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News and Events
Welcome to our news and events page. Here’s where you can keep up to date with all the latest industry news. It’s also where you can find out about any up-coming events, such as training workshops and webinars.
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VTQ Results Issue 2024 April
In previous Delivery of VTQ Results Issue 2024 mailshots, FDQ has advised centres which of its qualifications are in scope and issued key...
charleytaylor6
Apr 29, 20242 min read
VTQ Results Issue 2024 March Update
In previous Delivery of VTQ Results Issue 2024 mailshots, FDQ has advised centres which of its qualifications are in scope and issued key...
charleytaylor6
Apr 5, 20241 min read
UPDATE: FDQ Level 2 and 3 Vocational Technical Qualification (VTQ) Results
VTQ Results Issue 2024 January Last year, FDQ issued important news about VTQ Results Issue for 2024 to centres. We sent mailshots to the...
charleytaylor6
Feb 1, 20242 min read
FDQ Level 2 and 3 Vocational Technical Qualification (VTQ) Results Issue for 2024
In 2023, results issue dates for VTQ and academic qualifications were aligned so ·        Level 2 VTQ results were issued on the same...
charleytaylor6
Dec 19, 20232 min read
Take that next step forward with FDQ's Level 3 Advanced Butcher
Have you completed your Level 2 apprenticeship? Want to learn more than you already have? FDQ's Level 3 Advanced Butchery Apprenticeship...
charleytaylor6
May 26, 20231 min read
FDQ’s Level 3 VTQ results summer 2023
Many centres will be aware that Ofqual has issued guidance for summer 2023 Level 3 qualification results issue. This will align results...
charleytaylor6
May 26, 20231 min read
Exciting News for Bakery Apprenticeships – New Level 3
Following two years of input from across industry, FDQ is delighted to confirm the Trailblazer Group submitted the new Level 3 Lead Baker...
charleytaylor6
Apr 26, 20231 min read
Catering becomes latest casualty in T level debacle
A blog written by Terry Fennell Chief Executive and Responsible Officer News recently in is that the new Catering T level has hit the...
charleytaylor6
Apr 5, 20232 min read
The Institute of Meat and Worshipful Company of Butchers Annual Prize-giving and lunch
FDQ share light on a great day at the Butchers Hall for the IOM Awards 2023.
charleytaylor6
Feb 27, 20232 min read
An update from OFQUAL
Ofqual have officially released information about assessment of Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQs) within 2022/23. The update...
charleytaylor6
Feb 20, 20231 min read
Arrangements for the assessment and awarding of vocational, technical and general qualifications.
2021 to 2022​ The qualification regulators have revised and amended the 2020 VCRF framework to enable award of vocational and technical...
kierastones
Aug 31, 20211 min read
FDQ Food Technology Qualifications finally added to National Skills Fund.
After months of lobbying, the following FDQ qualifications will now be fully funded for adults under the National Skills Fund, part of...
kierastones
Aug 5, 20212 min read
Craft Butcher
As the leading provider of meat industry qualifications and end-point assessment Craft Butcher contacted us for information to support...
kierastones
Jul 29, 20211 min read
CoC/TCoC exceptional circumstances provisions in England and Wales
Im sure you will be aware that the exceptional circumstances provisions for CoC/TCoC applications in England and Wales is coming to an...
kierastones
Jul 15, 20211 min read
Assessment through COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the delivery and assessment of vocational and technical qualifications. The qualifications regulators...
FDQ
Jul 1, 20211 min read
EQA in the final quarter of the 2020/21 academic year
All FDQ centres are externally quality assured (EQA) regularly but it's an especially busy time for quality assurance at present, as...
FDQ
Jul 1, 20211 min read
Vocational and Technical Contingency Regulatory Framework (VCRF)
Vocational and Technical Contingency Regulatory Framework (VCRF) The qualifications regulators have published the VCRF to support...
kierastones
Apr 12, 20211 min read
Butchery Employer Trailblazer Group appoints new leaders
The Butchery Employer Trailblazer Group (BETG) has appointed a new Chair, and its first Vice-Chair, to take forward all three meat...
kierastones
Mar 23, 20211 min read
Ofqual launches VTQ Contingency Regulatory Framework Consultation Decisions
The qualifications regulator, Ofqual has published consultation decisions on how VTQs will be awarded Summer 2021. The consultation can...
kierastones
Mar 1, 20211 min read
Department for Education reinstate flexibility to allow EPA ahead of FSQ outcomes
The temporary flexibility allowing apprentices waiting to take their FSQ (Functional Skills Qualifications) assessments in English and...
kierastones
Mar 1, 20212 min read
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