Here you can find out more about quality assurance for Work-based Learning (WBL) qualifications, including bite-sized videos, free online events, useful documents and additional support.
BTEC Qualification Transfer to the WBL QA model 2020
From September 1, 2020, we will be moving the BTEC Specialist qualifications to the Work Based Learning (WBL) Quality Assurance model and WBL Assessment team. For further information please see our centre communication below.
Lead IV registration and standardisation for WBL
OSCA/Centre Standardisation Materials (CSMs)
There will not be a requirement to complete OSCA or CSMs as part of Work based learning quality assurance. However, we do maintain that for all programmes, internal verifiers and assessors (from all sites) are effectively standardised to deliver programmes to national standards. Best practice or inconsistencies will be detailed in your reports and therefore, this may impact on your Direct Claims Status if this activity is not undertaken effectively.
Registering Lead Internal Verifiers
You do not need to register your Lead Internal Verifiers on Edexcel Online (EOL). However, personnel will be recorded on your verification reports, and it therefore remains important that you have a named person to undertake this role. This again may impact on your Direct Claims Status if you do not have in place adequate resources to deliver Pearson programmes.
Supporting you with standardisation
You can still access some reference OSCA and CSMs for Introductory and Entry Level through our subject web page under the relevant qualification. If you require a copy of past OSCA and CSMs that are not available via our website, please contact us for further support.
BTEC Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 1 Introductory qualifications
Full list of BTEC qualifications transfered to WBL quality assurance, PDF | 124 KB
Video guides for Work-based Learning
How to find BTEC Standards Verifier details and report within Edexcel Online
BTEC Security qualifications from 1st April 2021
QMA: How to view Standards Verifier allocations
Free online support events
For UK Centres only.
Aimed at: all Lead Internal Verifiers, Assessors and Internal Verifiers
The session will: provide practical support and advice on providing effective feedback during
- teaching and learning
- during assessment
- following assessment
| Date | Time |
1 April |
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
28 September |
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
18 October |
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
24 November |
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
14 December |
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
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For UK Centres only.
Aimed at: all Lead Internal Verifiers, Assessors and Internal Verifiers
The session will: provide practical support and advice on how to construct your assessment plan to ensure it is clear and accurately demonstrates the planned assessments to be carried out in the current academic year. We will also then explore how to create an effective internal verification plan.
| Date | Time |
13 July |
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
31 August |
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. |
15 September |
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
7 October |
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
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For UK Centres only.
Aimed at: all Lead Internal Verifiers, Assessors and Internal Verifiers
The session will: provide practical support and advice on how to carry our internal verification of the assignment brief and effective internal verification of assessment decisions.
| Date | Time |
26 April |
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
29 September |
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
21 October |
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
10 November |
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
15 December |
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
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For UK Centres only.
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
This session will: introduce you to the key responsibilities of the role of Quality Nominee and take you through the support available to you to make a success of the role. This is recommended as the first session that you access, so that you can have an overview of what is involved and will provide a clearer understanding of the other sessions available.
| Date | Time |
22 April |
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
11 May |
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
23 June |
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
24 August |
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
16 September |
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
12 October |
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
3 November |
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
6 December |
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
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Useful documents
Support
Quality Nominee Community
Covering everything quality assurance for all our vocational qualifications, the community is run by the Pearson Quality Advisor (PQA) team and is a quick and easy way to ask us questions directly or collaborate with colleagues.
Quality Assurance catch-ups
These online monthly drop-in sessions with your Pearson Quality Advisor are designed to review the Quality Assurance focus and answer related questions.
