What is a BTEC?
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A BTEC is so much more than a qualification – it focuses on skills-based learning and are designed around themed units. This practical approach allows BTEC learners to develop and apply the knowledge and skills that employers and universities are looking for, and that means there are plenty of opportunities to learn, improve and succeed.
![They are designed with the help of teachers, employers and universities. They are designed with the help of teachers, employers and universities - Peter Jones CBE](/content/dam/demo/stuntcontent/images/Brand-BTEC/c0486-118-120-bo22-web-assets-2.png)
Explore and learn how former BTEC students often say, how they continue to apply what they learned on their BTEC course, when they progress on to further study, or starting a job; and as they advance throughout their career.
Also hear from Educators, and Parents how it has helped their learners and children.
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Flex
Presenter for the United Stands, and host of The Flex YouTube channel.
![George Clark George Clark](/content/dam/demo/stuntcontent/images/BTECWorks2020/George%20Clarke%20RHB%201140x640.jpg)
George Clarke
Architect, TV presenter & Campaigner and former BTEC Construction learner.
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Rachna Udasi
Former BTEC Business student, now university undergraduate. BTEC Student of the Year 2018.
![Teanna Maguire Teanna Maguire](/content/dam/demo/stuntcontent/images/BTECWorks2020/Teanna%20-%20RHB.png)
Teanna Maguire
Former BTEC Health and Social Care student, now studying midwifery at Univeristy of Manchester.
![Joseph Unwin Joseph Unwin](/content/dam/demo/stuntcontent/images/BTECWorks2020/Joseph%20-%20RHB.png)
Joseph Unwin
Former BTEC Travel and Tourism student, now working at Visit York as a tour advisor.
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David Thomson
Former BTEC Engineering student and now an Engineering Apprentice at Rolls Royce.
![Roxanne Applebee Roxanne Applebee](/content/dam/demo/stuntcontent/images/BTECWorks/BTECWorks2019/Roxanne%20Right%20Hand%20Banner%20Size.jpg)
Roxanne Applebee
Former BTEC Drama student turned actress and YouTube vlogger.
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Chidi Lawrence
Started with a BTEC in Creative Media, now a freelance film and TV producer.
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Lorell Davis
Progressed on from her BTEC in Health and Social Care to a fully qualified Doulah.
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Fahima Saiyed
Former BTEC and Space Engineer, now a Cyber Security Analyst at BAE Systems.
![Elizabeth Findlay Elizabeth Findlay](/content/dam/demo/stuntcontent/images/ichooseBTEC/IchooseBTEC/Meet_the_ambassadors/Elizabeth_meet_the_BA.jpg)
Elizabeth Findlay
Construction Manager at Keepmoat Homes and Construction undergraduate at Derby University.
![Daniel Regan Daniel Regan](/content/dam/demo/stuntcontent/images/BTECWorks/BTECWorks2019/Daniel%20Regan%20Right%20hand%20banner.jpg)
Daniel Regan
Former BTEC Performing Arts student, now a member of the National Youth Theatre.
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Ryan Kenny
Former BTEC IT and Computing apprentice, now a Software Engineer at Cohens Chemists.
![Rosie Birch Rosie Birch](/content/dam/demo/stuntcontent/images/BTECWorks/BTECWorks2019/Rosie%20Birch%20Right%20hand%20banner.jpg)
Rosie Birch
Former BTEC Travel and Tourism student, now a holiday representative for TUI.
![Yvan Zahui Yvan Zahui](/content/dam/demo/stuntcontent/images/BTECWorks/BTECWorks2019/Yvan%20Right%20Hand%20Banner%20Size.jpg)
Yvan Zahui
Former BTEC Sport and Excercise Science student, now working as a personal trainer.
![Maryam Taher Maryam Taher](/content/dam/demo/stuntcontent/images/ichooseBTEC/IchooseBTEC/Meet_the_ambassadors/Maryam_meet_the_BA.jpg)
Maryam Taher
Final year Biomedical Science undergraduate at York University.
![Owen Woods Owen Woods](/content/dam/demo/stuntcontent/images/ichooseBTEC/IchooseBTEC/Meet_the_ambassadors/Owen_meet_the_BA.jpg)
Owen Woods
Undergraduate in Veterinary Science at The Royal Veterinary College, London.
