Engineering and Manufacturing
October 2021 Engineering update
October 2021 Engineering update
Read the October 2021 update to access the latest information from your Subject Advisor.
Teaching, learning and assessment support 2021/2022
Draft specifications: Redeveloped BTEC Tech Awards for first teaching September 2022
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October 2021 Engineering update
Teaching, learning and assessment support 2021/2022
Teaching, learning and assessment support 2021/2022
Welcome to your teaching, learning and assessment page for the new 2021/2022 academic year for vocational qualifications. We’ve created this new page so we can keep you up-to-date with the latest news and information and support you as you deliver BTEC qualifications.
Draft specifications: Redeveloped BTEC Tech Awards for first teaching September 2022
VQ bulletin blog
October 2021 Engineering update
Teaching, learning and assessment support 2021/2022
Draft specifications: Redeveloped BTEC Tech Awards for first teaching September 2022
Draft specifications: Redeveloped BTEC Tech Awards for first teaching September 2022
Draft specifications, Pearson-set assignments (PSAs) and sample assessment materials (SAMs) are now available to view online. From the link below, you can access information on the redevelopment of the BTEC Tech Awards, including a video, and links to all specification pages.
VQ bulletin blog
October 2021 Engineering update
Teaching, learning and assessment support 2021/2022
Draft specifications: Redeveloped BTEC Tech Awards for first teaching September 2022
VQ bulletin blog
VQ bulletin blog
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An updated version (issue 8) of the BTEC Nationals in Engineering (RQF) specification has been published and includes the following changes:
Amendments to units
Unit 16: Three Phase Electrical Systems Content and Assessment criteria for Learning aim C to replace ‘domestic’ with ‘industrial/commercial’ and clarify the wording in criterion C.D3.
Unit 19: Electronic Devices and Circuits Content for B3, Assessment criteria for Learning aim B and Essential information for assessment decisions section Learning aim B Distinction and Merit standard.
Unit 54: Aircraft Electrical and Instrument Systems Assessment criteria and Essential information for assessment decisions for Learning aim C to replace ‘assemble’ with ‘inspect’.
You can access the summary of changes in the initial pages of each specification and the above changes are sidelined in relevant pages.
Please note that the Authorised Assignment Briefs for these units are not yet updated. If you deliver these units, please adapt your assignment briefs with the most up to date information from the specification.
New units
unit 57: Sustainable transport
Unit 58: Energy management
You can access the summary of changes in the initial pages of each specification and the above changes are sidelined in relevant pages.
Please note that the Authorised Assignment Briefs for these new units are not yet available.
Part of the externally-set task is for each learner to produce an audio-visual recording of their system in operation. The recording does not have to be part of the 12 hours allocated for the supervised assessment period, but it must be completed within the Pearson set period. If a learner finishes the task in less than 12 hours then they should record their system in operation and the recording can be restarted to improve the quality of the evidence, but each learner must only submit one recording.
Learners who are working until the end of the supervised period must stop all development activities after 12 hours duration. Centres must organise any outstanding recordings to take place as soon as possible after the end of the session (given possible equipment constraints). In this situation, learners cannot continue to work on their prototype system and must only make one recording, even if it includes 'false-starts'.
The audio-visual recording must be made under controlled conditions. It must be a complete, unedited recording of each learner's system in operation. The recordings and learner's electronic task booklet / the physical storage devices must be safely stored e.g. in the exams office, until it is time to submit the work to the examiner.
The audio-visual equipment must be positioned to ensure that the best possible quality and unobstructed recording is made of the prototype system in operation. You must ensure that any electronic devices used e.g. LEDs and LCD displays, monitor screens and the learner's centre and candidate number are clearly picked up by the audio-visual equipment.
Learners should produce and deliver all recordings on their own. Due to the nature of the task, it is not permitted that they complete the task with a partner or in a small group. Teachers are not permitted to question, prompt or assist the learner. The length of the recording should be within the maximum 3 minutes duration allowed and any recordings that are substantially longer than this may not attract the full range of marks.
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