Guidance

VTQ information hub 2023 to 2024: key dates and deadlines

For Level 3, Level 1/2 and Level 2 vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs) used for progression and taken alongside or in place of A-levels and GCSEs.

Applies to England

Ofqual has worked with awarding organisations to compile the following information on key dates and deadlines for vocational and technical qualifications (VTQ) in 2024. 

This VTQ Information Hub is most relevant to school and college staff working in the administration or delivery of Level 3, Level 1/2 and Level 2 vocational and technical qualifications used for progression. It will help you prepare for the awarding organisation key dates and deadlines ahead of awarding in summer 2024. 

Please note, there are still deadlines that awarding organisations need centres to meet to ensure the timely delivery of results in August. It is important that centres ensure that activities take place early enough to ensure the awarding organisation deadlines are met.

Information is arranged by awarding organisation and then by qualification. You can download the combined data for all awarding organisations, or for each individual organisation.

We are interested in your feedback about the VTQ Information Hub. If you have any comments about the usefulness of the hub or if there is information that you would like to see included please email this address:  VTQInformationHub@ofqual.gov.uk

The VTQ Information Hub has been updated on 26 April 2024 to reflect changes made from awarding organisations regarding key dates.

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Active IQ

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from Active IQ. For more details see Active IQ’s information page for centres

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End date Event
31 January 2024 Declaration
30 April 2024 Term time checkpoint
21 June 2024 Latest date for external assessments to be completed
21 June 2024 Latest date for internal assessments to be completed
21 June 2024 Qualification claim date
5 July 2024 Deadline for submission of evidence for quality assurance
26 July 2024 Latest date by which external quality assurance must be completed
9 August 2024 Latest date results released to centres
8 September 2024 Latest date by which certificates will be released to centres

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Performance Table Qualifications (PTQs)

End date Event
31 January 2024 Declaration
30 April 2024 Term time checkpoint
21 June 2024 Latest date for external assessments to be completed
21 June 2024 Latest date for internal assessments to be completed
21 June 2024 Qualification claim date
5 July 2024 Deadline for submission of evidence for quality assurance
26 July 2024 Latest date by which external quality assurance must be completed
9 August 2024 Latest date results released to centres
8 September 2024 Latest date by which certificates will be released to centres

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Work-based Competency Qualifications and NVQs

End date Event
31 January 2024 Declaration
30 April 2024 Term time checkpoint
21 June 2024 Latest date for external assessments to be completed
21 June 2024 Latest date for internal assessments to be completed
21 June 2024 Qualification claim date
5 July 2024 Deadline for submission of evidence for quality assurance
26 July 2024 Latest date by which external quality assurance must be completed
9 August 2024 Latest date results released to centres
8 September 2024 Latest date by which certificates will be released to centres

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AIM

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from AIM. For more details see AIM’s qualifications information page.

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Key dates for AIM

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Cyber security

End date Event
22 December 2023 Senior designated contact nomination
28 April 2024 Checkpoint One
24 May 2024 Checkpoint Two
30 June 2024 EQA monitoring for Cyber Security
31 July 2024 UCAS reporting
14 August 2024 Issue of results to centres
15 August 2024 Supporting learners
15 August 2024 Issue of results to learners

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Games, animation and VFX

End date Event
22 December 2023 Senior designated contact nomination
9 February 2024 Exam scheduling for March 2024 Games, Animation and VFX
28 February 2024 Interim External Quality Assurance (EQA) monitoring for Games, Animation and VFX
28 February 2024 Interim External Quality Assurance (EQA) monitoring for Cyber Security
19 March 2024 Core Principles Examinations for Games, Animation and VFX
20 March 2024 Case Study Examinations for Games, Animation and VFX
28 April 2024 Checkpoint One
9 May 2024 Examination results issued for Games, Animation and VFX
24 May 2024 Exam scheduling for June 2024 Games Animation and VFX Skills
24 May 2024 Checkpoint Two
18 June 2024 Core Principles Resit examinations for Games, Animation and VFX
19 June 2024 Case Study Resit examinations for Games, Animation and VFX
30 June 2024 EQA monitoring for Counselling and Games, Animation and VFX
31 July 2024 UCAS reporting
14 August 2024 Issue of results to centres
15 August 2024 Supporting learners
15 August 2024 Issue of results to learners

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AQA

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from AQA. For more details see AQA’s exams administration page.

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Applied General Science

End date Event
21 February 2024 Deadline for entries for all qualification units and awards
31 March 2024 Preliminary material available
4 April 2024 Entries certification warning report checkpoint
21 April 2024 Deadline for very late entries when entry amendment fees apply
2 May 2024 Entries certification warning report checkpoint
15 May 2024 Deadline for internal assessment mark and/or grade submission
16 May 2024 Entries certification warning report checkpoint
20 May 2024 Deadline for submission of evidence moderation non-examined assessments
26 July 2024 Deadline for applications for special consideration for missed external assessments
14 August 2024 Date of restricted release of results to centres
15 August 2024 Date of release of final results to centres for results to be issued to learners

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Level 3 Certificate in mathematics

End date Event
21 February 2024 Deadline for entries for all qualification units and awards
21 April 2024 Deadline for very late entries when entry amendment fees apply
26 July 2024 Deadline for applications for special consideration for missed external assessments
14 August 2024 Date of restricted release of results to centres
15 August 2024 Date of release of final results to centres for results to be issued to learners

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Applied General Business

End date Event
21 February 2024 Deadline for entries for all qualification units and awards
31 March 2024 Preliminary material available
4 April 2024 Entries certification warning report checkpoint
21 April 2024 Deadline for very late entries when entry amendment fees apply
2 May 2024 Entries certification warning report checkpoint
15 May 2024 Deadline for internal assessment mark and/or grade submission
16 May 2024 Entries certification warning report checkpoint
20 May 2024 Deadline for submission of evidence moderation non-examined assessments
7 June 2024 Last date to send external assignment Level 3 Certificate Business Unit 3 (ABS3) for June 2024
26 July 2024 Deadline for applications for special consideration for missed external assessments
14 August 2024 Date of restricted release of results to centres
15 August 2024 Date of release of final results to centres for results to be issued to learners

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ATHE Ltd

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from ATHE Ltd. For more details see ATHE Ltd’s results submission deadlines page.

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Key dates for ATHE

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ATHE Level 3 Diplomas

End date Event
28 February 2024 First checkpoint of registered learners
15 May 2024 Second checkpoint of registered learners
31 May 2024 Results submission deadline
31 July 2024 Results issue deadline

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City & Guilds

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from City & Guilds. For more details see City & Guilds’ VTQ information page.

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Key Stage 4 Level 2 Technicals

End date Event
3 May 2024 Checkpoint
17 May 2024 Synoptic assignment submission deadline
19 August 2024 Results available to centres
22 August 2024 Results available to learners

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Level 2 Technicals

End date Event
3 May 2024 Checkpoint
17 May 2024 Synoptic assignment submission deadline
4 June 2024 Submission deadline for other centre-assessed components identified for sampling
14 June 2024 Submission deadline for remaining centre-assessed components
19 August 2024 Results available to centres
22 August 2024 Results available to learners

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Level 3 Technicals

End date Event
3 May 2024 Checkpoint
17 May 2024 Synoptic assignment submission deadline
4 June 2024 Submission deadline for other centre-assessed components identified for sampling
14 June 2024 Submission deadline for remaining centre-assessed components
12 August 2024 Results available to centres
15 August 2024 Results available to learners

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T Levels - Engineering and Manufacturing

End date Event
28 March 2024 Employer-Set Project (ESP) submission deadline
3 May 2024 Checkpoint
17 May 2024 Occupational specialism submission deadline
14 August 2024 Results available to centres
15 August 2024 Results available to learners

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All other T Levels

End date Event
3 May 2024 Checkpoint
10 May 2024 Employer-Set Project (ESP) submission deadline
17 May 2024 Occupational specialism submission deadline
14 August 2024 Results available to centres
15 August 2024 Results available to learners

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Crossfields Institute (CFI)

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from CFI. For more details see CFI’s VTQ data collection information page.

