We held a webinar with the latest updates on Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs) on Tuesday 9th March as part of our Weekly Webinar series. You can access a recording of this webinar in the secure area of our website here (Centre login required)
Below we will add any frequently asked questions that we receive relating to this webinar.
We don’t feel that it will be too different at the moment but there may be more flexibility. We will update you at the end of March.
If you are offering these types of qualifications, this information will be relevant for you. The information is applicable to the qualification, not exclusively to the geographical location where it is offered.
Learners can work on each other as long as local restrictions permit this and the centre carries out all relevant risk assessments, H&S checks and hygiene precautions.
Learners can work on each other or staff as long as local restrictions permit this and the centre carries out all relevant risk assessments, H&S checks and hygiene precautions.
The decision to proceed with formative or summative assessments in educational settings is the responsibility of centre staff and centre management. Assessments in workplace settings should not go ahead at this time.
Yes
Education in England reopens on the 8th March, other nations will have their own timelines. The decision to proceed with formative or summative assessments in educational settings is the responsibility of centre staff and centre management. Assessments in workplace settings should not go ahead at this time. Same for learners of all ages.
Yes, there are no restrictions to accessing on-demand theory exams, however, you must apply by using the new V1 adaption form.
The arrangements for VRQs will be confirmed once the proposed VCRF consultation has been completed and Ofqual has responded which will be near the end of March. We will then be able to give further updates on this. For now, you should continue with the current guidelines.
We will be holding further webinars explaining the differences between the assessments for the VRQs and NVQs.
Yes, you are able to use a mixture of Manage Assess. We would recommend that a group of learners uses Manage Assess for their entire course, however, a second group of learners can use paper-based portfolios if they want.
The arrangements for VRQs will be confirmed once the proposed VCRF consultation has been completed and Ofqual has responded which will be near the end of March, we will then be able to give further updates on this.
Ofqual are proposing that the new VCRF will replace the ERF and E-ERF in most cases.
The centre will need to follow the local advice and guidance for that area.
We will be providing guidance from the end of March 2021 to all centres.