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
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)Â
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
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 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 | |
| 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
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.
