BTEC Level 1/2 Tech Award in Art & Design Practice - Component 1: Creative Practice in Art and Design (BAD01) - Administrative Support Guide

Oct 20, 2026

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Administrative Support Guide for BTEC Level 1/2 Tech Award in Art & Design Practice, focusing on Component 1 (BAD01) Creative Practice in Art and Design. It explains the purpose of supporting centres with candidate preparation, administration completion, and submitting required internal assessment evidence for the NEA moderated component by specified deadlines. It details required documents and useful links, assessment structure and tasks, supervision and dispatch methods, preparatory steps, security during supervised conditions, post-assessment actions, marking grids, evidence preparation, moderation options, AI acknowledgement, and sensitive/personal information notices.

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

During the assessment

After the assessment

Marking grids

Guidance on preparing evidence for submission

Moderation Options

Additional Assessment Considerations

Acknowledging AI Use

Sensitive Content Notice

Personal and Identifying Information

Administrative Support Guide BTEC Level 1/2Tech Award in Art & Design Practice Component 1: Creative Practice in Art and Design ( BAD01) 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 9 Centres must ensure that: 9 Your role as the assessor 9 During the assessment 11 Preparatory work 11 Supervised assessment 12 To maintain security during supervised conditions: 13 After the assessment 14 Marking grids 14 Guidance on preparing evidence for submission 15 Moderation Options 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 issues and this current issue | Page Number | | --- | --- | | Formatting updated and information reduced so document is concise. Up-to-date links provided to all relevant guidance. | 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 Art & Design Practice, Component 1, Creative Practices in Art & Design: BAD01 . 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-Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Art and Design Practice 2022 | | | --- | --- | | Quality Assurance-Tech Awards | Pearson qualifications
Coursework Moderation of Internal Components and Mark Adjustments Key Dates and Deadlines- Entry deadlines and results dates and Key Dates Schedule 26/27 | | | 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- Bitesize Training Videos & Training events FAQs- FAQsfor BTEC Tech Awards
Support Material -Visit your BTEC Tech Awards Art and Design Practice (2022) qualification page to find:
- Past papers and Mark schemes
- Principal Moderator Reports
- Exemplar Gallery

| | Further support and contact information Subject specific content and teaching queries includingAsk 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 (BAD01) Learners produce a portfolio of work in response to the PSA. They will be assessed on their demonstration of: • investigation and experimentation processes in art and design practice • the generation and communication of art and design ideas • the development of practical skills through application and review • the recording and communication of skills development Task 1 Recording of investigations in an appropriate format, such as a sketchbook, worksheets, or blog, including: • research into artists and designers • primary and secondary research • initial practical responses • Reflection Duration: Approximately 3 hours Task 2 Recording of ideas generation, such as: • photographs, images, or information • sketches, drawings, silhouette • layout, wireframe, diagram • rough drafts • models, maquettes, toile • annotated practical work Duration: Approximately 6 hours Supe

FAQs

What is the purpose of this administrative support guide for BAD01?

It supports centres in preparing candidates, completing required administration, and submitting assessment evidence for Component 1 (BAD01) internal components for the NEA moderated assessment by the deadlines in the guide.

What tasks do learners complete in Component 1 (BAD01)?

Learners complete Task 1 through Task 4, including recording investigations, recording ideas generation, recording development/refinement, and producing a digital and/or physical portfolio of work, with approximate supervised durations for each task.

What security and centre requirements apply before and during supervised assessment?

Centres must keep Pearson materials secure until the assessment window starts and ensure learners are entered correctly and informed about timetabled sessions. During supervised conditions, security measures are required as outlined in the guide.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Dipper