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BTEC Level 3 Recognition BTEC Nationals Stakeholder Recognition At Pearson we believe that it is crucial to offer high-quality vocational qualifications that meet the needs of end-users and learners, and that are recognised by professional bodies, business and HE. This ensures that they are empowering for learners, and fit for purpose for the specific industry needs they are designed to meet. In the UK and specifically England, an important aspect of this is ensuring the qualifications are widely available to learners through inclusion on the relevant government performance tables and funding lists. Letters of Recognition Through the Edexcel website, you are able to view letters of recognition that Pearson has gathered to support the inclusion of the current suite of BTEC Level 3 (QCF) qualifications on the UK Department for Educations (DfE) list of vocational qualifications that will count towards 16-19 performance tables in 2016. Using the following link below: www.edexcel.com/quals/nationals10 1. Choose a qualification 2. Select 'BTEC Stakeholder Recognition' from the menu on the left, and finally 3. Pick a qualification size to view the associated statements of recognition. A selection of these letters is included below. Please refer to the Edexcel website for a complete list.

October Gallery Trust Registered Charity No. 327032 - www.octobergallery.co.uk/

James Emmett Head of Stakeholder Engagement (Employers) Pearson One90 High Holborn London WC1V 7BH

12 September 2013

Dear James,

Letter of Recognition – BTEC National Diplomas in Art and Design

As an employer within the sector I recognise the following qualifications as being fit for purpose:

500/7144/0 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Art and Design (QCF)600/3890/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Art and Design (QCF)500/7298/5 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design (QCF)500/7566/4 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design (QCF)500/7928/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (QCF)

I believe that these qualifications develop and confirm specialist knowledge and skills in the sector, to a standard that can be reasonably expected of an 18 year old in full time education.

The qualifications will give students an advantage when applying for related jobs or further training.

I am happy for my company name and web address to be made available on the DfE and Pearson websites to confirm that I recognise the qualifications.

Yours sincerely

Nick Ball

Seriously Creative

Nick Ball Design14 Spitalfields

Yarm TS159HH

01642 888049 / 07804 137656 nick@nickballdesign.co.ukwww.nickballdesign.co.uk

04 September 2013

Dear Rebecca Vaughan-Williams

As a professional body within the sector we recognise the following qualifications as being fit for purpose:

500/7144/0 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Art and Design (QCF)

600/3890/1 Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Art and Design (QCF)

500/7298/5 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design (QCF)

500/7566/4 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design (QCF)

500/7928/1 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (QCF)

We recognise these qualifications as developing and confirming specialist knowledge and skills in the sector, to a standard that can be reasonably expected of an 18 year old in full time education.

The qualifications will give students an advantage when applying for related jobs, apprenticeships or training.

I am happy for this organisation’s name and website address to be made available on the DfE and Pearson websites to confirm our support for the qualifications.

Yours sincerely

General Secretary

NSEAD

James Emmett Head of Stakeholder Engagement (Employers) Pearson One90 High Holborn London WC1V 7BH 03 February 2014 Dear James Letter of Recognition – BTEC National Diplomas in Art and Design As one of the UK’s leading galleries for modern and contemporary art and craft and an employer, MIMA recognises the following qualifications as being fit for purpose:

600/3890/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) 500/7298/5 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) 500/7566/4 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) We believe that these qualifications develop and confirm specialist knowledge and skills in the sector, to a standard that can be reasonably expected of an 18 year old in full time education. The qualifications will give students an advantage when applying for related jobs or further training. The Museum is happy for its name and web address to be made available on the DfE and Pearson websites to confirm that we recognise the qualifications. Yours sincerely

Education Officer

Centre Square

Middlesbrough TS1 2AZ

www.visitmima.com  

Rod Bristow President, Pearson UK & Interim CEO Pearson International One90 High Holborn London WC1V 7BH

Writtle College A partner of the University of Essex

Chelmsford Essex CM1 3RR

Tel 01245 424200 Fax 01245 420456 Email info@writtle.ac.uk Website www.writtle.ac.uk

10 September 2013

Dear Mr Bristow

As a Higher Education Institution, we recognise the following qualifications as fulfilling entry requirements to certain of our higher education courses in related subject areas, either by meeting entry requirements in their own right or being accepted alongside other qualifications at the same level to meet our entry tariff:

