October 2015 work-based learning and colleges update
This month’s update includes information about apprenticeships and some changes to our qualifications.
New Apprenticeship Standards ready for delivery
We are delighted to announce that we have the following qualifications ready for registration to meet Apprenticeship Trailblazer standards in Aerospace and Automotive Engineering (Aerospace Manufacturing Fitter, Aerospace Mechanical, Electrical and Systems Fitter, Aerospace Engineer, Aerospace Software Engineer, Mechatronics Technician, Product Design and Development Technician, Tool and Die Maker and Product Design and Development Engineer).
- Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Competence)
- Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Knowledge)
- Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
For copies of the qualification specifications and the approval documentation please contact us
Notification of withdrawal of qualifications
The following qualifications are all scheduled for withdrawal due to less than 100 registrations over the last 12 months.
The Operational End Date for these qualifications will be 31 November 2015 with the Certificate End Date 31 November 2016 or the Operational End Date where there have been no registrations.
QAN |
Title |
600/3256/X |
Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Combined Working Practices (QCF) |
600/0278/5 |
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Leadership (QCF) |
600/2949/3 |
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Laundry and Dry Cleaning Technology (QCF) |
600/2946/8 |
Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Laundry Operations (QCF) |
600/3896/2 |
Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Dry Cleaning Operations (QCF) |
600/3897/4 |
Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Textile Care Services (QCF) |
600/4139/0 |
Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Footwear and Leather (QCF) |
For more information on these withdrawals please contact us
Pearson BTEC Nationals in Engineering - delivered as part of an Apprenticeship
BTEC Nationals in Engineering are changing for full time students from September 2016. As part of SASE requirements, these new qualifications cannot be used in Apprenticeship delivery (unless part of new Apprenticeship Standards). Therefore the existing QCF qualifications are still available for registration for Apprenticeship delivery. It is currently anticipated that these qualifications will be available for Apprenticeship delivery until December 2017 when it is predicted that existing SASE frameworks will be shut down, however these dates are still provisional and further updates will be communicated via Insight. Should you have any immediate queries or questions please do not hesitate to contact us
Claiming Apprenticeship Certificates via ACE
We have been informed by SEMTA that centres are currently using screen prints from Edexcel Online and uploading these to ACE in replacement for Certificates. Can centres be aware that the information contained within this document is not always consistent with the requirements for ACE. This information does not contain the QAN Number which is required by ACE to confirm qualification details.
Whilst this information can still be used to claim Apprenticeship certificates, providers need to be aware that FISSS/ACE/SEMTA may require you to provide additional information to support the claim (i.e. Certificate or proof of QAN number).
If you have any queries about this issue please do not hesitate to contact us