BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Computing - Get ready for external assessment - Teachers and tutors quick-reference support guide

Oct 20, 2026

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A quick-reference support guide for teachers and tutors preparing learners for BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Computing external assessments. It consolidates unit-level support materials, including sample assessment material for mock sit-ins, sample marked learner work illustrating how mark schemes are applied, and lead examiner reports and past papers. It also outlines forthcoming support such as training events, additional sample materials, rich feedback, and access to scripts services, plus optional discounted revision guides.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages10

Reading Time25 min

AccessFree to download

Why have we created this guide?

What does this guide provide?

Choose your unit

Unit 1: Principles of Computer Science

Sample assessment support

Past papers & reports

What’s coming up (April/May)

Unit 2: Fundamentals of Computer Systems

Sample assessment support

Past papers & reports

What’s coming up (April/May)

Unit 3: Planning and Management of Computing Projects

Assessment support

Past tasks & reports (January 2018)

What’s coming up (April/May)

Unit 4: Software Design and Development Project

Sample assessment support

What’s coming up (April/May)

BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Computing Get ready for external assessment Your quick-reference support guide for teachers and tutors Why have we created this guide? We have created this easy-to-use guide to bring together details of all the support materials and key information you can use to help prepare your learners for the external assessments in the Computing sector, provided ata unit level. You may need your Edexcel Online login details in order to access some of the materials which are listed in the following pages. We have also included details of forthcoming support. We would also suggest that you refer to the Instructions for Conducting External Assessments document. This guide provides you with the information you need to carry out external assessments for BTEC Nationals. It takes you through: what you need to do; who’s responsible at each stage and; gives additional advice and guidance around best practice. This document can be found here. What does this guide provide? This short guide presents all information below at unit level: • a breakdown of our existing support • an overview of what additional support is coming up • an offer to purchase revision guides and workbooks at a discounted rate (limited time available)* • a list of external assessment dates for summer 2018 * You don't need to buy resources to deliver our qualifications Choose your unit… Unit 1 Principles of Computer Science Unit 3 Planning and Management of Computing Projects Unit 2 Fundamentals of Computer Systems Unit 4 Software Design and Development Project Unit 1: Principles of Computer Science (click on each link to access materials) Sample assessment support Sample Assessment Material (for learners to sit as mocks) Sample Marked Learner Work (to see how mark schemes are applied) Have you tried our revision guides and workbooks?* As a school or college, you can get 50% off the recommended retail price by using the code BTECNAT18 when purchasing online, via these links: Revision Guide or Revision Workbook or a free sample from our student books To support preparation for assessment, by clicking here * You don't need to buy resources to deliver our qualifications | Past papers & reports | | | --- | --- | | Summer 2017
Past paper Mark Scheme
Lead Examiner Report | January 2018
Past paper Mark Scheme
Lead Examiner Report | What’s coming up (April/May) • Full-day ‘Preparing for external assessment’ training events, focusing on all external units for Computing. • Additional Sample Marked Learner Work from January 2018 series. • Rich Feedback report at both centre level and learner level • Access to Scripts service, click here Unit 2: Fundamentals of Computer Systems (click on each link to access materials) Sample assessment support Sample Assessment Material (for learners to sit as mocks) Sample Marked Learner Work (to see how mark schemes are applied) Have you tried our revision guides and workbooks?* As a school or college, you can get 50% off the recommended retail price by using the code BTECNAT18 when purchasing online, via these links: Revision Guide or Revision Workbook or a free sample from our student books To support preparation for assessment, by clicking here * You don't need to buy resources to deliver our qualifications | Past papers & reports | | | --- | --- | | Summer 2017
Past paper Mark Scheme
Lead Examiner Report | January 2018
Past paper Mark Scheme
Lead Examiner Report | What’s coming up (April/May) • Full-day ‘Preparing for external assessment’ training events, focusing on all external units for Computing. • Additional Sample Marked Learner Work from January 2018 series. • Rich Feedback report at both centre level and learner level • Access to Scripts service, click here Unit 3: Planning and Management of Computing Projects (click on each link to access materials) Assessment support Sample As

FAQs

What support materials does the guide provide for each computing unit?

It provides a breakdown of existing support, including sample assessment material for mock sit-ins, sample marked learner work showing how mark schemes are applied, and unit-level assessment guidance where applicable.

How can teachers access additional materials listed in the guide?

Some resources may require Edexcel Online login details. The guide also directs readers to specific pages and related documents such as the instructions for conducting external assessments.

What forthcoming support is highlighted for the period April/May?

It lists full-day training events focused on external units for Computing, additional sample marked learner work from the January 2018 series, rich feedback at centre and learner level, and access to Scripts service.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Patrick