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We’ve designed this guide to support you in delivering high-quality vocational education aligned with Pearson’s global standards. It explains the purpose of standards verification, outlines your responsibilities, and helps you prepare for a successful quality assurance experience.  \nThis guide applies to International qualifications from Entry Level to Level 7, including:  \n\n| International BTEC Entry to Level 3 | • BTEC Level 2 (SRF)\u003Cbr>• BTEC Level 3 (SRF)\u003Cbr>• BTEC Specialist qualifications at Entry Level to Level 3 |\n| --- | --- |\n| International BTEC Level 4 to 7 & Level 3 International Foundation Programme for Higher Education | • BTEC Level 3 International Foundation Programme for Higher Education in Business\u003Cbr>• BTEC Level 4 HNC and Level 5 HND\u003Cbr>• BTEC Level 3 and 4 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design\u003Cbr>• BTEC Professional qualifications at Levels 4 and above |\n| BTECRQF Level 4 to 5 (HN) | Please refer tothe  btec-higher-nationals-centreguide-to-quality-assurance-and-assessment.pdf |\n| NVQ | Please refer to the  National Vocational Qualifications delivered overseas policy |\n\nUnderstanding standards verification  \n1.1 What is standards verification?  \nStandards verification is how we make sure that BTEC programmes are assessed to global standards across all Pearson centres. We’ll allocate an international standards verifier (ISV), a subject specialist, toyou to sample learner work, review assessment records, and confirm the accuracy of your internal processes. ISVs will also complete the annual centre checkson the international quality report form, making sure that you have administrative functions and policies in place to successfully deliver international programmes.  \nThis process ensures:  \n• fair and consistent grading  \n• effective internal verification  \n• accurate and safe certification decisions.  \nWhenever we state 'visit' in t","cbCaiaO2UuiHPyTF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaO2UuiHPyTF","pdf",440396,24,"English","# Welcome and introduction\n## Understanding standards verification\n## Before verification\n## Preparing for sampling\n## During standards verification\n## After the visit\n## Supporting success\n# Further Reading\n## Feedback and complaints process\n## Regulatory references\n## Versioning and annual updates","[{\"question\":\"What is standards verification and what does an ISV do?\",\"answer\":\"Standards verification ensures BTEC programmes are assessed to global standards across Pearson centres. 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