November 2026 Construction update
Welcome to your October update from your Subject Advisor.
| Date | Event | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 November 2026 | BTEC Registration deadline | BTEC First, BTEC Nationals |
| 13 November 2026 | Digital Assessment Plan deadline | BTEC First and BTEC Nationals |
| 18 March 2027 | January 2027 Results Day (resit entry deadline for June 2027 external units is 26 March 2027) | BTEC First and BTEC Nationals |
| 19 March 2027 | Entry deadline for June 2027 external units (late entry fees apply after this date) | BTEC First and Nationals |
| 15 May 2027 | Standards Verification sampling deadline | BTEC First and Nationals |
| 5 July 2027 | Deadline to submit results for certification on August results days | BTEC First and Nationals |
| 12 August 2027 | Results day Level 3 | BTEC Nationals |
| 19 August 2027 | Results day Level 2 | BTEC First |
Key Date Schedules
For BTEC Tech Awards 2026/2027
You can access the full key dates schedule for T level DSP below. This document covers all dates within the academic year.
For T level Design, Surveying and Planning
You can access the full key dates schedule for T level DSP below. This document covers all dates within the academic year.
Qualifications in Scope and Guidance
Digital Assessment Plan (DAP) is live, giving centres a simpler way to plan assessments.
The deadline to complete and submit your Digital Assessment Plan is 13 November 2026.
Qualifications in scope are:
- BTEC First in Construction
- BTEC Nationals in Construction
- BTEC Nationals AAQ in Construction
Qualifications not in scope will continue to use the existing assessment plan template. A full list can be found in Appendix A of the centre guide.
Training and support for DAP
Join an interactive training session to see how to access DAP through Edexcel Online, create and submit plans, and use key features - with time for questions.
Prefer informal support? Drop into one of our regular DAP Drop-In Sessions for quick answers and to share feedback.
Both run throughout the rollout, so join whenever suits you.
| Training event | Qualification | Date and time |
|---|---|---|
| Inspire the Future: Master RQF Higher National Teaching and Assessment | BTEC Higher Nationals | 23 February 2026 – 31 December 2026 |
| Exams Officer training for T Levels | T Levels | 4 November 2026, 13:30–14:30 GMT |
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Stay on track with key BTEC dates, deadlines and milestones throughout the year. The guide also includes links to guidance, training, events and support resources to help you plan ahead and stay informed.
We recommend bookmarking the guide and sharing it with colleagues involved in qualification delivery.
Have a question?
If you have a question about your Construction qualification, assessment or the support available, you can book a free 15-minute Microsoft Teams meeting with me. Or email/call us for support. Details below.
Subject advisor
Evren Alibaba
Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
