Introductory Certificates and Diplomas

Vocational courses leading to Level 2 qualifications

What are BTEC Introductory Certificates and Diplomas?

Introductory Certificates and Diplomas are one-year level 1 qualifications which are initial steps into vocationally-related education. They help encourage learners to develop personal skills and attributes in order to develop confidence to work and reach their full potential at this level. Students will follow core vocational units, personal skills units and specialist units. Alongside the programme they will also study key skills. Successful candidates may be able to progress to First Diploma programmes, employment or other level 2 qualifications.