Administrative Support Guide - BTEC NQF L3 Nationals in Computing - Unit 4 - Software Design and Development Project (31771H) - Version control 5 - Summary of changes

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Administrative Support Guide for BTEC NQF L3 Nationals in Computing, Unit 4: Software Design and Development Project (31771H), focused on version control and assessment administration. Covers Version 5.0 change summary, documentation dispatch routes, timetabling expectations, and how assessment conditions differ by control level (high, medium, low) across supervised and non-supervised periods. Includes methods for secure web release and secure dispatch, plus practical guidance for centre scheduling and resource restrictions.

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Version control

Glossary of Terms

Definition of conditions

Levels of control

Methods of dispatch

Summary of assessment conditions for BTEC external assessments

Specific Information

Before the assessment

Use of AI

During the assessment

After the assessment

General Information

Key Links

Administrative Support Guide BTEC NQF L3 Nationalsin Computing Unit 4 : Software Design and Development Project (31771H) Version control Version Date Author Summary of changes 5.0 21/08/26 BTEC Assessment Original ASG template transferred onto new branded template and added the Use of AI Table of contents Version control 2 Glossary of Terms 4 Definition of conditions 4 Levels of control 4 Methods of dispatch 5 Summary of assessment conditions for BTEC external assessments 6 Specific Information 7 Before the assessment 8 Use of AI 8 During the assessment 8 After the assessment 10 General Information 11 Key Links 11 Glossary ofTerms Definition of conditions The level of control will depend on the individual external assessment, and you’ll find arrangements specific to each one detailed in the relevant BTEC specification and sample assessment material. Non-supervised conditions-Many of the set tasks include a period during which learners can conduct research, plan, prepare and develop their response to the task. During this period, learners follow the non-supervised conditions. Supervised conditions-In many cases theset tasks include a period during which learners write up the final version of their work ready for submission. During this period, learners follow the supervised conditions . Levels of control Each external assessment has a defined degree of control under which it must take place. Some external assessments may have more than one part and each part may have a different degree of control. We define degrees of control as follows. High control-This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions. Medium control-This is completion of assessment, usually over a longer period of time, which may include a period of controlled conditions. The controlled conditions may allow learners to access resources, prepared notes or the internet to help them complete the task. Low control-These are activities completed without direct supervision. They may include research, preparation of materials and practice. The materials produced by learners under low control will not be directly assessed. There is no requirement for BTEC examinations to be held in an exam hall. You can use a classroom setting as long as the room is appropriately set up. Please see the BTEC ICEA for further guidance. Methods of dispatch • Secure web release –these documents will be made available to exams staff on the date specified by Pearson in the timetable. • Secure dispatch – these documents will be sent securely to the centre. Timetabling Set tasks and performance tasks will either have: • A timetabled period during which the task must be completed • a deadline for submission of work. You are free to decide when and how to complete the tasks within the particular parameters set for each relevant unit. Where this document references “centre-timetabled”, this indicates you must schedule time foryour learners within the Pearson timetabled window. Summary of assessment conditions for BTEC external assessments | | Paper-based/Written and
onscreen tests | Set tasks and performance tasks | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Control Type | Exam Conditions | Supervised Conditions | Non-supervised Conditions | | Authenticity | Learners complete all work under the direct supervision of an invigilator.
Learners are within direct sight of the invigilator(s) throughout the assessment. | Learners complete work under direct supervision. Learners are within direct sight of the supervisor(s) throughout the assessment. | Learners do not need to be directly supervised at all times, but there is sufficient supervision to ensure that work submitted for assessment can be authenticated to confirm it is the learner’s own. | | Time | Learners have a limited amount of time in which to complete all work; the duration is specified by Pearson. | | Learners may use as mu

FAQs

What are the three levels of control used for BTEC external assessments?

High control uses formal invigilated examination conditions. Medium control completes assessment over a longer period and may include controlled access to resources such as prepared notes or the internet. Low control covers work completed without direct supervision, typically involving research, preparation, and practice.

How do supervised and non-supervised conditions affect timing and supervision?

Supervised conditions include a defined period where learners draft the final version ready for submission under supervision. Non-supervised conditions allow learners a research/planning/development period without direct supervision, with submission deadlines still applied.

What dispatch methods are used for these assessment documents?

Documents may be released securely via web release to exams staff on the date specified by Pearson in the timetable, or securely dispatched to the centre.

Oct 20, 2026

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