“Completing the BTEC First Diploma with CVQO was one of the best decisions I have ever made. It was the key to my dreams! I volunteered in the youth health sector and in a residential unit, but this was no more than most of the applicants. I needed something extra, and the BTEC provided that. Once I had been enrolled, my tutor informed me that the BTEC was what secured my place at university.”

“This qualification has given me more hope, especially this year. I wished to register for the National Diploma in Public Services at college, but I wouldn’t have been able to as I only achieved a C grade in my Maths GCSE. However, because of the BTEC First Diploma, I was eligible to enrol. I was interested in completing a qualification that is different. I have never known of any other hobby that can enable you to gain the equivalent of 4 GCSEs!”

“When I finished my GCSEs I did not have any practical based subjects but I knew it was an area I wanted to go into. The BTEC allowed me to apply for many more jobs. Now I work for a global company in aero engineering and I have to thank my BTEC for that. I know for a fact I would not have my current job if I had not completed the BTEC. The course pushed me to achieve my best and make me realise what I was aiming for. I believe this has made me a more ambitious person generally as I am always striving for the next best thing.”