Higher Nationals
Here you can find out more about quality assurance for Higher National qualifications, including bite-sized videos, free online events, useful documents and additional support.
Latest 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.
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
Video guides for Higher Nationals
Training video for the RQF BTEC Higher Nationals Pearson-set assignments
The five steps to successful assignment writing
Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals assessment
Free online support
We have developed a range of free online 'live' events and 'On-Demand' materials that support delivery of BTEC qualifications. These can be accessed via the 'events' tab at the top of this page
Useful documents
Quality Assurance and Assessment
BTEC Higher Nationals Centre Guide *NEW*
External Examination (UK)
BTEC Higher Nationals Centre Guide *NEW*
Navigating AI for assessment
Download our artificial intelligence (AI) guidance document for rules and clarification.
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.
