Work-based Learning (WBL)
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.
LSV and SV allocations
WBL Lead Standards Verifier and Standards Verifier allocations will be released to centres by the end of September 2022. Please use the link below if you have any questions.
Annual Quality Declaration (AQD)
The AQD is our new online form that will need to be completed by centres and T Level providers. The completion deadline has been extended to 18 November 22 (HN section only – deadline 24 February). Individual access would have been emailed to centre QN's. The link below can also be used to login.
Find answers to common questions in our support article:
Annual Quality Declaration FAQ
Apprenticeship Standards
As an ESFA-approved end-point assessment organisation, we put end-point assessment (EPA) at the heart of apprenticeship planning.
Lead IV registration and standardisation
Qualifications that fall under Work Based Learning quality assurance will not require Lead Internal Verifier registration via Edexcel Online (EOL).
Video guides for Work-based Learning
QMA: How to view Standards Verifier allocations
BTEC Security qualifications from 1st April 2021
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
Quality Assurance Year Planner
Coming soon
WBL Quality Assurance model
Useful documents
Additional useful documents
In line with the Quality Assurance model outlined above, some qualifications are also subject to test inspections. More information can be found on the Test Inspection page.
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.
