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Delivering BTEC | Training & Support  

Training from Edexcel

We understand that our support makes all the difference to your confidence in a qualification, and your enjoyment when delivering it. That's why, working with a team of sector experts, and taking into account feedback from practitioners, we've developed a comprehensive selection of training and events which are engaging, relevant and extremely useful for anyone involved with BTEC.

Our 2013 summer term training events are now available to book. You can read about the full range of training events and check course dates below. We've grouped them into categories according to your role and current level of experience with BTEC.

 
Free BTEC network events

Our free sector-specific network events support you in the delivery of our BTEC qualifications.
  
What’s covered at these networks is up to you, so you can tailor them to what you need - from quality assurance, delivery methods and assignment writing to subject questions. You can gain support and guidance on the areas that are important to you.

These networks will run in the Autumn Term 2013 and are not level specific, and are open to all centres offering this sector in your area.
 
expand At these events, you can:

  • get together and network with centres offering the same sector in your area
  • discuss issues that are important to you
  • share skills, knowledge and best practice
  • keep up to date with the latest developments in your sector
  • keep up to date with the latest vocational education news.

 
Register your interest here.
 
    
Teaching BTEC

We run a range of face-to-face training events throughout the year. They're designed for anyone interested in, or currently delivering, BTEC qualifications and provide updates and useful information on BTEC – delivered by experienced trainers with a wealth of subject knowledge.

We also offer online training sessions that allow you to ask questions through the onscreen chat window, giving you the opportunity to train the whole department by placing one registration!

The following events will be useful for new and/or experienced BTEC customers:
 
expand For teachers/lecturers/practitioners delivering next generation BTEC Firsts from 2012 and 2013

Getting ready to teach next generation BTECs
These events are designed for teachers who are new to BTECs or currently delivering BTEC level 2 QCF. They provide guidance on designing assignments and assessment and delivery methods for the next generation BTEC Firsts from 2012 and 2013.
 
expand For teachers/lecturers/practitioners delivering QCF BTECs

• New to BTEC
These events are designed for teachers who are new to delivering BTEC levels 2 and/or 3.
 
• Teaching BTEC: Assessment
These online events are designed for new and experienced practitioners delivering BTEC levels 2 and/or 3 who want a review of assessment.
 
• Teaching BTEC: Designing Assignments
These online events are designed for new and experienced teachers delivering BTEC levels 2 and/or 3 who want advice on designing assignments.
 
Read the summer term 2013 event listings
expand For teachers/lecturers/practitioners delivering BTEC Higher Nationals

These sector-specific events have been designed for anyone currently delivering - or looking to deliver - BTEC Higher Nationals. The full-day sessions cover all the information and support that you need to deliver the Certificate or Diploma qualification with confidence.
 
Training sessions will:
  • review the structure and content of the qualification
  • explore approaches to devising a Higher National programme of study; first and second year programmes; delivering the project unit(s); employer engagement; and relationship to degree provision
  • cover approaches to assessment, with opportunities to share good practice regarding assessment methodology and assignment writing
  • take you through the requirements of the Quality Assurance model
  • explain the support available from Pearson
  • give you the opportunity for you to ask questions and network.
New to BTEC Higher Nationals?
We have also included a full-day event for those new to teaching BTEC Higher Nationals who are looking for a general introduction across all sectors.

expand For Lead Internal Verifiers

  • Centre Induction podcast
    Centre Induction is a one-off training event designed to introduce Lead Internal Verifiers to online standardisation and accreditation for QCF BTEC Levels 1-3. The podcast covers quality assurance, the roles and responsibilities of Internal Verifiers and Lead Internal Verifiers, and the accreditation process. All Lead Internal Verifiers are advised to view this podcast as it contains detailed guidance on the role.
     
  • Release of practice materials
    You will be able to access practice materials for your Principal Subject Area to use in preparation for online standardisation. These may be downloaded, printed off and shared with colleagues within your centre for standardisation and training to support your role.
     
  • OSCA quick-start guide and video tutorials
    We've produced an OSCA quick-start guide and a series of tutorial videos for Lead Internal Verifiers that demonstrate the OSCA process and give step-by-step guidance on accessing OSCA, your OSCA homepage, registering and withdrawing as a Lead Internal Verifier, accessing practice materials, and online standardisation. To find out more, watch the tutorials.
expand For Quality Nominees

We have a series of 'Quality Nominee Networks' taking place, as well as some online events for those of you who cannot make it face to face. Find out more and book your place.
expand For examinations officers

We are delivering free BTEC training events specifically for examinations officers / centre co-ordinators who have been in post for up to 12 months or for those requiring a refresher. The free training events are delivered face to face and also online, giving you the flexibility to attend wherever you are. For these events and other free training events for exams officers, see booking information for next events in October.

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