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
Registering Lead Internal Verifiers
Qualifications that fall under Work Based Learning quality assurance will not require Lead Internal Verifier registration via 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.
OSCA/Centre Standardisation Materials (CSMs)
Qualifications that fall under Work Based Learning quality assurance will not be required to access centre standardisation materials via the OSCA platform. 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.
Supporting you with standardisation
You can still access some centre standardisation materials for Introductory and Entry Level through our subject web pages under the relevant qualification. If you require a copy of past materials that are not available via our website, please contact us for further support.
Video guides for Work-based Learning
Work-Based Learning Quality Assurance for Entry and Level 1
BTEC Security qualifications from 1st April 2021
QMA: How to view Standards Verifier allocations
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
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.
