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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)  \nAbout Pearson  \nPearson 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)  \nThis specification is Issue 2. Please note updated information in the section Relationship with previous qualifications from the pre-publication draft specification.  \nThis qualification was previously known as:  \nPearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Built Environment Design (QCF) The QN remains the same.  \nThis 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.  \n[www.ciob.org.uk](www.ciob.org.uk)[ ](www.ciob.org.uk)[www.ice.org.uk](www.ice.org.uk)  \nReferences 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.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nISBN 9781446951927  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2017  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Built Environment Design specification Issue 2 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page/section number |\n| --- | --- |\n| All references to QCF have been removed throughout the specification | Throughout |\n| Definition of TQT added | Section 1 |\n| Definition of sizes of qualifications aligned to TQT | Section 1 |\n| TQT value added | Section 2 |\n| GLH range removed and replaced with lowest GLH value for the shortest route through the qualification | Section 2 |\n| Reference to credit transfer within the QCF removed | Section 5 |\n| QCF references removed from unit titles and unit levels in all units | Section 12 |\n| Guided learning definition updated | Section 12 |\n\nEarlier issue(s) show(s) previous changes.  \nIf 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).  \nPurpose of this specification 1  \n1 Introducing Pearson Edexcel NVQ/Competence  \nbased qualifications 2  \nWhat are NVQ/Competence-based qualifications? 2  \n2 Qualification summary and key information 4  \nQualification Number and qualification title 5  \nQualification objectives 5  \nRelationship with previous qualifications 5  \nApprenticeships 5  \nProgression opportunities 6  \nIndustry support and recognition 6  \nRelationship with National Occupational Standards 6  \n3 Qualification structure 7  \nPearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Built Environment Design 7  \n4 Assessment 11  \nAssessment strategy 12  \nTypes of evidence 12  \n5 Centre resource req","cbCaifn4LADIT8jy","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifn4LADIT8jy","pdf",1324887,152,"English","# Purpose of this specification\n# Introducing Pearson Edexcel NVQ/Competence-based qualifications\n## What are NVQ/Competence-based qualifications?\n# Qualification summary and key information\n## Qualification Number and qualification title\n## Qualification objectives\n## Relationship with previous qualifications\n## Apprenticeships\n## Progression opportunities\n## Industry support and recognition\n## Relationship with National Occupational Standards\n# Qualification structure\n## Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Built Environment Design\n# Assessment\n## Assessment strategy\n## Types of evidence\n# Centre resource requirements\n## General resource requirements\n# Centre recognition and approval\n## Centre recognition\n## Approvals agreement\n# Quality assurance of centres\n# Programme delivery\n# Access and recruitment\n# Access to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs\n# Unit format\n## Unit title\n## Unit reference number\n## Level\n## Credit value\n## Guided learning hours\n## Unit summary\n## Learning outcomes\n## Assessment criteria\n# Units","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this specification, and which key aspects does it set out?\",\"answer\":\"It sets out the objectives of the qualification, the qualification’s structure, assessment arrangements, and centre resource and recognition requirements. 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