500/8237/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Agriculture (QCF) 500/8242/5 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Agriculture (QCF) 500/8240/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Agriculture (QCF) 500/8301/6 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture (QCF)

500/8380/6 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Animal Management (QCF) 500/8243/7 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Animal Management (QCF) 500/8311/9 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management (QCF) 500/8265/6 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management (QCF)

501/1217/X - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF) 501/1220/X - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF) 501/1219/3 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF) 501/1218/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Blacksmithing and Metalworking (QCF)

500/8263/2 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Countryside Management (QCF) 500/8262/0 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Countryside Management (QCF) 500/8261/9 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Countryside Management (QCF) 500/8302/8 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Countryside Management (QCF)

600/0319/4 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Environmental Sustainability (QCF) 600/0321/2 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Environmental Sustainability (QCF) 600/0324/8 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Environmental Sustainability (QCF) 600/0320/0 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Environmental Sustainability (QCF)

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500/8286/3 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Fish Management (QCF) 500/8352/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Fish Management (QCF) 500/8353/3 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Fish Management (QCF) 500/8344/2 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fish Management (QCF)

501/0344/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Floristry (QCF) 501/0310/6 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Floristry (QCF) 501/0345/3 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Floristry (QCF) 501/0346/5 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Floristry (QCF)

500/9450/6 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Forestry and Arboriculture (QCF) 500/9451/8 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture (QCF) 500/9449/X - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture (QCF) 500/9448/8 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture (QCF)

500/9433/6 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Horse Management (QCF) 500/9432/4 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Horse Management (QCF) 500/9431/2 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Horse Management (QCF) 500/9428/2 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management (QCF)

500/8350/8 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Horticulture (QCF) 500/8351/X - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Horticulture (QCF) 500/8336/3 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture (QCF) 500/8266/8 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horticulture (QCF)

501/0300/3 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Land-based Technology (QCF) 501/0314/3 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Land-based Technology (QCF) 501/0299/0 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Land-based Technology (QCF) 501/0236/9 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Land-based Technology (QCF)

500/7333/3 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Art and Design (QCF) 500/7144/0 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) 600/3890/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) 500/7298/5 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) 500/7566/4 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design (QCF)

500/7928/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (QCF)

500/6753/9 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Sport (QCF) 500/6751/5 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport (QCF) 600/3931/0 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Sport (QCF) 500/6755/2 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport (QCF) 500/6764/3 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (QCF)

500/6679/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Sport and Exercise Sciences (QCF) 500/6765/5 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences (QCF) 600/3930/9 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences (QCF) 500/6766/7 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences (QCF) 500/6801/5 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences (QCF)

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I am happy for this letter to be made public on the DfE and Pearson websites to confirm our support for the qualifications.

Yours sincerely

Brenda Jordt Head of Registry

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Tom Lee Director of Product Management Pearson One90 High Holborn London WC1V 7BH

Katie Emmett Gilding & Restoration The Chapel House

Ruan Lanihorne Truro

Cornwall TR2 5NS

03 October 2013

Dear Tom

Letter of Recognition – BTEC National Diplomas in Art and Design

As an employer within the sector we recognise the following qualifications as being fit for purpose:

500/7144/0 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) 600/3890/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) 500/7298/5 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) 500/7566/4 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) 500/7928/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (QCF)

We believe that these qualifications develop and confirm specialist knowledge and skills in the sector, to a standard that can be reasonably expected of an 18 year old in full time education.

The qualifications will give students an advantage when applying for related jobs or further training.

The company is happy for its name to be made available on the DfE and Pearson websites to confirm that we recognise the qualifications.

