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.

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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 (different completion dates for APMR and AMR sections only) 

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Annual Quality Declaration guidance for further details about the process

AQD walkthrough 2023 Bitesize video

Video guides for Higher Nationals

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Training video for the RQF BTEC Higher Nationals Pearson-set assignments

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The five steps to successful assignment writing

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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*

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External Examination (UK)

BTEC Higher Nationals Centre Guide *NEW*

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Annual Quality Declaration

2023/24 *NEW*
Centre Guidance

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