Edexcel Vocational Qualification Approval Form (VQA)

1. 2. 3. Before completing this form, please read the guidance notes. This form should only be completed electronically. You should be supported by a member of the Pearson Work Based Learning team (employer, private colleges and training providers only) in the completion of the approval application process. Please do not complete this form without first talking to your Pearson/Edexcel contact.

Please confirm what you are seeking approval for:

Apprenticeship NVQ SVQ BTEC (up to level 3)

Section 1: Centre Details

Name of Pearson/Edexcel representative supporting this application Has qualification approval been declined or withdrawn by another Awarding Organisation? If yes please attach further details Centre/Organisation Name Address Line 1 Address Line 2 Address Line 3 Town Post Code Telephone No Website Address: Fax No County Centre Number (if known)

Nature of Business
Please confirm your nature of business Do you intend to work in conjunction with other centres If stated yes please attach further details

Overseas Learners
Working with learners based overseas Licensed Tier 4 Sponsor Details: Reside Tier 4 License Number

Section 2: Centre Contacts

Applicant: Email

The person submitting the form for Centre Approval

Examinations Officer: Email

The person responsible for learner administration

Quality Nominee: E-Mail E-Mail

The person with overall responsibility for quality assurance

Head of Centre/Organisation

The person with overall accountability for centre operation

Prepared by Brett Harries, Vocational Recognition & Approvals Manager Authorised by Geoff Harvey, Head of BTEC Assessment

Section 3: Qualification details

BTEC Please supply assessment material for 1 mandatory core unit for each programme applied for Type Qualification Title QAN Code
Register of Regulated Qualifications On Screen Testing

Proposed Registrations Year 1 Year 2

Start date

Section 4: BTEC Apprenticeship / Scottish Modern Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Title Framework Component Apprenticeship Component Title QAN Code
Register of Regulated Qualifications On Screen Testing Proposed Registrations Year 1 Year 2

Start date

Section 5: NVQ/SVQ/Apprenticeship Fast Track Approval

If you currently offer NVQs with other Awarding Organisations and would like to change to Edexcel we will be able to fast track your approval Type Qualification Title QAN Code
Register of Regulated Qualifications

Highest level offered

Current Awarding Organisation

Direct Claim Status

Apprenticeship declaration:
I confirm that our centre has both suitably qualified staff and suitable provision for off the job guided learning to deliver the BTEC Technical Certificate programme

Prepared by Brett Harries, Vocational Recognition & Approvals Manager Authorised by Geoff Harvey, Head of BTEC Assessment

Section 6: Delivery staff details:

Name Qualification(s) responsible for As per section(s) 5, 6 and 7 Assessor Q/WT
NVQ/SVQ ONLY

IV Q/WT
NVQ/SVQ ONLY

Employer Direct
NVQ/SVQ ONLY

Authenticated Certificates
Available for inspection

CV

Staff Development Plan

Countersigning Arrangements (NVQ/SVQ only):

Details of countersigning arrangements for decisions made by unqualified (WT) assessors (if applicable) Details of countersigning arrangements for decisions made by unqualified (WT) IVs (if applicable)

Section 7: Qualification Criteria

Evidence that the following Qualification Approval Criteria are satisfied must be provided If you have indicated NO for any criterion, please give the reason why in the box provided at the end of this section. Section 7 7.1 7.2 RESOURCES Staff involved in the assessment process have the appropriate experience and expertise to deliver qualification Please provide evidence of physical resources available to support the delivery and assessment of qualification e.g. IT, learning materials, teaching rooms and specialist equipment required to support learning objectives
Centre Confirmation Edexcel Use Only

7.2: Please provide details of resources available to support the delivery of qualification(s)
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7.3 7.4

ASSESSMENT Assessment is carried out by occupationally competent, accredited staff who are adequately supported to fulfil their responsibilities An appropriate range of assessment methods are used (for BTEC please supply assessment material for 1 mandatory core unit)

Centre Confirmation

Edexcel Use Only

7.4: Please provide details of methods of assessment (if applicable)

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Please confirm that evidence of each Qualification Criteria will be available should Edexcel require by answering YES/NO to each statement:
Centre Confirmation Edexcel Use Only

7.5 7.6 7.7

There is sufficient time, resources and authority for staff to perform their roles and responsibilities effectively A system is in place to ensure professional development for staff delivering qualification(s) covered in this application The centre has the appropriate Health and Safety policies for the equipment used to support learners in the qualifications covered in this application