Yours sincerely

Katie Brisley Owner

Dow Design Group Ltd 24 Cleveland Terrace, Darlington, DL3 7HA

admin@dowdesign.co.uk Tel 01325 282556 www.dowdesign.co.uk 07850 823561 James Emmett Head of Stakeholder Engagement (Employers) Pearson One90 High Holborn London WC1V 7BH 16 August 2013 Dear James Letter of Support – Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma’s As an employer within the sector we recognise the following qualifications as being fit for purpose: 500/7144/0 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) 600/3890/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) 500/7298/5 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) 500/7566/4 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) 500/7928/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (QCF)

We recognise the qualifications as developing and confirming specialist knowledge and skills in the sector, to a standard that can be reasonably expected of an 18 year old in full time education. Pearson has engaged with a range of stakeholders in the development and compilation of Pearson BTEC Nationals. The structure and content of the modules respond to industry and vocational education standards, giving students an advantage when applying for creative employment, apprenticeships or further training.

The company is happy for its name and website to be made available on the DfE and Pearson websites to confirm our support for the qualifications. Yours sincerely

Victoria Dow Creative Director victoria@dowdesign.co.uk

REGISTERED NUMBER 2061307 REGISTERED OFFICE 24 Cleveland Terrace Darlington DL3 7HA VAT NO 441 5087 65

    James Emmett Head of Stakeholder Engagement (Employers) Pearson One90 High Holborn London WC1V 7BH 30 January 2014 Dear James Letter of Recognition – BTEC National Diplomas in Art and Design As one of the UK’s leading galleries for contemporary art and craft and an employer, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art recognises the following qualifications as being fit for purpose: 600/3890/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) 500/7298/5 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) 500/7566/4 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design (QCF)

We believe that these qualifications develop and confirm specialist knowledge and skills in the sector, to a standard that can be reasonably expected of an 18 year old in full time education. The qualifications will give students an advantage when applying for related jobs or further training. Yours sincerely Emma Thomas Head of Learning and Engagement BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art Gateshead Quays South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3BA, United Kingdom +44 (0) 191 440 4917 direct line +44 (0) 191 478 1922 fax www.balticmill.com BALTIC Flour Mills Visual Arts Trust, incorporated in England and Wales, company limited by guarantee, No: 3589539 | Registered Charity No: 1076251

 

Softcat Limited Fieldhouse Lane

Marlow Buckinghamshire

SL7 1LW

11 September 2013

Dear Richard Goldsbrough,

As an employer within the sector we recognise the following qualifications as being fit for purpose:

500/6245/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (QCF) 601/0501/X - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma (90 Credit) in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (QCF) 500/6246/3 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (QCF) 601/0502/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship ( (QCF) We recognise these qualifications as developing and confirming specialist knowledge and skills in the sector, to a standard that can be reasonably expected of an 18 year old in full time education.

The qualifications will give students an advantage when applying for related jobs, apprenticeships or training.

I am happy for my company name and website to be made available on the DfE and Pearson websites to confirm our support for the qualifications.

Yours sincerely

Jamie Burke

Sales Director

 

 

 

 

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As a professional body within the sector we recognise the following qualifications as being fit for purpose:

500/6750/3 ‐ Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Business (QCF) 600/3889/5 ‐ Pearson BTEC Level 3 90‐credit Diploma in Business (QCF) 500/6747/3 ‐ Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (QCF) 500/6746/1 ‐ Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (QCF) 500/7712/0 ‐ Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma and Personal and Business Finance (QCF)  We recognise these qualifications as developing and confirming specialist knowledge and skills in the sector, to a standard that can be reasonably expected of an 18 year old in full time education.

The qualifications will give students an advantage when applying for related jobs, apprenticeships or training.

I am happy for this organisations name and website address to be made available on the DfE and Pearson websites to confirm our support for the qualifications.

Yours sincerely

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James Emmett Head of Stakeholder Engagement (Employers) Pearson One90 High Holborn London WC1V 7BH 20 August 2013 Dear James Letter of Support – BTEC Nationals in Hospitality and Business As an employer within the sector we recognise the following qualifications as developing and confirming specialist knowledge and skills in the sector, to a standard that can be reasonably expected of an 18 year old in full time education:

500/8197/4 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Hospitality (QCF)

500/8196/2 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality (QCF)

500/8209/7 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Hospitality (QCF)

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500/6750/3 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Business (QCF)

600/3889/5 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Business (QCF)

500/6747/3 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (QCF)

500/6746/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (QCF) 500/7712/0 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma and Personal and Business Finance (QCF) The qualifications will give students an advantage when applying for related jobs, apprenticeships or training. The company is happy for its name and website to be made available on the DfE and Pearson websites to confirm our support for the qualifications. Yours sincerely