![Sharmadean Reid Sharmadean Reid](/content/dam/demo/stuntcontent/images/ichooseBTEC/IchooseBTEC/Meet_the_ambassadors/Sharmadean_meet_the_BA.png)
Sharmadean Reid MBE
CEO and Founder of WAH Nails.
![Sanna Shabir Sanna Shabir](/content/dam/demo/stuntcontent/images/ichooseBTEC/IchooseBTEC/Meet_the_ambassadors/Sanna_meet_the_BA.jpg)
Sanna Shabir
Trainee Construction Engineering for the Thames Tideway Project.
![The Grange School The Grange School](/content/dam/demo/stuntcontent/images/ichooseBTEC/IchooseBTEC/Meet_the_ambassadors/TheGrange_meet_the_BA.jpg)
The Grange School
Award winning BTEC school of 2017 with exceptional BTEC facilities for its students.
![Bishop Burton College Bishop Burton College](/content/dam/demo/stuntcontent/images/ichooseBTEC/IchooseBTEC/Meet_the_ambassadors/BishopBurton_meet_the_BA.jpg)
Bishop Burton College
Award winning BTEC college of 2017 with exceptional BTEC facilities for its students.
![The National Space Academy Max Whitlock](/content/dam/demo/stuntcontent/images/BTECWorks/BTECWorks2019/National%20Space%20Academy%20right%20hand%20banner.jpg)
The National Space Academy
Offering a combination of BTEC Engineering, A level maths and physics to deliver their Space Engineering programme to future space engineers.
![Sunderland College Sunderland College](/content/dam/demo/stuntcontent/images/BTECWorks2020/Sunderland%20College%20-%20RHB.png)
Sunderland College
Offer a wide range of BTEC courses and won BTEC College of the year 2019.
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Peter Jones CBE
Entrepreneur, businessman and founder of the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy
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Stephen Tee
Executive Dean of Faculty of Health and Social Care at Bournemouth University.
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Ian Blenkharn
Director of Education and Student Experience at the University of Exeter.
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Joanna Thurston
Sports therapy lecturer at Bournemouth University.
![Milton Abbey School Milton Abbey School](/content/dam/demo/stuntcontent/images/BTECWorks2020/Milton%20Abbey%20-%20RHB.png)
Milton Abbey School
Offer a wide range of BTEC courses and won BTEC School of the year 2019.
![Exeter College Exeter College](/content/dam/demo/stuntcontent/images/BTECWorks/BTECWorks2019/Exeter%20College%20right%20hand%20banner.jpg)
Exeter College
Offer a wide range of BTEC courses from entry level to level 3 and have close links to universities and employers.
![Blackpool Sixth Form College Blackpool Sixth Form College](/content/dam/demo/stuntcontent/images/BTECWorks2020/Jill%20Gray%20-%20College%20.png)
Blackpool Sixth Form College
Won BTEC College of the Year 2020, offer a huge range of BTEC qualifications and have connections with local employers.
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Fleur Robinson
Commercial Director of Burton Albion FC.
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Tunji Akintokun MBE
Director and Head of Sales at PwC.
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Zoe Jackson MBE
Founder and creator of the Dream Performing Arts Company.
![Albert Hitchcock Albert Hitchcock](/content/dam/demo/stuntcontent/images/ichooseBTEC/IchooseBTEC/Meet_the_ambassadors/Albert_meet_the_BA.jpg)
Albert Hitchcock
Chief Information officer at Pearson PLC.
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Mark
Both of Mark's son study BTEC Level 3 in Business and Enterprise, and Mark feels BTEC works for them because it makes them more responsible.
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Sangeeta
Sangeeta's son studied a Level 2 BTEC and then continued to college to complete his Level 3 so he'd have the UCAS points needed to get into university.
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Veejay
Veejay's son didn't want to go to university but wanted to pursue a career in Business and they felt a BTEC in Business and Enterprise suited him best.
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Jamal Edwards MBE (1990 - 2022)
British music entrepreneur, DJ and founder of the online music platform SB.TV.
Jamal was a fantastic ambassador for BTEC and a great inspiration to many BTEC learners nationally. Jamal empowered millions through his work and message of self belief.