Successful Certification of BTEC Learners
Watch our new bitesize video exploring the quality assurance checks Quality Nominees and Lead IVs may implement throughout the year to ensure BTEC learner certification is eligible and timely in 2024/25.
Quality Assurance
BTEC L2 and L3 (inc. L2 legacy Tech Awards)
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.
Latest BTEC updates
Were you unable to attend our QN Networking Events in May/June?
See our Events and Support webpage to view a recording of the session to ensure you keep up to date with the latest news on Artificial Intelligence, Special Considerations in internal assessment and the BTEC quality assurance model for 24/25.
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.Â
For full details on how to complete, review our centre guide
Edexcel Online Account Confirmation
To maintain centre and learner data security, the Head of Centre is required to confirm active Edexcel Online users. This must be completed between 1 Sept - 14 Oct each academic year.
For full details on how to complete, review our centre guide
Lead IV Registration and Standardisation Update
From September 2024, centres delivering qualifications covered by BTEC quality assurance are no longer required to register a Lead Internal Verifier on Edexcel Online or confirm standardisation has taken place by ticking the box. Centres should keep internal records of who holds the Lead IV role and centre standardisation materials can be located on each qualification’s webpage in the Course Materials – Internal Assessments section. Materials are available from 1 September and should be completed prior to formal assessment commencing.
Video guides for BTEC Tech Awards, L2 and L3
Preparing learners for External Assessment
How to access Learner Work Transfer (LWT)
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.
For ALL Centres
Duration: 30 minutes
Aimed at: Quality Nominees, Heads of Centre and Exams officers
The session will: walkthrough the mandatory activities that must be
completed by all Pearson centres between 1 September – 14 October. The event will cover:
- Edexcel Online Account Confirmation
- Terms and Conditions
- Annual Quality Declaration
| Day | Date | Start Time | Session Link |
|---|---|---|---|
Tuesday |
1 October |
12:00 - 12:30 |
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| Thursday | 3 October | 15:30 - 16:00 | Register for 3 October |
For UK Centres only.
Duration: 45 minutes
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:
- 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 |
26 September |
12:15 – 13:00 |
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| Wednesday | 6 November | 16:00 - 16:45 | Register for 6 November |
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 support available that will also enhance your role.
| Day | Date | Start Time | Session Link |
|---|---|---|---|
Wednesday |
25 September |
12:00 – 13:00 |
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Thursday |
17 October |
15:30 – 16:30 |
Register for 17 October |
Tuesday |
12 November |
12:30 – 13:30 |
Register for 12 November |
Monday |
9 December |
12:00 – 13:00 |
Register for 9 December |
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
Quality Assurance Year Planner 24/25
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.
Useful documents
Additional useful documents
Support
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.
Quality Assurance catch-ups
These online drop-in sessions with your Vocational Quality Assurance Manager are designed to discuss current Quality Assurance activities and answer related questions.
