How Pearson Calculates International Level 2 Health and Social Care Grades
| Unit grade | Points per 10 GLH | 30 GLH unit | 60 GLH unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unclassified | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass | 4 | 12 | 24 |
| Merit | 6 | 18 | 36 |
| Distinction | 8 | 24 | 48 |
Pearson calculates the overall grade for BTEC International Level 2 Health and Social Care by weighting each unit grade by its guided learning hours. A 60 GLH unit carries twice the points weight of a 30 GLH unit. The total points are then compared with the threshold for the learner’s qualification size.
Point thresholds by size
| Qualification | Minimum points at each overall grade |
|---|---|
| Award, 120 GLH | P 48 · M 66 · D 84 · D* 90 |
| Certificate, 240 GLH | PP 96 · MP 114 · MM 132 · DM 150 · DD 168 · D*D 174 · D*D* 180 |
| Extended Certificate, 360 GLH | PP 144 · MP 174 · MM 204 · DM 234 · DD 264 · D*D 270 · D*D* 276 |
| Diploma, 480 GLH | PP 192 · MP 234 · MM 276 · DM 318 · DD 360 · D*D 366 · D*D* 372 |
For example, a Pass in a 30 GLH unit is 3 × 4 points, or 12 points. A Pass in a 60 GLH unit is 6 × 4, or 24 points. The points total alone does not establish eligibility: the learner must complete a permitted unit combination and meet the Pass requirements for mandatory units. The specification also sets different allowances for unclassified optional units by size.
Use the right qualification table
Check the exact size before interpreting a learner’s total. The Award uses a single-letter grade scale, while the larger sizes use paired grades. Read the structure pages for the Award, Certificate, Extended Certificate and Diploma. Pearson may review thresholds, so use the current specification and website table when recording decisions.