All Pearson BTEC International Level 3 qualifications provide transferable knowledge and skills that prepare learners for progression to university. The transferable skills that universities value include:

• the ability to learn independently.
• the ability to research actively and methodically.
• the ability to give presentations and be active group members.

BTEC learners can also benefit from opportunities for deep learning, where they are able to make connections across units and select areas of interest for detailed study. BTEC in MCBS provide a vocational context in which learners can develop the knowledge and skills required for particular degree courses, including:

• research skills
• presentation skills
• decision making skills.
• selection of appropriate tools and processes used in engineering.
• effective writing
• self-management and planning skills
• analytical skills
• preparation for assessment methods used in a degree.
• ability to work in a legal, ethical, and moral manner.

All qualifications are mapped to transferable skills and delivery of these skills will be supported through Pearson resources.

Diploma (720 GLH)
Extended Diploma (1080 GLH)  

In align with Oman 2040 vision of “Providing and encouraging technical education and vocational training for all stages of general education”. MCBS is preparing the students  to meet labor market demands for different technical specializations.

With Technical and Vocational qualifications such as BTEC have sparked an interest from employers and higher education institutions in Oman. They are choosing BTEC-qualified candidates for the academic, practical knowledge and skills that are learnt whilst studying a BTEC.

Vocational education equips students with practical experience and technical skills in a specific type of field and this will become more important as the workplace changes. Some occupations like manufacturing production, administration and sales are expected to change dramatically in the years ahead.  Other occupations are likely to grow - including travel and toursim, skilled trades and jobs in IT and Security based services and and hospitality jobs.

Pearson BTEC International Level 3 qualifications are 100% internally assessed through assignments and practical tasks. Most assessments are set and marked by educators in the school or college and verified by Pearson. Pearson will set and provide centers with Pearson Set Assignments for some units.

For units assessed with a Pearson Set Assignment provides the assignment to be used as the assessment for the unit. For the remaining internally set units, Pearson provides Authorized Assignment Briefs. These can either be used as the assignment or used as a template to set  the assignments, in link with our local employment profile in Oman.