Vocational and Technical Qualifications 2020/21
On 3 August, Ofqual launched a consultation on the arrangements for the assessment and awarding of Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQS) in 2020/21.
Many of these vocational qualifications are taken by learners in schools, colleges and training organisations in Northern Ireland.
This consultation proposes mitigations to manage the disruption of teaching and learning of vocational qualifications during 2020-21, whilst ensuring that assessments can provide a valid and reliable award. CCEA Regulation works closely with Ofqual and Qualifications Wales on these qualifications.
We would particularly encourage learners, parents/carers, teachers, employers and other key stakeholders in education and industry who use these qualifications to respond to the consultation.
You can access the consultation below:
We are also working with awarding organisations offering NI only vocational qualifications to consider the adaptations to assessment that may be needed for the delivery of assessments during 2020-21.
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