Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Built Environment Design - Issue 2 - Specification updates

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Specification Issue 2 for the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Built Environment Design sets out qualification purpose, structure, assessment arrangements, and centre requirements. It defines NVQ/competence-based qualifications, qualification objectives, progression routes, and industry support aligned to national occupational standards. The document details programme delivery, access and recruitment, unit format elements, and evidence requirements, then lists all units with learning outcomes and assessment criteria. A summary of changes between issues, including TQT definitions and updated guided learning information, is provided.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages152

Reading Time6 h 23 min

AccessFree to download

Purpose of this specification

Introducing Pearson Edexcel NVQ/Competence-based qualifications

What are NVQ/Competence-based qualifications?

Qualification summary and key information

Qualification Number and qualification title

Qualification objectives

Relationship with previous qualifications

Apprenticeships

Progression opportunities

Industry support and recognition

Relationship with National Occupational Standards

Qualification structure

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Built Environment Design

Assessment

Assessment strategy

Types of evidence

Centre resource requirements

General resource requirements

Centre recognition and approval

Centre recognition

Approvals agreement

Quality assurance of centres

Programme delivery

Access and recruitment

Access to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs

Unit format

Unit title

Unit reference number

Level

Credit value

Guided learning hours

Unit summary

Learning outcomes

Assessment criteria

Units

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Built Environment Design Specification NVQ/Competence-based qualification First registration March 2014 Issue 2 Edexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications Edexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked. For further information, please visit our qualifications website at [qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively](qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at [qualifications.pearson.com/contactus](qualifications.pearson.com/contactus) About Pearson Pearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at [qualifications.pearson.com](qualifications.pearson.com) This specification is Issue 2. Please note updated information in the section Relationship with previous qualifications from the pre-publication draft specification. This qualification was previously known as: Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Built Environment Design (QCF) The QN remains the same. This qualification is offered as part of a Joint Awarding Body Partnership with construction industry professional bodies, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), for whom the NVQs are steps to professional recognition. [www.ciob.org.uk](www.ciob.org.uk)[ ](www.ciob.org.uk)[www.ice.org.uk](www.ice.org.uk) References to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) All information in this specification is correct at time of publication. ISBN 9781446951927 All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2017 Summary of Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Built Environment Design specification Issue 2 changes | Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page/section number | | --- | --- | | All references to QCF have been removed throughout the specification | Throughout | | Definition of TQT added | Section 1 | | Definition of sizes of qualifications aligned to TQT | Section 1 | | TQT value added | Section 2 | | GLH range removed and replaced with lowest GLH value for the shortest route through the qualification | Section 2 | | Reference to credit transfer within the QCF removed | Section 5 | | QCF references removed from unit titles and unit levels in all units | Section 12 | | Guided learning definition updated | Section 12 | Earlier issue(s) show(s) previous changes. If you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html). Purpose of this specification 1 1 Introducing Pearson Edexcel NVQ/Competence based qualifications 2 What are NVQ/Competence-based qualifications? 2 2 Qualification summary and key information 4 Qualification Number and qualification title 5 Qualification objectives 5 Relationship with previous qualifications 5 Apprenticeships 5 Progression opportunities 6 Industry support and recognition 6 Relationship with National Occupational Standards 6 3 Qualification structure 7 Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Built Environment Design 7 4 Assessment 11 Assessment strategy 12 Types of evidence 12 5 Centre resource req

FAQs

What is the purpose of this specification, and which key aspects does it set out?

It sets out the objectives of the qualification, the qualification’s structure, assessment arrangements, and centre resource and recognition requirements. It also covers programme delivery, access and recruitment, and the unit format including evidence and assessment criteria.

What changes are included in Issue 2 compared with the previous issue?

Issue 2 includes removal of QCF references throughout the specification. It adds TQT definitions, aligns qualification size to TQT, updates TQT values, and replaces the GLH range with the lowest GLH value for the shortest route. Guided learning definitions were also updated.

How are evidence requirements and assessment criteria handled within the units?

The specification describes types of evidence and an assessment strategy. For each unit, it provides the unit assessment/evidence requirements along with learning outcomes and assessment criteria, supported by a clear unit format section.

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