Events & support
The Vocational Quality Assurance Management (VQAM) team offer a comprehensive range of free development and networking events. They are designed to meet the needs of different centre types and support everyone involved with quality assurance.
Free online support
LIVE events online
The live events listed below will be delivered via Microsoft Teams and require advance registration. To secure your place, select the relevant session link from the event tables below and register for the session that matches your chosen date and start time.
Please note that training sessions may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control, including low registration numbers. Should a session need to be rescheduled or cancelled, all registered participants will be contacted and offered an alternative date where possible.
Join our upcoming Digital Assessment Plan (DAP) training session, designed specifically for UK BTEC centre staff including Quality Nominees, Lead Internal Verifiers and Assessors.
This session will provide a clear and practical overview of the DAP, including its purpose and the benefits it brings to centres. Participants will explore which qualifications are in scope, learn how to access and navigate the DAP, and gain hands-on insight into key features of the centre dashboard through a guided walkthrough.
We will also outline key deadlines and milestones to support effective planning and submission, alongside dedicated time to address common questions and signpost available support and resources.
| Day | Date | Time | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 25 August 2026 | 8.30 - 9.30 | 25 Aug link |
| Thursday | 27 August 2026 | 16.30-17.30 | 27 Aug link |
| Friday | 28 August 2026 | 12.30-13.15 | 28 Aug link |
| Tuesday | 01 September 2026 | 8.30 - 9.30 | 1 Sept link |
| Wednesday | 02 September 2026 | 12.15-13.00 | 2 Sept link |
| Thursday | 03 September 2026 | 16.30-17.30 | 3 Sept link |
| Monday | 07 September 2026 | 16.00-17.00 | 7 Sept link |
| Tuesday | 08 September 2026 | 8.30 - 9.30 | 8 Sept link |
| Wednesday | 09 September 2026 | 12.15-13.00 | 9 Sept link |
| Thursday | 10 September 2026 | 16.30-17.30 | 10 Sept link |
| Tuesday | 15 September 2026 | 12.30-13.15 | 15 Sept link |
| Thursday | 17 September 2026 | 8.30 - 9.30 | 17 Sept link |
| Monday | 21 September 2026 | 12.15-13.00 | 21 Sept link |
| Wednesday | 23 September 2026 | 8.30 - 9.30 | 23 Sept link |
These drop-in sessions are designed to support you with using the Digital Assessment Plan (DAP), providing a regular opportunity to ask questions, gain clarity on requirements, and build confidence in using the new (DAP). We will offer guidance on key features, processes, and timelines, helping you understand how the DAP will streamline planning and support a more consistent and transparent quality assurance process.
| Day | Date | Start Time | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 28 August 2026 | 8.30 - 9.00 | 28 Aug link |
| Friday | 04 September 2026 | 8.30 - 9.00 | 4 Sept link |
| Monday | 14 September 2026 | 16.00-16.30 | 14 Sept link |
| Wednesday | 16 September 2026 | 16.00-16.30 | 16 Sept link |
| Friday | 18 September 2026 | 8.30 - 9.00 | 18 Sept link |
The live events below will be delivered online via our Zoom training platform. To register, simply select the relevant event and follow the booking link. A confirmation email will then be sent to you, including the event details and a link to add the session to your calendar.
Missed our face-to-face Quality Network events or would like a refresher? Join this condensed online session for the latest updates on qualification reforms and quality assurance for the 2026/27 academic year. Topics will include:
- Level 2 and 3 Reforms – recent developments and available support for centres.
- 2026/27 Quality Assurance Cycle Updates – important information for BTEC Entry Level, Level 1 to 3 qualifications, BTEC Level 3 Nationals (AAQs) and BTEC Tech Awards.
Suitable for UK centres delivering BTEC Entry Level, Level 1 to 3 qualifications and BTEC Tech Awards (2022).
| Day | Date | Start Time | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 09 September | 3.45-5.00pm | https://pearson.cventevents.com/xDn4eZ |
This session is an excellent CPD opportunity aimed at new and experienced Lead
Internal Verifiers (LIVs). The session will take you through the key roles and responsibilities over the academic year with reference to the BTEC Entry/Level 1 to Level 3 annual quality assurance model.
The event will cover team standardisation, the importance of assessment planning, internal verification planning, resubmissions and retakes and standards verification. It will also cover the quality assurance monitoring responsibilities as a Lead IV.
For UK Centres only.
| Day | Date | Start Time | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurs | 17 September | 4.00-5.00pm | https://pearson.cventevents.com/xDnzWm |
| Wed | 14 October | 4.00-5.00pm | https://pearson.cventevents.com/9AqbzG |
| Mon | 23 November | 4.00-5.00pm | https://pearson.cventevents.com/QexLXn |
| Tues | 12 January | 4.00-5.00pm | https://pearson.cventevents.com/1WQngw |
| Wed | 03 March | 4.00-5.00pm | https://pearson.cventevents.com/vmnqMo |
| Thurs | 29 April | 4.00-5.00pm | https://pearson.cventevents.com/5AQnXk |
| Mon | 14 June | 4.00-5.00pm | https://pearson.cventevents.com/21Qnq1 |
Join us for an introduction to the key responsibilities involved in the role of Quality Nominee. Throughout the session we will provide suggestions and tips that will help you to make a success of the role and ensure confidence in the quality assurance of your BTEC provision. This is recommended as the first event that you access so that you can have an overview of what is involved; we shall provide a clearer understanding of the other support available that will also enhance your role.
This session is suitable for new Quality Nominees, those who may not have overseen BTEC qualifications before, or those returning to the role who would like a refresher of the responsibilities involved.
For UK Centres only.
| Day | Date | Start Time | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tues | 15 September | 4.00-5.00pm | https://pearson.cventevents.com/W4715L |
| Thurs | 15 October | 4.00-5.00pm | https://pearson.cventevents.com/yB5A3P |
| Wed | 25 November | 4.00-5.00pm | https://pearson.cventevents.com/oYnRbN |
| Mon | 11 January | 4.00-5.00pm | https://pearson.cventevents.com/mend81 |
| Mon | 01 March | 4.00-5.00pm | https://pearson.cventevents.com/4vXwlg |
| Tues | 27 April | 4.00-5.00pm | https://pearson.cventevents.com/0rQqZm |
| Thurs | 17 June | 4.00-5.00pm | https://pearson.cventevents.com/AoOl7O |
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We're excited to introduce a new way for you to connect with your VQAM through Microsoft Teams! This replaces our traditional quality assurance catch-ups and offers you even more access to support. Simply click the link below or the 'Meet your VQAM' link in the blue bar at the top of the page to get started.
