In this update:

• Key dates
• Standards Verification guidance
• JCQ AI guidance
• HTQ Engineering
• Training and events
• Draft Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering (AAQ)

Key dates

Standards Verification guidance

Access centre guide to standards verification document below to check what is expected from you, sample size and information on how to submit your sample to standards verification. 

HTQ Engineering specifications for first teach September 2024

HTQ specifications are individual titles, unlike the previous HNs, which included pathways. You can access all individual HTQ specifications from link below.

HTQ specifications

Training and events

There are various training events available for BTEC in Engineering, including:

• Holistic assessment planning and assignment writing for BTEC International Level 3
• Introductory event and Holistic assessment planning and assignment writing for BTEC International Level 2
• Higher Nationals events

These events are rangind from 15 April until 9 May. You can filter, view and register to attend to these events from the training page below. Please use the Engineering filter on the left side to view all available training for Engineering. 

Live training events

Draft Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering (AAQ)

Familiarise yourself with the new AAQ specification for September 2025 start, if approved by the DfE. 

From the page below, you can access the specification and through the course materials tab view the sample assessment materials for Units 1 and 2. 

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering (AAQ) qualification page