understanding, personal qualities and attitudes essential for success in working life.
These qualifications provide a foundation of study from which students may move onto a Level 2 qualification such as the BTEC Firsts in Engineering.
Details of internal assessment strategies are provided in the specification. Each unit is criterion-referenced and grading is contextualised for each. Edexcel ensures that assessment is fair and accurate by a process of internal and external verification.
Candidates must complete all units from Group A plus one from Group B and one from Group C