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Integrative Education suite

End date Event
31 October 2023 Indicative number of learners for each qualification submitted
1 March 2024 Final date for registrations for this certification point
30 April 2024 Late registrations accepted
15 July 2024 Claims submitted by centres including all LO grades
23 August 2024 Results issued to centres to be shared with subsites
30 September 2024 Queries, amendments or appeals can be raised
31 October 2024 Outcome of Appeals and appropriate certification issued
31 October 2024 Certificates issued to centre
30 November 2024 Report on Certification outcomes made available

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Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB)

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from ECITB. For more details see ECITB’s vocational and technical qualifications page.

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Engineering construction

End date Event
29 February 2024 Deadline for centres to confirm which candidates expect a result on results day
29 February 2024 Deadline for centres to confirm details of the Senior Designated person
31 May 2024 Deadline for results (certificate claims) to be submitted to ECITB
03 June 2024 Term time Checkpoint
17 June 2024 Deadline for submission of candidate portfolios for external quality assurance
22 July 2024 External quality assurance monitoring to take place
12 August 2024 Date of release of final results to centres for results (certificates) to be issued to candidates

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Nuclear

End date Event
29 February 2024 Deadline for centres to confirm which candidates expect a result on results day
29 February 2024 Deadline for centres to confirm details of the Senior Designated person
31 May 2024 Deadline for results (certificate claims) to be submitted to ECITB
3 June 2024 Term time Checkpoint
17 June 2024 Deadline for submission of candidate portfolios for external quality assurance
22 July 2024 External quality assurance monitoring to take place
12 August 2024 Date of release of final results to centres for results (certificates) to be issued to candidates

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FDQ Limited

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from FDQ Limited. For more details see FDQ Limited’s 2024 VTQ information page.

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Level 2 qualifications

End Date Event
3 April 2024 FDQ completes learner registration checks with centres
1 May 2024 Deadline for centre requests for external quality assurance
30 June 2024 Deadline by which all centre external quality assurance is complete
21 July 2024 Deadline for qualification certification claim date for level 2 qualifications
21 August 2024 FDQ to submit to Ofqual completion data L2

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Level 3 qualifications

End Date Event
3 April 2024 FDQ completes learner registration checks with centres
1 May 2024 Deadline for centre requests for external quality assurance
30 June 2024 Deadline by which all centre external quality assurance is complete
13 July 2024 Deadline for qualification certification claim date for level 3 qualifications
13 August 2024 FDQ to submit to Ofqual completion data L3

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Gatehouse Awards Ltd

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from Gatehouse Awards Ltd. For more details see Gatehouse Awards Ltd’s information page.

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Foundation diplomas

End date Event
30 April 2024 Term time checkpoint 1
30 June 2024 Deadline for very late entry when entry amendment fees apply
30 June 2024 Deadline for requests for moderation for internal assessments
19 July 2024 Latest date by which external moderation must be completed
1 August 2024 Qualification claim date
12 August 2024 Date of release of final results to centres
13 August 2024 Final date for results to be issued to candidates

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Animal Studies, Wildlife and Conservation

End date Event
30 April 2024 Term time checkpoint 1
30 June 2024 Deadline for very late entry when entry amendment fees apply
30 June 2024 Deadline for requests for moderation for internal assessments
19 July 2024 Latest date by which external moderation must be completed
1 August 2024 Qualification claim date
12 August 2024 Date of release of final results to centres
13 August 2024 Final date for results to be issued to candidates

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Gateway Qualifications Limited

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from Gateway Qualifications Limited. For more details see Gateway Qualifications Limited’s VTQ information page.

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Care qualifications

End date Event
31 March 2024 Term time checkpoint 1
30 April 2024 Term time checkpoint 2
30 June 2024 Deadline for submission of evidence for quality assurance of assessments
09 August 2024 Results and certificates issued to centres

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Digital qualifications

End date Event
31 March 2024 Term time checkpoint 1
30 April 2024 Term time checkpoint 2
30 June 2024 Deadline for submission of evidence for quality assurance of assessments
09 August 2024 Results and certificates issued to centres

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Garden design qualifications

End date Event
31 March 2024 Term time checkpoint 1
30 April 2024 Term time checkpoint 2
30 June 2024 Deadline for submission of evidence for quality assurance of assessments
09 August 2024 Results and certificates issued to centres

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Logistics qualifications

End date Event
31 March 2024 Term time checkpoint 1
30 April 2024 Term time checkpoint 2
30 June 2024 Deadline for submission of evidence for quality assurance of assessments
09 August 2024 Results and certificates issued to centres

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London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF)

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from LIBF. For more details see LIBF’s teacher and exam officer information page.

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LIBF Level 3 Certificate or Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies

End date Event
10 November 23 Qualification registration deadline for certification in Summer 2024 or Summer 2025
12 January 2024 Part A (e-test) results released to centres and students (January 2024 session)
19 January 2024 Special Consideration application deadline for Part A assessment (January 2024 session)
23 January 2024 Part A (paper-based) results released to centres (January 2024 session)
23 January 2024 Special Consideration application deadline for Part B assessment (January 2024 session)
24 January 2024 Part A (paper-based) results released to students (January 2024 session)
5 February 2024 Part B results released to centres (January 2024 session)
6 February 2024 Part B results released to students (January 2024 session)
7 February 2024 Term time checkpoint (January 2024 session)
9 February 2024 Resit entry window (March 2024 session)
26 February 2024 Result enquiry deadline for Part B assessment (January 2024 session)
15 March 2024 Part A (e-test) results released to centres and students (March 2024 session)
22 March 2024 Special Consideration application deadline for Part A assessment (March 2024 session)
25 March 2024 Part A (paper-based) results released to centres (March 2024 session)
26 March 2024 Part A (paper-based) results released to students (March 2024 session)
26 March 2024 Special Consideration application deadline for Part B assessment (March 2024 session)
15 April 2024 Part B results released to centres (March 2024 session)
16 April 2024 Part B results released to students (March 2024 session)
18 April 2024 Term time checkpoint (March 2024 session)
26 April 2024 Part A (e-test) results released to centres and students (May 2024 session)
29 April 2024 Result enquiry deadline for Part B assessment (March 2024 session)
3 May 2024 Special Consideration application deadline for Part A assessment (May 2024 session)
7 May 2024 Part A (paper-based) results released to centres (May 2024 session)
7 May 2024 Special Consideration application deadline for Part B assessment (May 2024 session)
8 May 2024 Part A (paper-based) results released to students (May 2024 session)
21 May 2024 Part B results released to centres (May 2024 session)
22 May 2024 Part B results released to students (May 2024 session)
28 May 2024 Resit entry window (June 2024 session)
11 June 2024 Result enquiry deadline for Part B assessment (May 2024 session)
14 June 2024 Part A (e-test) results released to centres and students (June 2024 session)
21 June 2024 Special Consideration application deadline for Part A assessment (June 2024 session)
25 June 2024 Part A (paper-based) results released to centres (June 2024 session)
25 June 2024 Special Consideration application deadline for Part B assessment (June 2024 session)
26 June 2024 Part A (paper-based) results released to students (June 2024 session)
10 July 2024 Part B results released to centres (June 2024 session)
11 July 2024 Part B results released to students (June 2024 session)
5 August 2024 Final qualification results released to centres
15 August 2024 Final qualification results released to students
6 September 2024 Result enquiry deadline for Part B assessment (June 2024 session)

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LIBF Level 1/2 Technical Award in Finance

