VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
The qualification is designed to support the continuing professional development of those working with examinations in schools and colleges. It is also designed to deliver, improve and validate the skills, knowledge and understanding required to be an effective administrator of the examinations process. For those who are interested in progressing in this crucial area the qualification provides an important first step in their continuing professional development. The level 3 BTEC Award in Administering Examinations provides a progression route for those who have taken the Level 2.
All assessment is carried out by centre assessors based on specific criteria set out in each unit. All assessed work is subject to internal verification procedures, where assessed evidence is sampled on an ongoing basis by appointed and qualified individuals in the centre. External Verification takes place on a cyclical basis and assessor and internal verification decisions are sampled.
This qualification contains two complusory units (30 hours each). Students need to complete both units to gain the qualification.