Engineering and Manufacturing
June 2026 Engineering update
Welcome to the June 2026 update from your Subject Advisor
In this update:
- Key dates
- Introducing Digital Credentials for Vocational Qualifications
- BTEC Firsts and Nationals updates
- Ofqual consultation: Post-16 vocational qualifications
- BTEC Nationals in Engineering (AAQ) update
- Unit 1 and 2 Question Papers - Summer 2026 series
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 15 June 2026 | Second sampling deadline (if required) |
| 5 July 2026 | Deadline to report internally assessed unit grades on edexcel online for time release of results in summer. |
| 13 August 2026 | Level 3 Results day |
| 20 August 2026 | Level 2 Results day. |
We’re introducing digital credentials for Pearson vocational qualifications — a secure, online way for students to access and share their achievements alongside paper certificates.
This change supports progression into further study and employment, with no changes to assessment, grading or standards.
Digital credentials will be available for vocational qualifications, excluding Tech Awards and T Levels.
BTEC Firsts and Nationals updates
Deadline for feedback: 2 July 2026
Ofqual are seeking views on how new post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at Levels 2 and 3 should be regulated, including the introduction of V Levels. These qualifications are intended to sit alongside A Levels and T Levels, helping to create clearer pathways into further study and employment.
The rules developed through this consultation will shape how these qualifications are designed, assessed and graded from the outset.
BTEC Nationals in Engineering (AAQ) updates
Past Questions Papers for Unit 1 and Unit 2 - Summer 2026
First series of the BTEC Nationals in Engineering AAQ has taken place for the first time this summer. Question Papers are now available for these from the qualification pages. Mark Schemes and Examiner Reports will be published on results days.
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