End date Event
10 November 2023 Qualification registration deadline for certification in Summer 2025
20 November 2023 Special Consideration application deadline for NEA (Unit 2 November 2023 submission)
4 December 2023 NEA results released to centres (Unit 2 November 2023 submission)
5 December 2023 NEA results released to students (Unit 2 November 2023 submission)
6 December 2023 Term time checkpoint (Unit 2 November 2023 submission)
18 December 2023 Result enquiry deadline for NEA (Unit 2 November 2023 submission)
5 January 2024 Resit entry window (Unit 2 February 2024 submission)
23 February 2024 Special Consideration application deadline for NEA (Unit 2 February 2024 submission)
8 March 2024 NEA results released to centres (Unit 2 February 2024 submission)
8 March 2024 NEA results released to students (Unit 2 February 2024 submission)
8 March 2024 Special Consideration application deadline for NEA (Unit 1 March 2024 submission)
14 March 2024 Term time checkpoint (Unit 2 February 2024 submission)
22 March 2024 NEA results released to centres (Unit 1 March 2024 submission)
22 March 2024 NEA results released to students (Unit 1 March 2024 submission)
22 March 2024 Result enquiry deadline for NEA (Unit 2 February 2024 submission)
17 April 2024 Term time checkpoint (Unit 1 March 2024 submission)
24 April 2024 Result enquiry deadline for NEA (Unit 1 March 2024 submission)
26 April 2024 Resit entry window (Unit 1 July 2024 submission)
28 May 2024 Special Consideration application deadline for Unit 3 (May 2024 session)
21 June 2024 Unit 3 results released to centres (May 2024 session)
22 June 2024 Unit 3 results released to students (May 2024 session)
5 July 2024 Result enquiry deadline for Unit 3 (May 2024 session)
9 July 2024 Special Consideration application deadline for NEA (Unit 1 July 2024 submission)
29 July 2024 NEA results released to centres (Unit 1 July 2024 submission)
30 July 2024 NEA results released to students (Unit 1 July 2024 submission)
12 August 2024 Final qualification results released to centres
22 August 2024 Final qualification results released to students
5 September 2024 Term time checkpoint (Unit 1 July 2024 submission)
13 September 2024 Result enquiry deadline for NEA (Unit 1 July 2024 submission)

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NCFE

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from NCFE. For more details see NCFE’s page on VTQ results delivery in 2024.

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Applied Generals

End date Event
9 February 2024 Term time checkpoint 1
3 May 2024 Term time checkpoint 2
12 August 2024 Date of release for final result to centres

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Licence to practice

End date Event
9 February 2024 Term time checkpoint 1
3 May 2024 Term time checkpoint 2
31 July 2024 EQA completion deadline
12 August 2024 Date of release for final result to centres

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T Level

End date Event
9 February 2024 Term time checkpoint 1
3 May 2024 Term time checkpoint 2
14 August 2024 Date of release for final result to centres

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UCAS Point Qualification

End date Event
9 February 2024 Term time checkpoint 1
3 May 2024 Term time checkpoint 2
31 July 2024 EQA completion deadline
12 August 2024 Date of release for final result to centres

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V-cert

End date Event
9 February 2024 Term time checkpoint 1
3 May 2024 Term time checkpoint 2
19 August 2024 Date of release for final result to centres

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OCN London

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from OCN London. For more details see OCN London’s information page for regulated qualifications.

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Creative Industries and Design

End date Event
21 June 2024 Qualification claim date
5 July 2024 Deadline for submission of evidence for quality assurance
19 July 2024 Latest date by which external quality assurance must be completed
26 July 2024 Latest date by which certificates will be released to Centres

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Digital and Computing

End date Event
21 June 2024 Qualification claim date
5 July 2024 Deadline for submission of evidence for quality assurance
19 July 2024 Latest date by which external quality assurance must be completed
26 July 2024 Latest date by which certificates will be released to Centres

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Health, Early Years and Social Care

End date Event
21 June 2024 Qualification claim date
5 July 2024 Deadline for submission of evidence for quality assurance
19 July 2024 Latest date by which external quality assurance must be completed
26 July 2024 Latest date by which certificates will be released to Centres

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OCR

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from OCR. For more details see OCR’s VTQ updates page.

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Cambridge Nationals

End date Event
1 September 2023 Basedata published (January 2024 series)
1 September 2023 Exceptional autumn 2023 submission opportunity: Basedata published (November 2023 series)
21 September 2023 Exceptional autumn 2023 submission opportunity: Entries deadline (November 2023 series)
22 September 2023 Exceptional autumn 2023 submission opportunity: Late entry and entry amendment fees apply (Stage 1) (November 2023 series)
25 September 2023 Exceptional autumn 2023 submission opportunity: Moderator address labels despatched by this date (November 2023 series)
25 September 2023 Exceptional autumn 2023 submission opportunity: Special Consideration Online opens (November 2023 series)
2 October 2023 Exceptional autumn 2023 submission opportunity: Centre-assessed mark submission deadline (November 2023 series)
4 October 2023 Modified question paper deadline (January 2024 series)
6 October 2023 Exceptional autumn 2023 submission opportunity: Very late entry and entry amendment fees apply (Stage 2) (November 2023 series)
21 October 2023 Access arrangements deadline (January 2024 series)
21 October 2023 Entries deadline (January 2024 series)
21 October 2023 Exceptional autumn 2023 submission opportunity: Entry withdrawals with refund deadline (November 2023 series)
22 October 2023 Late entry and entry amendment fees apply (Stage 1) (January 2024 series)
7 November 2023 Certificates issued by this date (June 2023 series)
21 November 2023 Entry withdrawals with refund deadline (January 2024 series)
22 November 2023 Very late entry and entry amendment fees apply (Stage 2) (January 2024 series)
23 November 2023 Basedata published (January 2024 series)
24 November 2023 Exam stationery despatched by this date (January 2024 series)
30 November 2023 Free replacement certificates deadline (June 2023 series)
1 December 2023 Transferred candidate deadline (January 2024 series)
7 December 2023 Exceptional autumn 2023 submission opportunity: Entry amendments/withdrawals deadline (November 2023 series)
7 December 2023 Question papers despatched by this date question papers, attendance registers and script return labels for examinations taken between 10 January and 12 January will be despatched by this date (January 2024 series)
8 December 2023 Deadline for ordering non-interactive PDF question papers from Access Arrangements Online (AAO) (January 2024 series)
13 December 2023 Exceptional autumn 2023 submission opportunity: Restricted release of results via EDI and Interchange (November 2023 series)
14 December 2023 Exceptional autumn 2023 submission opportunity: Results to be issued to candidates (November 2023 series)
15 December 2023 Moderator address labels despatched by this date (January 2024 series)
15 December 2023 Special Consideration Online opens (January 2024 series)
10 January 2024 Centre-assessed mark submission deadline (January 2024 series)
10 January 2024 First date of the examination period (January 2024 series)
12 January 2024 Final date of the examination period (January 2024 series)
24 January 2024 Special Consideration Online closes (January 2024 series)
25 January 2024 Exceptional autumn 2023 submission opportunity: Reviews of moderation and missing and incomplete results deadline (November 2023 series)
31 January 2024 Modified question paper deadline (June 2024 series)
21 February 2024 Checkpoint: Entries deadline (June 2024 series)
22 February 2024 Late entry and entry amendment fees apply (Stage 1) (June 2024 series)
7 March 2024 Entry amendments/withdrawals deadline (January 2024 series)
13 March 2024 Restricted release of results via EDI and Interchange (January 2024 series)
14 March 2024 Results to be issued to candidates (January 2024 series)
15 March 2024 Special Consideration Online opens (June 2024 series)
21 March 2024 Access arrangements deadline (June 2024 series)
21 March 2024 Entry withdrawals with refund deadline (June 2024 series)
21 March 2024 Modified question paper deadline for January 2024 resit candidates (June 2024 series)
21 March 2024 Transferred candidate deadline (June 2024 series)
28 March 2024 Final date for entering June 2024 resit entries following the issue of the January 2024 results without incurring late fees (June 2024 series)
31 March 2024 Provisional timetable comments deadline (January 2025 series)
18 April 2024 Deadline for downloading scripts from Access to Scripts (January 2024 series)
18 April 2024 Reviews of results, missing and incomplete results and late certification deadline (January 2024 series)
19 April 2024 Examination stationery despatched by this date (June 2024 series)
22 April 2024 Late entry and entry amendment fees apply (Stage 2) (June 2024 series)
22 April 2024 Question papers, attendance registers and script return labels for examinations between 09 May and 24 May despatched by this date (June 2024 series)
3 May 2024 Moderator address labels despatched by this date (June 2024 series)
9 May 2024 First date of the examination period (June 2024 series)
10 May 2024 Question papers, attendance registers and script return labels for examinations between 03 June and 14 June despatched by this date (June 2024 series)
15 May 2024 Centre-assessed mark submission deadline (June 2024 series)
31 May 2024 Certificates issued by this date (January 2024 series)
6 June 2024 Contingency afternoon session in the event of national or significant local disruption to examinations in the United Kingdom (June 2024 series)
13 June 2024 Contingency afternoon session in the event of national or significant local disruption to examinations in the United Kingdom (June 2024 series)
13 June 2024 Final date of the examination period (June 2024 series)
26 June 2024 Contingency day in the event of national or significant local disruption to examinations in the United Kingdom (June 2024 series)
30 June 2024 Free replacement certificates deadline (January 2024 series)
3 July 2024 Special Consideration Online closes (June 2024 series)
15 August 2024 Entry amendments/withdrawals deadline (June 2024 series)
21 August 2024 Restricted release of results via EDI and Interchange (June 2024 series)
22 August 2024 Results to be issued to candidates (June 2024 series)
7 November 2024 Certificates issued by this date (June 2024 series)
30 November 2024 Free replacement certificates deadline (June 2024 series)
30 November 2024 Replacement certificates deadline (‘certifying statements’ provided from this date) (January 2024 series)
30 April 2025 Replacement certificates deadline (‘certifying statements’ provided from this date) (June 2024 series)

