Successful Certification of BTEC Learners
Watch our new bitesize video exploring the quality assurance checks Quality Nominees and Lead IVs may implement throughout the year to ensure BTEC learner certification is eligible and timely in 2024/25.
BTEC L2 and L3
Here you can find out more about quality assurance for BTEC L2 and L3 qualifications. This page includes bite-sized videos, free online events, useful centre guides/ documents and additional support.
Quality Nominee Networking Events – Summer 2025
These events are designed for UK centres delivering BTEC Entry/Level 1 to Level 3 and the BTEC Tech Awards from 2022.
We’re excited to offer our face-to-face networking events again this summer! We have 23 in-person dates available where you can meet with colleagues from a range of other centres, share best practice and explore key quality assurance topics for the year ahead.
Join your regional Vocational Quality Assurance Manager and Curriculum Development Manager to gain insights on:
- Level 3 Reform – Receive the latest updates and available support
- The new quality assurance model for AAQ BTEC Nationals
- The 25/26 quality assurance cycle for existing BTEC Entry/Level 1 to 3 qualifications
- Artificial intelligence – Learn best practices for its positive application and prevention of AI misuse
- New support from the Vocational Quality Assurance Management Team
- BTEC Tech Awards updates
Please note, bookings are to be made by Quality Nominees. Additional bookings for other staff members in your centre will be moved to a waiting list.
| Day | Date | Location | Venue | Time and Booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thursday |
26 June |
Manchester |
The Manchester College - Openshaw Campus Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, Manchester M11 2WH |
10:00 – 12:45 Booking Link |
Friday |
27 June |
Birkenhead |
Birkenhead Sixth Form College Park Road West, Claughton Wirral, Merseyside CH43 8SQ |
10:00 – 12:45 Booking Link |
| Day | Date | Location | Venue | Time and Booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thursday |
3 July |
Grimsby |
Grimsby Institute University Centre Building, Nuns Corner, Grimsby, North Lincolnshire DN34 5BQ |
10:00 – 12:45 Booking Link |
Thursday |
3 July |
Ashington |
NCEA Duke’s Secondary School Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ |
10:15 – 13:00 Booking Link |
Tuesday |
8 July |
Kirklees |
Kirklees College – Huddersfield Centre Waterfront Quarter, Manchester Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3LD |
10:00 – 12:45 Booking Link |
Wednesday |
9 July |
York |
York College Sim Balk Lane, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2BB |
10:15 – 13:00 Booking Link |
| Day | Date | Location | Venue | Time and Booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wednesday |
4 June |
Nottingham |
Nottingham College - City Hub Campus 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB |
10:00 – 13:00 Booking Link |
Tuesday |
24 June |
Stamford |
Stamford Sixth Form Centre High Street St.Martins, Stamford, South Lincolnshire PE9 2LL |
13:30 – 16:15 Booking Link |
Thursday |
26 June |
Northampton |
Northampton College Booth Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN3 3RF |
10:00 – 12:45 Booking Link |
Monday |
30 June |
Lowestoft |
East Coast College – Lowestoft Sixth Form College Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 2PJ |
10:00 – 12:45 Booking Link |
Wednesday |
2 July |
Colchester |
Colchester Institute - Colchester Campus Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 3LL |
10:00 – 12:45 Booking Link |
| Day | Date | Location | Venue | Time and Booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wednesday |
25 June |
Stoke-on-Trent |
Stoke on Trent College - Cauldon Campus Stoke Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST4 2DG |
10:00 – 12:45 Booking Link |
Wednesday |
2 July |
West Bromwich |
Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane, West Bromwich, B70 6AW |
10:00 – 12:45 Booking Link |
Thursday |
3 July |
Hereford |
Herefordshire College Folly Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire HR1 1LS |
10:00 – 12:45 Booking Link |
| Day | Date | Location | Venue | Time and Booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wednesday |
18 June |
Andover |
Andover College Charlton Road, Andover, Hampshire SP10 1EJ |
10:00 – 12:45 Booking Link |
Wednesday |
25 June |
Reading |
Reading College Kings Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 4HJ |
10:00 – 12:45 Booking Link |
Friday |
27 June |
Gravesend |
St John's Catholic Comprehensive School Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent DA12 2JW |
12:45 – 15:30 Booking Link |
Tuesday |
1 July |
London |
West London College - Hammersmith & Fulham College Gliddon Road, Barons Court, London W14 9BL |
10:00 – 12:45 Booking Link |
Wednesday |
9 July |
Hove |
Newman College The Upper Drive, Hove, East Sussex BN3 6ND |
10:00 – 12:45 Booking Link |
| Day | Date | Location | Venue | Time and Booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Friday |
20 June |
Yeovil |
Yeovil College Mudford Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4DR |
10:00 – 12:45 Booking Link |
Latest BTEC updates
BTEC Quality Assurance Model 2024/2025
If you're a new Quality Nominee or just need a quick update on the quality assurance cycle for your BTEC Level 2 and 3 qualifications this academic year, check out our short video.
