Administrative Support Guide - BTEC Level 1 / Level 2 Tech Award in Digital Information Technology

Oct 20, 2026

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Administrative support guidance for centres delivering BTEC Level 1 and Level 2 Tech Award in Digital Information Technology (internal components). It explains how to prepare candidates, complete required administration, and submit assessment evidence for the NEA moderated component by deadlines. It includes a summary of changes, links to key Pearson and support documents, and detailed component-by-component timelines covering pre-assessment, assessor responsibilities during supervised assessment, and post-assessment processes, plus considerations such as AI acknowledgement and sensitive data handling.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages17

Reading Time43 min

AccessFree to download

Summary of changes

Introduction

Purpose of this guide

Useful Links: Important Documents

Further support and contact information

Component 1 Overview

Before the assessment

Your role as the assessor

During the assessment

After the assessment

Component 2 Overview

Before the assessment

Your role as the assessor

During the assessment

After the assessment

Additional Assessment Considerations

Acknowledging AI Use

Sensitive Content Notice

Personal and Identifying Information

Administrative Support Guide BTEC Level 1 / Level 2 Tech Award in Digital Information Technology First teaching September 2022 Table of contents Summary of changes 3 Introduction 4 Purpose of this guide 4 Useful Links: Important Documents 5 Further support and contact information 6 Component 1 Overview: 7 Before the assessment 8 Your role as the assessor 8 During the assessment 9 After the assessment 9 Component 2 Overview: 12 Before the assessment 12 Your role as the assessor 12 During the assessment 13 After the assessment 15 Additional Assessment Considerations 17 Acknowledging AI Use 17 Sensitive Content Notice 17 Personal and Identifying Information 17 Summary of changes | Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page Number | | --- | --- | | V1 Formatting updated and information reduced so document is concise. Up-to-date links provided to all relevant guidance. | All | | V1 Updated ASG layout and new template as of September 2026 | All | Introduction Purpose of this guide This guide supports centres in preparing candidates, completing the required administration and submitting assessment evidence for the internal components of BTEC Tech Award [Digital Information Technology BIT01 Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques and BIT02 Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data] . Centres should ensure that the requirements and regulations of the assessment process have been met and that all assessment evidence is produced accordingly forthe NEA moderated component by the deadlines stated in this guide. Useful Links: Important Documents This guide must be used alongside the latest version of the following documents: Specification Centre Guide Quality Assurance BTEC Tech Awards 2025/26 Coursework Moderation of Internal Components and Mark Adjustments Key Dates and Deadlines- Entry deadlines and results dates and Key Dates Schedule Post Results Services (PRS) -Access to Scripts (ATS) , Review of Marking and Moderation (RoMMs) and Appeals Special Requirements-Special considerations and Access arrangements Training Events-Training events FAQs- FAQsfor BTEC Tech Awards Support Material -Visit your qualification page to find: - Past papers and Mark schemes - Principal examiner reports - Sample Assessment Materials Further support and contact information Subject specific content and teaching queries including Ask the Expert queries: Exams Officers and Teachers Book in a 15-minute meeting with our Subject Advisers for further support. General centre related queries including reporting lost coursework, requesting special requirements, queries regarding entries and results: Pearson-Contact Support Component 1 Overview: Component Information Level of supervision and control Dispatch Method Component 1-BIT01 Learners will demonstrate an understanding of how to design efficient user interfaces. Learners will be assessed on: • the design meeting user requirements and the use of design principles • their use of project planning, with clear deadlines and requirements • their ability to review a user interface to better meet the audience needs. Learners are not permitted to use the internet for this assessment. Supervised conditions Secure download from the Tech Awards qualification/subject page of the Pearson website (accessible with an Edexcel Online password) Before the assessment Centres must ensure that: • They have read the instructions for delivery provided on the current series PSA material, as well as any publication or communication from Pearson, to ensure you have the most relevant guidance to deliver this component. • Materials received from Pearson are kept secure by the centre until the start of the assessment window. • Learners have been entered onto the correct course , component and series. • Learners due to sit the assessment are made aw

FAQs

What is the purpose of this administrative support guide?

It supports centres in preparing candidates, completing required administration, and submitting assessment evidence for the NEA moderated internal component by the deadlines stated in the guide.

What responsibilities does the assessor have during Component 1 supervised assessment?

The assessor must ensure security and authenticity processes are followed, record assessment decisions using the mark bands, and provide feedback to learners about achievement, especially when also acting as a teacher.

What additional assessment considerations does the guide highlight?

It covers acknowledging AI use and provides notices on sensitive content, including handling personal and identifying information.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Dipper