Events & support
Support and development events for Quality Assurance
The Vocational Quality Assurance Management (VQAM) team offer a comprehensive range of free development and networking events online. They are designed to meet the needs of different centre types and support everyone involved with quality assurance.
The bitesize video below has been created to walkthough the Annual Quality Declaration process. This is required for all UK and Channel Island vocational centres that have live learner registrations during the current academic year.
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.
See our new Annual Quality Declaration guidance for further details about the process
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 |
| Monday | 11 December | 12:00 – 13:00 | Register here |
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 | 30 November | 12:00 - 13:00 | Register here |
| Thursday | 12 December | 15:30 - 16:30 | 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 13 December | 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.
Find answers to common questions in our support article:
Free On-Demand training pack
We can offer more
We also offer centre-specific support, such as:
- Quality assurance Q&A session with your team
- CPD opportunities for your staff
- Internal Assessment
- Internal Verification
- Standards Verification
You can submit a request by completing our Pearson contact form. Further instructions can be found below and we aim to respond within 24 hours.
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.
