Examination Timetable 2008/09
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 2 Certificate in Small Animal Care |
09 October 2008 (re-sit) |
1 x 1hour MCQ (60) |
Level 2 Certificate for Animal Nursing Assistants |
10 November 2008 |
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 2 Certificate for Pastry Chefs and Patissiers |
03 December 2008 |
1 hour MCQ |
Level 6 Professional Development in Arboriculture |
02 and 03 December 2008 |
02/12/08: 4 x 1.5 hour LAQ |
Level 3 Diploma for Pastry Chefs and Patissiers |
04 December 2008 |
3 hour MCQ, SAQ & LAQ |
Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture (Theory) |
09 December 2008 |
2 x 1.5 hour LAQ, 1 x 2 hour LAQ |
Level 3 Technicians Certificate in Arboriculture |
10 December 2008 |
3 x 1.5 hour LAQ |
Spring
| Exam | Date | Duration/Type of Exam |
|---|---|---|
| None scheduled / Available | ||
Summer
| Exam | Date | Duration/Type of Exam |
|---|---|---|
Level 6 Professional Development in Arboriculture |
02 and 03 June 2009 (Sept / October – Management Exercises) |
02/06/09: 4 x 1.5 hour LAQ |
Level 2 Certificate for Animal Nursing Assistants |
08 June 2009 |
1 x 1.5 hour & 1 x 1.45 hour MCQ (2 papers in each session) |
Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture (Theory) |
09 June 2009 |
2 x 1.5 hour LAQ, 1 x 2 hour LAQ |
Level 3 Technicians Certificate in Arboriculture |
10 June 2009 (Sept / October – Management Exercises) |
3 x 1.5 hour LAQ |
Level 2 Certificate in Small Animal Care |
11 June 2009 |
1 x 1hour MCQ (60) |
Level 3 Certificate in Small Animal Care |
12 June 2009 |
1.5 hour SAQ, LAQ |
Level 2 Certificate for Pastry Chefs and Patissiers |
22 June 2009 |
1 hour MCQ |
Level 3 Diploma for Pastry Chefs and Patissiers |
22 June 2009 |
3 hour MCQ, SAQ & LAQ |
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 |
17 November - 28 November 2008 |
09 February - 20 February 2009 |
16 March - 27 March 2009 |
08 June - 19 June 2009 |
1 x 30 Min MCQ |
Level 2 Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Practice Externally Marked paper: Unit 1 |
17 November - 28 November 2008 |
09 February - 20 February 2009 |
16 March - 27 March 2009 |
08 June - 19 June 2009 |
1 x 1 hour MCQ |
Level 3 Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Practice Externally Marked paper: Unit 1 |
17 November - 28 November 2008 |
09 February - 20 February 2009 |
16 March - 27 March 2009 |
08 June - 19 June 2009 |
1 x 1.5 hour SAQ |
Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Practice |
17 November - 28 November 2008 |
09 February - 20 February 2009 |
16 March - 27 March 2009 |
08 June - 19 June 2009 |
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 4 Diploma in Supervisory Management in Fabrication and Welding Studies |
17 November - 28 November 2008 |
09 February - 20 February 2009 |
16 March - 27 March 2009 |
08 June - 19 June 2009 |
Written papers are 2.5 hour LAQ: for units 3, 4 & 6. |
Internal Assessments: It is anticipated that all externally set and internally marked papers will be provided electronically to approved centres during October 2008. |
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| 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 (9th February – 20th February 2009) must have a request at the Nottingham office by no later than 30th December 2008, i.e. 28 working days before the 9th February 2009, 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 08 - Any time / Any date |
Feb 09 - Any time / Any date |
April 09, May 09 Any time / |
June 09, July 09, Sept 09 Any time / |
2.5 hour SAQ paper |
Level 1 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Skills |
|
01-05 Dec 2008 |
02-06 March 2009 |
11-15 May 2009 |
1 x 1 hour SAQ (20) |
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Concepts |
Within 1 month after the end of the course |
1500 word reflective piece of writing (+/- 10%) |
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Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills |
Within 1 month after the end of the course |
Tape and Case Study |
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Level 4 Diploma in the Theory & Practice of Counselling |
Before 31st July |
Placement Portfolio |
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Level 4 Advanced Diploma in the Theory & Practice of Counselling (Therapeutic Work) |
Before 31st July |
10,000 / 12,000 word project |
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KEY
SAQ – 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 1 Certificate in Computer Keyboarding |
1 x 1 hour paper |
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 |
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Safety in the Workplace |
1 x 45 minute MCQ |
Level 3 Certificate in Applied Christian Studies |
1 x 1 hour LAQ |
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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