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What Does GLH Mean in Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Business?
GLH means guided learning hours. In Pearson’s International Level 3 Business specification, a unit’s GLH indicates expected hours of teaching, directed activity and assessment. The total helps compare qualification sizes and plan delivery; it is not a guaranteed timetable for each learner.
GLH by qualification size
| Qualification | GLH |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 180 |
| Subsidiary Diploma | 360 |
| Foundation Diploma | 510 |
| Diploma | 720 |
| Extended Diploma | 1080 |
Unit values are 60, 90 or 120 GLH. A larger unit also has greater weighting in the qualification grade. GLH does not include every hour a learner may spend studying independently; plan additional practice and preparation where needed.
For unit-count rules, see the unit-count guide. Read the qualification overview and Pearson’s Issue 4 specification. These figures are specific to Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Business.