BTEC Level 2
Award in esports

Vocational qualifications in Esports.

Learners completing their BTEC Level 2 in Esports will be aiming to go on to further study, employment or onto an apprenticeship.

These qualifications are developed in close collaboration with experts from professional bodies and businesses and with the providers who will be delivering the qualifications.

Broadcasting the live stream of the British Esports Student Champs LAN Finals 2023

COURSE OVERVIEW

The BTEC Level 2 Award in Esports from Pearson and British Esports is 120 GLH and is designed for learners working at this level.

It is aimed at students who are taking a study programme which includes a number of different subjects.

Including a BTEC in esports as an engaging and stimulating qualification which will prepare students for successful performance in working life and progression into employment or further study, by developing a range of essential skills, techniques and attitudes.

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WHO IS THIS
QUALIFICATION FOR?

The BTEC Level 2 Award in Esports is aimed at learners who are looking to progress into further education.

It offers learners the opportunity to study esports alongside a broad range of L2 qualifications, such as English, Mathematics, Media, IT, Sports, Business or Enterprise.

The BTEC Level 2 Award in Esports is fully endorsed by the British Esports Federation as being suitable for learners as an introduction to esports.


WHAT DOES THIS
QUALIFICATION COVER?

The BTEC Level 2 Award in Esports has been developed in consultation with key stakeholders. This ensures that the content is appropriate and consistent with current industry practice to enable learners to enter further study.

Learners taking this qualification will study 2 mandatory units:

  • Unit 1: Esports Games, Teams and Tournaments
  • Unit 2: Establishing an Esports Organisation

The mandatory content allows learners to develop their technical skills across range of assessments within the units, supported by underpinning knowledge.

All assessments relate to the esports industry.

Esports England competing in Rocket League at the Commonwealth Esports Championships 2022

WHAT COULD THIS
QUALIFICATION LEAD TO?

The BTEC Level 2 Award in Esports has a primary focus on progressing into further education when taken with other qualifications at L2.

Learners taking this qualification may want to progress into further study such as the BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Esports, Information Technology, Creative Media, Sport, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship or Business.

Students signing the main Student Champs Jersey for 2023

WHAT EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
DOES THIS DEVELOP?

The BTEC Level 2 Award in Esports equips learners with valuable employability skills, such as:

  • In depth game knowledge
  • Teamwork
  • Problem solving
  • Digital literacy
  • Marketing
  • Event management
  • Business
  • Adaptability
  • Resilience
  • Networking

These skills are applicable not only for the esports industry but also in various professional fields.

Student competing in the British Esports Student Champs 2023 LAN Finals

DEVELOP TRANSFERABLE
Skills & KNOWLEDGe

Communication skills are developed throughout the units, and students can also enhance their broader skills in ICT, while literacy and numeracy skills are also developed throughout.

If the BTEC Level 2 Award in Esports is studied alongside a Level 2 qualification in English and/or Mathematics, it will provide numerous opportunities to develop further relevant skills and knowledge.