Employers
Protecting your talent pipeline
Have your say on the future of career-focused qualifications.
The UK Government is reviewing the qualification choices available to young people and adults from 16 years. Young learners and adults have told us it's important for them to have choice in qualifications that suit their career aspirations and best support them and they want that choice to include BTEC.
The consultation window closed on 31 January.
What's happening?
The UK Government is reviewing the qualification choices available to young people and adults from 16 years. They want to know what options need to be available to 16-19-year-olds in the future along with:
- A levels, which primarily prepare learners for higher education
- T Levels, which primarily prepare learners for skilled employment in a specific occupation and can also be used to progress to higher technical study. T Levels include a Technical qualification, a 45-day industry work placement, and Level 2 English and maths.
Young learners, adults, parents, teachers, tutors and employers tell us they want BTEC to continue as a choice alongside T Levels and A Levels. BTEC is a career-focused qualification that gives young people and adults the knowledge and skills they need for careers within industry, further study, higher education or an apprenticeship.
As an employer, you need that choice of qualifications available to feed your talent pipeline and teach the real-world skills your business needs now and in the future. These qualifications also support the wider economy and support social mobility and diversity.
How can I have my say?
BTECs have been at the heart of national need for many years and continue to transform lives and careers. Help us to protect learners right to choose the right qualification for their future.
The consultation window closed on 31 January.
Quotes
As an employer in the construction sector, we really value BTEC qualified
learners.
- Bruce Broughton, Lovell Homes
BTEC learners understand the world of work.
- MOBIE
BTEC qualifications are a fantastic way to develop the practical skills and experience required to build a successful career in the engineering industry.
- David Lakin, The Institution of Engineering and Technology
Case studies
Tata Steel
Tata Steel is one of the world’s largest steelmakers running the UK’s largest steelworks as well as having sites in the Netherlands and manufacturing plants across Europe and Asia.
Tech-Set
Established in 1979 in the North of England, Tech-Set provides all aspects of design and typesetting for publication, from project managing to editorial services for print or electronic use.
BALTIC
Situated on the River Tyne in Gateshead, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art consists of 2,600 squaremetres of art space, making it the UK’s largest dedicated contemporary art institution.
Active Gloucestershire
Active Gloucestershire is a charity whose vision is that ‘everyone in Gloucestershire is active every day.’ The organisation is part of a national network of county sport and Active Partnerships operating across England.
JPL Flavour Technologies
JPL Flavour Technologies is a family-run manufacturer creating flavourings for the food and beverage industry. Established in 2016, they create bespoke flavours for well known consumer brands.
Oxford University Hospitals
OUH is a world renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK. They provide a range of clinical and specialist services, medical education, training and research.