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Cambridge Technicals 2012

End date Event
1 September 2023 Basedata published
6 October 2023 A2C results issue for all results issued between 1 and 30 September 2023
10 November 2023 A2C results issue for all results issued between 1 and 31 October 2023
8 December 2023 A2C results issue for all results issued between 1 and 30 November 2023
12 January 2024 A2C results issue for all results issued between 1 and 31 December 2023
9 February 2024 A2C results issue for all results issued between 1 and 31 January 2024
8 March 2024 A2C results issue for all results issued between 1 and 29 February 2024
18 March 2024 Estimated completion dates will be available to view and amend in the Cambridge Technicals Progress Tracker (June 2024 series)
5 April 2024 A2C results issue for all results issued between 1 and 31 March 2024
30 April 2024 Checkpoint: Deadline for submitting estimated completion date declaration in Cambridge Technicals Progress Tracker (June 2024 series)
1 May 2024 Ineligible students will be available to view in the Cambridge Technicals Progress Tracker (June 2024 series)
10 May 2024 A2C results issue for all results issued between 1 and 30 April 2024
15 May 2024 Deadline to arrange final moderation visit to make sure this takes place before 30 June (June 2024 series)
7 June 2024 A2C results issue for all results issued between 1 and 31 May 2024
15 June 2024 Claims must be submitted two weeks before a moderation visit. This is the last date for claims to be made if a final moderation visit is to take place 30 June or later (June 2024 series)
30 June 2024 Deadline for final moderation visits to be completed to ensure units and related qualification achievements are available by results day (June 2024 series)
5 July 2024 A2C results issue for all results issued between 1 and 30 June 2024
12 August 2024 A2C results issue for all qualification results issued between 1 July and 7 August 2024 for students with required unit achievements.
6 September 2024 A2C results issue for all results issued between 1 and 31 August 2024

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Cambridge Technicals 2016

End date Event
10 January 2024 First timetabled exam date. See exam timetable for assessment period for Level 2 Digital Media Unit 2C and Level 3 Performing Arts Units 1, 2C, 3 and 33. (January 2024 series)
12 January 2024 A2C results issue for all results issued between 1 and 31 December 2023
19 January 2024 Final timetabled exam date. See exam timetable for assessment period for Level 2 Digital Media Unit 2C and Level 3 Performing Arts Units 1, 2C, 3 and 33. (January 2024 series)
24 January 2024 Special Consideration Online closes (January 2024 series)
31 January 2024 Modified question paper deadline (June 2024 series)
1 February 2024 Basedata published (June 2024 series)
9 February 2024 A2C results issue for all results issued between 1 and 31 January 2024
12 February 2024 Pre-release materials for Level 3 Performing Arts Unit 1 available on Teach Cambridge June 2024 series)
19 February 2024 Pre-release materials for Level 3 Business Unit 1 available on Teach Cambridge June 2024 series)
26 February 2024 Pre-release materials for Level 2 Digital Media Unit 2C and Level 3 Performing Arts Unit 2C available on Teach Cambridge June 2024 series)
1 March 2024 Examined unit entry window opens (June 2024 series)
4 March 2024 Pre-release materials for Level 3 IT Unit 2 and Level 3 Performing Arts Unit 3 available on Teach Cambridge June 2024 series)
8 March 2024 A2C results issue for all results issued between 1 and 29 February 2024
11 March 2024 Pre-release materials for Level 3 Business Unit 3 and Level 3 IT Unit 3 available on Teach Cambridge June 2024 series)
13 March 2024 Examined unit results issued by this date (via Interchange and A2C) (January 2024 series)
15 March 2024 Special Consideration Online opens (June 2024 series)
18 March 2024 Estimated completion dates will be available to view and amend in the Cambridge Technicals Progress Tracker (June 2024 series)
18 March 2024 Pre-release materials for Level 3 Performing Arts Unit 33 available on Teach Cambridge June 2024 series)
20 March 2024 Priority access to scripts deadline (January 2024 series)
21 March 2024 Access arrangements deadline (June 2024 series)
21 March 2024 Examined unit entry window closes (June 2024 series)
21 March 2024 Modified question paper deadline for January 2024 resit candidates (June 2024 series)
5 April 2024 A2C results issue for all results issued between 1 and 31 March 2024
8 April 2024 Entry withdrawals with refund deadline (June 2024 series)
15 April 2024 Pre-release materials for Level 3 Health and Social Care Unit 25, Level 3 Applied Science Units 22 and 23 available on Teach Cambridge June 2024 series)
18 April 2024 Non-priority access to scripts deadline (January 2024 series)
18 April 2024 Reviews of marking deadline (January 2024 series)
30 April 2024 Checkpoint: Deadline for submitting estimated completion date declaration in Cambridge Technicals Progress Tracker (June 2024 series)
1 May 2024 Ineligible students will be available to view in the Cambridge Technicals Progress Tracker (June 2024 series)
8 May 2024 Question papers, attendance registers, script return envelopes and labels despatched by this date (June 2024 series)
10 May 2024 A2C results issue for all results issued between 1 and 30 April 2024
13 May 2024 First timetabled exam date. See exam timetable for assessment period for Level 2 Digital Media Unit 2C and Level 3 Performing Arts Units 1, 2C, 3 and 33. (June 2024 series)
15 May 2024 Deadline to arrange final moderation visit to make sure this takes place before 30 June (June 2024 series)
6 June 2024 Contingency afternoon session in the event of national or significant local disruption to examinations in the United Kingdom (June 2024 series)
7 June 2024 A2C results issue for all results issued between 1 and 31 May 2024
7 June 2024 Final timetabled exam date. See exam timetable for assessment period for Level 2 Digital Media Unit 2C and Level 3 Performing Arts Units 1, 2C, 3 and 33. (June 2024 series)
13 June 2024 Contingency afternoon session in the event of national or significant local disruption to examinations in the United Kingdom (June 2024 series)
15 June 2024 Claims must be submitted two weeks before a moderation visit. This is the last date for claims to be made if a final moderation visit is to take place 30 June or later (June 2024 series)
26 June 2024 Contingency day in the event of national or significant local disruption to examinations in the United Kingdom (June 2024 series)
30 June 2024 Deadline for final moderation visits to be completed to ensure units and related qualification achievements are available by results day (June 2024 series)
3 July 2024 Special Consideration Online closes (June 2024 series)
5 July 2024 A2C results issue for all results issued between 1 and 30 June 2024
12 August 2024 A2C results issue for all qualification results issued between 1 July and 7 August 2024 for students with required unit achievements.
15 August 2024 Examined unit results issued by this date (via Interchange and A2C) (June 2024 series)
6 September 2024 A2C results issue for all results issued between 1 and 31 August 2024

