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Gain centre or qualification approval for BTEC (NQF) - UK Higher Education institutions 

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To offer an Edexcel BTEC (NQF) qualification, you will need to obtain first centre approval and then qualification approval.

Centre approval

Edexcel is one of the leading awarding bodies in the UK, offering the full range of academic and vocational qualifications. We are committed to meeting the training needs of our customers through the delivery of qualifications in almost every occupational sector and at all levels.

You can be assured that by working with Edexcel and the Higher Education team you will receive support and guidance on the centre approval process. This includes assistance in the development and delivery of training programmes, which will lead to qualifications that are nationally recognised and respected by those within the industry. 

To start the process of becoming an Edexcel centre, please contact your Regional Office.

Qualification approval

If you are an existing Edexcel centre wishing to add one or more BTEC NQF qualifications to your existing portfolio, you can add most qualifications through Edexcel Online. For details of this process, together with exceptions, please see chapter 15, section 3 (p340) of the information manual. This chapter is available for download from this page if you prefer to view it online.

For more advice and guidance on the approval process, please contact your Regional Office.

BTEC Qualification Approval (BTEC-QA)
For use by new centres in conjunction with the BTEC-CA, and for existing BTEC centres where the criteria for online approval is not met.
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MLN1 Form
Centre proposal form for the addition of BTEC standard units to an Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Diploma or a Level 3 BTEC National Award, Certificate or Diploma to Meet Local Need (MLN)
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MLN1 Guidance
This guidance document for the completion of form MLN1 addresses the rules and takes you through the form explaining what information we need you to supply to enable us to make an accurate approval decision.
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MLN2 Form
Centre proposal form for the addition of specialist units to Edexcel Level 5 BTEC Higher Nationals to Meet Local Need (MLN)
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MLN2 Guidance
Guidance for completing centre proposal form MLN2. It addresses the criteria and procedures relating to MLN, takes you through the form and explains what information you need to supply to enable us to make an accurate approval decision.
pdf68KB07-Jul-08

15 - BTEC
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