Page Last Updated: 04/08/2025 By: Learning Team Coordinator
Welcome to the T&A page for BTEC Level 2. If you require any information not available on these pages please contact your ASO Vocational Qualifications.
What is it?
The BTEC Level 2 in Teamwork and Personal Development in the Community is a nationally recognised qualification. It recognises the skills cadets develop through the Sea Cadets Experience, including teamwork, communication, citizenship, volunteering, personal development and career planning. They help cadets evidence transferable skills for further education, employment and future opportunities. Cadets can work towards either:
- BTEC Level 2 Diploma – Consisting of 6 Units. Unit 1 (mandatory) and 5 optional units
- BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate – Consisting of 3 Units. Unit 1 (mandatory) and 2 optional units
Optional units are chosen by the learner and whilst they will be encouraged to complete units that closely align to their cadet experience, they may access any optional unit they wish to study. Cadets can achieve elements of the BTEC Level 2 qualification through Recognised Prior Learning from the Sea Cadets Experience, supplemented by completing workbooks and practical activities.
BTEC Level 2 is aligned to the progression pathway for SC in Years 4-6 (Able Cadet to Petty Officer Cadet) and RMC in Years 1–3 (Cadet Lance Corporal to Cadet Sergeant).
Who is it for?
Age
- The learner must be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August of the relevant academic year. For example, individuals must have been born between 1st September 2006 and 31st August 2009 to be eligible in the academic year starting 1st August 2025.
- Cadets have a maximum of two academic years to complete the qualification.
Cadet Experience
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The learner must have reached the rank of Able Cadet/Cadet Lance Corporal or above and served as a Sea Cadet/Royal Marine Cadets for at least two years.
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b. The learner will turn 17 before 30th November and holds RPL for at least two modules. (This allows cadets who age out this, or early next academic year to complete the qualification before turning 18)
How do Cadets sign up to attend?
Eligible cadets can express interest on the Sea Cadets Portal and are registered by booking on a Westminster enrolment course. As part of the enrolment process, learners must attend an Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) session with the CV College Business Development team. This covers the expectations of learners, how to access support and resources, and how to complete the registration process.
Why is it useful?
This nationally recognised qualification will enhance further education or job applications, and it also looks great on a CV alongside school and college work.