V Certs

Our V Cert Technical Awards are engaging, vocational qualifications for 14–16-year-olds.  

Designed to fit seamlessly alongside core subjects, they’re the same size as GCSEs, and count within the ‘open group’ of Progress 8*. By placing emphasis on coursework and project work, our V Certs provide pupils with opportunities to achieve based on their demonstration of skills and ability, as well as their knowledge. 

Why V Certs? 

• They count within the ‘open group’ of your school’s Progress 8 measures*. 
• V Certs were created in collaboration with industry experts, giving your pupils a feel for real-life workplace scenarios in the classroom. 
• Flexible assessment options support pupil achievement, including the opportunity to sit the exam in Year 10 to relieve exam stress in Year 11 
• We’ll provide you with a full package of our high-quality, free teaching resources.  
• We’ll help get you up and running and support you throughout the year, with continuing professional development (CPD) events tailored to teachers. 
• Third-party teaching resources are available to enrich delivery. 

*Check our Performance Tables Guide* for more information about which qualifications count towards Progress 8 measures. 

Subject areas

Our V Cert Technical Awards come in a wide range of subject areas: 

• Health and Fitness 
• Business and Enterprise 
• Engineering 
• Child Development and Care  
• Health and Social Care 
• Interactive Media  
• Graphic Design  
• Music Technology  
• Art and Design 
• Performance Skills. 

New for September 2022 

We’ve been working on something very exciting. Watch this space for our new and improved V Cert qualifications coming in September 2022! 

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