Examination Timetable 2007/08
The Exam Timetable for the academic year 2008 - 2009 is now available, click on the link below for more details:
Exam Timetable for 2008-2009
Fixed Date Examinations/Independent
Assessments
Set Period Examinations/Independent
Assessments
Examinations/Independent Assessment
on Request
N.B. Examination papers/independent assessments ARE AVAILABLE on the dates and during the period listed below. Learners DO NOT have to sit examinations whenever papers are available. Some qualifications offer a choice of period.
Twenty eight working days notice from either the date of the fixed date exam, the first date of a set period exam, or the date of an exam on request, MUST be given when ordering examination papers. Insufficient notice will result in ABC not being able to provide papers for the fixed date or set period requested
Fixed Date Examinations/Independent Assessments
Autumn
| Exam | Date | Duration/Type of Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Certificate in Applied Christian Studies | 10 October 2007 (re-sit) | 1 x 1 hour LAQ |
| Level 2 Certificate in Small Animal Care | 11 October 2007 (re-sit) | 1 x 1hour MCQ (60) |
| Level 2 Certificate for Animal Nursing Assistants | 12 November 2007 | 1 x 1.5 hour & 1 x 1.45 hour MCQ (2 papers in each session) |
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Winter
| Exam | Date | Duration/Type of Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Professional Development in Arboriculture | 04 and 05 December 2007 | 04/12/07: 4 x 1.5 hour LAQ 05/12/07: 2 x 2 hour case study |
| Level 2 Certificate for Pastry Cooks and Patissiers (old scheme) | 05 December 2007 | 2 hour SAQ & MCQ |
| Level 3 Diploma for Pastry Cooks and Patissiers | 06 December 2007 | 3 hour SAQ & MCQ |
| Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work | 06 December 2007 | 1 hour case study |
| Level 3 Technicians Certificate in Arboriculture | 11 December 2007 | 2 x 1.5 hour and 1 x 1.5 hour case study |
| Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture (Theory) | 12 December 2007 | 2 x 1.5 hour LAQ, 1 x 2 hour LAQ |
Spring
| Exam | Date | Duration/Type of Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work | 06 March 2008 | 1 hour case study |
| Level 3 Certificate in Applied Christian Studies | 26 March 2008 | 1 x 1 hour LAQ |
Summer
| Exam | Date | Duration/Type of Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Professional Development in Arboriculture | 03 and 04 June 2008 (Sept / October – Management Exercises) | 03/06/08: 4 x 1.5 hour LAQ 04/06/08: 2 x 2 hour case study |
| Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work | 05 June 2008 | 1 hour case study |
| Level 2 Certificate for Animal Nursing Assistants | 09 June 2008 | 1 x 1.5 hour & 1 x 1.45 hour MCQ |
| Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture (Theory) | 10 June 2008 | 2 x 1.5 hour LAQ, 1 x 2 hour LAQ |
| Level 3 Technicians Certificate in Arboriculture | 11 June 2008 (Sept / October – Management Exercises) | 3 x 1.5 hour LAQ |
| Level 2 Certificate in Small Animal Care | 12 June 2008 | 1 x 1hour MCQ (60) |
| Level 3 Certificate in Small Animal Care | 13 June 2008 | 1.5 hour SAQ, LAQ |
| Level 2 Certificate for Pastry Cooks and Patissiers (old scheme) | 23 June 2008 | 2 hour MCQ |
| Level 3 Diploma for Pastry Cooks and Patissiers (old scheme) | 23 June 2008 | 3 hour MCQ, SAQ & LAQ |
| Level 2 Certificate for Pastry Chefs and Patissiers | 23 June 2008 | 1 hour MCQ |
| Level 3 Diploma for Pastry Chefs and Patissiers | 23 June 2008 | 3 hour MCQ, SAQ & LAQ |
| Level 3 Certificate in Applied Christian Studies | 25 June 2008 | 1 x 1 hour LAQ |
| Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work | 18 September 2008 | 1 hour case study |
KEY
SAQ – Short Answer Questions
LAQ – Long Answer Questions
MCQ – Multiple
Choice Questions
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Set Period Examinations/Independent Assessments
The dates for these examinations/independent assessments may be chosen by centres within the periods specified.