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Open Awards

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from Open Awards. For more details see Open Awards’ summer 2024 support page.

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Key dates for Open Awards

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End date Event
30 June 2024 Deadline for entries/requests for moderation for internal assessments
30 June 2024 Deadline for submission of evidence for verification/ moderation/quality assurance of assessments
30 June 2024 Qualification claim date, if applicable
31 July 2024 Latest date by which external moderation must be competed
12 August 2024 Date of release of final results to centres for issue date for results to be issued to candidates

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Pearson

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from Pearson. For more details see Pearson’s page on Technical Qualifications for 2023 to 2024 and/or Pearson’s page on Vocationally related qualifications for 2023 to 2024

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BTEC Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

End date Event
14 October 2023 Annual Quality Declaration submission deadline
1 November 2023 Deadline for registrations (enrolment for 2023 to 2024 academic year)
9 February 2024 Head of Centre Declaration for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
3 May 2024 Head of Centre reconfirmation for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
15 May 2024 Submission of evidence for verification
31 May 2024 Deadline for SV report to be issued to the centre
3 June 2024 Learner Tracking reporting available
15 June 2024 Deadline for second sample to be sent to SV (where relevant)
30 June 2024 Deadline for second SV report to be issued to the centre (where relevant)
5 July 2024 Deadline for applications for special consideration for missed assessments
5 July 2024 Deadline for internal assessment grade submission
5 July 2024 Qualification claim date, if applicable (for August results)
9 August 2024 Final results issued to centres and learners no later than
31 August 2024 Deadline for deletion of roll on/roll off registrations

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BTEC Firsts 2012

End date Event
14 October 2023 Annual Quality Declaration submission deadline
1 November 2023 Deadline for registrations (enrolment for 2023 to 2024 academic year)
31 January 2024 Deadline for deletion of registrations following the academic year
9 February 2024 Head of Centre Declaration for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
22 March 2024 Deadlines for entries for external assessments (May/June series)
22 March 2024 May/June Exam entry checkpoint (For August results)
29 March 2024 Deadline for entries for external assessments (May/June series) for January resit learners
22 April 2024 Deadline for very late entry (May/June series)
3 May 2024 Head of Centre reconfirmation for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
15 May 2024 Submission of evidence for verification
31 May 2024 Deadline for SV report to be issued to the centre
3 June 2024 Learner Tracking reporting available
15 June 2024 Deadline for second sample to be sent to SV (where relevant)
30 June 2024 Deadline for second SV report to be issued to the centre (where relevant)
5 July 2024 Deadline for applications for special consideration for missed assessments
5 July 2024 Deadline for internal assessment grade submission
5 July 2024 Qualification claim date, if applicable (for August results)
16 August 2024 Date of release of final unit/qualification results to centres
22 August 2024 Externally assessed unit results to be issued to candidates (May/June series)

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BTEC Firsts QCF

End date Event
14 October 2023 Annual Quality Declaration submission deadline
1 November 2023 Deadline for registrations (enrolment for 2023 to 2024 academic year)
9 February 2024 Head of Centre Declaration for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
3 May 2024 Head of Centre reconfirmation for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
15 May 2024 Submission of evidence for verification
31 May 2024 Deadline for SV report to be issued to the centre
3 June 2024 Learner Tracking reporting available
15 June 2024 Deadline for second sample to be sent to SV (where relevant)
30 June 2024 Deadline for second SV report to be issued to the centre (where relevant)
5 July 2024 Deadline for applications for special consideration for missed assessments
5 July 2024 Deadline for internal assessment grade submission
5 July 2024 Qualification claim date, if applicable (for August results)
9 August 2024 Final results issued to centres and learners no later than
31 August 2024 Deadline for deletion of roll on/ roll off registrations

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BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media (FADM)

End date Event
14 October 2023 Annual Quality Declaration submission deadline
1 November 2023 Deadline for registrations (enrolment for 2023 to 2024 academic year)
9 February 2024 Head of Centre Declaration for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
3 May 2024 Head of Centre reconfirmation for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
15 May 2024 Submission of evidence for verification
31 May 2024 Deadline for SV report to be issued to the centre
3 June 2024 Learner Tracking reporting available
15 June 2024 Deadline for second sample to be sent to SV (where relevant)
30 June 2024 Deadline for second SV report to be issued to the centre (where relevant)
5 July 2024 Deadline for applications for special consideration for missed assessments
5 July 2024 Deadline for internal assessment grade submission
5 July 2024 Qualification claim date, if applicable (for August results)
9 August 2024 Final results issued to centres and learners no later than
31 August 2024 Deadline for deletion of roll on/ roll off registrations

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BTEC Level 2 Skills

End date Event
14 October 2023 Annual Quality Declaration submission deadline
1 November 2023 Deadline for registrations (enrolment for 2023 to 2024 academic year)
9 February 2024 Head of Centre Declaration for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
3 May 2024 Head of Centre reconfirmation for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
15 May 2024 Submission of evidence for verification
31 May 2024 Deadline for SV report to be issued to the centre
3 June 2024 Learner Tracking reporting available
15 June 2024 Deadline for second sample to be sent to SV (where relevant)
30 June 2024 Deadline for second SV report to be issued to the centre (where relevant)
5 July 2024 Deadline for applications for special consideration for missed assessments
5 July 2024 Deadline for internal assessment grade submission
5 July 2024 Qualification claim date, if applicable (for August results)
9 August 2024 Final results issued to centres and learners no later than
31 August 2024 Deadline for deletion of roll on/ roll off registrations

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BTEC Level 2 Technicals

End date Event
14 October 2023 Annual Quality Declaration submission deadline
1 November 2023 Deadline for registrations (enrolment for 2023 to 2024 academic year)
31 January 2024 Deadline for deletion of registrations following the academic year
9 February 2024 Head of Centre Declaration for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
22 March 2024 Deadlines for entries for external assessments (May/June series)
22 March 2024 May/June Exam entry checkpoint (For August results)
29 March 2024 Deadline for entries for external assessments (May/June series) for January resit learners
22 April 2024 Deadline for very late entry (May/June series)
3 May 2024 Head of Centre reconfirmation for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
15 May 2024 Submission of evidence for verification
31 May 2024 Deadline for SV report to be issued to the centre
3 June 2024 Learner Tracking reporting available
15 June 2024 Deadline for second sample to be sent to SV (where relevant)
30 June 2024 Deadline for second SV report to be issued to the centre (where relevant)
5 July 2024 Deadline for applications for special consideration for missed assessments
5 July 2024 Deadline for internal assessment grade submission
5 July 2024 Qualification claim date, if applicable (for August results)
16 August 2024 Date of release of final unit/qualification results to centres
22 August 2024 Externally assessed unit results to be issued to candidates (May/June series)

