OSCA Quickstart Guide
This useful guides provides step-by-step instructions for Lead Internal Verifiers on how to use OSCA.
Web tutorial guide to using OSCA for BTEC centres
In order to gain accredited status as a Lead Internal Verifier for BTECs at levels 3, 2, 1 and Entry Level, you will need to complete online standardisation via our online platform, OSCA.
To help you with this, we have produced a series of short tutorial videos on how to use OSCA.
Please click on the highlighted links below. The selected video clip will open in a new browser window.
1. Accessing OSCA
This shows you how to set up access to OSCA from your Edexcel Online account.
2. Your OSCA homepage
This demonstrates the main features on your OSCA homepage.
3. Registering and withdrawing as Lead Internal Verifier
This shows you how to register as Lead Internal Verifier for your Principal Subject Area and how to withdraw.
Support
OSCA exercise calculator 2012
This spreadsheet supplements the Lead Internal Verifier Accreditation chapter of the UK BTEC Quality Assurance Handbook 2011-12. It is a useful quick reference to check which OSCA standardisation exercise will offer accreditation for the BTEC qualification you deliver. New qualifications will be added as they become available.
UK BTEC Quality Assurance Handbook 2011-12
The Lead Internal Verifier Accreditation section of the UK BTEC Quality Assurance Handbook
2011-12 contains essential guidance on quality assurance, the roles and responsibilities of Lead
Internal Verifiers, and the accreditation process. The Handbook can be viewed here:
http://www.edexcel.com/quals/BTEC/quality/Pages/documents.aspx
Centre Induction podcast
Centre Induction is a one-off training event designed to introduce Lead Internal Verifiers to
online standardisation and accreditation for BTEC levels 1-3. All Lead Internal Verifiers are
advised to view this podcast as it contains detailed guidance on the role. The podcast can be
viewed here: http://www.edexcel.com/centreinduction
Customer Services
If you have any queries regarding using OSCA, please contact our Customer Services Team on
0844 576 0026 and a BTEC advisor will be happy to help you.