| Qualification | AUTUMN | WINTER | SPRING | SUMMER | Duration/Type of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Practice Externally Marked paper: Unit 1 | 19 November - 30 November 2007 | 11 February - 22 February 2008 | 18 March - 29 March 2008 | 10 June - 21 June 2008 | 1 x 30 Min MCQ |
| Level 2 Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Practice Externally Marked paper: Unit 1 | 19 November - 30 November 2007 | 11 February - 22 February 2008 | 18 March - 29 March 2008 | 10 June - 21 June 2008 | 1 x 1.5 hour MCQ |
| Level 2 Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Practice All Internally Marked papers |
12 November - 14 December 2007 | 04 February - 08 March 2008 | 11 March - 12 April 2008 | 03 June - 05 July 2008 | Each unit is a 1 hour MCQ Except Unit 8 Engineering Drawing = 1 x 3 hour paper |
| Level 3 Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Practice Externally Marked paper: Unit 1 | 19 November - 30 November 2007 | 11 February - 22 February 2008 | 18 March - 29 March 2008 | 10 June - 21 June 2008 | 1 x 1.5 hour SAQ |
| Level 3 Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Practice All Internally Marked papers |
12 November - 14 December 2007 | 04 February - 08 March 2008 | 11 March - 12 April 2008 | 03 June - 05 July 2008 | Units 2 - 7 are 1.5 hour SAQ except Unit 8 Engineering Drawing = 1 x 3 hour paper |
| Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Practice All Externally Marked papers |
19 November - 30 November 2007 | 11 February - 22 February 2008 | 18 March - 29 March 2008 | 10 June - 21 June 2008 | Unit 1: 1 x 1.5 hour SAQ. units 9 - 27 = 2.5 hour LAQ except Unit 25 Advanced Engineering Drawing = 1 x 3 hour paper |
| Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Practice All Internally Marked papers |
12 November - 14 December 2007 | 04 February - 08 March 2008 | 11 March - 12 April 2008 | 03 June - 05 July 2008 | Units 2 - 7 are 1.5 hour SAQ except Unit 8 Engineering Drawing = 1 x 3 hour paper |
| Level 4 Diploma in Supervisory Management in Fabrication and Welding Studies | 19 November - 30 November 2007 | 11 February - 22 February 2008 | 18 March - 29 March 2008 | 10 June - 21 June 2008 | Written papers are 2.5 hour LAQ: for units 3, 4 & 6. Assignments for Units 1, 2 & 5. |
| NOTE For Welding & Fabrication Examination Papers: All papers that are required for any set period must be received by ABC Nottingham office 28 working days before the first date of the externally set period; this is irrespective of the actual date of any exam being sat during the set period. For example, any paper that is required for the winter set period (4th February – 8th March) must have a request at the Nottingham office by no later than 3rd January 2008 i.e. 28 working days before the 11th February 2008, which is the first date of the externally set period. | |||||
| Qualification | AUTUMN | WINTER | SPRING | SUMMER | Duration/Type of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology | Nov 07 - Any time / Any date | Feb 08 - Any time / Any date | April 08,
May 08 Any time / Any date |
June 08,
July 08, Sept 08 Any time / Any date |
2.5 hour SAQ paper |
| Level 1 Certificate in Cake Decoration | 03-07 Dec 2007 | 12-17 May 2008 | 1 x 1 hour MCQ (25) | ||
| Level 2 Certificate in Cake Decoration | 03-07 Dec 2007 | 12-17 May 2008 | 1 x 1 hour SAQ (20) | ||
| Level 3 Certificate in Cake Decoration | May/June 2008 | 2 Practical Exercises | |||
| Level 1 Certificate in Wired Sugar Flowers | 03-07 Dec 2007 | 12-17 May 2008 | 1 x 1 hour MCQ (25) | ||
| Level 2 Certificate in Wired Sugar Flowers | 03-07 Dec 2007 | 12-17 May 2008 | 1 x 1 hour SAQ (25) | ||