For any criteria where evidence will not be available, please reference the criteria number and give the reason why:
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Section 8: Agreement By Principal Or Chief Executive Or Head Of Organisation/Institution

a) b) c) d) My organisation will co-operate fully with Edexcel. My organisation will not undertake any activity or advertising that could bring the name of Edexcel into disrepute. My organisation will adhere to all of Edexcel policies and procedures. No material supporting this centre approval has been plagiarised. I confirm that any material supporting this application that is the intellectual property of another person or organisation is used with the express permission of that person or organisation. My organisation will operate any required external assessments in full accordance with Edexcel and/or Ofqual/SQA procedures. I understand that if quality is not maintained centre approval may be withdrawn. I understand that approval of a qualification by Edexcel does not imply or guarantee that it will be supported by public funding bodies. I confirm that we will monitor, review and evaluate our operations, policies and procedures and keep auditable records. I confirm that information supplied to Edexcel for the purposes of registration and certification will be complete and accurate and learners will be informed of their registration status. I confirm that we will implement the agreed equal opportunities access and fair assessment policies and procedures. I confirm that the assessment procedure will be open, fair and free from bias. I confirm that we will make available to Edexcel and/or Ofqual/SQA any materials, records, information or documents associated with the delivery of the qualification(s) and allow Edexcel officials access to such materials, premises and learners. My organisation will not extend overseas its operational boundaries in relation to Edexcel qualification delivery without prior authorisation from Edexcel. The roles, responsibilities, authorities and accountabilities of the assessment and verification team across all sites are clearly defined, allocated and understood. I confirm that Edexcel will be notified of any changes, which put at risk my organisations ability to meet the centre approval criteria. My organisation will monitor the approval and accreditation period for all of the qualifications approved and seek re-approval as and when required. My organisation will retain evidence of learner work, records of assessment and internal verification records for a minimum period of three years following certification of the learner. My organisation will comply with Edexcel terms and conditions for payment of invoices. I understand that Edexcel has the right to refuse approval without giving reasons as to their decision. My organisation will retain a hard copy of the centre and qualification approval application for a minimum period of three years once approval has been granted. I confirm that my organisation has not previously been rejected or had withdrawn centre recognition or programme approval with any Awarding Organisation. I understand that Edexcel Centre Recognition maybe withdrawn should my organisation remain inactive for 2 years or more.

e) f) g) h) i) j) k) l)

m) n) o) p) q) r) s) t) u) v)

Signature of head of organisation

(Electronic copy of signature required)

Print name Position within organisation Date of submission

Edexcel reserves the right to decline Centre Approval

Employers, Training Providers and Private Colleges please email the fully completed application to: wbl@pearson.com FE Colleges and Schools currently offering Academic qualification with Edexcel wishing to offer BTEC up to Level 3 should gain approval through Edexcel Online. If you are brand new to Edexcel and wish to start offering BTEC please call us on 0844 576 0026 prior to submitting your application.
Prepared by Brett Harries, Vocational Recognition & Approvals Manager Authorised by Geoff Harvey, Head of BTEC Assessment

EDEXCEL USE ONLY (Qualification Review)

Qualification Reviewer Details Name:
Review Date
Further Evidence date (1) Further Evidence date (2) AA Number

Qualifications identified in sections 3, 4 and 5 are currently accredited BTEC qualifications An appropriate person within the organisation has signed the declaration CVs (qualifications and subject/level experience) are appropriate to the application Centre resources are adequate to the qualification (Qualification approval only) Comments:

Qualifications reviewed
Qualification Comments Signed off

Prepared by Brett Harries, Vocational Recognition & Approvals Manager Authorised by Geoff Harvey, Head of BTEC Assessment

FOR EDEXCEL USE ONLY (Qualification Review)

Further Evidence Required (Qualification)
Number Information Required

Outcome of Evidence Required (Qualification) (1)

Number Complete? Date? Comments

Outcome of Evidence Required (Qualification) (2)

Number Complete? Date? Comments

Recommendations (these should not prevent approval)

Review Declaration
The Qualification Approval criteria has been met and approval agreed If NO Please give reasons why:

Reviewer (email address accepted as signature)

Date

The Centre may be granted approval for the delivery of Edexcel Vocational Qualifications Qualification Manager Name Signature Date