Work Based Learning

What is delivery?

• Delivery is the term used for the teaching and assessment of BTECs.

Why is it important?

• All BTEC assessment is made in the centre. With the exception of a few short courses, there are no BTEC exams.
• BTECs are mode-free, so the specific nature of delivery in your centre is up to you.

How does it work?

• BTEC encourages learning by doing, drawing on materials gained from the working environment or industry wherever possible.
• We recommend that a range of delivery methods is used. These could include: 
• Project work carried out as an individual or as part of a group
• Work-based learning
• Lectures and seminars
• Facilitated activities
• Visits to companies, with a facilitator to structure the visit
• Visiting speakers from the vocational sector.

When is it done?

• Delivery is ongoing and continuous throughout the programme.
• Many units are practical in nature, giving learners the opportunity to tackle real-life examples and apply their skills and knowledge to case studies or projects.

Who is responsible?

• Individual teachers are responsible for the delivery of the programme.
• The delivery of the whole programme must be planned and monitored to ensure that all of the units are covered. This is usually the responsibility of a Programme Manager.
• It is good practice for the centre’s Quality Nominee to support the programme staff in devising and planning a BTEC.