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Centre and qualification approval for BTEC (customised) - UK FE colleges and schools 

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

Centre approval

You should apply for centre approval through Edexcel Online. You can find out more about the online centre approvals process by referring to chapter 10 of the information manual. This chapter is available below if you prefer to view it online.

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

If you are a non-government funded FE college seeking centre recognition from Edexcel, please complete the Expression of Interest form.

 
Qualification approval

For approval for a customised qualification, please refer to the Customised Handbook (below). To apply, you will need to complete form CQF1, then form CQF2 if you are accepted, along with the unit template. You can find the forms below.

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

Amendment Form
Centre application form for the amendment of NVQ, BTEC Legacy and BTEC Customised qualifications
rtf4655KB18-Sep-08
BTEC CQF1 Form
BTEC CQF1 Qualification Rationale Form. This must be completed and agreed before completing the CQF2 form.
rtf148KB07-Jul-08
BTEC CQF2 Form
The application form, including the Qualification Rationale, for qualifications in the BTEC Customised Framework.
rtf156KB18-Sep-08
Unit Template
For use with Customised BTEC Higher Nationals and BTEC Short Courses (units that are not graded).
rtf28KB16-Sep-08
10 - Vocational centre and qualification approval
pdf685KB08-Aug-11