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29 August 2013 To Whom it May Concern Dear Sir/Madam As a membership organisation with members who are employers within the sector I would like to offer my support for the following qualifications as meeting the sector needs and expectations for learners in the 16-19 age range: Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN)

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600/4644/1 BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Vehicle Technology 600/4644/1 BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Vehicle Technology

(Motorsports) 600/4646/X BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Technology 600/4646/X BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Technology (Motorsports) 600/4328/3 BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Vehicle Technology 600/4328/3 BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Vehicle Technology

(Motorsports) 501/0193/6 BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Principles The content within these qualifications prepares the learners for a career in our sector by providing the core competencies of the role alongside a range of options. The qualifications develop many of the skills needed in the workplace and I support them for inclusion in the school and college performance tables for 16-19 year olds. Yours sincerely

Michael J Baunton Interim CEO Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders

 

 

 

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04 September 2013 

 

Dear Adam Barrigan 

As a representative within the sector I would like to offer my support for the following qualifications as meeting our needs and expectations for learners in the 16‐19 age range: 

Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN) 

Qualification Title  

500/8098/2  Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (QCF)     

500/8097/0  Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (QCF) 

500/7319/9  Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 

500/7314/X  Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF) 

500/7283/3  Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 

500/7296/1  Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 

500/7315/1  Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering (QCF)  

500/7317/5  Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering (QCF)  

 The content within these qualifications prepares the learners for a career in this sector by providing a substantial number of units which represent the core competencies of the role alongside a range of options.  

The qualifications develop the skills needed in the workplace and I support them for inclusion in the school and college performance tables for 16‐19 year olds. 

 

 

Yours  

 

G A Otner 

Operations Manager. 

Royal Aeronautical Society T: +44 (0)20 7670 4300 No.4 Hamilton Place F: +44 (0)20 7670 4309 London W1J 7BQ E: raes@aerosociety.com United Kingdom www.aerosociety.com

Registered Charity No. 313708 Patron: Her Majesty the Queen

James Emmett Head of Stakeholder Engagement (Employers) Pearson One90 High Holborn London WC1V 7BH

2 September 2013 Dear James

Letter of Recognition – BTEC National Diplomas in Aeronautical Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance and Aviation Operations.

As the leading professional body in the aeronautical industry we recognise the following qualifications for entry in to the Society at Associate level: 500/7799/5 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (QCF) 500/7800/8 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (QCF) 500/8099/4 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance (QCF) 600/6438/9 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Aviation Operations (QCF) 600/6424/9 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Aviation Operations (QCF) 600/6425/0 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Operations (QCF) 600/6439/0 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Aviation Operations (QCF)

We recognise the qualifications as developing and confirming specialist knowledge and skills to a standard that can be reasonably expected of an 18 year old in full time education.

The qualifications will provide students with an advantage when applying for related jobs, apprenticeships, further training and Higher Education.

The Society is happy for its name to be made available on the DfE and Pearson websites to confirm that we recognise the qualifications. Yours sincerely

Lynn Beattie Lynn Beattie Professional Standards Manager Email: lynn.beattie@aerosociety.com Direct line: 0207 670 4321

The Royal Academy of Engineering 3 Carlton House Terrace London SW1Y 5DG Tel +44 (0) 20 7766 0600 Fax +44 (0) 20 7930 1549 www.raeng.org.uk Direct tel +44 (0) 20 7766 0608 Direct fax +44 (0) 20 7389 7544 matthew.harrison@raeng.org.uk

Adam Barrigan Manager, Vocational and Applied Pearson 190 High Holborn London WC1V7BH

24th July 2013 Dear Adam Level 3 BTEC qualifications in Engineering Thank you for your recent email. I was pleased to learn that Pearson is intending to submit the Level 3 BTEC qualifications listed in Schedule A for inclusion as ‘occupational qualifications’ in the 2016 tables for 16-19 accountability. In providing evidence and advice on 16-19 reforms to the Department for Education, the Royal Academy of Engineering has taken the view that the Level 3 Engineering qualifications listed by DfE for use in 16-19 accountability measures should be those that are approved by one or more Professional Engineering Institutions for the EngTech (or ICTtech) standard and listed on the Engineering Council website. In our view, those qualifications listed in Schedule A that have that status should be listed in the 2016 DfE lists. Yours sincerely

