Research and analysis

Internal assessment in existing national technical and vocational qualifications

Research into how internal assessments are conducted in schools and colleges to assess practical skills in national vocational and technical qualifications.

Applies to England

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Internal assessment in existing national technical and vocational qualifications

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There is little published research on how internal assessment is used in vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs) to assess those practical skills and competencies which are traditionally more difficult to assess through an external exam.

This report looks specifically at how these assessments operate in Level 2 and 3 qualifications in construction, hair and beauty, and information technology.

Published 6 February 2020