• Covering the full Diploma with all mandatory and a wide selection of optional units for the 2010 specification covered, and packed with in-book features to help students achieve their potential.
• Assessment activities and grading tips in each unit help deepen students' knowledge and understanding, clearly explaining what they need to do to achieve Pass, Merit and Distinction, supporting them to achieve the best grade they can.
• Straightforward accessible language is used with short text chunks, to keep the content appropriate and engaging for all students.
• WorkSpace case studies take learners into the real world of work, showing them how they can apply their knowledge in a real-life context.

* 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.