Use this form if you are an existing Pearson centre and are applying to deliver vocational qualifications in a collaborative consortia arrangement where all centres are approved with Pearson.

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Before completing this form, please read the policy and the BTEC Centre Guide to Collaborative Arrangements for vocational qualifications in conjunction with this form.

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If you are applying to deliver Higher Nationals in partnership with a centre or one or more of the organisations are not approved by Pearson, please use the form for Exceptional Collaborative Arrangements instead.

Exceptional Collaborative Arrangement application form

Applicants are encouraged to ensure all sections are completed accurately to avoid delays to the approval process.

Section 1 Lead Centre








Operation of the collaborative arrangement




Section 2 Collaborative arrangement details:
Please provide the following information about the centres that you wish to include in the arrangement to deliver BTEC qualifications.
Centre 1 - Lead Centre



















Section 3. Qualifications you intend to deliver in the arrangement.
Please note that Pearson will accept a maximum of 3 qualifications per application.

Type - Type of qualification you are wanting to offer under the collaborative arrangement

Example - BTEC Level 3

Qualification Title - This is found on the Qualifications website; under the qualification you are applying for.

Example - BTEC Higher Nationals Business (2021) - RQF

Qualification Number - This is found on the Qualifications website, under the qualification you are applying for.

Example - 603/6837/8 or 60368378

Pathways - If Pathways are available for programme you are applying for the available list can be found on page 1 of the specification.

Example - BTEC L3 Performing Arts (Dance)

Qualification 1





Qualification 2





Qualification 3






I understand that this arrangement is subject to review and if quality is not maintained, or resources cannot be identified subsequently, certificates may not be issued and/ or approval may be withdrawn for the arrangement.


Additionally, for this arrangement:


a.      Our centre will fulfil the responsibilities of the Lead Centre, acting as the main point of contact with Pearson for this collaborative arrangement.

b.     The Heads of Centre from all institutions listed in Section 2 have confirmed their commitment to this arrangement and agree to adhere to Pearson’s terms and conditions.

c.      All participating centres will actively co-operate with Pearson on all quality assurance and monitoring activities, always upholding the highest standards.

d.     Each centre included in this arrangement currently holds approval to deliver the qualifications specified in this application.

e.      All members of the arrangement will ensure that any required external assessments are conducted in strict accordance with Pearson and regulatory procedures.

f.        The Lead Centre will carry out regular monitoring, review, and evaluation of the collaborative operations, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance.

g.      All members of the collaborative or consortia arrangement will provide Pearson with access to any relevant materials or documents associated with this arrangement and will facilitate access to premises and learners for Pearson representatives as required.

h.     To the best of our knowledge, the information provided in these forms is accurate and complies fully with Pearson’s requirements.

i.       We commit to notifying Pearson promptly of any changes to the collaborative arrangement.

j.       We acknowledge that Pearson reserves the right to withdraw this arrangement should any centre be subject to a level 3 sanction or above, or face sanctions from another awarding organisation—such as suspension of registration or certification, or if any member of the Senior Management Team or key staff has previously been employed at a centre where approval has been declined or withdrawn within the past two years.

Application requirements: I have read and understand the requirements of collaborative and consortium arrangements as set out in the Collaborative and consortia arrangements for vocational qualifications policy and confirm that as lead centre we will ensure that it meets the requirements
Section 4 Declaration
Please carefully review the following terms and conditions as these will form our legally binding contract with you upon centre and qualification approval. By submitting this application for approval, you agree to these terms and conditions.

By submitting and signing this form, you agree to our terms and conditions.