Lead IV Registration and Standardisation Update
From September 2024, centres delivering qualifications covered by BTEC quality assurance are no longer required to register a Lead Internal Verifier on Edexcel Online or confirm standardisation has taken place by ticking the box. Centres should keep internal records of who holds the Lead IV role and centre standardisation materials can be located on each qualification’s webpage in the Course Materials – Internal Assessments section. Materials are available from 1 September and should be completed prior to formal assessment commencing.
Video guides
BTEC Standards Verification, January 2025
BTEC Standards Verification, What if Qs, January 25
How to access Learner Work Transfer (LWT)
Free Online Support
LIVE events online
The following live events 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.
Join the Vocational Quality Assurance Managers (VQAMs) to get a hands-on understanding of:
- The BTEC National 2025 AAQ quality assurance model
- Centre Level QA
- Programme Level QA
- The roles of the Quality Nominee and Lead Internal Verifier
- Assessment and IV planning
- How to use Pearson Set Assignment Briefs (PSABs)
- The importance of timely standards verification
We'll also share tools, templates, and FAQs to help you manage programmes effectively and improve learner outcomes.
This is your chance to see what's new in the BTEC National AAQs and how it differs from the current BTEC programmes.
For UK Centres only.
| Day | Date | Start Time | Session Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17 June | 16:00 – 17:00 | Register for 17 June |
| Thursday | 19 June | 16:00 – 17:00 | Register for 19 June |
This session is an excellent CPD opportunity aimed at new and experienced Lead
Internal Verifiers (LIVs). The session will take you through the key roles and responsibilities over the academic year with reference to the Annual Quality Assurance model.
The event will cover team standardisation, the importance of assessment planning, internal verification planning, resubmissions and retakes and standards verification. It will also cover the quality assurance monitoring responsibilities as a Lead IV.
For UK Centres only.
| Day | Date | Start Time | Session Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 23 June | 16:00 – 17:00 | Register for 23 June |
Join us for an introduction to the key responsibilities involved in the role of Quality Nominee. Throughout the session we will provide suggestions and tips that will help you to make a success of the role and ensure confidence in the quality assurance of your BTEC provision. This is recommended as the first event that you access so that you can have an overview of what is involved; we shall provide a clearer understanding of the other support available that will also enhance your role.
This session is suitable for 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.
For UK Centres only.
| Day | Date | Start Time | Session Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 16 June | 16:00 – 17:00 | Register for 16 June |
On-Demand CPD
Updated for 2024/25
Each pack will include a YouTube video that will provide an overview along with supporting activities and answer sheets.
Assessment
Free On-Demand training pack
Internal Verification
Quality Assurance Year Planner 24/25
Quality Assurance templates
Access free BTEC assessment and internal verification templates used to support production of the key quality assurance documentation. You can create your own versions although must include the same content shown within our templates.
Video guides
Our YouTube channel is regularly updated with the latest videos.
VQ Bulletins
Receive the most up to date information relating to BTEC qualifications
Useful documents
Additional useful documents
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.