Professor Matthew Harrison, Director, Engineering and Education

Schedule A

Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN)

Qualification Title

500/7799/5 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (QCF) 500/7800/8 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Aeronautical

Engineering (QCF) 500/8099/4 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance

(QCF) 500/8098/2 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

(QCF) 500/8097/0 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Electrical/Electronic

Engineering (QCF) 500/7841/0 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering (QCF) 600/3888/3 Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Engineering (QCF) 500/8154/8 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (QCF) 500/8165/2 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering (QCF) 500/7319/9 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering

(QCF) 500/7314/X Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Manufacturing

Engineering (QCF) 500/7283/3 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) 500/7296/1 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Mechanical

Engineering (QCF) 500/7315/1 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Operations and Maintenance

Engineering (QCF)

500/7317/5 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering (QCF)

Address: NFEC Ltd. 1 Further Meadow, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3LE Website: www.nfec.org.uk Enquiries: Tel. 07759 901 229 (9.00am to 1.00pm)

Fax 0121 285 0510 Email - admin@nfec.org.uk

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Registered Company No. 5127091 14 August 2013 Dear Adam NFEC would like to offer their support for the following qualifications as meeting our needs and expectations for learners in the 16-19 age range: Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN)

Qualification Title

500/7799/5 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (QCF)

500/7800/8 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (QCF)

500/8099/4 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance (QCF)

500/8098/2 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (QCF)

500/8097/0 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (QCF)

500/7841/0 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering (QCF)

600/3888/3 Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Engineering (QCF)

500/8154/8 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (QCF)

500/8165/2 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering (QCF)

Address: NFEC Ltd. 1 Further Meadow, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3LE Website: www.nfec.org.uk Enquiries: Tel. 07759 901 229 (9.00am to 1.00pm)

Fax 0121 285 0510 Email - admin@nfec.org.uk

500/7319/9 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF)

500/7314/X Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF)

500/7283/3 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF)

500/7296/1 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF)

500/7315/1 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering (QCF)

500/7317/5 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering (QCF)  

  NFEC are a corporate membership (approximately 110) organisation that has been operating since 1993 helping to steer thinking on key issues relating to quality, content, structure, funding and management of training and education in Engineering on behalf of colleges of further education, private providers and companies with their own training functions such as Rolls Royce, Babcock and Toyota Manufacturing UK.  The content within these qualifications prepares the learners for a career in this sector by providing a substantial number of units which represent the core competencies of the role alongside a range of options. The qualifications develop the skills needed in the workplace and I support them for inclusion in the school and college performance tables for 16-19 year olds. I am happy for my company name and website to be made available on the DfE and Pearson website to confirm our support for the qualifications. Yours sincerely

Alan Gray BA (Hons), IEng, FIET NFEC Director – Business Operations

MBDA UK Limited - Six Hills Way - Stevenage - Hertfordshire SG1 2DA tel : +44 (0) 1438 312422 - fax : +44 (0) 1438 753377

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500/7841/0 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering (QCF)

600/3888/3 Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Engineering (QCF)

500/7314/X Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF)

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500/8098/2 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (QCF)

500/8097/0 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (QCF)

We firmly support the concept and values of these qualifications. We feel it will create an attractive and inspiring environment for young people to begin to develop relevant skills which employers want and that it will not only improve the individual’s career prospects but ultimately help the industry Yours sincerely Gareth Humphreys MBE MBDA UK Tel 01204 473436 Mob 07764323576

Fordingbridge Plc Arundel Road Fontwell Arundel West Sussex BN18 0SD

Telephone: 01243 554455 Fax: 01243 554433

info@fordingbridge.co.uk www.fordingbridge.co.uk

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Adam Barrigan

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One90 High Holborn

London

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08 January 2014

Dear Adam

Letter of Recognition

As an employer in the Engineering sectors, we recognise the following qualifications as being fit for

purpose:

500/7841/0 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering (QCF)

600/3888/3 Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Engineering (QCF)

500/7314/X Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (QCF)

500/7296/1 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF)

500/7317/5 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering (QCF)

500/8098/2 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (QCF)

500/8097/0 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (QCF)

We believe that these qualifications develop and confirm specialist knowledge and skills in the sector,

to a standard that can be reasonably expected of an 18 year old in full time education. The

qualifications will give students an advantage when applying for related jobs or further training.

