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Qualification details

EDEXCEL Level 1 BTEC Award in Mathematical Applications (Pilot)

Qualification summary

This two-unit BTEC Award offers a maths qualification that focuses on applications within three specific vocational areas – travel and tourism, sport and engineering. This qualification is flexible in its delivery mode and may be offered to learners who:

- Would benefit from studying a programme of maths at Level 1 prior to commencing a qualification such as GCSE Maths
- Are interested in further study in a vocational area and would like a taster of this
-Are studying for a maths qualification such as functional skills want to develop these skills in a vocational context.

This qualification offers learners a progression route to vocational qualifications such as the BTEC Firsts in Travel and Tourism or Sport.

Qualification details

500/1739/1
EDEXCEL - Edexcel Limited
1
OG - Other General Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2007
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2007
Accreditation end date:
31/08/2010
Certification end date:
31/08/2011
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.
English
This qualification will develop mathematical skills associated with different employment sectors. It therefore contributes to learners' preparation for work in one of these chosen sectors. Learners can progress from the BTEC Level 1 Award in Mathematical Applications to the BTEC Level 2 Award in Mathematical Applications, GCSE Maths, Maths Functional Skills Level 2 or sector-specific Level 2 qualifications such as the BTEC First Diploma in Travel and Tourism.
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  • 02 Science and Mathematics
    • 02.2  Mathematics and Statistics
90
Pass/Merit/Distinction
Coursework
All assessment is is carried out by centre assessors. All assessment is based on specific criteria set out in each unit. All assessed work is subject to internal verification procedures, whereby assessed evidence is sampled on an ongoing basis by appointed and qualified individuals in the centre. External Verification takes place on a cyclical basis and assessor and internal verification decisions are sampled.
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Learners must complete one unit from group A and one unit from group B
  • A  -  Group A
    • T/501/8076 - 1A Health and Social Care - Using Quantity and Uncertainty in Health and Social Care
    • R/500/5836 - Using Quantity and Uncertainty in Sport Level 1
    • J/500/5834 - Using Quantity and Uncertainty in Travel and Tourism Level 1
    • H/500/5842 - Using Quantity and Uncertainty in Engineering Level 1
  • B  -  Group B
    • A/501/8077 - 1B Health and Social Care - Using Space and Shape/Change and Relationships in Health and Social Care Level 1
    • T/500/5845 - Using Space and Shape/Change and Relationships in Engineering Level 1
    • M/500/5844 - Using Space and Shape/Change and Relationships in Sport Level 1
    • K/500/5843 - Using Space and Shape/Change and Relationships in Travel and Tourism Level 1