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.
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)
See our new Annual Quality Declaration guidance for further details about the process
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
Annual Quality Declaration walkthrough, 2023
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
New Centres
The following free live online events have been developed to support centres that are new to Pearson. They will be held online via our 'Zoom' training platform. To reserve your place, please follow the session link to complete the registration form. An email will be sent to confirm your booking and will include a link for you to add the meeting to your calendar.
For New UK Centres only.
Duration: 45 mins
Aimed at: New Centre Quality Nominees
As a new centre our aim and responsibility is to ensure that throughout your first year you have all the support, guidance and reassurance you require to help your staff and learners be successful with all aspects of quality assurance. Each term we invite new centre Quality Nominees, or a representative, to join us for a free online session where we can have a face-to-face check-in to highlight key information and answer any questions. Please use the links below to join us.
For UK Centres only.
Duration: 45 minutes
Aimed at: New Centre Quality Nominees
As a new centre our aim and responsibility is to ensure that throughout your first year you have all the support, guidance and reassurance you require to help your staff and learners be successful with all aspects of quality assurance. Each term we invite new centre Quality Nominees, or a representative, to join us for a free online session where we can have a face-to-face check-in to highlight key information and answer any questions. Please use the links below to join us.
Quality Assurance Year Planner
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.
