BTEC Quality Model 2012-13

These slides are an aide memoir; a visual representation and simple explanation of the BTEC Quality Model.

For a full understanding of the process you need to refer to the UK BTEC Quality Assurance Handbook on the BTEC website: www.btec.co.uk/keydocuments

The slides contain a number of hyperlinks [including company logos and blue boxes at the top of each slide] but may also be stepped through in the normal way.

BTEC Quality Model 2012-13

The BTEC Quality Model is made up of 3 components

• Quality Review and Development (QRD) :

• Lead Internal Verification (Lead IV) :

• Standards Verification (SV) :

An annual meeting with Senior Managers, supported by teaching staff. Looks in detail at centre processes and procedures.

A standardisation exercise for teaching staff that assists in understanding the Edexcel requirements for Internal Verification

An external review, via sampling, of the accuracy of assessment decisions; ensuring National Standards are maintained.

BTEC Quality Model 2012-13

BTEC Quality Model 2012-13

BTEC Quality Model 2012-13

QCF BTECsNew next generation

NQF BTEC Firsts

A Lead Internal Verifier is required to gain accreditation for each Principal Subject Area.

This involves registering on OSCA and undertaking a standardisation exercise. Successful completion accredits the Lead Internal Verifier for three years.

The registered Lead Internal Verifier for each Principal Subject Area accesses standardisation training materials via OSCA and works through these with their team.

The Lead Internal Verifier must agree and sign off the Assessment Plan for the programme from the outset.

From Sept 2012 the Lead IV arrangements for the new next generation NQF BTECs will be slightly different than that for QCF BTECs. The table below sets the arrangements side by side for comparison.

BTEC Quality Model 2012-13

BTEC Quality Model 2012-13

BTEC Quality Model 2012-13

QCF BTECsNew next generation

NQF BTEC FirstsStandards Verification takes place in two ways:

1. Confirmation Sampling: takes place at least once during a Lead Internal Verifier’s accreditation period.

2. Accreditation Sampling: takes place if a Lead Internal Verifier is unsuccessful or if no-one attempts online standardisation via OSCA.

Standards Verification takes place annually.

Please note, this is in addition to any QCF Standards Verification you may be involved in.

From Sept 2012 the Standards Verification arrangements for the new next generation NQF BTECs will be slightly different than that for QCF BTECs. The table below sets the arrangements side by side for comparison.

BTEC Quality Model 2012-13

From Sept 2012 the sampling arrangements for the new next generation NQF BTECs will be slightly different than that for QCF BTECs. The table below sets the arrangements side by side for comparison.

QCF BTECsNew next generation

NQF BTEC FirstsThe Standards Verification sample is based on units and levels being delivered in the centre:

L3 Diploma or Ext Diploma: 2 UnitsL3 Certificate or Sub Diploma: 1 UnitL2 programmes: 1 UnitL1 programmes: 1 Unit

The Standards Verification sample is based on the number of assessors on a programme:

Up to 10 samples per assessor, over the lifecycle of the programme.

Standards Verifiers will look at assessment plans prior to selecting the sample.

We hope you find this brief overview of the BTEC Quality Model useful.

For a full understanding of the process you need to refer to the UK BTEC Quality Handbook on the BTEC website : www.btec.co.uk/keydocuments

If you require further support, please contact your local Regional Quality Manager

A map with Regional Quality Manager contact details can be found on the

BTEC website: www.btec.co.uk/support