This session is designed to help new centres or staff, who are new to delivering BTECs to
understand how to access resources that will guide the planning of programme delivery.
We hope that this will help build confidence and develop understanding of the key sources
of information available to you. So where do you start?
First you will have to decide which qualification type, subject, and level you will be delivering,
if you are not yet sure what the options are you can research the breadth of
vocational qualifications on the website.
In order to successfully deliver a programme you must first and foremost understand the content
within the specification and the different information that helps you to plan effectively.
For example look at the 'Introduction' section to find out how many units need to be delivered,
those which are mandatory, core, or optional and most importantly ensure the rules
of combination are followed when choosing the units to deliver.
Go through the specification to the 'Assessment
Structure and External Assessment' and 'Internal Assessment' sections for more specific help
with assessment planning, delivery guidance and suggested assessment activities.
'Units' contain the Guided Learning Hours for delivery,
the summary gives the content to be taught and skills to be developed,
the Essential Content section ensures you understand all content that is compulsory,
and of course you have grade descriptors and the criteria required for assessment.
The 'Administration' section is important as it gives guidance on recruitment, registration
and certification of learners, so please do not overlook this part of the specification.
When you go to your subject specific webpage use the 'Course Materials' section to access
the Specification together with a vast amount of support resources; such as Sample Assessment
Materials, External Assessment Examiner Reports, Authorised Assignment briefs, and the 'Teaching
and Learning' tab will give access to materials such as Delivery Plans and Schemes of Work.
Do the research as there is a great deal of documentation provided
to reduce the administration burden for you.
You will also find other resources
such as textbooks that can be purchased under the 'Published Resources' section.
Use the Teachers page on the Pearson website to find the contact details
for your specific Subject Advisor and subject community groups for networking opportunities.
At the bottom of the page you will find the live chat link which will give you instant
access to the Subject Advisor team should you have a question relating to content delivery.
The language of BTECs can also be confusing
and so there is a Guide to Vocational and Technical Acronyms that is available to you.
We would also recommend that you look at the BTEC Training page where you will
be able to sign up for a vast range of 'Live Training' sessions. You will also find useful
'getting started' sessions under the 'On-demand and Pre-recorded' tab.
We know time is precious so all the documentation you require has been provided and can be accessed
on the BTEC Forms and Guides page of the website, you can create your own centre version if you
prefer but you will need to include all of the information contained in these templates.
You are not alone as Vocational Quality Assurance Managers our webpages are designed to give
you access to guidance and materials that will assist you. We have done the filtering for you,
click on the relevant picture to find the quality assurance guidance
and support you need in the delivery of these programmes.
Now please use the bitesize Preparing to Deliver BTEC Qualifications - Quality Assurance for the
next steps. Thank you.