| Level 1 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Skills | 03-07 Dec 2007 | 03-07 March 2008 | 12-16 May 2008 | 1 x 1 hour SAQ (20) | |
| Level 2 Certificate in Pan-Asian Cookery | 03-07 Dec 2007 | 12-16 May 2008 | 2 x 30 min SAQ (10) | ||
| Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Concepts | Week 8 - 10 | Week 8 - 10 | Week 8 - 10 | 1500 word reflective piece of writing (+/- 10%) | |
| Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills | Within the last four weeks of the course | Tape and Case Study | |||
| Level 4 Diploma in the Theory & Practice of Counselling | Within the last four weeks of the course | Placement Portfolio | |||
| Level 4 Advanced Diploma in the Theory & Practice of Counselling (Therapeutic Work) | Within the last four weeks of the course | 10,000 / 12,000 word project | |||
| Level 2 Certificate in Health and Safety in the Workplace | Examination periods are available every month: 2007: October 1 st - 5th, November 5th – 9th, December 3rd - 7th, 2008: January 7th - 11th, February 4th - 8th, March 3rd - 7th, March 30 th – April 4 th, April 28th - May 2nd, June 2nd - 6th, June 30 th – July 4th, August 4th - 8th, September 1st - 5th. |
1 x 45 minute MCQ | |||
*All language learners in any one centre must complete the external assessment within one week of the first language sitting. Requests for the reading/writing task at other times during the academic year must be made in writing to ABC when centres submit E1s in November.
KEYSAQ – Short Answer Questions
LAQ – Long Answer Questions
MCQ – Multiple Choice Questions
Examinations/Independent Assessment on Request
Certain examinations/independent assessments are available ‘on request’. For these subjects, the requisite number of examination papers must be ordered on the appropriate form at least *twenty eight working days before the chosen date for examination.
| Qualification | Duration/Type of Exam |
|---|---|
| Level 1 Certificate in Word Processing | 1 x 1.5 hour paper |
| Level 2 Certificate in International Fashion Studies | 1 hour SAQ paper or design brief. Design brief will be issued at point of registration and must be completed by the end of the course. |
| Level 1 Certificate in Keyboarding | 1 x 1 hour paper |
| Level 2 Certificate in Practical Environmental Skills (Old Scheme) | 1.5 hour x 20 SAQ paper |
| Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Assistants | 1 x 1 hour SAQ paper |
| Level 3 Facilitating Learning | Personal development journal |
| Level 1 Speaking and Listening Award (Practical Languages) | 1 x Role Play |
| Level 1 Reading and Writing Award (Practical Languages) | 1 x Writing brief prepared in advanced/written up in controlled conditions. Time limited to the classroom session |
| Level 2 Speaking and Listening Award (Practical Languages) | 1 x Role Play |
| Level 2 Reading and Writing Award (Practical Languages) | 1 x Writing brief prepared in advanced/written up in controlled conditions. Time limited to the classroom session |
| Level 1 Certificate in Basic Book-keeping | 1.5 hour assignment |
| Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Book-keeping | 3.25 hour SAQ & LAQ |
| Level 2 Certificate in Community Arts | Personal Presentation and Assessment |
| Level 2 Certificate in Carnival Skills | Personal Presentation and Assessment |
KEY
SAQ – Short Answer Questions LAQ – Long Answer Questions MCQ – Multiple
Choice Questions
* Short courses may have shorter timescales, please contact
the ABC office which administers the course for advice.
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