Learners and parents
Whether you’re a student or supporting someone who is, we have resources and guidance to support your learning at school or college.
Creating a future for every learner
1 in 5 adults in the UK workforce has a BTEC qualification, so they are qualifications that all employers recognise.
73% of students say they want to learn about topics that are more relevant to them and their lives.
86% of students say they want to learn skills that help them get a job.
What is a BTEC
What is a Higher National
What is an Apprenticeship
Yes! Your BTEC will still be recognised by universities and employers. It will be worth exactly the same as it is now.
Yes! You can carry on applying and enrolling as normal. BTECs continue to offer great results for students and open doors to further study, apprenticeships, and jobs.
Explore your options at your local centre.
They want to make the qualifications system simpler and help more young people get the skills they need for work or university.
We are developing the new qualifications in the first wave of subjects for first teach September 2027. During reform we will continue to offer a portfolio of vocational and academic qualifications including BTECs, T Levels, A Levels and Apprenticeships.
Continue your BTEC journey
Already on a BTEC path? You don’t have to start over.
Higher Nationals are a natural next step, building on what you’ve already achieved and helping you move forward with purpose.
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering
"Being the only one out of 150 students in year 11 to undertake a BTEC qualification as part of an apprenticeship, was the best decision I could ever make."
Digital marketing apprenticeship
"My apprenticeship experience has been life changing! I have met so many new people, many of whom are highly experienced in their industries and learned so much."
BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Sport
"It was not just the knowledge that I gained studying BTECs at a variety of levels, but also the employability skills that have really helped me in the workplace."
design & development
“The T Level programme provided a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience that has been essential in shaping my career in AI and digital solutions.”