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Examination Timetables 2009-10

The examination timetable for 2010-11 is now available.

Examination Timetable 2010-2011

ABC AWARDS EXAMINATION OFFICERS GUIDE 2009-10

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The ABC Awards Examination Officers Guide is now available:
ABC Awards Examination Officers Guide

(NB this is a large file and may take a while to download)

How To Register Your Learners

1. Register them online

1.1

If you already have an online account you will be able to register your learners now.

1.2 If you wish to apply for an online account please click the link for online registrations (Online Registrations) where you will be able to request an account.

If you are unable to submit your registrations online please contact the Office Manager at any ABC office for further advice. 

Learner Registration Notes 09-10

Updated 29.9.09

e-Moderation Guide Now Available

This guide describes the centre’s responsibilities and the processes to be followed when planning, preparing and submitting electronic evidence samples for external moderation. It also provides some technical guidance to assist in managing some of the associated risks, and it identifies where to get further help.

This guide is intended to support centres wishing to use information and communication technology (ICT) to evidence achievement of ABC Awards’ (ABC) qualifications. ABC encourages all centres that are looking to use innovative and modern methods of assessment.

This guide is intended for:


e-Moderation Guide

Posted 6.10.08

ABC Awards Policies for Centres

All documents relating to ABC Awards Policies and Procedures for Centres are available, please click on the link below to view:

ABC Awards Policies and Procedures

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Examination Officer Forms

Below is a table of forms that Examination Officers may require:

Examination Officer Forms
E2
APPLICATION FOR REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS (word version*)
E2A
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (word version*)
E2B
PERMISSIONS TABLE (pdf version)
E2C
REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS CENTRE LOG (word version*)
E1
ENTRY FORM (Excel version with Guidance Notes*)
EX1
ASSESSMENT/MODERATION REQUEST (excel version*)
CR1

CENTRE RECOGNITION SECTION 1 (word version*)
CENTRE RECOGNITION SECTION 2 (word version*)

CR1
CENTRE RECOGNITION FORM GUIDANCE NOTES
COCD1
NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF CANDIDATE DETAILS (word version

*These forms can be downloaded, completed and e-mailed back to the relevant ABC Administrator

Feedback Form for ABC Awards Centres

ABC Awards has produced a feedback form so that centres have the opportunity to further comment on their external moderation / verification visit. The form is available on the Forms page under centre forms.

It can also be downloaded and completed electronically in Microsoft Word
Feedback Form for ABC Awards Centres ( Word Version)

Delivering Accredited Qualifications - The Roles & Responsibilities of Centres.

This booklet, produced by QCA, includes a summary of the roles and responsibilities of centres and awarding bodies, and information on the regulatory authorities for accredited qualifications. It will help centres to understand their roles and responsibilities in relation to accredited qualifications, which are covered in further detail in the statutory regulations and codes of practice.

Posted 10.7.06

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Latest News

Youth Work Qualification Strategy - The National Youth Agency

The NYA would like contributions from all those with a vested interest in their strategy and vocational qualifications for youth work. The consultation period runs from 9th July 2010 to 26th July 2010.

Read more...

Posted 22.07.10

ABC QCF Qualifications Update

The majority of ABC Awards' qualifications have now been migrated from NQF qualifications to the QCF. Qualification/funding updates with further information on the migration to QCF are now available for:

Posted 13.07.10

Level 3 & 4 Foundation Diplomas in Art, Design & Media Now Approved on the QCF

ABC is pleased to announce that its Level 3 and 4 Foundation Diplomas are now approved on the QCF and will appear in the LSC April 2010 list for an August 2010 delivery.  The accreditation end date for these qualifications is now 31.12.2012.  The guided learning hours for both qualifications have been increased from 600 hours to 720 hours.

FAD/QCF More ...

Posted 18.3.10

ABC Gains Ofqual Recogition as a QCF Awarding Organisation

ABC has been fully recognised by Ofqual as a QCF awarding organisation. This means that it is now able to extend the accreditation life of current QCF qualifications beyond December 2010. ABC will be working with relevant SSCs to extend all current QCF provision as quickly as possible.

All new qualifications will be recognised for the QCF and will be approved beyond December 2010. ABC intends to replace the majority of its remaining NQF qualifications with updated provision on the QCF as soon as possible. All plans are subject to SSC approval and timescales. Posted 4.2.10

ABC Awards will be attending/exhibiting at:

SSAT Languages Conference
7 & 8 October 2010
The Belfry, Birmingham

SSAT Technology Specialism Conference
12 & 13 October 2010
Radison SAS Hotel, Manchester Airport

The Languages Show
15-17 October 2010
Earls Court, London

AoC Annual Conference & Exhibition
16-18 November 2010
International Convention Centre (ICC), Birmingham

Go to Conference & Events page for further information and booking forms.

Qualifications Directory 2009-2010

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Examination Officers Guide 2009-10

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Annual Review 2009

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