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All rights reserved. 2 of 8  \nBTEC annual quality assurance model  \nThis table outlines the key annual quality assurance activities required for BTEC qualifications listed in the centre guide to BTEC quality assurance  \n* Reference to some key differences for the new BTEC nationals 2025 (AAQ’s) only.  \nMonth Action Supporting Documents  \n\n| AugSept | Production of BTEC files and handbooks\u003Cbr>Become familiar with any BTEC changes | ▪ Templates suggesting what should be included in programme and centre quality management files, student and staff handbooks are available on our quality assurance resources webpage\u003Cbr>▪ Visit our  new tothe role web page to get started |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  | Review or produce assignment briefsand conduct internal verification of all briefs\u003Cbr>*AAQ only – select Pearson set assignment brief (PSAB) for all cohort to complete. No IV brief required | ▪ Key support documents are linked  here:\u003Cbr>o BTEC centre guide to assignment writing\u003Cbr>o BTEC centre guide to internal verification\u003Cbr>o BTEC centre guide to internal assessment\u003Cbr>▪ Teams check Pearson authorised assignment briefs on subject specific web pages:  find a qualification\u003Cbr>▪ Key support for New BTEC nationals 2025 (AAQ):  Guide to Quality Assurance L3 BTEC Nationals (AAQs) |\n|  | Complete a Digital Assessment Plan for in-scope qualifications starting in AY26/27\u003Cbr>Review or production of Excel assessment plans for out-of-scope qualifications\u003Cbr>Internal verification plans\u003Cbr>*AAQ only – Recordselected Pearson set assignment brief (PSAB) on assessment plan | ▪ These documents show how the programme will be delivered, and quality assurance will be managed.\u003Cbr>▪ Centre user guidance on the Digital Assessment Plan platform can be found  here. You can also sign up for training on this new system through this  link – ‘Live Events Online’\u003Cbr>▪ Assessment and IV forms and templates are available on the  BTEC forms and guides'  page\u003Cbr>▪ CPD training (live and on demand) is available on our quality assurance events webpage\u003Cbr>▪ Review course materials tab within subject specific webpages for sample delivery guides/plans (subject to availability)\u003Cbr>▪ Planning should ensure that final grades for certificating students can be submitted for certification by the claim’s deadline: 5 July\u003Cbr>▪ Check the correct combination of units to ensure eligibility for certification. For guidance on this please read details in the centre guide for the lead internal verifier |\n\nAuthor: VQAM 3 of 8 Version: 4.1  \nApprover: VQAM Lead DCL1 Date: August 2026  \nBTEC annual quality assurance model  \nMonth Action Supporting Documents  \n\n| Sept | Quality nominee to ensure their details and those of the head of centre are up to date and correct | ▪\u003Cbr>▪\u003Cbr>▪ | Check-in with your exams officer (EO) and confirm the quality nominee box is ticked within their edexcel [Online account:](Online account: www.edexcelonline.com)[ ](Online account: www.edexcelonline.com)[www.edexcelonline.com](Online account: www.edexcelonline.com)\u003Cbr>Check-in with your exams officer and confirm the head of centre details are listed within edexcel online Confirm centre details are accurate on edexcel online – If any changes are needed, submit the EO/head of centre online update form, found  here |\n| -","cbCaihqJJIYr3Kt6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihqJJIYr3Kt6","pdf",458427,"English","# Quality Assurance Year Planner\n## BTEC annual quality assurance model\n## Monthly actions and supporting documents","[{\"question\":\"Which BTEC qualifications are excluded from this year planner?\",\"answer\":\"The planner states it does not cover BTEC PSD/Workskills/Level 1 introductory qualifications, BTEC Tech Awards (from 2022), or BTEC Higher Nationals (Level 4-5).\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main activities required in August and September?\",\"answer\":\"In August it focuses on producing BTEC files/handbooks, becoming familiar with changes, reviewing or producing assignment briefs, and conducting internal verification. 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