The BTEC qualifi cations in this specifi cation are designed to provide highly specialist, work-related
qualifi cations in a range of vocational sectors. They give learners the knowledge, understanding and skills
that they need to prepare for employment. These qualifi cations accredit the achievement for courses and
programmes of study for full-time or part-time learners in schools, colleges and other training provider
organisations. The qualifi cations provide career development opportunities for those already in work, and
progression opportunities to higher education, degree and professional development programmes within
the same or related areas of study, within universities and other institutions.