December 2024 Engineering update
Welcome to this December update for our BTEC Engineering qualifications.
As this is my last update before the break, I’d like to take the opportunity to thank you for all your hard work and commitment this term and to wish you a joyful and relaxing time over the holidays.
If you ever need to get in touch, my details are at the bottom of this update.
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 December | Deadline to delete BTEC registrations made since 1 September 2024. | |
| 20 March | Release of January results to learners. | |
| 21 March | BTEC Firsts, Tech Award in Engineering, Nationals, entry deadline for external assessment for May/June. | |
| 5 July | Claiming deadline: all internally assessed unit grades to be submitted and full award claims to be made by 5 July. | |
| 14 August | Level 3 results day | |
| 21 August | Level 2 results day |
Latest updates on Level 3 qualification funding in England
On 12 December 2024, the DfE published the outcomes of the Review of Qualifications Reform at Level 3 in England. This confirms which qualifications will be funded for 16–19 learners in England for the academic years 2025/26 and 2026/27.
You can find out more from the link below, which includes the latest updates and the updated funding guide to check your sectors.
There are some good news for Engineering, Funding for most sizes of the current BTEC Nationals in Engineering (2017) and BTEC Specialist AME qualification have been extended. Check the funding guide to see which qualifications have been extended to 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 for first teach.
Level 3 funding guide (Engineering on Page 4-5)
Are you in Wales or Northern Ireland?
The post-16 Level 3 vocational qualification reforms affect England only and do not affect Wales and Northern Ireland.
These sessions are for centres in England only and will focus on the impact of Government reforms on qualifications and funding. You will hear our latest updates in response to Government's announcement (scheduled for December) after the pause and review and have the opportunity to ask questions or hear from other centres who may have questions of their own.
Access the briefings from link below for ALL sectors
A version of the Pearson set assignments(PSAs) for the internally assessed units have been published to exemplify what to expect in these assignments. In total there will be 6 versions when they go live.
You can access the Specification below:
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