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Written question asked by Lord McCabe (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 June 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 June 2022 (named day). It was answered by Alex Burghart (Conservative) on Monday, 20 June 2022 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Science: BTEC Qualifications and T-levels

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if his Department will make a comparative assessment of the (a) physics, (b) biology and (c) chemistry subject content which is taught as part of the (i) science T-Level and (ii) equivalent science BTEC qualification.

Answer

The department has already completed a mapping exercise of the science concepts in the Science T Level Technical Qualification to the BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science, and this information is publicly available. The mapping also extends to AS and A levels in biology, chemistry, and physics. This activity was undertaken to support higher education providers in setting entry requirements for T Levels for relevant degree courses, and we will continue to complete similar exercises for relevant T Levels in future waves. These publications should be reviewed alongside the relevant T Level Technical Qualification specification.

It is important to note that the primary purpose of a T Level is to support entry to employment, although we recognise that some T Level students will want to continue to study their chosen subject at a higher level.

Full publications of the mapping for the Health and Science and Science T Levels are available here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1057645/Science_content_common_to_all_T_Levels_within_the_Health_and_Science_route.pdf and here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1057651/Science_content_in_the_T_Level_Technical_Qualification_in_Science_.pdf.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17866
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Science T-levels BTEC qualifications
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk