Delivering BTEC - Engineering Guidance - September 2020 to August 2021 - Teaching and learning guidance

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Guidance for delivering BTEC Engineering qualifications during the COVID-19 academic year September 2020 to August 2021. The document explains expected impacts on teaching, learning and assessment, and how centres may adapt delivery while aligning with OFQUAL and DfE consultations. It covers social distancing and safety for practical workshop and laboratory work, approaches for lost teaching time, flexibility in delivery and assessment, and notes that only some qualifications are adapted with assessment changes applying to work completed by 31 July 2021.

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Introduction

Contents

Overview of impact on sector

Teaching and learning guidance

BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Engineering (2017)

BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Engineering RQF (2016)

BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Engineering QCF (2010)

BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Firsts in Engineering (2012)

BTEC QCF Level 1 in Engineering

Adaptations to Assessments in 2021

Social distance and safety

Lost teaching time

Flexibility of delivery and assessment

Delivering BTEC during Coronavirus (COVID-19) September 2020 to August 2021 Engineering Guidance for BTEC Nationals, Firsts, Tech Awards and QCF Level 1 Teaching and learning guidance Last updated 22 January 2021 Introduction It is expected that COVID-19 will continue to impact upon teaching, learning and assessment through the academic year, impacting those learners who are part-way through their qualifications and those who are commencing this academic year. We are committed to ensuring that learners continue to benefit from the breadth of content of BTEC qualifications through adaptations in teaching and learning. This document is intended to provide you with guidance for how you might adapt delivery for the sector’s BTEC qualifications in the academic year of 2020-2021. We continue to work with our regulators and relevant sector bodies on any possible adaptations or accommodations in line with the OFQUAL and DfE consultations. Key aspects such as social distancing, safety, lost teaching time, subject content and practical activities have been considered from a sector perspective for your reference. However, it should be noted that all of the guidance provided here must only be followed within the context of the guidance issued by your own centre, relevant governing and industry bodies, local and national government. For further advice and guidance, please refer to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment pages on Pearson’s website or contact us via the Customer Support portal. We look forward to continuing to support you and your learners throughout this challenging time and wish you well for the coming year. Contents Engineering • Overview of impact on sector • Teaching and learning guidance o BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Engineering (2017) o BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Engineering RQF (2016) o BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Engineering QCF (2010) o BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Firsts in Engineering (2012) o BTEC QCF Level 1 in Engineering Overview: Engineering Adaptations to Assessments in 2021 Please refer to the assessment section on the 2020/2021 Teaching and Assessment page, for adaptations to assessments and qualifications for the 2021 Academic Year. Here you will find: • External Assessment Adaptations • Tech Award Assessment Evidence Adaptations • Work Experience and Employer Engagement • Exam timetables • FAQs Please note that not all qualifications will be adapted, and it is important that you refer to the relevant adaptation guidance for 2021. Some qualifications will not be adapted for one of the following reasons: • An adaptation would impact the reliability and validity of the qualification • The qualification is a licence to practice or primary purpose is progression to the workplace Please note all adaptations apply to assessments completed by 31 July 2021. Social distance and safety Teaching and learning for these engineering programmes does not normally require group work or a close proximity between learners, although they may sometimes work in pairs in the workshop/laboratory. A very small number of units do require teamwork (e.g. peer review in the Tech Award Component 1 : Exploring Engineering Sectors and Design Applications and teamwork in RQF Level 3 Unit 2: Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team) . Centres will need to have measures in place to enable these to be carried out safely. The necessary health and safety precautions must be taken into account for all practical work. This means that many practical activities, such as making a product, are not possible from home; however, some practical work may be possible if learners have access to appropriate computer hardware and software, for example for CAD and circuit simulation/testing. Most workshop and laboratory work will probably require fewer learners in the centre, which may make the situation safer; however, lone/unsupervised working should not be allowed, and cen

FAQs

What is the purpose of this BTEC Engineering guidance for 2020-2021?

It provides guidance on adapting delivery for BTEC Engineering qualifications during the 2020-2021 academic year while continuing to support learners through the period of COVID-19 impact.

Which parts of teaching and learning are considered from a sector perspective?

The document considers social distancing, safety, lost teaching time, subject content, and practical activities, and it emphasizes that guidance must be followed within the context of each centre’s own guidance and relevant authorities.

Why are some qualifications not adapted for 2021?

Some qualifications are not adapted where an adaptation would impact the reliability and validity of the qualification, or where the qualification’s primary purpose is progression to the workplace.

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