Subcontractor
- The QCF, 14-19 Diploma and the Foundation Learning Tier
- Moderator, Examiner & Verifier Vacancies
- Moderator, Verifier & Examiner Training Days and Events
- ABC e-Moderation Guide
- Changes to Centre Recognition and Qualification Approval
- External Moderators/Verifiers/Examiners
- Creative Industries Moderators & Examiners
- Internal Moderation & Assessment Documents
The QCF, 14-19 Diploma and the Foundation Learning Tier
To aid its moderators, vertifiers and examiners ABC has put together guidance on the Qualifications & Credit Framework (QCF), 14-19 Diploma and the Foundation Learning Tier (FLT).
It is important that subcontractors are aware of what is happening in these areas, and in particular be aware of the Additional & Specialist Learning (ASL) position of ABC qualifications they moderate, should centres need guidance.
This information can be found on the following pages of the ABC website -
Qualifications & Credit Framework
14-19 Diploma
Foundation Learning Tier
These pages would be worth checking regularly for updates.
Posted 7.7.09
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:
- Tutors;
- Assessors;
- Internal Verifiers;
- Curriculum Managers;
- ICT staff and anyone else involved in the delivery of ABC’s qualifications.
e-Moderation Guide
Posted 6.10.08
New Centre Recognition and Qualification Approval
ABC Awards has changed its policy on Centre Recognition and Qualification Approval. This is just one of our strategies to help minimise bureaucracy and streamline our approval processes for centres wishing to offer ABC qualifications.
From now on centres which are already approved by other QCA approved awarding bodies will be mutually recognised by ABC Awards. Our Centre Recognition process will simply confirm a centre’s contact details and an agreement to abide by a common set of principles.
Centres which are new to teaching and learning or a particular sector will receive a visit from an appropriately qualified external moderator or verifier who will, as now, confirm that a centre has the appropriate resources in place to ensure that candidates are placed in the best possible position to achieve our awards.
Letter regarding Centre Recognition and Qualification Approval
Accompanying Documents -
- SR3 Sector/Qualification Approval Visit Planner (Microsoft Word version)
- SR4 Qualification Approval Visit Report (Microsoft Word version)
For further information, please contact Julie Lloyd, Director of Operations, Tel 0115 854 1630 Email juliel@abcawards.co.uk.
External Moderators/Verifiers/Examiners
All ABC awards are moderated or examined by specialists who provide advice and guidance as well as setting and maintaining the highest standards.
External Moderators/Verifiers:
- attend relevant training events
- participate in review panels and standardisation events
- communicate effectively with allocated centres
- disseminate relevant/appropriate information
- carry out quality audits
External Examiners:
- attend relevant training events
- participate in moderation panels and benchmarking meetings
- monitor the consistency of standards
- communicate/disseminate information effectively
If you can share your expertise with others and represent ABC with commitment and in a professional manner and are interested in receiving more information, download the relevant Forms from the Forms Section or contact the ABC Office nearest to you for further details and an information pack.
Internal Moderation & Assessment Documents
ABC has produced information and guidance for centres on internal moderation, assessment and evidence collection. There are also forms relating to internal moderation available for centres who do not have their own documentation.
These documents can be found in the Forms Section.