We are happy for the company’s name and web address to be made available on the DfE and Pearson

websites to confirm that we recognise the qualifications.

Yours sincerely

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  James Emmett Head of Stakeholder Engagement (Employers) Pearson One90 High Holborn London WC1V 7BH 30 October 2013 Dear James BTEC National Diplomas in Creative Media Production and IT As the leading trade association representing the Games industry, TIGA recognises the importance of developing industry relevant qualifications. TIGA understands that Pearson has developed the following qualifications: 500/7842/2 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Creative Media Production (QCF)

600/6445/6 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Creative Media Production (QCF)

500/7888/4 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production (QCF)

500/7878/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (QCF)

500/9147/5 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in IT (QCF)

600/3887/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in IT (QCF)

500/9150/5 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT (QCF)

500/9149/9 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT (QCF)

We believe that qualifications such as these should be developed and maintained by Awarding Organisations for inclusion on the 16-19 School and college performance tables to give 16-18 year old students in full time education a suitable level of knowledge and skills that supports their progression. TIGA cannot formally endorse the study of these qualifications without prior analysis of the course material. However, the association is happy for its name and website address to be made available on the DfE and Pearson websites solely for the purposes of demonstrating that we recognise the importance of developing such qualifications. All uses of TIGA’s logo and branding must first be approved by TIGA. TIGA would be interested in discussing with you and your colleagues opportunities for co-branding, reviewing and formally endorsing the courses. Yours sincerely

Richard Wilson Chief Executive Officer TIGA

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As an organisation within the sport, I.T and creative media sector we recognise the following qualifications as being

fit for purpose:

500/6753/9 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Sport (QCF)

500/6751/5 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport (QCF)

600/3931/0 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Sport (QCF)

500/6755/2 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport (QCF)

500/6764/3 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (QCF)

500/6679/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Sport and Exercise Sciences (QCF)

500/6765/5 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences (QCF)

600/3930/9 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences (QCF)

500/6766/7 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences (QCF)

500/6801/5 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences (QCF)

500/7845/8 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Creative Media Production (QCF)

500/7842/2 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Creative Media Production (QCF)

600/6445/6 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Creative Media Production (QCF)

500/7888/4 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production (QCF)

500/7878/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (QCF)

500/9148/7 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in IT (QCF)

500/9147/5 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in IT (QCF)

600/3887/1 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in IT (QCF)

500/9150/5 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT (QCF)

500/9149/9 - Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT (QCF)

We recognise these qualifications as developing and confirming specialist knowledge and skills in the sector, to a

standard that can be reasonably expected of an 18 year old in full time education.

The qualifications will give students an advantage when applying for related jobs, apprenticeships or training.

I am happy for my organisation name and website to be made available on the DfE and Pearson websites to confirm

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Howard Lober

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One 90 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7BH

September 2 2013

Dear Howard

Re: BTEC Nationals in IT at Level 3

As the Chartered Institute for IT we confirm that in our expert opinion BTEC Nationals in IT listed in

Appendix 1 are fit for purpose. We feel the content supports learners’ progression into further

education or a career in IT. Our opinion is reinforced by the fact that BTEC Nationals in IT at level

3 are recognised by many universities as one of the eligible entry qualifications for a degree in

computing or IT, where some universities accept them when applicants also hold an A-level in

mathematics and others do not.

It is also our opinion that they cover many of the core competencies required in a large number

of job roles, which means they support career development for those roles. Also, BTEC helps to

develop employability skills, such as for example communication and self-management, which

are needed in the workplace.

Yours sincerely

Dr Bill Mitchell CITP FBCS FHEA,

Director BCS Academy of Computing

BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT

Appendix 1 ‐ BTEC Level 3 National Qualifications in IT 

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500/9148/7  Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in IT (QCF) 

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500/9150/5  Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT (QCF) 

500/9149/9  Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT (QCF)