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BTEC Level 2 Technicals (100% internal assessment)

End date Event
14 October 2023 Annual Quality Declaration submission deadline
1 November 2023 Deadline for registrations (enrolment for 2023 to 2024 academic year)
9 Feb 2024 Head of Centre Declaration for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
3 May 2024 Head of Centre reconfirmation for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
15 May 2024 Submission of evidence for verification
31 May 2024 Deadline for SV report to be issued to the centre
3 June 2024 Learner Tracking reporting available
15 June 2024 Deadline for second sample to be sent to SV (where relevant)
30 June 2024 Deadline for second SV report to be issued to the centre (where relevant)
5 July 2024 Deadline for applications for special consideration for missed assessments
5 July 2024 Deadline for internal assessment grade submission
5 July 2024 Qualification claim date, if applicable (for August results)
9 August 2024 Final results issued to centres and learners no later than
31 August 2024 Deadline for deletion of roll on/ roll off registrations

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BTEC Nationals QCF

End date Event
14 October 2023 Annual Quality Declaration submission deadline
1 November 2023 Deadline for registrations (enrolment for 2023 to 2024 academic year)
9 February 2024 Head of Centre Declaration for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
3 May 2024 Head of Centre reconfirmation for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
15 May 2024 Submission of evidence for verification
31 May 2024 Deadline for SV report to be issued to the centre
3 June 2024 Learner Tracking reporting available
15 June 2024 Deadline for second sample to be sent to SV (where relevant)
30 June 2024 Deadline for second SV report to be issued to the centre (where relevant)
5 July 2024 Deadline for applications for special consideration for missed assessments
5 July 2024 Deadline for internal assessment grade submission
5 July 2024 Qualification claim date, if applicable (for August results)
9 August 2024 Final results issued to centres and learners no later than
31 August 2024 Deadline for deletion of roll on/ roll off registrations

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BTEC Nationals RQF

End date Event
14 October 2023 Annual Quality Declaration submission deadline
1 November 2023 Deadline for registrations (enrolment for 2023 to 2024 academic year)
31 January 2024 Deadline for deletion of registrations following the academic year
9 February 2024 Head of Centre Declaration for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
22 March 2024 Deadlines for entries for external assessments (May/June series)
22 March 2024 May/June Exam entry checkpoint (For August results)
29 March 2024 Deadline for entries for external assessments (May/June series) for January resit learners
22 April 2024 Deadline for very late entry (May/June series)
3 May 2024 Head of Centre reconfirmation for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
15 May 2024 Submission of evidence for verification
31 May 2024 Deadline for SV report to be issued to the centre
3 June 2024 Learner Tracking reporting available
15 June 2024 Deadline for second sample to be sent to SV (where relevant)
30 June 2024 Deadline for second SV report to be issued to the centre (where relevant)
5 July 2024 Deadline for applications for special consideration for missed assessments
5 July 2024 Deadline for internal assessment grade submission
5 July 2024 Qualification claim date, if applicable (for August results)
7 August 2024 Date of release of final unit/qualification results to centres
15 August 2024 Externally assessed unit results to be issued to candidates (May/June series)

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BTEC Nationals RQF (100% internal assessment)

End date Event
14 October 2023 Annual Quality Declaration submission deadline
1 November 2023 Deadline for registrations (enrolment for 2023 to 2024 academic year)
9 February 2024 Head of Centre Declaration for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
3 May 2024 Head of Centre reconfirmation for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
15 May 2024 Submission of evidence for verification
31 May 2024 Deadline for SV report to be issued to the centre
3 June 2024 Learner Tracking reporting available
15 June 2024 Deadline for second sample to be sent to SV (where relevant)
30 June 2024 Deadline for second SV report to be issued to the centre (where relevant)
5 July 2024 Deadline for applications for special consideration for missed assessments
5 July 2024 Deadline for internal assessment grade submission
5 July 2024 Qualification claim date, if applicable (for August results)
9 August 2024 Final results issued to centres and learners no later than
31 August 2024 Deadline for deletion of roll on/ roll off registrations

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BTEC Specialist and Professional

End date Event
14 October 2023 Annual Quality Declaration submission deadline
1 November 2023 Deadline for registrations (enrolment for 2023 to 2024 academic year)
31 January 2024 Deadline for deletion of registrations following the academic year
9 February 2024 Head of Centre Declaration for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
22 March 2024 Deadlines for entries for external assessments (May/June series)
22 March 2024 May/June Exam entry checkpoint (For August results)
29 March 2024 Deadline for entries for external assessments (May/June series) for January resit learners
22 April 2024 Deadline for very late entry (May/June series)
3 May 2024 Head of Centre reconfirmation for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
15 May 2024 Submission of evidence for verification
31 May 2024 Deadline for SV report to be issued to the centre
3 June 2024 Learner Tracking reporting available
15 June 2024 Deadline for second sample to be sent to SV (where relevant)
30 June 2024 Deadline for second SV report to be issued to the centre (where relevant)
5 July 2024 Deadline for applications for special consideration for missed assessments
5 July 2024 Deadline for internal assessment grade submission
5 July 2024 Qualification claim date, if applicable (for August results)
16 August 2024 Date of release of final unit/qualification results to centres
22 August 2024 Externally assessed unit results to be issued to candidates (May/June series)

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BTEC Specialist and Professional (100% internal assessment)

End date Event
14 October 2023 Annual Quality Declaration submission deadline
1 November 2023 Deadline for registrations (enrolment for 2023 to 2024 academic year)
9 February 2024 Head of Centre Declaration for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
3 May 2024 Head of Centre reconfirmation for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
15 May 2024 Submission of evidence for verification
31 May 2024 Deadline for SV report to be issued to the centre
3 June 2024 Learner Tracking reporting available
15 June 2024 Deadline for second sample to be sent to SV (where relevant)
30 June 2024 Deadline for second SV report to be issued to the centre (where relevant)
5 July 2024 Deadline for applications for special consideration for missed assessments
5 July 2024 Deadline for internal assessment grade submission
5 July 2024 Qualification claim date, if applicable (for August results)
9 August 2024 Final results issued to centres and learners no later than
31 August 2024 Deadline for deletion of roll on/ roll off registrations

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BTEC Tech Awards 2020

End date Event
14 October 2023 Annual Quality Declaration submission deadline
1 November 2023 Deadline for registrations (enrolment for 2023 to 2024 academic year)
31 January 2024 Deadline for deletion of registrations following the academic year
9 February 2024 Head of Centre Declaration for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
22 March 2024 Deadlines for entries for external assessments (May/June series)
22 March 2024 May/June Exam entry checkpoint (For August results)
29 March 2024 Deadline for entries for external assessments (May/June series) for January resit learners
22 April 2024 Deadline for very late entry (May/June series)
3 May 2024 Head of Centre reconfirmation for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct
15 May 2024 Submission of evidence for verification
31 May 2024 Deadline for SV report to be issued to the centre
3 June 2024 Learner Tracking reporting available
15 June 2024 Deadline for second sample to be sent to SV (where relevant)
30 June 2024 Deadline for second SV report to be issued to the centre (where relevant)
5 July 2024 Deadline for applications for special consideration for missed assessments
5 July 2024 Deadline for internal assessment grade submission
5 July 2024 Qualification claim date, if applicable (for August results)
16 Aug 2024 Date of release of final unit/qualification results to centres
22 Aug 2024 Externally assessed unit results to be issued to candidates (May/June series)

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BTEC Workskills

End date Event
14 October 2023 Annual Quality Declaration submission deadline  
1 November 2023 Deadline for registrations (enrolment for 2023 to 2024 academic year)  
9 February 2024 Head of Centre Declaration for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct  
3 May 2024 Head of Centre reconfirmation for completing learners, centre confirms our records for learners requiring results no later than advertised August results dates is correct  
15 May 2024 Submission of evidence for verification  
31 May 2024 Deadline for SV report to be issued to the centre  
3 June 2024 Learner Tracking reporting available  
15 June 2024 Deadline for second sample to be sent to SV (where relevant)  
30 June 2024 Deadline for second SV report to be issued to the centre (where relevant)  
5 July 2024 Deadline for applications for special consideration for missed assessments  
5 July 2024 Deadline for internal assessment grade submission  
5 July 2024 Qualification claim date, if applicable (for August results)  
9 August 2024 Final results issued to centres and learners no later than  
31 August 2024 Deadline for deletion of roll on/ roll off registrations  

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T Levels

End date Event
1 November 2023 Student registration onto Technical Qualification
23 December 2023 Late student registration or amendment onto Technical Qualification
21 February 2024 Deadlines for entries for external assessments (May/June series)
12 May 24 Deadline for late entry (May/June series)
13 May 24 Deadline for very late entry (May/June series)
14 August 2024 Restricted release of Technical Qualification component results data from Pearson to Providers

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RSL Awards

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from RSL. For more details see RSL’s vocational qualifications information page.

