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 following live events will be held online via our 'Zoom' training platform. To reserve your place, please follow the session link to complete the registration form. An email will be sent to confirm your booking and will include a link for you to add the meeting to your calendar.
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 | Session Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tues | 7 October 25 | 16:00 - 17:00 | 7 Oct registration |
| Mon | 24 November 25 | 16:00 - 17:00 | 24 Nov registration |
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 | Session Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10 November 25 | 16:00 - 17:00 | 10 Nov registration |
| Tues | 9 December 25 | 16:00 - 17:00 | 9 Dec registration |
Join the Vocational Quality Assurance Managers (VQAMs) to get a hands-on understanding of:
- The BTEC National 2025 AAQ quality assurance model
- The roles of the Quality Nominee and Lead Internal Verifier
- Assessment and IV planning
- How to use Pearson Set Assignment Briefs (PSABs)
- The importance of timely standards verification
We'll also share tools, templates, and FAQs to help you manage programmes effectively and improve learner outcomes.
This is your chance to see what's new in the BTEC National AAQs and how it differs from the current BTEC programmes. Please note, this event covers general quality assurance and is not subject specific.
For UK Centres only.
| Day | Date | Start Time | Session Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurs | 20 November 25 | 16:00 - 17:00 | 20 Nov registration |
| Mon | 15 December 25 | 16:00 - 17:00 | 15 Dec registration |
On-Demand CPD
Updated for 2024/25
Each pack will include a YouTube video that will provide an overview along with supporting activities and answer sheets.
Assessment
Free On-Demand training pack
Internal Verification
We can offer more
We also offer centre-specific support, such as:
- Quality assurance Q&A session with your team
- CPD opportunities for your staff
- Internal Assessment
- Internal Verification
- Standards Verification
You can submit a request by completing our Pearson contact form. Further instructions can be found below and we aim to respond within 24 hours.
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How to cancel an event
If you are no longer available to access an online event you have registered for, you can cancel the event by completing our new form.
Support
Let's Connect! Book a Free 15-Minute Appointment
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.
Quality Nominee Community
Covering everything quality assurance for all our vocational qualifications, the community is run by the Vocational Quality Assurance Management (VQAM) team and is a quick and easy way to ask us questions directly or collaborate with colleagues.
