The outcomes of Ofqual’s autumn consultation on the rules and guidance for the Technical Qualifications within T Levels have been published.

Most of the original proposals will be implemented unchanged, other than minor changes to wording to improve clarity. However, Ofqual has decided to make the following amendments to the conditions in light of the responses received:

• Marking assessments – Ofqual will provide additional guidance on factors an awarding organisation should consider when considering whether it is possible for it to mark an assessment itself in a way that is valid and manageable, or whether it might be necessary to permit centre-marking to secure this.
• Prior learning – Ofqual will clarify how an awarding organisation should consider whether it is possible to recognise prior learning or prior attainment for the Core across different Technical Qualifications.
• Total Qualification Time (TQT) – Ofqual will clarify how TQT should be calculated.