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We understand that support from your awarding organisation makes all the difference to your confidence in a qualification, and your enjoyment when delivering it. Therefore, working with a team of sector experts, and taking into account feedback from practitioners, we have developed a comprehensive selection of training and events which are engaging, relevant and extremely useful for anyone involved with BTEC. |
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Below, you can read about the full range of BTEC training and events that's available for 2011-12. We've grouped them into categories according to your role and current level of experience with BTEC. We hope you find this useful, and we look forward to meeting you soon.
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Free qualification and curriculum events
The 14-19 Curriculum: Planning for 2012
These events are designed for senior leaders in schools to receive the latest information on current issues and policies affecting schools. They also provide support in developing an innovative curriculum to help motivate learners and raise attainment. See a list of events here
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Getting started with BTEC
These events will give you everything you need to know to get going with your BTEC qualifications. They will explain BTEC philosophy, the procedures and admin processes, the basics of internal verification, the requirements for centres and staff, the BTEC style of delivery and assessment, BTEC terminology, the structure and the support available and more.
We are in the process of uploading some recorded BTEC modules that cover these topics. These will be available for you to access at your convenience.
We will update this page shortly once you are able to book on to these events.
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Teaching BTEC
There are two types of training event:
- Face to face
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. These events:
- provide updates and useful information on BTEC
- are delivered by experienced trainers who have a wealth of subject knowledge and advice
- provide opportunities to network and share good practice.
- Online
Online training sessions have allowed us to expand our training offer and are ideal for delivering quality training to a wider audience. These events:
- allow you to ask questions through the onscreen chat window
- give you the opportunity to train the whole department by placing one registration
- enable you to log in to the event from anywhere in the world
- are low-cost: no travel, no cover. |
For teachers/ lecturers/ practitioners:
The following events will be useful for new and/or experienced BTEC customers:
- New to BTEC - These events are designed for teachers who are new to delivering BTEC Levels 2 and/or 3.
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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.
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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.
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Experienced in BTEC: These events are designed for centres experienced in teaching BTEC who want to review the skills and requirements for designing assignments and assessment standards.
 See our autumn 2011 events listing
Visit our online training booking page to find out more and book your place.
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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 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.
View the podcast here.
Release of practice materials
From 6 October, 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. Find out more and watch the tutorials here.
Please note, however, that the next window for 2011-2012 OSCA2 Lead Internal Verifier accreditation is not until October 2011.
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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.
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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. See booking information for these events and other free training events for exams officers.
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Additional information
When there are changes ahead, we will host launch events to ensure you are kept fully up to date. Please check the notices on the BTEC homepage for further information.
To receive regular BTEC updates, including additions to training and events, join our e-news list by emailing BTECmarketing@edexcel.com.
If you can't find what you're looking for in the planned training and events programme, why not explore our customised in-house options, tailored specifically to your needs, as a cost-effective alternative?