MedTech March Update
March often brings a full to‑do list, and it’s important to work sustainably.
I’ve gathered the most relevant updates and practical reminders to help you plan clearly and keep workload manageable as the term continues. You don’t need to do everything at once. If questions come up, or you’d value a conversation, I’m always happy to help.
First teaching September 2026
First MedTech qualifications built by regional skills experts to address employer need
In partnership with, the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and Skills England, we have launched the first dedicated MedTech Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) to support the growing skills needs of the employers in the fast-growing MedTech sector. The pioneering new qualifications have been launched to help fill the projected 145,000 job openings in the UK’s booming life sciences sector by 2035, helping unlock innovation, accelerate economic growth, and ease NHS pressures by boosting productivity.
AoC College Higher Education Conference 2026
College educators, are you ready?
It's almost time! On the 5th March Pearson will be attending the Association of Colleges Colleges Higher Education Conference. Rebecca Mameli, will be delivering a keynote session 'Addressing the MedTech Skills Gap through Higher Education. Come and speak to our team about BTEC Higher Nationals, HTQs and LLE and how we can support you!
Training and Resources
These free online PD and training events are available now for you to book a place.
HN Global
This is the repository for all the related resources, if you do not already have a HN Global account please make one.
Once you have a Tutors account you will find a growing number of resources, which include:
- Authoried Assignment Briefs
- Document linking to additional resources
- QA Materials
- Training for Teachers links
Subject advisor
Tim Brady
Computer Science and ICT Subject Advisor
