Here you can find out more about quality assurance for BTEC L2 (including legacy Tech Awards) and L3 qualifications. This page includes bite-sized videos, free online events, useful centre guides/ documents and additional support.

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Annual Quality Declaration (AQD)

Centre Quality Nominees will need to be complete the AQD between 1 Sept - 14 Oct each academic year if delivering Pearson Vocational qualifications (different completion dates for APMR and AMR sections only) 

See our new Annual Quality Declaration guidance for further details about the process

Lead IV Registration and Standardisation

Centres delivering qualifications covered by BTEC quality assurance must register a Lead Internal Verifier (LIV) for each programme and complete standardisation between 1 Sept-14 Oct. The video below will explain how to do this. Tech Awards (first teach Sept 2022) will not require a LIV registration

Video guides for BTEC Tech Awards, L2 and L3

Preparing Learners for External Assessment
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How access Learner Work Transfer (LWT)
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How to access Learner Work Transfer (LWT)

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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. 

For UK Centres only.

Duration: 30 minutes

Aimed at: Quality Nominees (QN's) and Heads of Centre (HoC)

The session will: run through the Annual Quality Declaration requirements for 2023/24. This event will cover:

  • Key timeframes 
  • where it can be found,
  • a chance to ask any questions you may have about the process
Day Date Start Time Session Link
Monday 25 September 13:00 – 13:30 Register here
Wednesday 27 September 15:45 – 16:15 Register here
Monday 2 October 15:45 – 16:15

Register here

Thursday 5 October 15:30 – 16:00 Register here
Tuesday 10 October 15:45 – 16:15 Register here
Wednesday 11 October 12:30 – 13:00 Register here

For UK Centres only.

Duration: 1 hour

Aimed at: an excellent CPD opportunity for 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 Annual Quality Assurance model. The event will cover:

  • Registration as a LIV
  • Team standardisation
  • The importance of assessment planning
  • Internal verification planning
  • Resubmissions and retakes
  • Standards verification
  • The quality assurance monitoring responsibilities as a Lead IV. 

 

Day Date Start Time Session Link
Thursday 12 October 12:30 – 13:30 Register here
Tuesday 21 November 15:30 – 16:30 Register here
Monday 11 December 12:00 – 13:00 Register here

For UK Centres only.

Duration: 1 hour

Aimed at: new Quality Nominees or those who wish to refresh their knowledge and understanding of the annual quality assurance cycle for BTEC Level 2 and Level 3 programmes.

The session covers all aspects of the quality assurance model and key milestones throughout the academic calendar. Key topics to be covered include:

  • Completion and submission of the Annual Quality Declaration
  • Lead Internal Verifier registrations
  • Holistic Review
  • Programme Control Measures
  • Standards Verification and centre quality assurance checks prior to certification claims
Day Date Start Time Session Link
Monday 2 October 12:30 - 13:30 Register here
Thursday 16 November 12:00 - 13:00 Register here
Monday 4 December 15:45 - 16:45 Register here

For UK Centres only.

Duration: 1 hour

Aimed at: 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.

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 sessions available that will also enhance your role. 

Day Date Start Time Session Link
Thursday 5 October 12:30 – 13:30 Register here
Wednesday 8 November 15:45 – 16:45 Register here
Wednesday 6 December 15:30 – 16:30 Register here

For UK Centres only.

Duration: 1 hour

Aimed at: 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.

Please join us for a run through of the quality assurance expectations attached to the redeveloped BTEC Tech Awards. The session will provide an overview of the key differences between the old and new Tech Award programmes and signpost the key dates schedule along with other useful guidance for running the Pearson Set Assignments (PSAs) and the moderation process. Please note, this event is not subject specific.

Day Date Start Time Session Link
Wednesday 11 October 15:45 – 16:45 Register here
Monday 20 November 15:30 – 16:30 Register here

On-Demand CPD 

Updated for 2023/24

Each pack will include a YouTube video that will provide an overview along with supporting activities and answer sheets. 

To access the Annual Quality Declaration Walk Through please click on the drop down and complete the short form to get started. If you're unable to view the module content after filling in the registration form, your browser may be configured to block pop-up windows. Please refer to your browser's help pages for information on how to enable pop-ups.

Free On-Demand training pack

Roles and responsibilities of the Assessor
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Roles and responsibilities of the BTEC Internal Verifier
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Good Practice Producing Assessment Plans
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OnDemand, Planning for Internal Verification - BTEC
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On Demand, Providing Effective Feedback
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On Demand, Understanding Plagiarism
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Quality Assurance Year Planner 23/24

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Quality Assurance templates

Access free BTEC assessment and internal verification templates used to support production of the key quality assurance documentation. You can create your own versions although must include the same content shown within our templates.

BTEC Assessment and IV templates