Covers all 22 units of the specification giving learners everything they need to know in one textbook, and allowing tutors to tailor the course around their learners' needs and interests. Achieve your potential: Assessment activities and grading tips throughout each unit gives students all the practice they need to achieve the best possible grade, explaining clearly what learners need to do to achieve Pass, Merit and Distinction. Put yourself in the professional's shoes: WorkSpace case studies take your learners into the real world of work, showing them how they can apply their knowledge in a real-life context. Advice from former students on how current learners can make their BTEC experience a stepping stone to success. Edexcel Assignment tips: Written and verified by experts in the BTEC team, there's invaluable unit-by-unit advice on how learners can get the most from their BTEC course.

Covers 15 units including all mandatory units giving learners everything they need to complete the full diploma in one easy-to-use textbook. Achieve your potential: Assessment activities and grading tips throughout each unit give learenrs all the practice they need to achieve their best possible grade, with clear explanations of what they need to do to achieve Pass, Merit and Distinction. Put yourself in the professional's shoes: WorkSpace case studies take learners into the real world of work, showing them how they can apply their knowledge in a real-life context. Advice from former students showing current learners how they can make their BTEC experience a stepping stone to success. Edexcel's Assignment tips: Written and verified by experts in the BTEC team, there's invaluable unit-by-unit advice on how learners can get the most from their BTEC course.

Resources designed to support learners of the new next generation BTEC First in Applied Science: Principles of Applied Science specification*. This Book supports the Level 2 BTEC First Award in Applied Science - Principles of Applied Science NQF specification for first teaching from September 2012 (subject to accreditation by Ofqual). This book covers all four mandatory units so learners have relevant and specific content to complete the new 2012 award. It covers all the underpinning knowledge and understanding needed at Level 2 to help learners prepare for this course. Combining the expertise of the BTEC team, the content looks at a learning, teaching and assessment point of view, with renewed focus on assessment activities including the new external assessment. Activities in each unit provide support and guidance for learners and can be used in the classroom or for independent work. The new BTEC Assessment Zone guides learners through the challenges of both internal (units 2-4) and external assessment (unit 1) with examiners tips and support for 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.