Employers value BTEC’s approach to learning because it provides a unique combination of technical skills which help prepare students for employment, together with a breadth of knowledge about the sector which empowers students to succeed in the real world. The flexibility to build a programme of study combined with practical application, all of which is tailored directly to students’ aspirations, is proven to produce a valued candidate in the eyes of employers. In addition, the ethos of BTEC courses provides experiences that promote maturity in participants which directly enhances their employability