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Key dates for RSL

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Level 2 performance table qualifications

End date Event
21 September 2023 Submit annual self-assessment review for centre
3 November 2023 Register learners on the correct qualification/s
9 November 2023 Controlled external assessment briefs released to centres
16 November 2023 Enter details of assessment and internal verification plans per qualification
15 December 2023 Final deadline for withdrawing learners to receive a refund for qualification fees
2 January 2024 Controlled external assessment window opens
9 February 2024 Date by which annual centre visit must be completed
12 February 2024 Window for summative moderation opens (agreed in consultation with RSL EQA)
28 March 2024 Controlled external assessment window closes
28 March 2024 Deadline for submission of evidence for controlled external assessment
18 April 2024 Checkpoint - confirm learners expecting a results this summer and nominate SDC
16 May 2024 Controlled external assessment results released to centres
23 May 2024 Final deadline for submission of summative sample for moderation
23 May 2024 Submit application for resit for controlled external assessment
23 May 2024 Window for summative moderation closes (agreed in consultation with RSL EQA)
3 June 2024 Capped resit window for controlled external assessment opens
28 June 2024 Input all completed internally assessed unit results and complete declaration confirming accuracy of grade input
5 July 2024 Capped resit window for controlled external assessment closes
5 July 2024 Statistical analysis of results
5 July 2024 Submit evidence for resit for controlled external assessment
12 July 2024 Centres contacted where further details are required about results
8 August 2024 Results validated on rslawards.com and available to centres (under embargo)
15 August 2024 Centres can release results to learners - Level 3
20 September 2024 Certificates to be issued to centres

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Level 3 non-performance table qualifications

End date Event
21 September 2023 Submit annual self-assessment review for centre
3 November 2023 Register learners on the correct qualification/s
16 November 2023 Enter details of assessment and internal verification plans per qualification
15 December 2023 Final deadline for withdrawing learners to receive a refund for qualification fees
9 February 2024 Date by which annual centre visit must be completed
12 February 2024 Window for summative moderation opens (agreed in consultation with RSL EQA)
18 April 2024 Checkpoint - confirm learners expecting results this summer and nominate SDC
23 May 2024 Final deadline for submission of summative sample for moderation
23 May 2024 Window for summative moderation closes (agreed in consultation with RSL EQA)
5 July 2024 Input all completed internally assessed unit results
12 July 2024 Submit declaration confirming the accuracy of grade input
8 August 2024 Results validated on rslawards.com and available to centres (under embargo)
22 August 2024 Centres can release results to learners - Level 2
20 September 2024 Certificates to be issued to centres

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Level 3 performance table qualifications

End date Event
21 September 2023 Submit annual self-assessment review for centre
3 November 2023 Register learners on the correct qualification/s
9 November 2023 Controlled external assessment briefs released to centres
16 November 2023 Enter details of assessment and internal verification plans per qualification
15 December 2023 Final deadline for withdrawing learners to receive a refund for qualification fees
2 January 2024 Controlled external assessment window opens
9 February 2024 Date by which annual centre visit must be completed
12 February 2024 Window for summative moderation opens (agreed in consultation with RSL EQA)
28 March 2024 Controlled external assessment window closes
28 March 2024 Deadline for submission of evidence for controlled external assessment
18 April 2024 Checkpoint - confirm learners expecting results this summer and nominate SDC
16 May 2024 Controlled external assessment results released to centres
23 May 2024 Final deadline for submission of summative sample for moderation
23 May 2024 Submit application for resit for controlled external assessment
23 May 2024 Window for summative moderation closes (agreed in consultation with RSL EQA)
3 June 2024 Capped resit window for controlled external assessment opens
28 June 2024 Input all completed internally assessed unit results and complete declaration confirming accuracy of grade input
5 July 2024 Capped resit window for controlled external assessment closes
5 July 2024 Statistical analysis of results
5 July 2024 Submit evidence for resit for controlled external assessment
12 July 2024 Centres contacted where further details are required about results
8 August 2024 Results validated on rslawards.com and available to centres (under embargo)
15 August 2024 Centres can release results to learners - Level 3
20 September 2024 Certificates to be issued to centres

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Skills and Education Group Awards (SEG)

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from SEG. For more details see Skills and Education Group Awards’ summer 2024 results information page.

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Key dates for SEG

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Summer Awarding 2024

End date Event
29 February 2024 Deadline by which centres must have confirmed students that are expecting a result
29 February 2024 Deadline by which centres must have updated their senior designated contact
29 February 2024 Deadline for registration of learners to be included in summer moderation
1 May 2024 Deadline for requests for moderation/external quality assurance
15 July 2024 Latest date by which claims must have been made on ORS
30 June 2024 Latest date by which moderation/external quality assurance must be complete
12 August 2024 Latest date learners will be certificated subject to the above key dates being met by centres

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Training Qualifications UK Ltd (TQUK)

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from TQUK. For more details see TQUK’s 2024 VTQ results delivery information page.

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Key dates for TQUK

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Design, Engineer & Construct! (DEC)

End date Event
28 March 2024 Registration Deadline (term time checkpoint)
5 April 2024 Reasonable adjustment deadline
8 May 2024 Exam date
10 May 2024 Learner attainment records submitted
15 May 2024 Sample request issues
24 May 2024 Portfolio of evidence internal moderation submission deadline
12 August 2024 Results date
6 September 2024 Appeals deadline

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University of the Arts London (UAL)

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from UAL. For more details see UAL’s key dates 2023 to 2024 page.

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Key dates for UAL

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Level 3 internally assessed

End date Event
17 November 2023 Student registration deadline
26 April 2024 Term time checkpoint
20 June 2024 Deadline for submission of internal assessment marks/grades
8 August 2024 Final results issued to exams officers under embargo
15 August 2024 Results issued to candidates by exams officers

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Performance table qualifications (Applied General)

End date Event
17 November 2023 Registration deadline
26 April 2024 Term time checkpoint
20 June 2024 Deadline for submission of developmental unit marks/grades
8 August 2024 Final results issued to exams officers under embargo
15 August 2024 Results issued to candidates by exams officers

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Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT)

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from VTCT. For more details see VTCT’s page on key information for summer 2024 results.

