• Covers the underpinning knowledge and understanding for all core, mandatory and optional units for the Award and Certificate and all core and mandatory units for the Extended Certificate. 
• The attractive, accessible layout is packed with learning features, which draw out key points and bring topics to life.
• Provides support and practice for learners as they work towards the Award, Certificate and Extended Certificate.
• Units include plenty of activities and assessment guidance to help learners achieve their potential.  
• Case Studies reflect the work-related nature of the qualification, so that learners are more able to put theory into practice in real-world settings.  
• Assessment activities help learners to achieve their potential in internally-assessed units and support external assessment.

  * From 2012, Pearson’s BTEC First qualifications have been under re-development, so schools and colleges could be teaching the existing 2010 specification or the new next generation 2012-2013 specification. There are different Student Books to support each specification. If learners are unsure, they should check with their teacher or tutor.