BTEC Nationals May Update
Please find the May update for our BTEC Nationals, as we transition to new registrations in the AAQ versions of these qualifications.
Current BTEC Nationals (RQF)
| Qual | Date | Unit | Part |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computing | 3 June 2025 | Unit 1 | |
| Computing | 23 May 2025 | Unit 2 | |
| Computing | 30 April 2025 | Unit 3 | Part A |
| Computing | 28 April 2025 | Unit 4 | |
| Computing | 7 May 2025 | Unit 3 | Part B |
| IT | 16 May 2025 | Unit 1 | |
| IT | 20 March 2025 | Unit 14 | Part A |
| IT | 17 April 2025 | Unit 11 | Part A |
| IT | 17 April 2025 | Unit 11 | Part B |
| IT | 17 April 2025 | Unit 14 | Part B |
| IT | 7 May 2025 | Unit 2 | Part A |
| IT | 8 May 2025 | Unit 2 | Part B |
Remember from September 2025 no new registrations can be made on the smaller qualifications, the Certificate 180glh, the Extended Certificate 360glh and the Foundation Diploma 520glh will not be available.
The Diploma 720glh and Extended Diploma 1080glh have had registrations extended by one year so you can register students in the September 2025 cohort for a full program on these sizes only.
We have sharied an important update regarding the key dates and term-time checkpoints. To every centre that has recently delivered any of our BTEC Level 3 National qualifications. These key dates have been designed to ensure BTEC results are delivered successfully to all learners expecting a result in 2025
BTEC National Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs)
Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) Availablility
Our BTEC Nationals Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs) are approved and will be open for registrations for your September 2025 cohort:
Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ)
AAQ Getting Started events
Getting Started events will cover ways to Plan and Teach ​BTEC National AAQ in Computing and Information Technology.
These events can count as 1.5 Hours of CPD. You will receive a certificate of attendance the next working day after the live event. Please be aware that this event will be recorded and may be shared publicly.
| Qualification |
Date | Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computing | 19 May 2025 | 16:00 - 17:00 | Register |
| Information Technology | 12 May 2025 | 16:00 - 17:00 | Register |
These live sessions will meet the following objectives:
- Centres can confidently plan the delivery of the new qualifications at Level 3, based on their and their learners' needs.
- Centres have a clear view on the underpinning knowledge required to deliver the units.
- Centres identify how to use internal assessment support materials to inform teaching and learning and understand the standard.
- Centres know where to find support, via the website or specific roles within Pearson.
Getting ready for Internal Assessment
IThese events are aimed at UK based teachers preparing to deliver the new BTEC Level 3 qualifications.
Subject advisor
Tim Brady
Computer Science and ICT Subject Advisor