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Key dates for VTCT

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Technical award (AM20530)

End date Event
29 September 2023 Deadline to schedule entries for examinations
6 October 2023 Deadline for late entries – online
6 October 2023 Deadline for uploading assignment evidence
13 October 2023 Exam week
20 October 2023 Deadline for special consideration requests
17 November 2023 Deadline to schedule entries for examinations
6 December 2023 Embargoed release of results to centres
7 December 2023 Release of results to learners
8 December 2023 Deadline for late entries – paper
8 December 2023 Deadline for uploading assignment evidence
5 January 2024 Deadline for EARs
5 January 2024 Deadline for late entries – online
12 January 2024 Exam week
19 January 2024 Deadline for Appeals
19 January 2024 Deadline for special consideration requests
6 March 2024 Embargoed release of results to centres
7 March 2024 Release of results to learners
22 March 2024 Checkpoint 1
22 March 2024 Deadline for EARs
22 March 2024 Deadline to schedule entries for examinations
5 April 2024 Deadline for Appeals
26 April 2024 Deadline for late entries – paper
26 April 2024 Deadline for uploading assignment evidence
10 May 2024 Deadline for late entries – online
17 May 2024 Exam week
24 May 2024 Deadline for special consideration requests
17 July 2024 Embargoed release of results to centres
18 July 2024 Checkpoint 2
18 July 2024 Release of results to learners
1 August 2024 Deadline for EARs
15 August 2024 Deadline for Appeals

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Technical Award (CO2A5)

End date Event
5 January 2024 Deadline to schedule entries for examinations
26 January 2024 Deadline for late entries – paper
6 February 2024 Deadline for late entries – online
7 February 2024 Exam date
29 February 2024 Deadline for special consideration requests
22 March 2024 Checkpoint 1
22 March 2024 Deadline to schedule entries for examinations
22 March 2024 Deadline to schedule entries for non-exam assessment
19 April 2024 Deadline for late entries – non-exam assessment
19 April 2024 Deadline for uploading assignment evidence
24 April 2024 Embargoed release of results to centres
25 April 2024 Release of results to learners
26 April 2024 Deadline for late entries – paper examinations
7 May 2024 Deadline for late entries – online examinations
8 May 2024 Exam date
16 May 2024 Deadline for EARs
24 May 2024 Deadline for special consideration requests
30 May 2024 Deadline for Appeals
17 July 2024 Embargoed release of results to centres
18 July 2024 Checkpoint 2
18 July 2024 Release of results to learners
9 August 2024 Deadline for EARs
23 August 2024 Deadline for Appeals

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Technical Certificate

End date Event
15 December 2023 Deadline to schedule entries for examinations
4 January 2024 Deadline for late entries – paper
12 January 2024 Deadline for late entries – online
19 January 2024 Exam week
26 January 2024 Deadline for special consideration requests
6 March 2024 Embargoed release of results to centres
7 March 2024 Release of results to learners
8 March 2024 Deadline for late entries – paper
8 March 2024 Deadline to schedule entries for examinations
15 March 2024 Deadline for late entries – online
21 March 2024 Deadline for EARs
22 March 2024 Exam week
29 March 2024 Deadline for special consideration requests
4 April 2024 Deadline for Appeals
15 May 2024 Embargoed release of results to centres
16 May 2024 Release of results to learners
30 May 2024 Deadline for EARs
31 May 2024 Checkpoint 1
31 May 2024 Deadline for late entries – paper
31 May 2024 Deadline to schedule entries for examinations
7 June 2024 Deadline for late entries – online
13 June 2024 Deadline for Appeals
14 June 2024 Exam week
21 June 2024 Deadline for special consideration requests
10 July 2024 Embargoed release of results to centres
11 July 2024 Checkpoint 2
11 July 2024 Release of results to learners
1 August 2024 Deadline for EARs
15 August 2024 Deadline for Appeals

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Technical Level qualifications

End date Event
15 December 2023 Deadline to schedule entries for examinations
4 January 2024 Deadline for late entries – paper
12 January 2024 Deadline for late entries – online
19 January 2024 Exam week
26 January 2024 Deadline for special consideration requests
6 March 2024 Embargoed release of results to centres
7 March 2024 Release of results to learners
8 March 2024 Deadline for late entries – paper
8 March 2024 Deadline to schedule entries for examinations
15 March 2024 Deadline for late entries – online
21 March 2024 Deadline for EARs
22 March 2024 Exam week
29 March 2024 Deadline for special consideration requests
4 April 2024 Deadline for Appeals
15 May 2024 Embargoed release of results to centres
16 May 2024 Release of results to learners
30 May 2024 Deadline for EARs
31 May 2024 Checkpoint 1
31 May 2024 Deadline for late entries – paper
31 May 2024 Deadline to schedule entries for examinations
7 June 2024 Deadline for late entries – online
13 June 2024 Deadline for Appeals
14 June 2024 Exam week
21 June 2024 Deadline for special consideration requests
10 July 2024 Embargoed release of results to centres
11 July 2024 Checkpoint 2
11 July 2024 Release of results to learners
1 August 2024 Deadline for EARs
15 August 2024 Deadline for Appeals

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WJEC Eduqas

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from WJEC Eduqas. For more details see WJEC Eduqas’s information page on delivery of VTQ results for 2024.

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Key dates for WJEC

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Applied Level 3 Certificates and Diplomas

End date Event
21 February 2024 Deadline for on time entries
18 March 2024 Deadline for entries amendments
8 April 2024 Summer Term certification entry share 1
18 April 2024 Late entries window (fees payable)
24 April 2024 Deadline for Centre Declaration Submission 1
13 May 2024 Summer Term certification entry share 2
15 May 2024 Internal assessment mark submission deadline
3 June 2024 Deadline for Centre Declaration Submission 2
4 June 2024 Summer Term certification entry share 3
17 June 2024 Deadline for Centre Declaration Submission 3
3 July 2024 Deadline for on-time applications for special consideration for missed assessments
1 August 2024 Very late entries window (fees payable)
14 August 2024 Date of release of results to centres
15 August 2024 Date for results to be issued to candidates

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Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

End date Event
21 February 2024 Deadline for on time entries
18 March 2024 Deadline for entries amendments
8 April 2024 Summer Term certification entry share 1
18 April 2024 Late entries window (fees payable)
24 April 2024 Deadline for Centre Declaration Submission 1
13 May 2024 Summer Term certification entry share 2
3 June 2024 Deadline for Centre Declaration Submission 2
4 June 2024 Summer Term certification entry share 3
17 June 2024 Deadline for Centre Declaration Submission 3
18 June 2024 Internal assessment mark submission deadline
3 July 2024 Deadline for on-time applications for special consideration for missed assessments
1 August 2024 Very late entries window (fees payable)
14 August 2024 Date of release of results to centres
15 August 2024 Date for results to be issued to candidates

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Level 1 and 2 Technical Awards

End date Event
21 February 2024 Deadline for on time entries
18 March 2024 Deadline for entries amendments
8 April 2024 Summer Term certification entry share 1
18 April 2024 Late entries window (fees payable)
24 April 2024 Deadline for Centre Declaration Submission 1
5 May 2024 Internal assessment mark submission deadline
13 May 2024 Summer Term certification entry share 2
3 June 2024 Deadline for Centre Declaration Submission 2
4 June 2024 Summer Term certification entry share 3
17 June 2024 Deadline for Centre Declaration Submission 3
3 July 2024 Deadline for on-time applications for special consideration for missed assessments
1 August 2024 Very late entries window (fees payable)
21 August 2024 Date of release of results to centres
22 August 2024 Date for results to be issued to candidates

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YMCA Awards

Key dates and deadlines for qualifications from YMCA Awards. For more details see YMCA Awards’ VTQ results information page.

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YMCA Awards vocational technical qualifications (VTQs)

End date Event
25 March 2024 Term time checkpoint
14 June 2024 Final term time checkpoint
19 July 2024 Final assessments must be completed by centres
24 July 2024 Completion of external assurance deadline
2 August 2024 Latest date for certificate claims
12 August 2024 Date of final certificates released to centres

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Updates to this page

Published 25 January 2024
Last updated 26 April 2024 + show all updates
  1. Updated to reflect changes made from awarding organisations regarding key dates

  2. Updated to reflect changes made from awarding organisations regarding qualifications in scope.

  3. First published.

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