October 2026 Construction update
Welcome to your October update from your Subject Advisor.
| Date | Event | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 16 October 2026 | Entry deadline for January 2027 external units (late entry fees apply after this date) | BTEC Nationals, including AAQs |
| 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 Schedule 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.
Key Date Schedule 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
Working with us is about to get easier. The Digital Assessment Plan (DAP) is now live, giving centres a simpler way to plan assessments.
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.
Centre Standardisation Materials (CSMs)
Centre Standardisation Materials (CSMs) are available for internally assessed units. These provide examples of learner work alongside the completed documentation required for assessment. They are a valuable resource for standardising assessment decisions and supporting assessor training within your centre.
This year, we have new CSMs for the below units.
- BTEC First in Construction - Unit 12
- BTEC Nationals in Construction (AAQ) - Unit 5.
Access these from the links below:
| Training event | Qualification | Date and time |
|---|---|---|
| BTEC Tech Award in Construction and Built Environment (2022): Marking and moderation for Internally Assessed Components | BTEC Tech Award 2022 | 14 October 2026 at 16:00 - 18:00 GMT |
| BTEC Tech Award in Construction and Built Environment (2022): Marking and moderation for Internally Assessed Components | BTEC Tech Award 2022 | 21 October 2026 at 16:00 - 18:00 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.
Subject advisor
Evren Alibaba
Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
