BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma

you need to at least pass every module to get the qualification at all (60 credits worth for the subsidiary diploma), it doesn't average out if you fail one

Are you certain about this? I thought because it is an optional unit it wouldn't matter as much as the 3 core ones? Damn i really dont want to fail this year :'(((

You need the core units which are 10 credits each and you need to at least pass these as well as passing the remaining units until you reach 60 credits at least that are passed, this is for a subsidiary diploma(equiv to 1 a level), for just the BTEC certificate(equiv to 1 as level) 30 credits would surfice but it is only worth half the qualification

You need the core units which are 10 credits each and you need to at least pass these as well as passing the remaining units until you reach 60 credits at least that are passed, this is for a subsidiary diploma(equiv to 1 a level), for just the BTEC certificate(equiv to 1 as level) 30 credits would surfice but it is only worth half the qualification

The amount of credits each unit is worth is specified on the unit spec on the BTEC website, in IT all of them except the project (I think) are worth 10 credits each, I think the project is worth 20

If you have passed 3 units (totalling 30 credits) then you have a BTEC certificate providing you have done the core units for the certificate, again this information is listed on the BTEC website and I think there are only 2 core units for the Subsidiary Diploma and the Certificate which are unit 1 and unit 2 and/or potentially unit 3 , if you want the full subsidiary diploma you will need to do another 3 units (totalling 30 credits) this doesn't have to be done over 2 years, you can do it in 1 year if you want to but this has to be approved by your college first, they are done over two years to make them align them with the way A levels work because most Subsidiary Diploma students take a few A levels too, but really its about the amount of credits you complete

Yes but even if fail unit 18 i'm still doing 3 others units if i pass all those will i get 60 credit subsidiary diploma? I'm doing unit 1,2,3, which are definitely core units these aren't a problem. I'm most likely going to fail unit 18. I'm also doing units 28,30,31 If I pass all these that's 6 passed and 1 fail is that still 60 credits or no?

yeah thats fine as long as you have passed 60 credits worth you will get the full subsid diploma

yeah thats fine as long as you have passed 60 credits worth you will get the full subsid diploma

Are you certain about this? I thought because it is an optional unit it wouldn't matter as much as the 3 core ones? Damn i really dont want to fail this year :'(((

Oh its BTEC for god sake. Just read a book and write into your own words.

Its level 3 mate equiv to an as/a level so its not that simple their is plagiarism software too on turn it in so not easy as you think.

Your doing equiv to 1 A-Level, I wouldn't really compare them though. Maybe in future but for now... no. Don't ask if I know because I don't take A-Level ICT/Computer Science.

Your doing equiv to 1 A-Level, I wouldn't really compare them though. Maybe in future but for now... no. Don't ask if I know because I don't take A-Level ICT/Computer Science.

Well then why would you comment if you have no understanding? I do and i csn tell you that the BTEC IT/Computing is far superior to the A level equivalents

Also the assignments arent just reading and rewriting in your own word as you put it, they can consist of various assessment methods including: observed practicals, exams, written assignments, development (for computing this could be programming, db development, website scripting etc.), there are also 3 units which include maths requiring you to solve routine problems based on the course content, which is similar to the maths i did in the first year of my degree

Well then why would you comment if you have no understanding? I do and i csn tell you that the BTEC IT/Computing is far superior to the A level equivalents

Also the assignments arent just reading and rewriting in your own word as you put it, they can consist of various assessment methods including: observed practicals, exams, written assignments, development (for computing this could be programming, db development, website scripting etc.), there are also 3 units which include maths requiring you to solve routine problems based on the course content, which is similar to the maths i did in the first year of my degree

Not going to argue. A-Level>BTEC currently check an international university on British Qualifications.

Cool, check employment statistics for both grads and non-grads BTEC>A level

They are equal qualifications and although they are not widely accepted internationally they are accepted by most if not all universities in this country, and as i said they have better employability rates, not only that lead to worthwhile fields to work in such as Engineering and IT.