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.
For full details on how to complete, review our centre guide
Edexcel Online Account Confirmation
To maintain centre and learner data security, the Head of Centre is required to confirm active Edexcel Online users. This must be completed between 1 Sept - 14 Oct each academic year.
For full details on how to complete, review our centre guide
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).
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
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
Let's Connect! Book a Free 15-Minute Appointment
We're excited to introduce a new way for you to connect with your VQAM through Microsoft Teams! This replaces our traditional quality assurance catch-ups and offers you even more access to support. Simply click the link below or the 'Meet your VQAM' link in the blue bar at the top of the page to get started.
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.