About Learning for Life

The BTEC Learning for Life Certificates are available at four levels – Entry 3, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3.

They are accredited on the QCF (Qualifications and Credit Framework), which means learners receive credits for the units they complete.

At each level, a minimum of 16 credits are required for learners to achieve the qualification.

*GLH - Guided Learning Hours. The maximum expected time to complete which includes all directed study (eg. classroom, homework, preparation and activity work, plus supervised extra curricular activities).

At each level, learners are required to complete the above four mandatory units. The assessment criteria for each level builds upon the previous level, encouraging continual improvement and progression. It also allows learners to aim for a high level and ‘drop down’ if required, but still be rewarded for the work they have done.

For the qualification to be achieved at a particular level a minimum of 12-credits must be awarded at that level. For example, for a learner to receive a Level 2 certificate 12 of the credits have to be at Level 2 and the remaining four units can be at other levels.

 View the specification for complete details of the course content and structure

Assessment

All units within the BTEC Learning for Life qualifications are internally assessed. To achieve a ‘pass’ a learner must have successfully achieved all the assessment criteria. However, it is not a requirement that all evidence be in the form of assignments.

Evidence can be paper-based or in an e-portfolio. A range of media can be provided, including video, references and letters. Evidence can be collected or witnessed from sources outside of school or college, such as from a parent/guardian, employer, coach, etc, if it is verified by a teacher in the centre.