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
Our May/ June F2F QN network events are now available for booking!
These are designed for the Quality Nominee and are free to attend
Places are limited for each venue and we encourage you to reserve your place by completing the booking form found on our:
BTEC Key dates 23/24
Our key dates timeline has been designed to ensure results are delivered successfully to all learners in August 2024.
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)
Annual Quality Declaration walkthrough, 2023
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: 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 |
Tuesday |
5 March |
16:00 – 17:00 |
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Thursday |
18 April |
12:00 – 13:00 |
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Tuesday |
7 May |
16:00 – 17:00 |
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Tuesday |
18 June |
12:30 – 13:30 |
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Wednesday |
10 July |
16:00 – 17:00 |
For UK Centres only.
Duration: 1 hour
Aimed at: all Lead Internal Verifiers and/or Quality Nominees.
The event will provide practical support and advice on managing a smooth Standards Verification process. We will discuss the key milestones involved and associated administration, along with details of sample sizes for different suites and programme sizes. We will also be able to answer some of the FAQs from the last few years and identify where further support can be found.
| Day | Date | Start Time | Session Link |
Thursday |
14 March |
12:00 – 13:00 |
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 |
Tuesday |
12 March |
12:30 – 13:30 |
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 |
21 March |
12:30 – 13:30 |
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Wednesday |
17 April |
15:30 – 16:30 |
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Thursday |
9 May |
12:30 – 13:30 |
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Monday |
17 June |
15:30 – 16:30 |
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Tuesday |
9 July |
12:00 – 13:00 |
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.
Assessment
Free On-Demand training pack
Internal Verification
Quality Assurance Year Planner 23/24
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.
