Here you can find out more about quality assurance for BTEC L2 and L3 qualifications. This page includes bite-sized videos, free online events, useful centre guides/ documents and additional support.
To make sure your BTEC learners receive their results on time this August, you’ll need to submit all internally assessed grades and complete your full award claims by 5 July.
Use the VQ Learner Tracker to stay on track and spot any actions you need to take ahead of the deadline.
See what support we have available to help you make your claims on time.
Watch our 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 2025/26.
(Designed for UK centres delivering BTEC Entry/Level 1 to Level 3 and the BTEC Tech Awards from 2022)
We’re delighted to be bringing back our face-to-face networking events this summer! There are many opportunities to attend, where you’ll have the chance to connect with colleagues from local centres, exchange best practice, and delve into essential quality assurance themes for the coming year.
Join your regional Vocational Quality Assurance Manager and Curriculum Development Manager to gain insights on:
Please note, bookings are to be made by Quality Nominees. Additional bookings for other staff members in your centre will be moved to a waiting list.
| Location | Date | Venue | Time | Booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 12 May | Belfast Metropolitan College - Springvale Campus | 13:00 - 15:30 | |
| Belfast | 13 May | Belfast Metropolitan College - Springvale Campus | 10:00 - 12:30 | |
| Manchester | 18 June | The Manchester College - Openshaw Campus | 10:00 - 12:30 |
| Location | Date | Venue | Time | Booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington | 30 June | NCEA Duke's Secondary School | 10:00 - 12:30 | Register 30 Jun |
| Kirklees | 1 July | Kirklees College - Huddersfield Centre | 10:00 - 12:30 | |
| York | 8 July | York College | 10:00 - 12:30 | Register 8 Jul |
| Location | Date | Venue | Time | Booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | 18 June | Nottingham College - City Hub Campus | 10:00 - 12:30 | Register 18 Jun |
| Northampton | 8 July | Northampton College | 10:00 - 12:30 | |
| Grimsby | 9 July | Grimsby Institute | 10:00 - 12:30 | |
| Chelmsford | 14 July | Chelmsford College - Moulsham Street Campus | 10:00 - 12:30 |
| Location | Date | Venue | Time | Booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bromwich | 23 June | Sandwell College | 10:00 - 12:30 | Register 23 Jun |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 24 June | Stoke on Trent College - Cauldon Campus | 10:00 - 12:30 | Register 24 Jun |
| Cardiff | 30 June | Cardiff and Vale College - City Centre Campus - One Canal Parade | 10:00 - 12:30 | Register 30 June |
| Location | Date | Venue | Time | Booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 24 June | Reading College | 10:00 - 12:30 | Register 24 Jun |
| Redhill | 25 June | East Surrey College | 10:00 - 12:30 | Register 25 Jun |
| London | 2 July | Hammersmith & Fulham College | 10:00 - 12:30 | Register 2 Jul |
| Eastleigh | 7 July | Eastleigh College | 10:00 - 12:30 | Register 7 Jul |
| Maidstone | 9 July | MidKent College - University Centre Maidstone | 10:00 - 12:30 | Register 9 Jul |
| Location | Date | Venue | Time | Booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon | 30 June | Bicton College | 10:00 - 12:30 | Register 30 Jun |
| Bristol | 1 July | SGS College - A Level Centre | 10:00 - 12:30 | Register 1 Jul |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 15 June 2026 | 16:00 - 17:00 | 15 Jun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 18 June 2026 | 16:00 - 17:00 | 18 Jun registration |
Updated for 2025/26
Each pack will include a YouTube video that will provide an overview along with supporting activities and answer sheets.
Assessment
Internal Verification
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.
The BTEC quality assurance model involves completing several activities throughout the academic year. These activities are outlined and aligned with key dates in the document below.
Our YouTube channel is regularly updated with the latest videos.
See our YouTube playlist
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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.
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.
