BTEC Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 1 Introductory Art and Design (L1)
Here you'll find support for teaching and studying our BTEC Level 1 qualifications in Art and Design. These qualifications cover some of the knowledge and practical skills required in the sector, giving the learner the opportunity to choose from a range of different subjects within art and design.
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Specification
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- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Art and Design
- Level:
- Level 1
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 60
- Credits:
- 7
- Total Qualification Time (TQT):
- 70
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/6529/4
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
Pre-16 (EFA funding),
16-18 (EFA funding)
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2009
- Review date:
-
- 31 December 2020 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Art and Design
- Level:
- Level 1
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 100
- Credits:
- 13
- Total Qualification Time (TQT):
- 130
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/6540/3
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
Pre-16 (EFA funding),
16-18 (EFA funding)
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2009
- Review date:
-
- 31 December 2020 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Art and Design
- Level:
- Level 1
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 280
- Credits:
- 37
- Total Qualification Time (TQT):
- 370
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/6607/9
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
Pre-16 (EFA funding),
16-18 (EFA funding),
19+ Local flexibility (SFA funding)
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2009
- Review date:
-
- 31 December 2020 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
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