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7  \nWhich qualifications are covered by work-based learning quality  \nassurance? 8  \nBTECs following the WBL quality model 10  \nHow we will quality assure programmes 14  \nStage 1: Centre Self Assessment ....................................................................................... 14  \nStage 2: A visit from our Lead Standards Verifier (where applicable) ................................ 15  \nStep 3: Sector standards verification ................................................................................ 16  \nEducation and Training Levlel 5 .......................................................................................... 18  \nEducation and Training Levels 3 and 4 ............................................................................... 18  \nApprenticeships ................................................................................................................ 19  \nStage 4: Next verification cycle ......................................................................................... 19  \nQuality assurance process 20  \nRisk-based verification 21  \nCompleting your Centre Self Assessment 22  \nTerms and Conditions 22  \nCentre Self Assessment 22  \nKey features 24  \nInitial risks levels 25  \nWorking with your sector Standards Verifiers 25  \nFinal risk levels 25  \nThe Lead Standards Verification Visit (where applicable) 27  \nArranging the Lead Standards Verifier visit (where applicable) 28  \nPreparing for the Lead Standards Verifier visit 28  \nAfter the Lead Standards Verifier visit 30  \nFinal Lead Standards Verifier Risk-Ratings 30  \nSector Standards Verification 31  \nRegistered learners 32  \nThe Standards Verifier will: 32  \nRetrospective Sampling 33  \nArranging the Standards Verification remote visit 33  \nGuidance on learner interviews 34  \nGuidance on learner interviews for Security Programmes 35  \nFor learners ........................................................................................................................36  \nFor Assessors .....................................................................................................................36  \nFor Internal Verifiers ...........................................................................................................36  \nFor the programme............................................................................................................ 37  \nPre-verification information for Standards Verifiers .........................................................37  \nThe Standard Verification Visit (or remote activity) -what to expect 39  \n\n| Internal quality assurance | 39 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Internal Verifiers | 40 |\n| Sampling assessment | 41 |\n| Meeting the Programme team | 42 |\n| Conclusion of the activities | 43 |\n| Certification | 43 |\n| Accessing standards verification reports | 44 |\n\nSector Advisors 45  \nEnquiries or appeals 45  \nMalpractice 45  \nAppendix 1: Accessing your Standards Verification Reports 47  \nAppendix 2: Accessing your LSV allocation and reports 49  \nAppendix 3a: Qualifications in scope ofthe L SV model 51  \nAppendix 3b – Qualifications that are not in scope ofthe LSV model 53  \nIntroduction  \nThankyou for choosing to work with Pearson. This guide provides you with the information you need to be prepared for quality assurance for all our Pearson Workbased Learning qualifications in 2026–27 .  \nIt takes you through:  \n• what you need todo  \n• who ’s responsible at each stage  \nand gives additional advice and guidance around best practice.  \nWe hope you find this guide useful and easy to use. 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