How are different qualifications quality assured?
Below is an outline of the quality processes in place and the qualifications each process will relate to.
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| Process |
Qualifications |
| Approval and centre recognition |
All qualifications and levels.
|
Quality Review and Development
|
- BTEC programmes from Entry Level to Level 3
- BTEC WorkSkills
- BTEC Specialist and short courses from Entry Level to Level 3
- NVQ/SVQ and competence-based qualifications at all levels
|
| Accreditation of Lead Internal Verifiers, and Standards Verification |
- BTEC programmes from Entry Level to Level 3
- BTEC WorkSkills
- BTEC Specialist and short courses from Entry Level to Level 3
|
Standards Verification for NVQs
|
- Edexcel NVQs and competence-based qualifications
- Scottish Vocational Qualifications accredited by the SQA
- The NVQ component of BTEC Apprenticeships
|
| External examination standards verification for higher level programmes |
- BTEC Higher National programmes from Level 4 to 7
- BTEC Level 3 and 4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
- BTEC Professional short courses from Level 4 to Level 7
|
| External tests |
Some BTEC specialist courses mainly offered as technical certificates in Apprenticeships |