NCFE Provider Development Podcast: All about V Certs

In this episode, we’re joined by Sam from the External Quality Assurance (EQA) team to take a closer look at the Tutor Guidance and how to get the best out of the Two-Hour Resource Pack. 

Sam shares practical top tips for using these materials effectively in your teaching and supporting your learners’ understanding and progress. Whether you're new to delivering the qualification or looking to refresh your approach, this episode offers clear, actionable advice from an EQA perspective. 

Links to delivery support hub on website: 

https://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualifications/delivery-support/v-certs-delivery-support-hub/ 

Feedback:  

https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90817091/curriculum-support-recording 

Link FAQ:

https://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualifications/faqs/v-certs/ 

In this episode, we dive into top tips from our Learner Support Pack to help both learners and educators succeed. We focus on strategies for the Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) and explore how to effectively evaluate learner progress and work. 

We also cover key exam techniques for the examined assessment—including how to tackle different question types with confidence. Special attention is given to Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with guidance drawn from page 14 of the pack. 

If you want practical advice to boost learner confidence and improve outcomes, this episode is packed with useful insights. 

Links to delivery support hub on website: 

https://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualifications/delivery-support/v-certs-delivery-support-hub/ 

Feedback:  

https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90817091/curriculum-support-recording 

Link FAQ:

https://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualifications/faqs/v-certs/ 

In this episode, we take a closer look at the guidance around command verbs with a guest speaker, Angela – Lead Assessment Solution Officer, for our Level 1/2 Technical Awards. While the verbs themselves haven’t changed, we’ve clarified what each one is asking of learners to support more consistent teaching, learning, and assessment.   

Links to delivery support hub on the NCFE website:  

https://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualifications/delivery-support/v-certs-delivery-support-hub/  

 Feedback:   

https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90817091/curriculum-support-recording  

 Link FAQ:

https://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualifications/faqs/v-certs/   

In this episode, we explore how the assessment objectives (AOs) shape the way V Cert qualifications are assessed. We break down what each objective is designed to measure and how they’re applied across internal and external assessments. 

You’ll gain a clearer understanding of how the V Cert objectives ‘work’ in practice—what they look like in learner responses, how they link to command verbs, and why they matter for both teaching and marking. 

Whether you’re new to V Certs or looking to strengthen your assessment planning, this episode will help you approach the objectives with more clarity and confidence. 

Links to delivery support hub on the NCFE website:  

https://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualifications/delivery-support/v-certs-delivery-support-hub/  

Feedback:  

https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90817091/curriculum-support-recording 

 

 

In this follow-up episode, Beth and Rachel reconnect with NCFE's assessment Solutions manager to reflect on how the recent Clarification NEA updates have landed with school teachers. We explore what’s working well so far, share feedback from the field, and offer practical guidance on how to make the most of the FAQ and clarification process. 

Feedback: 

https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90817091/curriculum-support-recording 

FAQ's:

https://www.ncfe.org.uk/customer-and-learner-support/faqs/v-certs/

Events Page:

https://www.ncfe.org.uk/customer-and-learner-support/delivery-support/v-certs-delivery-support-hub/support-webinars/ 

In this episode, we explore what you can be doing in Year 10 to set learners up for success in Year 11. From building subject confidence to developing assessment habits early, we focus on practical strategies that make a real difference. 

We’ll talk about the role of ongoing assessment throughout Year 10, the use of Pupil Progress to track and respond to learner needs, and how using micro-briefs can help introduce and embed the skills needed for the NEA. 

If you're thinking ahead and want to give your learners the strongest possible start, this episode is packed with ideas you can take straight into the classroom. 

Feedback: 

https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90817091/curriculum-support-recording 

Events Page: 

https://www.ncfe.org.uk/customer-and-learner-support/delivery-support/v-certs-delivery-support-hub/support-webinars/ 

 

In this episode, we take a reflective look at the 2024/25 series for the Level 1/2 Technical Awards, with a particular focus on the key messages from the Chief Examiner and Moderator report.  We unpack what went well, common areas for development, and the insights that can help shape delivery and preparation going forward. Whether you're reviewing outcomes from this year or planning ahead for the next cycle, this discussion offers a useful summary of what the data and examiner feedback are really telling us.

Links to delivery support hub on website: 

https://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualifications/delivery-support/v-certs-delivery-support-hub/

Feedback: 

https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90817091/curriculum-support-recording     

Link FAQ:   

https://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualifications/faqs/v-certs/ 

In this episode, we take a reflective look at the 2024/25 series for the Level 1/2 Technical Awards, with a particular focus on the key messages from the Chief Examiner and Moderator Report.  We unpack what went well, common areas for development, and the insights that can help shape delivery and preparation going forward. Whether you're reviewing outcomes from this year or planning ahead for the next cycle, this discussion offers a useful summary of what the data and examiner feedback are really telling us.

Links to delivery support hub on website: 

https://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualifications/delivery-support/v-certs-delivery-support-hub/ 

Feedback: 

https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90817091/curriculum-support-recording   

Link FAQ:   

https://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualifications/faqs/v-certs/