You may register your learners for the above-mentioned NQF qualifications until 31 July 2010. From 1 August 2010, all new registrations must be made on the QCF version.

The Edexcel Level 2 and 3 Certificates in Understanding Business and Administration Principles will have dual assessment, which provides you with the option of either portfolio or onscreen assessment according to your learners' needs.

The above-mentioned QCF qualifications' structures, unit titles, credits and rule and rules of combination can be found on the NVQ Business page. 

Timelines
From 1 August 2010, we're pleased to announce that we will be offering the following Business and Administration Apprenticeships:

Apprenticeships

• Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration
• Edexcel Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Business and Administration Principles (includes Employer Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)) 

Advanced Apprenticeships

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Business and Administration
• Edexcel Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Business and Administration Principles (includes Employer Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)).

We will be submitting these NVQs and Technical Certificates for accreditation once the Council of Administration has confirmed the structure and credits. We aim to receive confirmation of accreditation in June 2010. Further information will be provided once we have an update. 

Further information

• Apprenticeship in Business and Administration
• NVQs in Business and Administration
• BTECs in Business

These pages will be updated with details on the QCF migration over the next few weeks.

For further information, please contact the work-based learning team on 0844 576 0045, or email wbl@edexcel.com.