November 2023 Construction update
Welcome to your November update for Construction, keeping you up-to-date with the latest.
Tech Award (2022) new ESMs for Components 2 and 3:
There are new Exemplar Standardisation Materials (ESMs) available for Component 2 and Component 3 internally assessed components.
These includes examples of high, medium and low responses to the Pearson Set Assignments.
Key dates in 2024
| 15 December | Deadline for mark submission and upload of learner work for sampled learners for Tech Award internally assessed components |
BTEC Tech Award Construction and the Built Environment
Live and past PSAs, and examiner reports
Access the past PSAs and examiner reports in the links below for Components 2 and 3.
Bitesize video:
BTEC Nationals in Construction and the Built Environment suite of qualifications (except Foundation Diploma (540 GLH)) will not be funded in England from summer 2024. From 1 September 2024, only the Foundation Diploma size will be available for new registrations for one more year.
Students who are currently registered on the programme will be funded to complete their studies. Apprentices studying this qualification as part of their apprenticeship programme are not affected from this reform.
Centre Standardisation Materials for BTEC Nationals
CSMs for BTEC Nationals in Construction and the Built Environment, Unit 4, are available online. You can access these from the qualification page. Link below.
AI Use in Assessments: Protecting the Integrity of Qualifications
On 28 March, JCQ released a document which provides teachers and assessors with the information they need to manage use of AI in assessments. This guidance applies to all our qualifications including vocational qualifications.
Important points to note:
- centres should explain the importance of students submitting their own independent work
- centres should ensure that teachers and assessors are familiar with AI tools and their risks
- centres should consider communications with parents/carers to make them aware of AI
- students must acknowledge use of AI when used
- misuse of AI tools is malpractice.
Within the document, there is a list of potential indicators of AI use that may help identify work where students have misused AI.
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