Further guidance and resources have been produced to support the delivery of the optional Unit 19 Practical Chemical Analysis.

These can be found on the qualification webpage for download.

• BTEC Applied Science Unit 19 resources

New BTEC Level 3 qualifications in Applied Science and Medical Science have been submitted for approval in England as new 'academic' AAQs. You can find out more about our new AAQs and also download our draft specifications we have submitted for approval from our website. 

You can also keep up-to-date with the L3 reforms from our web page below.

• Latest news on the future of post-16 level 3 vocational qualifications in England

Description

24 January 2024 at 07:00 - 13:00 GMT | Online | Event Fee (GBP) £25 excl. Tax | Pearson Event Code 23IOBL3AS2/01

Wanting to understand the holistic methodology around assessment planning and assignment writing for BTEC International Qualifications? This session is designed for Programme Managers, course leaders, Internal verifiers, Quality Nominees and the Delivery and assessment staff. This session will look to understand the Holistic Assignment writing and Assessment process for delivering the BTEC International Level 3 in Applied Science. During this session you will:

• Explore and understand the Pearson Authorised Assignment Briefs (AABs) and Pearson Set Assignments (PSAs)

• Discuss Assessment process, methods and the varied forms of evidence• Understand how to provide effective feedback to the learners

• Examine command verbs in the context of your vocational area, the qualification units and the assessment criteria

• Discuss ways to develop links with employers and external stakeholders

• Understand how to use the platform Pearson Progress and how ties into the assignment process.

Please note:

As this session may be repeated, and to ensure recorded content is not accessed by undisclosed third parties, it is Pearson’s policy not to share recordings for paid training events.

• Go to the training page to register onto the event

Description 

27 February 2024 at 09:00 - 10:00 GMT | Event Fee (GBP) Free | Pearson Event Code 24OBHNGB9/01

Are you a UK or International Centre interested in the progression options for your students post level 3? This interactive online session will explore the journey from level 3 to the Higher Nationals. Aimed at tutors and progression advisors, the focus of this session is to illustrate the support available for tutors and students, discuss the benefits of an occupationally focused HE experience and, most importantly, we want to hear from you; how has the experience been for you and your students? What barriers exist to progression? What further support and resources do you need? 

This 1-hour session will cover:   

Potential progression routes for students 

Types of learning experience a student could have Higher Nationals support available including the HN Global digital platform, training and tutor resources 

Open discussion – centres will be encouraged to share good practice, discuss support needed and identify any barriers to progression.

• Go to the training page to register onto the event

We have a new online tool to submit and track special consideration requests for BTEC Firsts and Nationals which replaces the JCQ Form 10 applications for these qualifications. The new tool allows you to track the receipt and processing of your special consideration applications for BTEC Firsts and Nationals.

You can log in to the Special Considerations Service from the BTEC home page on Edexcel Online.

How will I access the new Special Consideration Service?

You’ll need an Edexcel Online account that has the basic access and special consideration boxes ticked. If you don’t have access to this, you can contact us and we will add this on for you.

What new features can I expect?

You’ll now be able to track the receipt and processing of your special consideration applications for BTEC Firsts and Nationals. This is our first phase in improving and streamlining how you submit special consideration requests. You will submit all special consideration requests for general and vocational qualifications through the Special Consideration Service in summer 2024.

Support

You can find out more in our latest support article.

Read our guide to using the special consideration service

If you still need support please contact us via the Pearson Support Portal.

Timetables for this academic year can be viewed on our website.

We will also be publishing our provisional timetables for Summer 2025 on Monday 22nd January as agreed by JCQ and all other awarding bodies. They can be found on our Provisional timetables web page.

The consultation window for the provisional timetables will run from Monday 22nd January to Friday 23rd February. Please send any feedback you may have to Timetables@Pearson.com.

We have a Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2023/24 web page which will contain the most up-to-date information on vocational assessment for this academic year. The link to this page is provided below and it is a page you can refer to during the year.

• Visit our Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2023/24 webpage

We send out regular Vocational Qualification Bulletins to keep centres informed of our support and services. You can sign-up for these and also read previous bulletins on our website.

Sign up to receive regular vocational qualification bulletins 

Read previous vocational qualification bulletins on our website